TRAVERSE CITY ✦ SUMMER GUIDE

Looking for a kid-friendly place to eat in Traverse City where nobody has to stay still? We’ve got you at The Little Fleet. Our huge outdoor patio is built for warm summer nights, rotating food trucks, cold drinks, plenty of room for kids to play, explore, and enjoy the space alongside the grown ups.

Whether you are a local or weekend warriors staying for the soccer tournament, we have the variety of food that can please even the pickiest of eaters.

Pizza & hot dogs - a kid’s dream.

We get totally get it, kids are melting, everyone is starving and you’re about ready to head to the nearest drive-through just to survive. Trust us on this when we say we’ve got you. Grab a pizza from Traverse City Pizza Company or hot dogs from Dogwood. Grab a table at the big outdoor patio, grab a drink, set the kids loose and just breathe. We love seeing families settle in, make memories, and enjoy time together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Tiny burgers. Crispy fries. Zero complaints from the kids.

If you’re craving burgers and fries then you’re in the right place. Archie’s Food Truck serves up a mouth-watering mash up of seasonal salads, sliders, specialty fries and more. This year they’re mixing things up and adding Beefalo sliders to the menu for anyone feeling a little adventurous. What could be better than sliders, cold drinks, and a spot where the kids can actually be kids?

What’s better than tacos and BBQ? Nothing. The answer is nothing.

The best taco at the fleet? Tommy the Taco, obviously. They’re serving up insanely fresh tacos, french fries, burrito bowls and so much more. Whether your kids only wants fries or you’re going all in on tacos and margaritas, Tommy’s is always a solid move. Coordwood is the kid of BBQ and comfort food that makes you immediately regret not order extra (dad’s we know you). You’ll probably end up eating with one hand while trying to keep your kid from stealing your fries with the other. Worth it.

Bring the kids. Bring the dog. Bring your appetite.

Did we make you hungry yet? Good. That’s kind of the point. Whether you’re wrangling kids after the beach, grabbing dinner with friends, meeting up for drinks, or just looking for somewhere to hang outside on a summer night, The Fleet’s got a spot for you. Come hungry, stay awhile, and embrace the kind of meal that feels easy, relaxed, and maybe a little delightfully loud. That’s how summer is supposed to feel.

Plan Your Visit

Address

448 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686

The Big Squeeze Hours

May through October (open-air, seasonal)

Bar Hours

Mon–Thu 3–11pm · Fri 3pm–12am · Sat 12pm–12am · Sun 12pm–9pm

Phone

(231) 943-1116

Kid Friendly?

Yes — all ages welcome, non-alcoholic options available

Dog Friendly?