Centre Street Cafe is off the beaten path, not well publicized and it's full of locals. Go for Lunch, the menu is huge, over 4 pages and original. Great soups, salads and sandwiches and if you don't like their sandwiches you can design your own.

The atmosphere is quirky, but the food is absolutely amazing! Some of the best sandwiches in town, and simply wonderful, fresh salads! Highly recommend!

Centre Street is always a favorite when in Traverse City. We had the Swamp soup, which was amazing and split a wimpy sandwhich, loaded with two types of turkey and roast beef, which was loaded with flavor and was a great portion size. It comes...More

This place is well known and you have to time it right because it is always busy. That is because they make such an interesting array of sandwiches, salads and soups. They always have several specials. The problem is deciding what to eat. I took...More

Popped in for lunch after a recommendation from a colleague. Had half of the New Yorker and a bowl of soup (lemon chicken rice with feta) both were excellent. Service was friendly and prompt. Will be coming back soon.

Great food. Great service. One of the best in Traverse City. One of our favorite places for breakfast and lunch.

This place had great specials and a fantastic menu for anyone - vegan, vegetation and carnivore alike. The menu features mostly sandwiches and wraps with a few salad and pastas throughout. My favorite part was the black bean dip/corn ships that are served on the...More

Normally I would name this a hidden gem but seems that others already know of this secret! WOW is the food great here. Soup and sandwich were both very well constructed for maximum flavor. What a gem.

Food was okay. Just okay. Had the swamp soup and a calimex salad. The salad was missing many of the ingredients as described in the menu and the swamp soup tasted like a can of tomatoes with frozen spinach added. Server was pleasant. A little...More

I had the Malibu sandwich and the swamp soup. My goodness, it was heaven! You get so much food, this will keep you satisfied for the rest of your day! Try the tomato jalapeño salsa it is amazing!