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Dockside Market
Bob Mikowski makes his family’s famous Jerky. Uncle Bill was Dockside founder/owner in the 70s.
Dockside Market
Along M-22 in Traverse City sits a hidden gem in plain sight: Dockside Market. This place has been a staple of the community since the early ’70s. It’s not just a last-minute stop to pick up beer, wine, and spirits…well, yes, it is (with awesome, friendly staff). But it’s also a homemade “foodie find” treasure. It recently got a facelift with new paint, a new sign, and upgrades. But most regulars don’t care. They flood in for the famous jerky— which has been legendary for 40 years—and the delectable deli counter. It’s a culinary heaven packed with a big fat side of serious flavor. People in the know do the Deli Dash. Around lunchtime, hungry customers dash in for overflowing, meaty sandwiches and scrumptious wraps that are lip-smacking good, all wrapped neatly and lined up by the dozens. Savor a Spicy Bob wrap stuffed with juicy turkey, sharp cheddar, cucumber, jalapeño, lettuce, and spicy mayo. Go all-in with a Childish Bambino: salami, pepperoni, smoked gouda, provolone, pickle, lettuce, and basil mayo all crammed inside a French baguette. Food Manager Justin Chouinard keeps things fresh and tempting, with daily mouthwatering specials. Jessie Strong, Operations Manager, points out Dockside’s dedication to buying local. “We love that we have local vendors. Our bread is fresh from 9 Bean Rows, and our meats are from Louie’s Meats. In summer we get our veggies from the farmer’s market. We carry Shorties Shortbread and Ponyboy Bake Drop. We carry local cider, beer, and wine as much as we can.” If bread is off your menu, there is a to-go refrigerator with chopped Chef salad, 3 cheese tortellini, and broccoli salad options, and dips like Mexican cottage cheese and Dockside hummus. Craving cheese and wine? They have that too, alongside a posh fridge featuring smoked oysters, olives, jellies, pickles, and all that jazz. “Every summer, we put a dock out on West Bay across the street. It’s just for boaters to pull up and stock up,” says Jessie. That’s a hot tip right there! It’s a popular last stop for ice and Moomers ice cream too. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it.
