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Outpost Traverse City

4.2(266)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 266 reviews (Google rating)gluten-free spot$
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
(231) 946-2739 Directions outposttc.com

Quick facts

Outpost Traverse City is a gluten-free spot at 108 E Front St in Traverse City, MI, open daily from 8:00 AM. Call +1231-946-2739 for details.

Address
108 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone
+1231-946-2739
Hours today
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Price
$

About Outpost Traverse City

Outpost Traverse City is an all-day cafe at 108 E Front St in Traverse City, MI, serving coffee, house-made pastries and bread, sandwiches, and salads. Breakfast, lunch, and dessert are available, along with vegetarian options. The drinks selection extends beyond coffee and tea to beer, wine, and cocktails. Its listed atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, solo dining, and working on a laptop.

The cafe has Wi-Fi, indoor seating, and outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery, reservations, and table service are not. It is popular with students and tourists, welcomes LGBTQ guests, and is listed as a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Paid street parking is available, and credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

Known for

  • House-made pastries and bread
  • Coffee and tea
  • Breakfast, lunch, and vegetarian options
  • Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly seating
  • Dog-friendly outdoor seating

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • latte
  • sandwich

Popular times

Usually busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 22 of 100, 9a: 24 of 100, 10a: 23 of 100, 11a: 28 of 100, 12p: 27 of 100, 1p: 30 of 100, 2p: 28 of 100, 3p: 26 of 100, 4p: 27 of 100, 5p: 23 of 100, 6p: 20 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 15 of 100, 9a: 21 of 100, 10a: 26 of 100, 11a: 29 of 100, 12p: 26 of 100, 1p: 23 of 100, 2p: 22 of 100, 3p: 32 of 100, 4p: 48 of 100, 5p: 70 of 100, 6p: 75 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 26 of 100, 9a: 28 of 100, 10a: 29 of 100, 11a: 29 of 100, 12p: 34 of 100, 1p: 35 of 100, 2p: 35 of 100, 3p: 35 of 100, 4p: 35 of 100, 5p: 30 of 100, 6p: 26 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 18 of 100, 9a: 26 of 100, 10a: 30 of 100, 11a: 35 of 100, 12p: 31 of 100, 1p: 30 of 100, 2p: 28 of 100, 3p: 35 of 100, 4p: 40 of 100, 5p: 39 of 100, 6p: 34 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 15 of 100, 9a: 26 of 100, 10a: 37 of 100, 11a: 42 of 100, 12p: 42 of 100, 1p: 47 of 100, 2p: 52 of 100, 3p: 50 of 100, 4p: 54 of 100, 5p: 65 of 100, 6p: 88 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 17 of 100, 9a: 27 of 100, 10a: 43 of 100, 11a: 54 of 100, 12p: 55 of 100, 1p: 57 of 100, 2p: 60 of 100, 3p: 64 of 100, 4p: 76 of 100, 5p: 85 of 100, 6p: 100 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 24 of 100, 9a: 38 of 100, 10a: 50 of 100, 11a: 54 of 100, 12p: 53 of 100, 1p: 58 of 100, 2p: 57 of 100, 3p: 54 of 100, 4p: 39 of 100, 5p: 31 of 100, 6p: 28 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

271 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★185
  • 4★27
  • 3★11
  • 2★22
  • 1★26

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • sandwiches×43
  • latte×33
  • pastries×29
  • croissant×17
  • avocado toast×11
  • baguette×10
  • matcha×8
  • focaccia bread×7
  • chocolate croissant×4
  • sourdough loaf×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Outpost is the spot! Amazing drinks, amazing food, and somehow even better people. The atmosphere is always great and the customer service is unmatched. I’m starting to think I come here entirely too often, but I’m going to blame the st…”

    — Corey Parshall, September 30, 2026 · google

  • “Outpost is easily one of my favorite spots. The coffee is consistently so good, and you can tell there’s a lot of care put into the quality of everything they serve. Everything always feels fresh, thoughtful, and just done really well. …”

    — Taylor Hammons, September 30, 2026 · google

  • “The coffee quality is there, but the oat milk execution needs work. My latte was served far too hot, which scorched the oat milk, and the texture was covered in mini bubbles instead of a smooth, glossy microfoam. For an independent shop,…”

    — Carole S, September 19, 2026 · google

  • “Expensive. Crowded. Limited seating. Split a tiny $20 sandwich at GF bread. There was a metal twist tie in sandwich. Notified staff who didn’t do anything or even seemed to care. Staff yelling out drink orders at top of their lungs. Sand…”

    — Jeff Norton, September 18, 2026 · google

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Outpost Traverse City — frequently asked

Is Outpost Traverse City open on Mondays?
Yes — Outpost Traverse City is open Monday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Where is Outpost Traverse City?
Outpost Traverse City is at 108 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684.
How expensive is Outpost Traverse City?
Google lists Outpost Traverse City in the $ price range for gluten-free spots in Traverse City, MI.
What is the phone number for Outpost Traverse City?
You can reach Outpost Traverse City on +1231-946-2739.

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