The Cherry Stop was founded in 1995 in response to a growing demand for smaller quantities of dried tart cherries and other dried fruits. As demand grew, an airline wanted small bags of dried fruit to offer to their passengers. Our "Berry & Cherry Blend" was born. Situated in the heart of Traverse City, Michigan, the "Cherry Capital of the World," it was clear that demand for this delicious dried fruit would grow, and so could the business of "Bringing Cherries to the World."

We already understood that cherries tasted great and we knew great foods could be complimented with the tartness of the Montmorency Red Tart Cherry. It became the missioin of the Cherry Stop to make sure that everyone understood the power of the cherry. Product lines quickly expanded. In 1998, the formal store front for the Cherry Stop opened in downtown Traverse City.

While dried tart cherries were the main staple of the store, the Cherry Stop also offered jams, jellies and even condiments like salsa and barbecue sauce, all centered on the Montmorency Tart Cherry. This perfect little fruit just seemed to complement every food we tried it in, especially chocolate.

In 2003, the Cherry Stop was moved to its present (and much larger) location. The Cherry Stop now became much more than a place to buy cherry jam and dried tart cherries, it was a place to find anything with cherries in it, or on it. Cherry-themed gift items of all kinds are now a part of the store, including kitchen items, bath and body items, candles, swim suits, sandals, cook books, playing cards and pictures. Many of our items are made locally by local artisans and local companies. We feel it is important to support the Grand Traverse Region as best as we can. All our food products are made locally with locally grown fruit... it is just that important to us.

Most recently, we have added a Wine Bar to our store. There is a growing and thriving wine industry in the Grand Traverse Region and we thought it imperative that we support our local wineries, as much as our local cherry farmers. We currently carry over 260 different wines from over 22 local wineries. Of course our favorites are the cherry wines, however, the local wineries have all done a fabulous job with all their wines, and this region is becoming well known for fantastic Riesling wines.

Here is a picture of the store as it is today. If you have never been the store, hopefully you get some idea from this little picture of the size of our store. It is really fun trying to fill it up with everything cherry.

We hope you can make it up sometime to see us.

Drop us an e-mail with your questions or comments.

Hours:  Monday - Thursday 10:00A - 6:00P

               Friday - Saturday 10:00A - 8:00P

               Sunday 11:00A - 5:00P

Where are we? Look at the map below for directions.