TRAVERSE CITY ✦ SUMMER GUIDE

Frozen cocktails, mouth-watering food trucks, and the best outdoor patio in Northern Michigan.

The Big Squeeze - Drinks in Downtown Traverse City

A Traverse City summer is something we wait for all year long. Long evenings, cold drinks and the kind of nights you wish could last just a little longer. But if you really want to tap into the heartbeat of TC’s best food and drink scene, there’s one stop you just cannot miss.

Just steps from the West Bay and among the most unique bars in downtown Traverse City, The Big Squeeze is located in the middle of our outdoor patio is serving up some of the best adult slushies you’ve ever had.

The Little Sister You Didn't Know You Needed

Sitting right in the middle of the food truck lot, The Big Squeeze is a cute little pastel-pink open-air bar stand that serves up some of the most refreshing drinks in northern Michigan. She’s open from May through October and is a true summer staple earning her spot as the centerpiece of one of TC’s most beloved gathering places. Come on down and get squeezed. 🍋

What’s in the Glass?

From slushies to draft beer, we have everything you need for a summer refresher on the patio. Not drinking? We’ve got you. The Big Squeeze is serving up zero-proof drinks that bring all the flavor, none of the hangover. Because summer in Traverse City deserves a drink in your hand either way. (Talk about any new drink options here)

The Food Scene Around the Squeeze

The best part of where The Big Squeeze is located? It sits smack dab in the center of Traverse City’s best food truck lot. Check out our full line up of what’s parked in the lot. From tacos and wood-fired pizza to BBQ, smoothies, burgers, and whatever delicious chaos pulls into the lot this summer, this season is shaping up to be a good one. Grab a drink, claim a patio table, and make your way through one of the best food truck spots in downtown TC.

The Patio is Kind of the Point

All summer long we are slinging drinks, jamming to custom sets & live music on the patio. Paired with the best drinks in TC from The Big Squeeze, this is the epitome of the best summer night. On the patio you’ll find live music every Friday night - check out the lineup here.

Come on down and join us - everyone is welcome at the fleet. Whether you are a first time visitor discovering our little corner of the world or you’ve been coming here since day one, you’ll fit right in. We get a true TC mix of locals, first-timers, families with kids of all ages and plenty of four-legged regulars. Dog-friendly patio? Check! Kid friendly drinks? We’ve got you! There is something for everyone here, always.