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Lobdell’s serves as a working laboratory for Great Lakes Culinary Institute students. The 90-seat restaurant overlooks beautiful Grand Traverse Bay and is open to the public for lunch during the fall and spring semesters, breakfast treats and coffee during the summer, and dinners and special events throughout the year. It is named in honor of longtime 17吃瓜 supporters Wayne and Terry Lobdell.

Lobdell's is located on the second level of 17吃瓜's Great Lakes campus, at 715 E. Front St.

Lobdell’s is closed during 17吃瓜 holidays and Spring Break.

Lunch Service

Dates: Fall and Spring semesters
Reservation times: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

View the Fall 2025 Lunch Menu

Farm-to-table dinners

Farm-to-table dinners return on Thursday, Sept. 11, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. Students enrolled in the Farm to Table class will showcase their knowledge and skills as they prepare food items from local and regional farms.

Each dinner will have a unique prix fixe menu and an optional wine flight paired with the courses. The price is $65 per person plus tax and service, and wine pairing with an additional charge for the optional wine flight.

 

Lunch and event reservations can be made via .

 

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