Visit Michigan: Grand Traverse Pie Company

Grand Traverse Pie Company was nearby our hotel in Michigan, so we decided to pick up a couple of pies one night for dessert.

Michigan ABC Crumb

Michigan ABC stands for Apples, Blueberries, and Cherries.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb

If you love crumb pies, you'll love these pies at Grand Traverse Pie Company.  I'm more of a cream pie gal (which they do offer), but I love that they use local fruit in these pies so we had to try the pies with the local fruit vs the cream pies.  The filling was luscious tart, while the crust and topping is so buttery and delish!

This Michigan chain of eateries sells a number of different pies as well as desserts, and is also a full-service restaurant.

Grand Traverse Pie Company
5303 S Westnedge Ave

Portage, MI 49002
(269) 903-4991

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Visit Kalamazoo: Nonla Burger

We were looking for a fast casual spot for takeout, and Nonla Burger was fairly close to our hotel.  

This burger spot with Vietnamese influences turned out to be a great find - it was one of my favorite restaurants on the trip! 

N.B. Double with Bacon

Cheeseburger with Bacon

Crispy Chicken Sando

I had the Crispy Chicken Sando, which was enormous, and filled with housemade pickles.  It was so delicious, with tender and juicy meat, and a crispy coating.  I couldn't even finish it (that's how huge it was).

The Nonla Way Fries are a must - crispy fries topped with their signature Nonla sauce, cheese, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos.

Nonla Way Fries

Everyone loved their burgers, and I would highly recommend a visit if you're craving a great burger or chicken sandwich.

Online ordering available!

Nonla Burger

2103 S. Burdick St

Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 443-2270

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Visit Kalamazoo: Rocket Fizz

Although we've been to a Rocket Fizz before, the fun and charm of this shop always beckons, no matter what city you're in.  While in Kalamazoo, we stumbled upon a Rocket Fizz.  

Rocket Fizz specializes in candy (both nostalgic and new), as well as an incredible variety of sodas / pops.

They have sodas in every flavor imaginable (most with cool and quirky names), as well as an outstanding selection of candies.  From my faves (everything Reese's), to specialty chocolates, to candies you may not have seen in years - it was so fun to peruse all the candies.

Throughout the store you'll also find fun gifts.

We left the shop with candies and sodas in hand - a night full of sugar was upon us!

Rocket Fizz
125 S Kalamazoo Mall

Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 888-2588

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