Table 12 Coffee House & Christian Bookstore

the coffee here leans into something quieter than most spots along garfield road, which runs through a stretch of traverse city that's more practical than picturesque. if you're deciding what to order, start with whatever espresso-based drink is on the seasonal menu. the combination of a coffee counter and a christian bookstore sounds like an odd pairing on paper, but the people who keep coming back to this address on north garfield clearly don't find it strange at all. you get a place that isn't trying to perform specialty coffee so much as just serve it, alongside shelves that give you something to browse while you wait. strongly regarded by the locals who've made it a habit, and that kind of loyalty doesn't accumulate by accident. a good afternoon drink, a slow browse, 3211 north garfield.