Guidebook for Omena & Leelanau Peninsula

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Guidebook for Omena & Leelanau Peninsula

area restaurants

There is a wide array of wonderful restaurants in Leelanau, both casual and 'special occasion'.
Walking distance from Sunset Lodge - great waterside location, porch or indoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
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Knot Just a Bar
5019 N West Bay Shore Dr
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Walking distance from Sunset Lodge - great waterside location, porch or indoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
7 miles from Sunset Lodge. Outstanding food in charming building, with pretty patio for outdoor dining also. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great place for a special occasion dinner.
65 locals raden deze aan
Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph St
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7 miles from Sunset Lodge. Outstanding food in charming building, with pretty patio for outdoor dining also. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great place for a special occasion dinner.
Casual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popular bar with great pizza and sandwiches.
35 locals raden deze aan
V.I. Grill
201 N St Joseph St
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Casual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popular bar with great pizza and sandwiches.
7 miles from Sunset Lodge in Suttons Bay. Lunch and dinner, great burgers.
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Boone's Prime Time Pub
102 N St Joseph St
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7 miles from Sunset Lodge in Suttons Bay. Lunch and dinner, great burgers.
Extremely popular brewpub just south of Suttons Bay. Sit outside under the trees next to the hops plants.
116 locals raden deze aan
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr
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Extremely popular brewpub just south of Suttons Bay. Sit outside under the trees next to the hops plants.
In Leland, 12 miles from Sunset Lodge. On Lake Michigan where Leland River feeds in a rushing stream. Faces west with beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets. Known for Lake Michigan whitefish.
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The Cove
111 W River St
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In Leland, 12 miles from Sunset Lodge. On Lake Michigan where Leland River feeds in a rushing stream. Faces west with beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets. Known for Lake Michigan whitefish.
Longtime local favorite. Pub food, great burgers and perch. On M-22 between Northport and Leland.
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Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou Trail
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Longtime local favorite. Pub food, great burgers and perch. On M-22 between Northport and Leland.
Lovely historic house converted to inn and restaurant. Great pub food and British specialties of fish & chips and Indian food. A beautiful drive along scenic M22.
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Little Traverse Inn
149 E Harbor Hwy
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Lovely historic house converted to inn and restaurant. Great pub food and British specialties of fish & chips and Indian food. A beautiful drive along scenic M22.
Lovely "special occasion" restaurant in Maple City. French food, beautifully prepared.
25 locals raden deze aan
La Becasse Restaurant
9001 S Dunns Farm Rd
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Lovely "special occasion" restaurant in Maple City. French food, beautifully prepared.
In Suttons Bay - casual, good food.
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Streetside Grille
111 N St Joseph St
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In Suttons Bay - casual, good food.
Longtime favorite in Leland - specializes in whitefish.
31 locals raden deze aan
Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern
102 E River St
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Longtime favorite in Leland - specializes in whitefish.
In Glen Arbor (20 miles) near Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Art's Tavern
6487 W Western Ave
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In Glen Arbor (20 miles) near Sleeping Bear Dunes
In Empire (25 miles) south of Sleeping Bear Dunes - a local favorite.
24 locals raden deze aan
Joe's Friendly Tavern
11015 W Front St
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In Empire (25 miles) south of Sleeping Bear Dunes - a local favorite.
great farm-to-table dining with house-baked breads, their own produce, and local beer
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau Drive
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great farm-to-table dining with house-baked breads, their own produce, and local beer
local favorite tavern
43 locals raden deze aan
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou Trail
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local favorite tavern
large restaurant, and has a bowling alley too
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Northport Fitness
109 E Nagonaba St
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large restaurant, and has a bowling alley too

BREAKFAST (and Lunch)

Best places for breakfast are: Tribune (Northport); VI Grill (Suttons Bay); Martha's (Sutton's Bay); 45th Parallel Cafe (Sutton's Bay); Fig's (Lake Leelanau); Early Bird (Leland); Trish's Dishes (Leland). See our restaurant listing. And don't miss Barb's Bakery in Northport!
Good spot for breakfast & lunch, 7 miles south in Suttons Bay.
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45th Parallel Cafe
102 W Broadway
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Good spot for breakfast & lunch, 7 miles south in Suttons Bay.
The closest, and one of the BEST, breakfast spots around!
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The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba St
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The closest, and one of the BEST, breakfast spots around!
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V.I. Grill
201 N St Joseph St
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Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph St
65 locals raden deze aan
Early Bird Restaurant
101 S Main St
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Trish's Dishes
407 S Main St
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great bakery and sandwich items, and great coffee and tea too!
25 locals raden deze aan
New Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo St
25 locals raden deze aan
great bakery and sandwich items, and great coffee and tea too!
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Fiddleheads
202 West Main Street
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BAKERIES & COFFEE

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Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse
116 E Philip St
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Wonderful local bakery - 7 miles south of Sunset Lodge near flashing yellow light.
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Chimoski Bakery
720 N St Joseph St
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Wonderful local bakery - 7 miles south of Sunset Lodge near flashing yellow light.
Beloved local bakery - famous for cinnamon twists.
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Barb's Bakery
112 Mill St
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Beloved local bakery - famous for cinnamon twists.
wonderful coffee and breakfast/lunch options
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New Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo St
25 locals raden deze aan
wonderful coffee and breakfast/lunch options
wonderful bakery with delicious sandwiches and their own produce
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9 Bean Rows Bakery
9000 E Duck Lake Rd
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wonderful bakery with delicious sandwiches and their own produce
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Mundos Roasting & Co.
206 N St Joseph St
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CARRY-OUT

Best pizza around - a local favorite.
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Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
116 N St Joseph St
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Best pizza around - a local favorite.
Great Chinese and Thai food in Suttons Bay - eat in or carry out.
15 locals raden deze aan
Hang On Express
316 N St Joseph St
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Great Chinese and Thai food in Suttons Bay - eat in or carry out.
in Suttons Bay
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Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay
91 4th St
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in Suttons Bay
Lake Leelanau family grocery known for wonderful samosas and Indian fare
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NJ's Grocery
115 W Philip St
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Lake Leelanau family grocery known for wonderful samosas and Indian fare
In Suttons Bay - wonderful sandwiches, soup, snacks - all local products.
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Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph St
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In Suttons Bay - wonderful sandwiches, soup, snacks - all local products.
Leland
14 locals raden deze aan
Trish's Dishes
407 S Main St
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Leland
Beloved by locals - great sandwiches, soups. Eat in or carry out. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes.
72 locals raden deze aan
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western Ave
72 locals raden deze aan
Beloved by locals - great sandwiches, soups. Eat in or carry out. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes.
In Leland's "Fishtown" - excellent, reasonable sandwiches & picnic fare
58 locals raden deze aan
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River St
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In Leland's "Fishtown" - excellent, reasonable sandwiches & picnic fare
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Lylah's
99 4th Street
9 locals raden deze aan

BARS & BREWPUBS

Northport
15 locals raden deze aan
The Mitten Brewing Company
112 W Nagonaba St
15 locals raden deze aan
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Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo Rd
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Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr
116 locals raden deze aan
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Two K Farms Cidery & Winery
3872 S W Bay Shore Dr
21 locals raden deze aan
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Suttons Bay Ciders
10530 E Hilltop Rd
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Right Brain Brewery
225 E Sixteenth St
61 locals raden deze aan
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Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula Dr
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North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front St
85 locals raden deze aan
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Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake Ave
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Northern Latitudes Distillery
Michigan 204
27 locals raden deze aan
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Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main St
99 locals raden deze aan

BEACHES

Magnificent beaches throughout Leelanau - here a just a few. Omena public beach is a short walk from Sunset Lodge, a protected bay which faces east. Can rent kayaks or paddle boards from Suttons Bay Bikes.
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Van's Beach
205 Cedar St
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Peterson Park
10001 East Peterson Park Road
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Empire Beach
40 locals raden deze aan
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front St
303 locals raden deze aan
10 minute drive from Sunset Lodge, near Northport
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Christmas Cove Beach
East Christmas Cove Road
32 locals raden deze aan
10 minute drive from Sunset Lodge, near Northport

Hikes and natural areas

Please see Leelanau Conservancy website https://leelanauconservancy.org/ Sleeping Bear Dunes website https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm Leelanau State Park and lighthouse http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=467&type=SPRK
Don't miss this!
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Pyramid Point Trail
Basch Road
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Don't miss this!
rent canoes, kayaks, bikes - in Glen Arbor near Sleeping Bear
43 locals raden deze aan
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River Rd
43 locals raden deze aan
rent canoes, kayaks, bikes - in Glen Arbor near Sleeping Bear
Rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards. Close to Leelanau Trail Head.
46 locals raden deze aan
Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph St
46 locals raden deze aan
Rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards. Close to Leelanau Trail Head.
10 minutes from Sunset Lodge
27 locals raden deze aan
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4755 N Manitou Trail
27 locals raden deze aan
10 minutes from Sunset Lodge
20 locals raden deze aan
Houdek Dunes Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
5959 N Manitou Trail
20 locals raden deze aan
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Kehl Lake Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
12625 North Kehl Road
10 locals raden deze aan
near Sleeping Bear Dunes, on Platte River
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Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic Hwy
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near Sleeping Bear Dunes, on Platte River
Spectacular trail!
40 locals raden deze aan
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff Trail
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Spectacular trail!
Wonderful 35+ miles through woods, past lakeshore and Dune Climb.
19 locals raden deze aan
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
North Bar Lake Road
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Wonderful 35+ miles through woods, past lakeshore and Dune Climb.
Bike Suttons Bay to Traverse City! Paved all the way, 17 miles, no hills. Farmland, orchards, vineyards, hops farms, woods.
25 locals raden deze aan
Tart Trails Inc
148 E Front St
25 locals raden deze aan
Bike Suttons Bay to Traverse City! Paved all the way, 17 miles, no hills. Farmland, orchards, vineyards, hops farms, woods.