Coffee and a Quick Bite in Traverse City
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
Start with coffee, then choose pizza or sandwiches for a casual bite in Traverse City, MI. Centre Street Café pairs notable coffee with a cozy, upbeat setting and fast service; its weekday hours run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Higher Self Bookstore offers coffee alongside metaphysical books, crystals, jewelry and incense, and has been part of Traverse City, MI since 1986. For food, Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza specializes in deep dish slices, with salad, beer and wine also available. Chubby Unicorn serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches at the counter, with vegetarian options, takeout and dog-friendly outdoor seating. The Chef's In adds fast counter service, a salad bar and vegetarian choices, plus outdoor seating and a free parking lot. Plan around the food stops’ hours: Chubby Unicorn closes at 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, while Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza stays open until 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Coffee
Stop 1
Centre Street Café
4.8(454)Traverse City
Centre Street Café combines notable coffee and fast service with sandwiches, organic salads and soups in a casual, cozy, upbeat setting.
Stop 2
Higher Self Bookstore
4.8(379)Traverse City
Higher Self Bookstore offers coffee alongside metaphysical books, crystals, jewelry and incense, with workshops, classes and events focused on personal growth.
A quick bite
Stop 3
Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza
4.9(1026)Traverse City
Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza specializes in deep dish slices in an easygoing setting, with salad, beer and wine rounding out the offerings.
Stop 4
Chubby Unicorn
4.9(415)Traverse City
Chubby Unicorn serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches with counter service, vegetarian options and takeout, plus outdoor seating that welcomes dogs.
Stop 5
The Chef's In
4.8(262)Traverse City
The Chef's In earns its quick-bite place with fast counter service, sandwiches, a salad bar and vegetarian options, plus takeout.
