Last updated October 26, 2026 · ranked from 3,007 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 grocery stores in and around Traverse City, MI, led by Burritt's Fresh Markets, Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market and Fustini's Oils & Vinegars - Traverse City. Together they have 3,007 Google reviews; Burritt's Fresh Markets has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Traverse City, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
1Burritt's Fresh MarketsA large fresh fish selection, a full-service meat counter, and 150 varieties of cheese give Burritt's Fresh Markets its first-place case.
A large fresh fish selection, a full-service meat counter, and 150 varieties of cheese give Burritt's Fresh Markets its first-place case. This specialty grocer at 509 W Front St in Traverse City, MI also carries fresh produce, prepared foods, organic products, and wine, with a large deli rounding out the departments. Its 4.8 Google rating across 522 reviews supports that breadth, while one reviewer specifically praises its meat, seafood, food, and wine selection. Curbside pickup, delivery, and free parking add practical convenience.
150 cheese varieties
Full-service meat counter
Curbside pickup available
“An excellent speciality meat, seafood, food and wine market. Worth a trip if you enjoy food from around the world.”
Weekly shopping is a recurring theme in reviews of Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market at Rotary Square in Traverse City, MI. Shoppers describe buying local farmers’ products for their households and finding a wide variety of produce, with Wednesday visits supplementing Saturday shopping. Listed SNAP acceptance, wheelchair-accessible entry and parking, and Saturday hours starting at 7:30 a.m. add practical reasons to make it a regular stop.
Local farmers’ products
Wide produce variety
SNAP accepted
“Every Saturday am I purchase local farmers products for my house and family. Eat less support local and you will realize how much better the food actually is ..”
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Tom's Food Market holds a 4.4 Google rating across 576 reviews, listed on Google as grocery store.
Pickup and delivery
Bakery and produce
Open until 10
“Hunter was excellent at the store. Had to get a paper notarized. He did a great job. I can't remember exactly but I think another person named Eddie helped him. Both were great and would definitely shop here. Thanks.”
American Spoon is a grocery store at 230 E Front St in downtown Traverse City, MI, across from the restored State Theater. The business began making preserves in a Northern Michigan storefront kitchen in 1982. Its crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks in small batches using copper kettles, continuing the preserve-making methods described in its history. Those production details are central to the business’s own account of its work.
The Traverse City, MI store is listed as suitable for a quick visit, with onsite services available but no delivery. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. American Spoon has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 68 reviews.
Daily hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 1115 S Garfield Ave in Traverse City, MI, it carries brand-name and private-label groceries, with produce noted among its listed features. Shoppers can buy in store or choose delivery, and SNAP is accepted alongside cards and mobile payments. Wheelchair-accessible entry and parking add practical value, while a 4.3-star Google rating from 351 reviews supports its inclusion.
Deering’s Meat Market is a small business listed as a grocery store at 827 S Union St in Traverse City, MI. Its stated selection includes steaks, tenderloins, beer, and liquor, bringing meat and alcoholic beverages together at one address. The market has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews. In-store shopping and curbside pickup are available, and the business is listed as suitable for a quick visit.
For shoppers planning a stop, Deering’s accepts checks, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities and seating are not listed as available. The business also identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. These practical details give shoppers several ways to pay and a choice between going inside and using curbside pickup.
Family Fare Supermarket at 905 E Eighth St in Traverse City, MI offers in-store grocery shopping, curbside pickup, in-store pickup, and delivery. The store’s offerings include a bakery, organic products, prepared food, cut flowers, and a pharmacy, with produce listed as a highlight. Family Fare describes its broader supermarket business as serving families in Michigan and beyond for more than 60 years, with an emphasis on budget-friendly options and weekly specials. This location has a Google rating of 4.1 from 783 reviews.
On-site parking, a restroom, and Wi-Fi are available. The entrance, parking, and restroom are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible seating is not listed as available. Payment options include credit and debit cards, checks, NFC mobile payments, and SNAP. The store also offers recycling for glass bottles, metal cans, plastic bags, and plastic bottles. Its listed attributes identify it as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space.
“Just wanted to take a minute to give a shout out to the deli crew tonight! Went in to get a couple chicken breast for my dad who just got out of the hospital and they only had one. Instead of just leaving it at that the young guy said “c…”
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How we ranked this list
Each grocery store is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Traverse City category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Grocery Stores in Traverse City, MI: common questions
Which grocery stores in Traverse City, MI offer delivery or curbside pickup?
Both Tom's Food Market locations, Family Fare, Burritt's Fresh Markets and Save A Lot offer delivery. Curbside pickup is available at Tom's on Munson Ave, Family Fare, Burritt's, Oryana Community Co-op Tenth and Edson Farms Natural Foods. Oryana and Edson Farms do not offer delivery.
Where can I find organic groceries and prepared meals in Traverse City, MI?
Oryana Community Co-op Tenth carries organic groceries and prepared foods, with a daily hot bar, salad bar and café serving coffee drinks, smoothies and sandwiches. It opens daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Edson Farms Natural Foods offers organic products, an organic deli and a juice bar; its hours are 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. weekends.
Where can I buy Asian pantry ingredients in Traverse City, MI?
Traverse Asian Market at 533 W Fourteenth St has a 4.6 Google rating from 146 reviews. Reviewers mention Asian spices, tamarind, dried shrimp, noodles, Filipino staples, sauces and frozen goods. The store opens at 11 a.m. daily, closing at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. It accepts SNAP.
When and where is the downtown farmers market in Traverse City, MI?
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market is at Rotary Square, 203 S Union St. Its listed hours are Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Reviewers describe local farmers' products and a variety of produce. The market accepts SNAP, credit and debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. It has wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance, but no restroom.
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