Supper at The Mill

celebrated a birthday here with family and it was such a wonderful experience. the vibe was moody and cozy, creating a very understated yet refined atmosphere. our server was so friendly and helpful - she explained the menu and pointed out some dish highlights. everything we shared was a hit, but we especially liked the half chicken, burger, sweet potato, and the spruce tip ice cream. this is a really special place, and i hope to be back soon!

Supper at the Mill was recommended to me by multiple people, so I had to give it a try. I was not disappointed! The setting is intimate and very unique. Loved the design and being right on the river. The food was incredible, and the staff knows the menu inside and out, which was helpful when trying to make decisions about what to order. Paige was an amazing server! We loved the open kitchen and watching the food be plated; it made for a really unique dining experience. 10/10, definitely coming back next time I’m in the area!

Food was absolutely decadent. Very rich and flavorful. Our group of 4 split 2 starters, 2 sides, and 3 entrees. The in-season cherry spritz was fantastic as well. Our favorite dish, while not pictured, was the hasbrown— it’s a must order! Our service was good and server was knowledgable. The speed at which our food came out was a bit varied, but overall great experience!

The atmosphere was nice but the food was so salty! Really disappointing for the price. I took my wife out to the Mill for her birthday and we were both excited to go as we had friends recommend it. We ordered two starters, two sides, and two entrees. The scallops were ok (not great) and the bread was fine but the butter was unpleasantly salty. We wrote that off and eagerly waited the rest of our food. It was probably 40 minutes before we got the rest of our dishes with no updates on timing. The food looked great but we were quickly bummed out with how extremely salty everything was. Every bite was more disappointing than the last - it was a huge miss. I paid quite a bit of money for something that ended up being really terrible. Resy sent me a request for a private review the day after and I let them know but have not heard anything back from them a couple weeks later. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

Amazing experience - the entire staff was kind and helpful and fun! The food was amazing, from the bread service to the seasonal snacks to the delicious chicken. Don’t miss: the zucchini blossom, the duck leg, the mushrooms! Will definitely return!

The Mill absolutely slaps. It is insanely cozy, and living in Chicago definitely spoils us with great food. This place still goes toe to toe with the city’s best restaurants, just in the warmest, most inviting setting imaginable. Any cozier and you would either be starring in a Lifetime Christmas movie or fully passed out after your second bite.

High quality well prepared and Tasty gluten free (allergy) meal. Everyone has their favorite burger, this is now mine since last nights dinner. I was planning on a cider with dinner but the ABV selection caught my eye. I started the meal with a creation that mimics a Manhattan wo the slap. It was perfect slightly sweet but not overly and was followed up with a vegetable starter. the bokchoy was perfectly tender not under or over cooked. It was dressed in a complexly seasoned sauce and adorned with pine nuts for an added buttery crunch. I really enjoyed the creative vegetable starter. There was enough on the plate to share with my husband. The burger tasted fresh ground, though I did not verify this fact but I’m certain it was at least never frozen meat. The mouth feel of crisply charred meat and warm interior topped with a great understated onion soft along with a crispy flaked onion top. The cheese was excellent quality tangy but it also did not need any cheese with all the flavor present, my preference but I’m a minority. The star of the show were these incredible tater tots which have the crispest chew and the softest mashed center. When my husband and I stare and ask, “how did they do that?” An updated adult name is needed for these creations. We ended with sharing a perfectly poached pear swimming in a divine honey basil sauce. The staff were the perfect amount of knowledgeable attentive and not in our way. The indie music of an unknown female vocal really complimented the at home upscale vibe in the lower level of an old mill with Big windows exposed beams and a glazed over floor. Is this expensive high end experience worth the cost? Yes planning my return. I happen to be in Glen Arbor quite often making this spot a local establishment but if I lived/vacationed elsewhere on the peninsula or in Traverse City, I would travel for this experience. Oh I should add compliments to the chef.

We sat outside, Ian was our server. Food and drinks were 10/10. Service was great. We are definitely coming back.

We stopped for lunch on a snowy Tuesday, and were greeted warmly in the cafe. The owners have preserved much of the old mill, including original beams, walls, and flooring. The person behind the counter explained the lunch setup, and answered all our newby questions patiently. The lunch menu offers some old favorites as well as novel selections. I had the Gruyère, collards, and mushroom sandwich, served hot. There is wine by the glass on offer, as well as beer. I had a rioja which was a good pairing for the sandwich. Speaking of which, the sandwich was super yummy and enormous. I'm a big eater and I couldn't finish it. When we come back in the summer we'll be back to The Mill for dinner.

Easily one of the prettiest and most historic coffee shops I've been to! I opted for their vanilla bean oat milk latte, which was absolutely wonderful. I went shortly after open, so selection of pastries was abundant as well as wait time being short and quick. The service was great, but the deck and dock as the sun rose over Crystal River, which the Mill sits on, was just a perfect peaceful pairing for my morning sip. Thank you, and I cannot wait to be back!

We had a wonderful lunch here. I had the apple and celery salad. It was delicious just not enough dressing so make sure to ask for some more if it seems too light. And I had a Matcha latte and I had the carrots. And two of the pastries, the pine nut cookie and the cannelle pastry everything was fabulous. Eat outside and you can see the beautiful stream behind the building. What a great place.

Been wanting to come to this place for a while. The Outpost in Traverse City sells their pastries and goods and I knew I had to check it out for myself. This place is beautiful. You can eat on the patio that overlooks the river. It was packed so we sat inside. Still very unique and cool vibe. The coffee is good. I got a Cortado and an iced pistachio latte with an extra shot. We all got sandwiches to go to eat on the river. The pizza croissant they have was the best haha. Can't wait to come back!

We loved the setting. The crystal river is beautiful and the historic building has been restored perfectly! I am so thrilled this old building has been saved! Now the food... it was delicious but it was super expensive. We ordered two sandwiches for a whooping $41.00. The sandwiches were delicious but a bit over our lunch budget. I would have loved a flavored iced tea or a soda of some type but the options were limited to coffee, wine, or a couple of juices. We opted for water. The sandwiches were premade meaning we could not remove any items. The bread was fresh baked and delicious. Overall it was a good stop but expensive.

Lovely staff. They were friendly and helpful. Food is amazing! Coffee, sandwiches, and cookies. Right on the river so a relaxing atmosphere with wonderful water vibes.

What should have been a 5-star review was marred by an inexcusable error in serving gristle for the beef course. For a $140 plus $50 wine paring tasting menu, a full 20% was inedible. This was not an instance of a bit of fat, rather it was hard, un-cuttable indigestible gristle that should have been trimmed in the kitchen by even an amateur chef. What were they thinking? It was both surprising and disappointing as every other serving presented was excellent, visually appealing and a lovely experience. I don't know if it was inattention or arrogance, but a tenderloin from Kroger would have been a better choice of meat than the hoof and tendon we were served. Still gave the server a nice tip because she wasn't responsible for the debacle in the kitchen.

Love the ambiance and the service but we didn't like the food. The burger is extremely salty and the desserts just weren't good. The bread is so crusty you can't bite into the sandwiches. The mushroom in the sandwich is inedible. It was like chewing on a rubber glove so we had to send it back. Pretty pricey for a small portion of food.

Supper at The Mill is a cool place, although many elements picked up from other places definitely made me ponder. Three things off the bat; the name 'Supper' and the 'smallish plates' are riffs on what modernbird has been doing extremely well since their opening nearly 2 years ago. Supper has a milk bread that is delicious, with a side of herby butter just like modernbird. We absolutely love modernbird, and this made us want to reserve there again. We tried multiple smallish plates at Supper, we liked the green asparagus, the cucumber dish was different, but tasty, our guests enjoyed the shima-aji and tartar, but didn't rave about either. We ordered the short rib and eagerly awaited this large dish with turnips. The presentation in the oven to table cassoulet dish was just what we had hoped- homey, yet upscale. We dug into this anticipated menu item, clocking in at $120, and the short rib was tough. Some of the turnips were undercooked, some were perfect. Both items left us disappointed. Short rib is a beast if you don't plan enough time. We wondered if the chef was out of their league. I'm sure he's great. But the simplest meals are often elusive. Growing up in a big family in Michigan, we ate short rib and many other cuts of meat regularly. They take time to cook to make them tender. That's why they are served as Sunday supper: time. They don't need fancy seasoning, properly salted and peppered goes a long way. Short rib is really all about the slow cooking for hours. And it should be fork tender. Supper is in the bottom level of the newly renovated Mill in Glen Arbor. The building is stunning overall, the renovation is spectacular. Any of us familiar with Glen Arbor for decades have watched this building sit idle, hoping for someone to rescue it. Turner Booth did just that. A restaurant and cafe make this place amazing. How lucky are we to be able to enjoy the beauty and the ambience; part Hudson River Valley, part Simon Pearce on the Brandywine(now closed). It's worth a visit just to take in the restoration and renovation. We looked around when we dined at Supper, there were many tables of 2 people and they looked confused. They were watching to see what our table of 6 was ordering and how we were reacting. We talked about the large plates and the lack of options for a table of 2. We personally will only go back in a group; the menu is simply not serviceable for 2 people. The menu online doesn't reflect the menu in house, either. So be prepared. We had 3 large plate options when we went, yet the menu online indicated 5 large plate options. Supper will find its' own identity, I'm sure of it. Right now, it seems to be sampling from other restaurants that are doing things really, really well. We'll come back when they evolve a bit more, understand that not every diner has to fit their perceived and preferred demographic.

We had "Supper" at The Mill which is a fine dining experience. The location has other food service at different price points. It's pricey and everything we ordered was creative, in the best way, and delicious. Our cocktails were great - a simple tequila, Campari and lime and a perfectly smokey mezcal concoction; I want the recipe. Portions are on the small size - the apps are for one and a bite or two and exceptional. The thought, care and detail of each was on a par with many of the best restaurants I've experienced. Because it was just two of us we were limited in our exploration of the menu but with two or more you could have it covered. They offer a tasting menu with wine pairings; next time. Our server was friendly, knowledgable and thoroughly professional. Only 4 stars because in my reviews a 5 star would be a unique life changing restaurant experience (I've only had a couple!)

Probably my favorite eatery in glen arbor. Great food and coffee. In the summer they cook the food right around the corner from the patio so you can smell everything as it's cooking. The location is so unique and peaceful right on a small river/canal. Make sure to go earlier in the day to avoid the crowd and long waits for your food.

Working remote, I found this to be the ideal spot to get out of the house. The food and espresso was lovely and there was plenty of comfortable seating with outlets.

Wow! This spot in Glen Arbor is in a primo location, beautiful setting, serene view of the mill stream during our dinner. We had a range of food between the 4 of us; a vegan, vegetarian, and two omnivores. All of it was fantastic. I particularly liked the snapper, and the cucumber dish. We had a monkfish snack to start. We had the chocolate dessert with cherries which was also fabulous. The Zebra and the - were both fabulous drinks. Our server was Oakley, who did a great job of explaining the layered sauces and what would pair well together. We wanted to lick all the serving bowls and dishes to eat every bite of the sauces. They were very unique.

I wish I could give this more than 5 stars! Such amazing food! Service was incredible. The atmosphere is so relaxing. Grab your coffee and pastry and sit out on their back deck by the river. It's truly tranquil the latte with vanilla bean syrup is AMAZING will 100% be back and recommend to everyone I know!!

This is probably the most aesthetically pleasing restaurant I've ever been to. Everything is so cozy and beautiful from the vintage furniture to the outdoor patio to the chocolate cookies. Enjoyed the pastries and latte

We were hyped to come check out a newer spot in Glen Arbor, and from the photos it looked awesome. However, the only thing this spot has going for it is the atmosphere. The menu is very limited, expensive, and odd. There are almost no breakfast options, unless you want the keifer and granola, which is like eating pie and whipped cream for breakfast, a cookie, or a lunch sandwich. We opted for the keifer (which is not the typical liquid keifer - I kid you not, whipped cream I swear), a hand pie - bacon and potato ... no eggs, no cheese :( - and a shortbread... breakfast of champions, eh? Also the whole operation is really not conducive to efficient service. The coffee (drip) was fantastic, but if you want more than a cup o' joe on the higher end, I'd recommend a different spot.

We stopped in twice on a recent trip to Northern Michigan. First, the aesthetics and space are stunning. It is wonderful to see an old building come to life again. Second, the coffee, tea, and baked goods were delicious. And lastly, the back patio is a perfect spot for one of their sandwiches (we had the turkey and ham) and simply enjoying the beauty of being "up north."

My friends and I enjoyed our leisurely lunch at The Mill. The vibe was sophisticated hipster. You can sit inside or outside-- outside has several tables next to the peaceful river. To drink, we ordered the milk punch, which was an incredibly delicious beverage of matcha with pistachio milk and rhubarb jam--HIGHLY recommend. The spring lettuce salad was flavorful and refreshing, although I didn't taste any mint and think they might've forgotten it. My friends said their heirloom tomato and sopresatta sandwiches were just alright. The bacon jam hand pie was decent and warm, but kind of steeply priced at $7. The baked goods like bread and cookies all looked delicious, although we didn't try them. We'd return for breakfast and coffee or wine/beer and sit by the water, but likely not for a meal. It's still a cute spot, good for catching up with friends or reading a book. Glad we checked it out!

Great place, Great coffee and croissants. It's peaceful and tastefully decorated . It's expensive , but we knew that before coming . The thing we couldn't understand is that the coffee comes in paper cups??? For the price we paid for a latte , a cup would have been better.

We've driven by the mill for decades and wondered what it might be with some TLC...this is it. Loved our lunch and the views---what a gem! Don't sleep on the sourdough crackers!

Somehow, the online system had lost our reservation. Not an auspicious start. But the staff swooped in to rescue, found us a table with a lovely view of the river, and proceeded to make the evening memorable in the best of ways. After a couple of amuse Bouche, we worked our way through the fish small plates and the white wine. Eventually settled on a Hungarian tokaji which delighted with layers of goodness. The service was attentive but not hovering. And the chef inventive in both flavor and presentation. Looking forward to our next visit.

Food! Service! Atmosphere! Energy! Great new place to go for casual coffee or fine meal! Attention to all details is done so well!

Horrid staff. Below average food. Coffee and treats in morning over priced. Vegetables were fresh though

So glad to have this new addition to the Glen Arbor business community. The staff is friendly and helpful, even in the summer when swamped with visitors, and the food is top notch. The molasses cookies are to die for and the blueberry jam that comes with the Toast & Jam breakfast is literally spreading blueberries on your toast. We loved sitting on the porch watching the fish in the river during the summer and now are loving the warm and cozy great room during the winter. Wonderful place to sit and chat, work, or read with a great latte.

I was underwhelmed. I think they're trying too hard and it's EXPENSIVE to say the least. It's a beautiful space with a wonderful waiter, Ian! Would rather eat at La Becasse or Blu.

Beautiful building . The lounge ceiling in the front is great for working on your computer or just having coffee. Really nice to sit outside by the river. Coffees are good yet highly priced. Wish there were more lunch options. Just a few sandwiches. No vegetarian. Only one salad on menu and it's very basic and expensive. Skip the salad Hoping they will change the supper club dinner menu as there are only 4 dinner choices and range from $75-$120.

Amazing service, French pastries. Staff is incredibly accommodating to dietary requirements. Everything they do is impeccable. Staff makes you feel like a member of The Mill family.

Great location and the latte was amazing. We loved a quiet coffee on the deck overlooking the Crystal. This is a terrific place, I will go again!

The ambiance is wonderful. We have have been there 3 times this past summer and sat outside right near the creek. This is perfect for young people as we saw many. My grandkids love it. The lounge looks too when the weather is bad. It's pricey but very good food and the coffee is great.

Most relaxing place in the peninsula! Well worth the visit, I've been there many times this summer and never disappointed in service or food quality. If they could eventually expand and serve a wider variety of meals their business could easily grow larger.