My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary this past weekend. Beautiful views and great wine. Can’t wait to come back in the summer. Thank you Terry for helping us pick our flights :)
Nicole Desmond
Can we talk about coming here in the off season? Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Just add snow with the view from the bar and it’s amazing. Lighter crowds more locals less obnoxious bachelorette parties. Fantastic reds! Good enough to bring me back the next day for a glass before we departed. Do yourself a favor and come up here in the winter.
Cheryl Fender
Knowledgeable staff, tasty wines and an amazing view make 2 Lads a must when visiting Traverse City!
The Watkins Project
Great wines and views! The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. Jess and Terri served us and were so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this winery!
Jessy Bobee
My favorite winery in Michigan! Their wine varieties are stunning! For most of my life I was a red wine drinker until my first trip to 2 Lads. The bartender helped me choose some whites and I’ve been in love ever since! Their tasting room has great views of the water, their outdoor seating is fantastic, and their food offerings are delicious. Jess, Terri, and Karl are always so helpful and a pleasure to talk with.
Judy Leonard
This winery is awesome on every visit!!! We have been coming here for years- !absolutely love the views, the wines, the wine-food pairings! A shout out to Terri, Karl, and Jess! Highly recommend!!! ❤️
Lorna M
Had a lovely visit amongst many wineries this fall season! We enjoyed the wine, but wish there was a better way to order and bring drink outside - we were in a line at the front bar that seemed to grow very fast but was slow to move through in order to order. I think offering menus while we waited in line would have helped move through the line much faster. The menu was not giant which was nice, but more limited options for picky people. Next we went outside and the views were stunning - water, open yard, and chairs on a hill to take in all the colors. I wish there were more outdoor chairs - at peak season, 15ish chairs outside were not enough and a lot of people standing around with food and drink in their hand waiting. We did play Cornhole which was very fun. Wishing there was more space and more menus to review before ordering!
Steven Culver
Well trained staff and great wines. The staff is very knowledgeable and the owner was great to talk to.
Stephanie
Been here a few times and recently had a tasting and charcuterie and was served by Teri I believe and we had a great experience. She gave us a rundown on everything and even made substitutions for me because I don't like dry wines. We all had a great time and enjoyed our experience and appreciate her and we walked away with a lot of wine and some snacks too.
Amazing view and tasty wine. They have a wide variety to choose from. The basic tasting includes three flights and costs $15 (September 2025).
We sat in the terrace and enjoyed the view. Great plan for a sunny day!
Elizabeth Howard
A delightful tasting room in a spectacular location! We tried other wines on the peninsula and this was our favorite. Knowledgeable and very friendly bar staff. Plus -- that view!!
We went in September on a Sunday and there was no wait at the bar.
william Caldwell
Madi was great. I love what these folks are doing.
Ella C
I have lived in TC my whole life and have always loved exploring all of the wineries. This past weekend, I brought a group of 4 other friends up to visit me. I wanted to show them the area and have a fun time wine tasting. Our first stop was here at two lads, and right when we walked in we were greeted with an unpleasant hostess. She had a very strong attitude, but ultimately we put our name down on the waiting list and grabbed a glass of wine at the bar while we waited. The bartender was very sweet and made good conversation. We were then sat at a shared table (we were all completely okay with this, we all enjoy a good conversation with friendly strangers). We were sat first, and then a very adorable older couple was sat about 10 minutes later. Our server first greeted the couple next to us and gave them an extensive rundown of the menu (about 10-15 mins long). After she was done taking their order, in passing she asked our side of the table “do you guys need anything?” We all sat in shock for a moment as we’d been waiting for 20 minutes to order. We all said yes and she took our orders. I myself am a lover of wine, so I tried to ask her more about their varieties. But she would give me bland, short answers, not explaining anything. Overall I was very disappointed with the service, I love going to wineries on the old mission peninsula, but I don’t think I would ever return here.
(I do have to add we are all 23-25 years old, so we may not look the oldest, but all of us have worked in the service industry and will never tip under 20%. I myself have thought the same, that the younger always tip less, however, now I realized that those under 30 usually tip the greatest so I will always treat the younger crowd with kindness.)
Lakatu Humbach
Great drinks and great service! The wine here is amazing, and not too expensive. They also had some fun drinks for kiddos or designated drivers! Aside from the drinks, the amhpostphere was awesome! Everyone was super friendly, knew what they were talking about, and quick to help. Plus the views were picture perfect. Would definitely recommend!
My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary this past weekend. Beautiful views and great wine. Can’t wait to come back in the summer. Thank you Terry for helping us pick our flights :)
Can we talk about coming here in the off season? Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Just add snow with the view from the bar and it’s amazing. Lighter crowds more locals less obnoxious bachelorette parties. Fantastic reds! Good enough to bring me back the next day for a glass before we departed. Do yourself a favor and come up here in the winter.
Knowledgeable staff, tasty wines and an amazing view make 2 Lads a must when visiting Traverse City!
Great wines and views! The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. Jess and Terri served us and were so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this winery!
My favorite winery in Michigan! Their wine varieties are stunning! For most of my life I was a red wine drinker until my first trip to 2 Lads. The bartender helped me choose some whites and I’ve been in love ever since! Their tasting room has great views of the water, their outdoor seating is fantastic, and their food offerings are delicious. Jess, Terri, and Karl are always so helpful and a pleasure to talk with.
This winery is awesome on every visit!!! We have been coming here for years- !absolutely love the views, the wines, the wine-food pairings! A shout out to Terri, Karl, and Jess! Highly recommend!!! ❤️
Had a lovely visit amongst many wineries this fall season! We enjoyed the wine, but wish there was a better way to order and bring drink outside - we were in a line at the front bar that seemed to grow very fast but was slow to move through in order to order. I think offering menus while we waited in line would have helped move through the line much faster. The menu was not giant which was nice, but more limited options for picky people. Next we went outside and the views were stunning - water, open yard, and chairs on a hill to take in all the colors. I wish there were more outdoor chairs - at peak season, 15ish chairs outside were not enough and a lot of people standing around with food and drink in their hand waiting. We did play Cornhole which was very fun. Wishing there was more space and more menus to review before ordering!
Well trained staff and great wines. The staff is very knowledgeable and the owner was great to talk to.
Been here a few times and recently had a tasting and charcuterie and was served by Teri I believe and we had a great experience. She gave us a rundown on everything and even made substitutions for me because I don't like dry wines. We all had a great time and enjoyed our experience and appreciate her and we walked away with a lot of wine and some snacks too.
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Amazing view and tasty wine. They have a wide variety to choose from. The basic tasting includes three flights and costs $15 (September 2025).
We sat in the terrace and enjoyed the view. Great plan for a sunny day!
A delightful tasting room in a spectacular location! We tried other wines on the peninsula and this was our favorite. Knowledgeable and very friendly bar staff. Plus -- that view!!
We went in September on a Sunday and there was no wait at the bar.
Madi was great. I love what these folks are doing.
I have lived in TC my whole life and have always loved exploring all of the wineries. This past weekend, I brought a group of 4 other friends up to visit me. I wanted to show them the area and have a fun time wine tasting. Our first stop was here at two lads, and right when we walked in we were greeted with an unpleasant hostess. She had a very strong attitude, but ultimately we put our name down on the waiting list and grabbed a glass of wine at the bar while we waited. The bartender was very sweet and made good conversation.
We were then sat at a shared table (we were all completely okay with this, we all enjoy a good conversation with friendly strangers). We were sat first, and then a very adorable older couple was sat about 10 minutes later. Our server first greeted the couple next to us and gave them an extensive rundown of the menu (about 10-15 mins long). After she was done taking their order, in passing she asked our side of the table “do you guys need anything?” We all sat in shock for a moment as we’d been waiting for 20 minutes to order. We all said yes and she took our orders. I myself am a lover of wine, so I tried to ask her more about their varieties. But she would give me bland, short answers, not explaining anything. Overall I was very disappointed with the service, I love going to wineries on the old mission peninsula, but I don’t think I would ever return here.
(I do have to add we are all 23-25 years old, so we may not look the oldest, but all of us have worked in the service industry and will never tip under 20%. I myself have thought the same, that the younger always tip less, however, now I realized that those under 30 usually tip the greatest so I will always treat the younger crowd with kindness.)
Great drinks and great service! The wine here is amazing, and not too expensive. They also had some fun drinks for kiddos or designated drivers! Aside from the drinks, the amhpostphere was awesome! Everyone was super friendly, knew what they were talking about, and quick to help. Plus the views were picture perfect. Would definitely recommend!
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