Kayak Kafe

Ice Cream & Gelato in Traverse City, Michigan

4.4 (18)

Category	Ice Cream & Gelato
Address	191 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
Street	East Grandview Parkway
Area	Traverse City, Michigan
Google rating	4.4 (18)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 17, 2026

Hours

Monday	11 am–5 pm
Tuesday	11 am–5 pm
Wednesday	11 am–5 pm
Thursday	11 am–5 pm
Friday	11 am–5 pm
Saturday	11 am–5 pm
Sunday	11 am–5 pm

About Kayak Kafe

Kayak Kafe is a ice cream and snack restaurant located inside Clinch Park in Downtown Traverse City.

Located at 191 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, Kayak Kafe operates as an ice cream shop serving Traverse City in Michigan. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–5 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. No phone number is listed for this business, so the Google Maps link on this page is the best route for directions and any contact details Google has on file. Its website is facebook.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews.

How Kayak Kafe compares with other ice cream & gelato in Traverse City

It usually closes at 5 PM, earlier than 16 of the 16 ice cream & gelato in Traverse City that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
Nearest other ice cream & gelato: Peppercorn of Traverse City (0.1 mi), Milk & Honey (0.1 mi), Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge (0.1 mi)

Before you go

Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Katie Arnold 2 years ago

Had a delicious m&m flurry with a great view! Will be back :)

Karen Tolley 3 years ago

I had an amazing meal at kayak Kafe!! The chili dog and smoothie was so so good! I also had some ice cream that hit the spot as well!! The employees were so kind and always had a smile on their face. Kayak Kafe has a beautiful view of the water as well! Totally recommend this spot!!

Sally Smith Edited 3 years ago

You’re paying for the convenience. $4.25 for small ice cream cone (ordered a medium, which is very small). Edited to add, after reading biz response: I strongly suggest a Kafe rep get a cone from a competitor, and realize that the Kafe cone is literally half the size of others. Go on over to Leone’s (whatever it’s called now) and find out for yourself. And why should I pay for a large or giant when the size will be other’s medium?

Nicholas Featherstone 4 years ago

Went to 3 different Mcdonalds for a soft serve ice cream, to no surprise the ice cream machine wasn't working. Thankfully Kayak Kafe just got a new soft serve ice cream machine and was able to serve myself and my group of 4 with delicious chocolate and vanilla ice cream. On a hot day, they are the perfect place for a treat!

Whoami 0070 4 years ago

Snack bar for park. Had a small picnic and enjoyed the view. It was very windy that day and which made for some nice waves for people to play in. Nice park to enjoy the day for the whole family.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kayak Kafe located?

Kayak Kafe is at 191 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, in Traverse City, Michigan. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Kayak Kafe?

Kayak Kafe is listed as an ice cream shop.

What are the hours of Kayak Kafe?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–5 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–5 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–5 pm; Thursday: 11 am–5 pm; Friday: 11 am–5 pm; Saturday: 11 am–5 pm; Sunday: 11 am–5 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Kayak Kafe open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–5 pm.

How is Kayak Kafe rated on Google?

Kayak Kafe has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews.

Does Kayak Kafe have a website?

Yes, the website of Kayak Kafe is facebook.com (linked on this page).

Are there other ice cream & gelato near Kayak Kafe?

Yes. Traverse City also has Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, Milk & Honey, Woodland Sweets & Eats among others; see the full list of ice cream & gelato in Traverse City at the bottom of this page.