Outpost Traverse City

Cafes in Traverse City, Michigan

4.2 (271)

Category	Cafes · Bakery, Coffee shop
Address	108 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Street	East Front Street
Area	Traverse City, Michigan
Phone	(231) 946-2739
Google rating	4.2 (271)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 17, 2026

Hours

Monday	8 am–7 pm
Tuesday	8 am–7 pm
Wednesday	8 am–7 pm
Thursday	8 am–7 pm
Friday	8 am–7 pm
Saturday	8 am–7 pm
Sunday	8 am–7 pm

About Outpost Traverse City

Cozy all-day cafe with coffee, house made pastries & bread, sandwiches, salads, + beer, wine & cocktails!

Outpost Traverse City is a cafe in Traverse City, Michigan. It is listed at 108 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, which places it among the local businesses of Traverse City that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as bakery, coffee shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. On most of those days it is open 8 am–7 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (231) 946-2739. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, outposttc.com.

Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 271 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

How Outpost Traverse City compares with other cafes in Traverse City

Its 4.2 rating is below most of the 9 cafes in Traverse City with at least 20 reviews, so read the recent reviews before you go.
It usually closes at 7 PM, later than 6 of the 9 cafes in Traverse City that publish their hours.
It shares East Front Street with 18 other listed businesses.
Nearest other cafes: Cousin Jenny's Cornish Pasties (0.2 mi), Chez Amie (0.2 mi), Clean Crumbles (0.3 mi)

Before you go

Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Coulter Family a month ago

So freaking good. I had the London Broil Sandwich and my wife and the Reuben. They were both awesome. We don’t usually do a cafe type place before a show but we tried something new. Pleasantly very surprised! Their cheesecake for desert was awesome as well. One of my new regular places to go! Nice!!!!

Emily Schaefer 3 months ago

Great cafe spot right in Downtown Traverse City! Plenty of seating and a good spot for grab-and-go food. Expect a bit of a line, but the cherry syrup was worth the wait!

Instagram Raafit_elite 3 months ago

Amazing spot in Traverse City. First time visiting Michigan, but definitely not my last time here. Big thanks to the girl with the beautiful eyes who made my coffee — she understood my order perfectly and made the experience even better. Great vibe, fresh food, and lovely service. Instagram: @raafit_elite

Abhishek Shah 4 months ago

Very okay coffee, you can get better coffee than this at many places in the city. The avocado toast was really hard and scratched my mouth. And that scratchy hard toast is for $14!!!! The staff didn’t seem customer friendly too.

Mateo Gebon 6 months ago

I stopped here with a friend to enjoy a quick drink, but I couldn’t pass up their pastries. Whenever I see kouign-amann for sale, I have to try them. This one was a tad sweet, a little salty, and dense yet flaky. It was very tasty. The cortado I ordered was also very pleasant. They have a good selection of food and drinks, and the service was quick. It’s a nice, comfortable space with a warm feel to it, and it seemed to be popular with people just to kill time there. I enjoyed my time at the Outpost, and I’d have no issue going back.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Outpost Traverse City located?

Outpost Traverse City is at 108 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, in Traverse City, Michigan. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Outpost Traverse City?

Outpost Traverse City is listed as a cafe and is also tagged on Google as bakery, coffee shop.

What are the hours of Outpost Traverse City?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–7 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–7 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–7 pm; Thursday: 8 am–7 pm; Friday: 8 am–7 pm; Saturday: 8 am–7 pm; Sunday: 8 am–7 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Outpost Traverse City open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–7 pm.

What is the phone number of Outpost Traverse City?

You can call Outpost Traverse City at (231) 946-2739.

How is Outpost Traverse City rated on Google?

Outpost Traverse City has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 271 reviews.

Does Outpost Traverse City have a website?

Yes, the website of Outpost Traverse City is outposttc.com (linked on this page).