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 NMC supporters Wayne and Terry Lobdell.

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

Lobdell’s is closed during NMC holidays and Spring Break.

Lobdell's meals being preparedCafé Lobdell’s is open!

Café Lobdell's opened for the summer Tuesday, June 23 and will be open through Wednesday, July 29. Open hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Stop in for handcrafted coffees, savory and sweet pastry and breakfast items available for dine in-counter service or take out.

Lunch Service

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

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Thank you for joining us Friday, April 24 for A Taste of Success, our fabulous, in-person strolling tasting event featuring international cuisine from charcuterie through dessert along with local wines and beverages. At this unique event on NMC's Great Lakes Campus, all of the food is prepared and served by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students.

Read more about April's record-breaking Taste of Success event here. 

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