Angie’s local favorites
Food scene
Love, love, love this local spot that is just a short walk from our home! This extremely people and pet friendly cafe is open Weds-Sunday from 8am-2pm for delicious, fresh and healthy breakfast and lunch choices in a casual, beachy setting with local art for sale and seating inside and outside. It's so nice to just walk to grab coffee, and the owner and employees are very nice! Definitely recommend!!
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Dune Billies
201 Center StLove, love, love this local spot that is just a short walk from our home! This extremely people and pet friendly cafe is open Weds-Sunday from 8am-2pm for delicious, fresh and healthy breakfast and lunch choices in a casual, beachy setting with local art for sale and seating inside and outside. It's so nice to just walk to grab coffee, and the owner and employees are very nice! Definitely recommend!!
This is a great place to go and order a variety of appetizers and drinks and sit outside in their large outdoor space. Certain nights you can catch some live music in the evenings. It’s close, so a quick drive, a nice bike ride or a long walk. The restaurant staff is friendly and the food and beer variety is great! . My go to meal consists of the house side salad with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing and an order of pierogis. Delicious!
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Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant
208 Wabash StThis is a great place to go and order a variety of appetizers and drinks and sit outside in their large outdoor space. Certain nights you can catch some live music in the evenings. It’s close, so a quick drive, a nice bike ride or a long walk. The restaurant staff is friendly and the food and beer variety is great! . My go to meal consists of the house side salad with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing and an order of pierogis. Delicious!
This is a fun place to drive or ride bikes from our house to go for cocktails with friends and get the vacation vibe of sitting next to the canal out to Lake Michigan! I love sitting at the bar with one of their margaritas! They have a nice variety of appetizers and sandwiches to choose from in a super casual setting. Picnic tables provide seating in some areas along the water and a few games to play while waiting for your food. Go with friends, family and kids!
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Bridges Waterside Grille
508 E 2nd StThis is a fun place to drive or ride bikes from our house to go for cocktails with friends and get the vacation vibe of sitting next to the canal out to Lake Michigan! I love sitting at the bar with one of their margaritas! They have a nice variety of appetizers and sandwiches to choose from in a super casual setting. Picnic tables provide seating in some areas along the water and a few games to play while waiting for your food. Go with friends, family and kids!
This is definitely a favorite restaurant for my husband and I in Michigan City's Historic District (4 min drive from the house) with indoor and outdoor dining and a newly refurbished and very large patio that has a great place for larger group get together's. They are open every day for lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sundays and love that they use locally-sourced ingredients in their menu! They have a couple nice bar areas and serve a variety of beer on tap,local and imported wines and craft cocktails. Try the fried feta cubes or the flochos to share, one of their delicious salads or my favorite barramundi fish entree. You won't be disappointed!
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Leeds Public House
401 Franklin StThis is definitely a favorite restaurant for my husband and I in Michigan City's Historic District (4 min drive from the house) with indoor and outdoor dining and a newly refurbished and very large patio that has a great place for larger group get together's. They are open every day for lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sundays and love that they use locally-sourced ingredients in their menu! They have a couple nice bar areas and serve a variety of beer on tap,local and imported wines and craft cocktails. Try the fried feta cubes or the flochos to share, one of their delicious salads or my favorite barramundi fish entree. You won't be disappointed!
If you want absolutely wonderful, homemade, variety of choices all in one, then this is your place to go! I have loved everything that I’ve tried here from a simple chicken curry salad sandwich to a huge variety of pastas and delicious soups and homemade bread. Don’t let the name fool you into thinking it’s only a simple sandwich shop! Located more in the center of Michigan City on Franklin St, this is a must stop place if you're in the area and hungry for breakfast,lunch or an early dinner. (They close by 5pm)It's a great family run place that I love to recommend to support and you will be happy that you did!
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Panini Panini
1720 Franklin StIf you want absolutely wonderful, homemade, variety of choices all in one, then this is your place to go! I have loved everything that I’ve tried here from a simple chicken curry salad sandwich to a huge variety of pastas and delicious soups and homemade bread. Don’t let the name fool you into thinking it’s only a simple sandwich shop! Located more in the center of Michigan City on Franklin St, this is a must stop place if you're in the area and hungry for breakfast,lunch or an early dinner. (They close by 5pm)It's a great family run place that I love to recommend to support and you will be happy that you did!
This iconic place is a favorite of many like me that grew up in Michigan City and moved away. It is always on my list of must stops when I come back to MC and have noticed that there are many others like me that moved away and miss it. It's a fun drive-in style place to order a variety of hot dogs, burgers, fries, and breaded vegetables. My favorite to order is their chili cheese dog and a side of the breaded cauliflower with ranch dipping sauce. Yum!! The whole family will love it, too!
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Carlson's Drive In
118 W Coolspring AveThis iconic place is a favorite of many like me that grew up in Michigan City and moved away. It is always on my list of must stops when I come back to MC and have noticed that there are many others like me that moved away and miss it. It's a fun drive-in style place to order a variety of hot dogs, burgers, fries, and breaded vegetables. My favorite to order is their chili cheese dog and a side of the breaded cauliflower with ranch dipping sauce. Yum!! The whole family will love it, too!
This is a neighboring Jamaican restaurant/bar to our home that we love to support! You can take a nice walk or short drive from the house. Once close, you will smell the delicious smells of their BBQ jerk chicken! If you like spicy, flavorful food, this is a must! I love the reggae pasta with jerk chicken and lots of veggies.😋They also make the best pina coladas and have other fun tropical drinks, too!
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Cool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant
501 Center StThis is a neighboring Jamaican restaurant/bar to our home that we love to support! You can take a nice walk or short drive from the house. Once close, you will smell the delicious smells of their BBQ jerk chicken! If you like spicy, flavorful food, this is a must! I love the reggae pasta with jerk chicken and lots of veggies.😋They also make the best pina coladas and have other fun tropical drinks, too!
This was one of my favorites and other locals growing up in Michigan City. I love the thickness of their pizza, (more like tavern style, not thick& crisp crust), the Italian spices and just the right amount of cheese vs. toppings. When in high school, we used to walk there after our soccer games at Ames Field, hang out with friends and play loads of songs on their juke box. Great memories and the pizza taste always takes me back.(: Love it, but the only disappointing part is that they have gotten expensive! If I was still back in high school, it would not be in my budget.
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Albano's Villa
1612 Franklin StThis was one of my favorites and other locals growing up in Michigan City. I love the thickness of their pizza, (more like tavern style, not thick& crisp crust), the Italian spices and just the right amount of cheese vs. toppings. When in high school, we used to walk there after our soccer games at Ames Field, hang out with friends and play loads of songs on their juke box. Great memories and the pizza taste always takes me back.(: Love it, but the only disappointing part is that they have gotten expensive! If I was still back in high school, it would not be in my budget.
If you love fresh tasting Italian food, you'll love this gem in the downtown New Buffalo, MI area. Once you try it, you'll have a craving to go back again and again! It's only about a 15 minute drive to the restaurant from the house, which is in the next state! I recommend the tri color pasta with lots of fresh garlic, basil, tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. No need to add chicken, but either way it is most likely going to be delicious! A glass of wine and Tiramisu for dessert and you'll be set!
While in New Buffalo, check out their cute downtown area and take a drive down to their beach area close by.(:
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Brewster's Italian Cafe
11 W Merchant StIf you love fresh tasting Italian food, you'll love this gem in the downtown New Buffalo, MI area. Once you try it, you'll have a craving to go back again and again! It's only about a 15 minute drive to the restaurant from the house, which is in the next state! I recommend the tri color pasta with lots of fresh garlic, basil, tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. No need to add chicken, but either way it is most likely going to be delicious! A glass of wine and Tiramisu for dessert and you'll be set!
While in New Buffalo, check out their cute downtown area and take a drive down to their beach area close by.(:
This is a favorite restaurant of many friends that I trust, but I have yet to try it. It’s on my list and not far from our house as well, so no excuses next time I’m back in my hometown of MC.(:
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Bartlett's Fish Camp
12 On the LakeThis is a favorite restaurant of many friends that I trust, but I have yet to try it. It’s on my list and not far from our house as well, so no excuses next time I’m back in my hometown of MC.(:
Love supporting our local family owned businesses and this family has a long history of doing restaurants well in MC in terms of food taste, good variety, pricing, friendly and attentive staff, friendly, involved owner and has good indoor and outdoor space to get families and larger groups in quickly.
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Galveston Steakhouse
10 Commerce SquareLove supporting our local family owned businesses and this family has a long history of doing restaurants well in MC in terms of food taste, good variety, pricing, friendly and attentive staff, friendly, involved owner and has good indoor and outdoor space to get families and larger groups in quickly.
Swingbelly's is a great place if you want variety for picky eaters, great service, family friendly, and good prices and specials. You really can't go wrong with this choice and it's not a far drive from our house either. They also have a small outdoor patio.
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Swingbelly's
3101 US-12Swingbelly's is a great place if you want variety for picky eaters, great service, family friendly, and good prices and specials. You really can't go wrong with this choice and it's not a far drive from our house either. They also have a small outdoor patio.
I just tried this place a few weeks ago for the first time and my new favorite go to place!! It is a cozy, casual setting for wine tasting of a nice variety either standing at the bar with one of the awesome, knowledgeable yet down-to-earth owners or at your table at your own pace and with 3, 2 oz samplings of your choice.
Their pizzas are excellent (#2 is my favorite!!) and salads were so fresh and big enough to share.
I love the vibe in this place that is run strictly by the husband and wife team, who make this place even better because you can tell that they are truly good people! 5 stars 🌟
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Brix Tasting Room
111 W 6th StI just tried this place a few weeks ago for the first time and my new favorite go to place!! It is a cozy, casual setting for wine tasting of a nice variety either standing at the bar with one of the awesome, knowledgeable yet down-to-earth owners or at your table at your own pace and with 3, 2 oz samplings of your choice.
Their pizzas are excellent (#2 is my favorite!!) and salads were so fresh and big enough to share.
I love the vibe in this place that is run strictly by the husband and wife team, who make this place even better because you can tell that they are truly good people! 5 stars 🌟
My husband and I love all types of Asian food and this place gives us an option to each have our favorites in one place since he loves Sushi and I love Japanese miso soup but certain Chinese and Korean entrees as well. The food here is flavorful, portions are big enough to take home leftovers and decor is cheerful!😊
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Song Asian Cuisine
301 W Buffalo StMy husband and I love all types of Asian food and this place gives us an option to each have our favorites in one place since he loves Sushi and I love Japanese miso soup but certain Chinese and Korean entrees as well. The food here is flavorful, portions are big enough to take home leftovers and decor is cheerful!😊
Great food and service and the best is their Sunday brunch from 8:30 am-noon with the build your own Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar and delicious variety of brunch items!
I believe you have to be 21 to eat here, though.
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Barker Pub
607 E Barker AveGreat food and service and the best is their Sunday brunch from 8:30 am-noon with the build your own Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar and delicious variety of brunch items!
I believe you have to be 21 to eat here, though.
Great place that uses organic, local and sustainable ingredients to create delicious appetizers, entrees and sides. I love the PRIDE that is passionately displayed throughout the establishment as well. The salmon cakes were delicious and hope they keep them on their menu!!
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Fiddlehead Restaurant
422 Franklin StGreat place that uses organic, local and sustainable ingredients to create delicious appetizers, entrees and sides. I love the PRIDE that is passionately displayed throughout the establishment as well. The salmon cakes were delicious and hope they keep them on their menu!!
This is always our go to last minute choice for picking up food when we are hungry and want something consistent and quick! Miller’s has a delicious lasagna that I sometimes crave and recently discovered that we like their deep dish pizza as well. They are close to the house and conveniently located next to our nearest grocery store in Karwick Plaza. Try them out for sure while visiting!
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Miller Pizza
1012 N Karwick RdThis is always our go to last minute choice for picking up food when we are hungry and want something consistent and quick! Miller’s has a delicious lasagna that I sometimes crave and recently discovered that we like their deep dish pizza as well. They are close to the house and conveniently located next to our nearest grocery store in Karwick Plaza. Try them out for sure while visiting!
This is a great little hidden gem, family-run, wood-fired oven pizzeria in the Michiana neighborhood run by a couple that I went to elementary and high school with. They have traveled to Italy to bring a top notch quality pizza pie and use only the best ingredients to make them in their wood-fired clay oven! It is a great place to go when you really want to sit and enjoy a superb pizza along with a glass or bottle of wine.(: The firecracker appetizer is a must!
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Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrThis is a great little hidden gem, family-run, wood-fired oven pizzeria in the Michiana neighborhood run by a couple that I went to elementary and high school with. They have traveled to Italy to bring a top notch quality pizza pie and use only the best ingredients to make them in their wood-fired clay oven! It is a great place to go when you really want to sit and enjoy a superb pizza along with a glass or bottle of wine.(: The firecracker appetizer is a must!
Sightseeing
Nice-sized zoo which is not too small, but not as big as some zoos that take the entire day to explore. This is a good place to visit if you want to walk around outside and enjoy the weather and lots of animals, entertain the kids and get a break from the beach!!
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Zoológico de Washington Park
115 Lake Shore DrNice-sized zoo which is not too small, but not as big as some zoos that take the entire day to explore. This is a good place to visit if you want to walk around outside and enjoy the weather and lots of animals, entertain the kids and get a break from the beach!!
Beautiful place to enjoy being outdoors while seeing some lovely flowers, statues and tributes to different countries, special people and amazing landscapes! They have a great, educational and hands on kids area with a playscape to climb. Great place to take family, enjoy a romantic walk or have a picnic, wedding or special event!
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Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 US-12Beautiful place to enjoy being outdoors while seeing some lovely flowers, statues and tributes to different countries, special people and amazing landscapes! They have a great, educational and hands on kids area with a playscape to climb. Great place to take family, enjoy a romantic walk or have a picnic, wedding or special event!
Great place to get outside, enjoy nature, hike and explore the beautiful natural dunes that The area is known for. Great activity for families, kids, groups, hikers, beach goers, nature lovers, etc… The 3-Dune Challenge near the campground is great exercise and with some wonderful views!
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State ParkGreat place to get outside, enjoy nature, hike and explore the beautiful natural dunes that The area is known for. Great activity for families, kids, groups, hikers, beach goers, nature lovers, etc… The 3-Dune Challenge near the campground is great exercise and with some wonderful views!
This is my hometown that I love! It is such a down to earth place with beautiful beaches and natural sand dunes, friendly people, outlet shopping, Blue Chip Casino, Uptown Art District with cool shops and great restaurants, a winery, a National and State Park close by , plus a beautiful change of seasons to enjoy!
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Michigan City
This is my hometown that I love! It is such a down to earth place with beautiful beaches and natural sand dunes, friendly people, outlet shopping, Blue Chip Casino, Uptown Art District with cool shops and great restaurants, a winery, a National and State Park close by , plus a beautiful change of seasons to enjoy!
Great place to explore, take in the views of the historic lighthouse and spend time fishing along the pier. Make sure to have a fishing license and a lot of patience-the fish can sometimes be a tease.(:
Michigan City Harbor
Great place to explore, take in the views of the historic lighthouse and spend time fishing along the pier. Make sure to have a fishing license and a lot of patience-the fish can sometimes be a tease.(:
Many different hiking opportunities included in this National Park, depending on what level of adventure you want and outdoor atmosphere. The 3 Dunes Challenge is recommended if you are feeling like a challenge, but some shorter hikes without too many hills for those with little ones. Highly recommend googling the park to plan out which hikes and know which park entrance to choose.
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Parque Nacional de las Dunas de Indiana
1215 North State Road 49Many different hiking opportunities included in this National Park, depending on what level of adventure you want and outdoor atmosphere. The 3 Dunes Challenge is recommended if you are feeling like a challenge, but some shorter hikes without too many hills for those with little ones. Highly recommend googling the park to plan out which hikes and know which park entrance to choose.
Fishing Spot/ Basketball Court/Kayak, canoe and paddle board launch
Place to launch kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, play basketball, playground equipment and 2 pads to go fishing!This park is not far from the house in a small residential area/ neighborhood to the side of Blue Chip Casino
Hansen Park
212 E StreetPlace to launch kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, play basketball, playground equipment and 2 pads to go fishing!This park is not far from the house in a small residential area/ neighborhood to the side of Blue Chip Casino
Winding Creek Cove Park
Place for fishing!
Shopping
If you love shopping, this outlet has over 100 stores and a very short drive from our house!
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Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StIf you love shopping, this outlet has over 100 stores and a very short drive from our house!
Fun vintage store to look for treasures from the past.(:
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Patina Vintage Goods
613 Franklin StFun vintage store to look for treasures from the past.(:
Another great vintage shop to look for fun older pieces and nostalgic finds
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Hoity Toity
731 Franklin StAnother great vintage shop to look for fun older pieces and nostalgic finds
This consignment store has some great finds on anything from clothes for women and men to home decor and jewelry.
Renew Consignment
831 Franklin StThis consignment store has some great finds on anything from clothes for women and men to home decor and jewelry.
Entertainment
I'm so excited that I found out about this great place in Michigan City that hosts really important social events, excellent plays and even some occasional concerts! It is exactly what we were missing in the town and had an absolute blast out with friends, family and neighbors at a drag show here in support of Pride month at the beginning of June. So fun!! Look them up for upcoming events, plays and concerts and to buy tickets
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Uptown Social (The Uptown Center)
907 Franklin StI'm so excited that I found out about this great place in Michigan City that hosts really important social events, excellent plays and even some occasional concerts! It is exactly what we were missing in the town and had an absolute blast out with friends, family and neighbors at a drag show here in support of Pride month at the beginning of June. So fun!! Look them up for upcoming events, plays and concerts and to buy tickets
If you love gambling or even just love people watching or watching others win or lose money, this is your place!! I'm not much of a gambler, but have had fun in the past at the dance club here with friends and have caught some great bands playing here if you like music and dancing. They also have a nice restaurant for special occasions called William B's Steakhouse, a hotel and spa
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Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
777 Blue Chip DrIf you love gambling or even just love people watching or watching others win or lose money, this is your place!! I'm not much of a gambler, but have had fun in the past at the dance club here with friends and have caught some great bands playing here if you like music and dancing. They also have a nice restaurant for special occasions called William B's Steakhouse, a hotel and spa
Great place for wine lovers of all ages, bachelor or bachelorette groups, sister or girlfriend get togethers,
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Shady Creek Winery
2030 Tryon RdGreat place for wine lovers of all ages, bachelor or bachelorette groups, sister or girlfriend get togethers,
Fun place for the family with kids or not, group of friends or a couple to enjoy when the weather isn't ideal for being outside.
City Lanes Bowling Center
1901 S Woodland AveFun place for the family with kids or not, group of friends or a couple to enjoy when the weather isn't ideal for being outside.
Classic Michigan City Bars/Breweries
This is the oldest tavern in MC and a favorite hangout of the locals. It has a “Cheers vibe”. I love helping to keep places alive and running and supporting local businesses! I have gone over the past 2 decades to hang out and have a beer, a Rueben sandwich, hand cut fries, and listen to live music certain nights of the week or month. Indoor or outdoor patio seating. Short drive from house
Ritz Klub
124 W 4th StThis is my favorite brewery in Michigan City and has a new, larger location with food and fun events.. They have some excellent beer (my favorite is a hazy IPA on draft or in cans called Juice Puns). It’s refreshing and delicious! My husband and I like to share their smashburger, hand cut Cajun fries and a side house salad.
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Burn 'Em Brewing
718 Freyer RdThis is my favorite brewery in Michigan City and has a new, larger location with food and fun events.. They have some excellent beer (my favorite is a hazy IPA on draft or in cans called Juice Puns). It’s refreshing and delicious! My husband and I like to share their smashburger, hand cut Cajun fries and a side house salad.
Coffee Shops
Local small coffee shops in the area that we like to support.(:
If you find yourself exploring the next town over of La Porte, This is a fun place to grab different coffee and espresso drinks, root beer floats, soups, etc…Very fun indoor and outdoor atmosphere
Evvy's Coffeehouse
1103 Indiana AveIf you find yourself exploring the next town over of La Porte, This is a fun place to grab different coffee and espresso drinks, root beer floats, soups, etc…Very fun indoor and outdoor atmosphere
This is a family run roasting company roasted on the shores of Lake Michigan with a hip and modern set up that is dedicated to serving the Great Lakes community. Great space to meet friends, take friends or family for some unique coffee and espresso drinks and some delicious small bites.
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FLUID Coffee Roasting Lab and Lounge
518 Franklin StThis is a family run roasting company roasted on the shores of Lake Michigan with a hip and modern set up that is dedicated to serving the Great Lakes community. Great space to meet friends, take friends or family for some unique coffee and espresso drinks and some delicious small bites.