Always something new...

The Traffic Jam & Snug menu is always diverse and always unique. From ethnic to contemporary, for meat-eaters to vegetarians, we offer something for everyone.

Plan your next meal, or enjoy The Traffic Jam & Snug at home.

For carry-out please call (313) 831.9470

 

 

 

House Brews

 

2nd Avenue Pilsner

A continental Pilsner brewed with German malt and domestic hops. A clean, crisp, refreshing beer.

5.90% ABV

 

ESB - Extra Special Bitter

So European in flavor and style you should pay for it with pounds.

7.00% ABV

 

Export Lager

Balance is the key word not too heavy but substantial in the Dortmund style.

6.00% ABV

 

Hibernator Doppelbock

Strong Dark German Lager

7.50% ABV

 

West Canfield Pale Ale

A full-bodied copper ale in the British tradition. Lovingly hopped with nine additions for a complex character.

6.25% ABV

 

 


more info about our brewery »

 

 

 

Kids Kweezeen

 

All selections are $4.50 and include Clown Ice Cream Cone.

 

Fried Chicken Tender Strips

Breaded fried chicken strips served with french fries.

 

Grilled Cheese Fingers

Yellow Cheese melted between layers of sourdough bread. Served with french fries.

 

Hot Dog!

Steamed hot dog on a bun served with French's mustard and french fries.

 

Macaroni And Cheese

Tiny shell macaroni in a white cheddar cheese sauce. Garnished with fresh strawberries.

 

 

 

Restaurant menu

Catering menu

 

We only use the best, freshest ingredients. We know this because we make everything ourselves. Each day, our bakery turns out a new Bread of the Day, from authentic ethnic crusted rolls and vegetable breads to whole grain sourdoughs and cheese loaves. In fact, head baker Pete Waldamier stopped keeping records of recipes years ago. A shamefully delicious selection of pies, cakes, and cookies are made here too, not to mention our very own hot fudge and ice cream.

 

 

Soup du Jour, etc.



Italian Style Portabello Mushroom Soup  $4.00/$6.00  

 

Macaroni & Cheese/Cup of Soup Combo Platter  $9.00  

Baked macaroni in white cheddar sauce served with your choice of soup.

 

 

 

Appetizers & Sides



Carolina Low Country Crab Cake  $9.00  

A fresh crab cake served on field greens with aioli.

 

Cheese Nachos  $6.00/$8.00  

add Black Beans +$2.00

add Black Beans & Chicken +$4.00

 

Help me Elvis, I'm in a pickle!  $4.00  

Breaded, deep fried pickle spears with dill-ranch dressing.

 

Potato Wedge Fries  $2.00/$4.00  

 

Sweet Potato Fries  $3.25/$5.25  

 

TJ's Own Cheese Platter  $8.50  

A variety of our own (Michigan State Fair Blue Ribbon) cheeses, with strawberries and a fig/hazelnut compote.

 

Twice Baked Potato  $4.00  

Stuffed with garlic, butter, Romano, sour cream and chives.

 

 

 

Salads



Mixed Greens Salad  $4.00/$6.00  

add Grilled Chicken Breast +$2.50

add Grilled Shrimp +$6.00

add Grilled Fresh Salmon +$9.00

 

Thrice-Diced Salad  $12.00  

Mixed greens, arugala, chick peas, diced grilled chicken breast, feta cheese, diced pickles and toasted pita chips in an Italian vinaigrette.

add Grilled Shrimp +$6.00

 

Traditional Caesar Salad  $5.00/$7.00  

add Grilled Chicken Breast +$2.50

add Grilled Shrimp +$6.00

add Grilled Fresh Salmon +$9.00

 

Traverse City Dried Cherry & Pecan Salad  $9.00  

Field greens tossed in a creamy lemon/onion dressing with Michigan dried cherries and toasted pecans.

 

 

 

Sandwiches & Such



Black Bean Burrito  $10.00  

Jumbo flour tortilla filled with our pineapple scented black beans, corn onions green peppers and Vermont white cheddar cheese. Topped with salsa and sour cream.

 

Blazing Redfish Fillet  $8.00  

Deep fried fillets served on our own Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and spicy jalapeno mayonnaise.

 

Catherine's Black Bean Burrito  $10.00  

Jumbo flour tortilla filled with pineapple scented black beans, corn, onion, garlic, green pepper & cheddar cheese. Topped with warm salsa and sour cream.

 

Jam Burger  $8.00  

Half pound ground round with lettuce, tomato & dressing. May we add melted cheese?

 

Roast Beef Panini  $9.00  

Thinly sliced roast beef, caramelized onion, roasted red pepper and white cheddar with herbed mayo grilled on our Ciabatta bread.

 

Smoked Turkey Reuben  $7.45  

Grilled smoked turkey, sauerkraut & swiss cheese on our Kaiser roll with Russian dressing.

Double size it with extra cheese and turkey +$2.00

 

Tex Mex Lentil Burger  $8.00  

A vegetarian lentil patty served on our potato roll with guacamole, melted hot pepper cheese, sprouts & sliced tomato. Served with tortilla chips.

 

 

 

Entree



Carolina Crab Cakes  $17.00  

Twin crab cakes grilled and served over orange-scented, pecan-studded rice. Accompanied by a capered remoulade.

 

Deep Fried Battered Canadian Smelt  $13.00  

Served with skin-on potato wedge fries and tartar sauce.

 

Detroit Delmonico  $18.00  

Char-grilled 12 ounce delmonico served with a twice-baked potato, fresh vegetable and green peppercorn butter.

 

Hawaiian Islands Salmon  $18.00  

Fresh broiled salmon topped with macadamia nuts, almonds and gingered honey. Served on tropical rice with a coconut lime sauce.

 

Londontown Fish and Chips  $14.00  

Hand breaded fish filets accompanied by beer battered potato wedges and our slaw.

 

Madras Meatloaf  $14.00  

Beef & veal blended with leeks, carrots, apples, curry. Served with sweet potato fries, peas and finished with Cumberland sauce.

 

Ms Natural Crepe  $10.00  

A paper thin crepe filled with spinach, sprouts, sour cream, onion, tomato & three cheeses.

 

Vegetarian Spinach Lasagne  $8.00/$12.00  

Multi-Layered baked pasta with fresh spinach, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese. Topped with marinara sauce.

 

 

 

Just Desserts



Baked Bread Pudding a la Mode  $6.50  

Studded with chocolate chips, nuts, & rum soaked raisins and served warm with vanilla ice cream.

 

Banana Cheesecake  $6.50  

Rich New York style fresh banana cheesecake set in a toasted macadamia nut crust and topped with a ginger brandy sauce.

 

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE RESERVE CAKE  $6.75  

Dense and intense chocolate cake studded with pecans, laced with bourbon, and topped with vanilla cream sauce.

 

Black Bottom Pecan Pie  $7.00  

Bourbon laced pecan filling baked with a layer of dark chocolate ganache. Served warm with vanilla ice cream.

 

Carlotta Chocolatta Ice Cream Cheesecake  $7.50  

Double chocolate cheesecake wrapped in coffee ice cream, coated with bittersweet hot fidge & sprinkled with ground espresso. Be still my beating heart.

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Fancy Dress  $7.00  

Giant chocolate chip cookie wearing and oversized wrap of our own vanilla ice cream and a coat of hot fudge. The Hussy!

 

Fresh California Strawberries  $7.00  

Big, beautiful berries, topped with yogurt and honey.

 

Hot Fudge, Tin Roof, or Caramel Sundae  $4.50/$6.50  

 

INDIAN PUDDING  $6.75  

An early American style dessert of maple syrup & currant pudding, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

 

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE  $6.75  

Rich lime cheesecake set in a coconut macaroon/vanilla wafer crust, dressed with a layer of lime curd and whipped cream.

 

Pumpkin Crunch Torte  $6.50  

Ginger cookie/walnut crunch layered betwixt two layers of dense pumpkin cake accented with caramel and wrapped in ginger cream cheese

 

TJ's 24 Carrot Cake  $6.50  

Dense layers of rich carrot cake studded with walnuts, filled with pineapple whipped cream and wrapped in cream cheese icing.

 

 

 

 

Contains nuts.
Vegetarian item.
Consumption of undercooked eggs, meat and fish increases the risk of food-related illness.
Contains dairy products.
Could be considered spicy.