One Michigan Location Voted Among Top Ten Best Small Town Food Scenes in U.S.

It's no secret that Michigan is great for foodies! But it's not just the big cities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing that have excellent restaurants.

One Michigan location is getting national recognition as one of the top ten best small town food scenes in the country!

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"What's the Best Small Town Food Scene in the U.S.?" was the subject of a new USA Today 10Best readers poll.

A panel of experts chose 20 locations with bakeries, restaurants, thriving farmers markets, and specialty food shops that "pack big flavor". Then it was was put up to a public vote.

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I actually just returned from the Michigan town in the poll... and I gotta say, I had one of the best breakfasts of my life there!

Traverse City has been voted the No. 8 best small town food scene in America!

The breakfast joint I can't stop raving about is called Crepes & Co. - it's located in the same building as Middle Coast Brewery. My husband and I shared a breakfast burrito and a sausage gravy crape and it was SO. GOOD. Here's a look at some of the tasty items on their menu:

Some of my other favorite restaurants in TC are Apache Trout Grill, Poppycocks, Bourbon 72 (at Turtle Creek Casino), Red Mesa, and Sorellina. Here's a look at some of their dishes:

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Here's USA Today's praise for Traverse City's food scene:

Known first and foremost for its beautiful freshwater beaches, Traverse City on the shores of Lake Michigan enjoys a buzzing food scene. Morel mushrooms grow in the area woods, and local chefs pair them with everything from local fish to farm-fresh eggs. Top dining options include Trattoria Stella by James Beard semifinalist Myles Anton, The Filling Station Microbrewery, and the Cordwood BBQ food truck.

I have been to Filling Station and can attest that it's great! There's also a cool seasonal farm stand right next to it called Skegemog Gardens.

Other spots on my list of places to visit in Traverse City - Bubba's for awesome burgers, Pangea's Pizza, and Aerie at the top of Grand Traverse Resort.

See the rest of the spots in the top ten small town food scenes in the U.S. here.