The Little Fleet

The Little Fleet was dreamed up by husband and wife duo Gary and Allison Jonas. After a 10 year stint in the New York restaurant scene, the two returned home to Michigan to raise their family with hopes of creating a community hub right in the heart of downtown Traverse City. 

Shortly after opening, Barbara Saxton came on to manage the bar bringing her extensive knowledge of specialty cocktails, but more importantly her kindness, attentiveness, and care for both customers and staff. Barbara’s dedication and warmth is what makes The Little Fleet such a welcoming space to all. 

Since opening its doors in 2015, Little Fleet has been home to many things. A bar, a restaurant, a food truck lot, sure. But also: concerts, Soup & Bread, bingo, flea markets and craft fairs, beer contests and wine nights, pumpkin painting, street festivals, sign-making parties and post-protest pours, life drawing, morning music, mural making, and who could forget the yurt?

The Little Fleet is a lot of things, but it would be nothing without you. Come early, stay late. We can’t wait to hang out.