Andi Carlin
Beautiful surroundings! Sandwiches were adequate size, and tasted good. Husband’s turkey club was very good; my cheese Panini had an “old grease” taste to the bread, but otherwise, good. They had a strawberry cake with lemon and it was delicious! You order at the counter and seat yourself outside.. I will return, and try a salad, or another sandwich. Also…it’s a dog friendly place.
… moreSammy D’Alexander
This place is amazing and it has a lot of winding trails and a fairyland. My sister and I had a wonderful time, it’s a great experience
… moreDiana Wells
A unique little Cafe with great food and a friendly staff. The hummus was so good I could have just eaten that with the veggies for lunch. I brought some scones home for later, heated them a little and they were just like right out of the oven.
… moreJake Almer
Update July 2024: still fantastic, foods great and staff was very friendly. Charcuterie board in particular was impressive.
Fantastic outdoor eating space and staff were super nice. Lots of gardens to explore for our two younger kids. We’ll definitely go back anytime we’re in the area.
… moreMorgan Murphy
Love love love this spot.
It’s located in a garden center between Petoskey and Traverse City, which is convenient for anyone passing through. The menu was quite comprehensive, with many veggie and meat-eating options. I got the tomato basil soup and veggie wrap, both of which were unbelievable. The service was very friendly and chatty, with lots of knowledge of the area, plans, and the menu. Their wine selection was also quite comprehensive, and since it was a summer Sunday I opted for a glass of Pinot grigio. Mmm.
Our waitress mentioned that they have wood-fired pizzas and live music, which is definitely something I’m excited to check out in the near future.
There’s also an adorable little gift shop, with small knickknacks and furniture. Definitely worth poking around a bit!
… moreZ
Cute cafe with nice nursery garden atmosphere. Outdoor sitting area with live music. There’s also a gift shop.
… moreJenny Walters VanOort OnionGroveMercantile
Absolutely wonderful little outdoor cafe! The setting nestled inside the nursery is so charming, the food was DELICIOUS and our waitress was so sweet. Highly recommend.
… moreChristopher McGee
There are few places in America that truly nail it like the Garden Cafe. The menu has something for everyone but in a healthy, simple, beautiful, delicious, and wholesome way. What a gem of an establishment where the service is warm and friendly and food recommendations by the kitchen staff say, “if it’s on the menu, we’re darn proud of it!” Enough said!
… moreMeriah Crawford
Absolutely beautiful place to eat in a nursery filled with gorgeous plants, lush flowers, statuary, and many other beautiful things. Lots of outside seating. Order at the counter and they bring your food to you. Good sandwiches and salads.
… moreKaryn T
A must stop! Fresh, quality food in a very relaxed atmosphere. We were very pleased and glad we found this place during our travels.
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