Hillary's Guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic take out. Recommend the pizza and salads. Very cute area to walk around while you wait. They get busy so order early or do walk up. Few seats outside.
49 locals recommend
Patellie's
28 N Elm StFantastic take out. Recommend the pizza and salads. Very cute area to walk around while you wait. They get busy so order early or do walk up. Few seats outside.
Timothy's Restaurant
16409 Red Arrow HwyUpscale dining
Great takeout. Heard the inside scene is good with outdoor space, but have only done carry out because of COVID
106 locals recommend
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow HwyGreat takeout. Heard the inside scene is good with outdoor space, but have only done carry out because of COVID
Brewery
Amazing outdoor space with food and beverage options. They get very busy and I don’t believe the take reservations. May be worth checking.
29 locals recommend
River Saint Joe
15475 Walton RdAmazing outdoor space with food and beverage options. They get very busy and I don’t believe the take reservations. May be worth checking.
Favorite brewery. Great outdoor atmosphere and very chill vibe. They don’t serve food but there are often food trucks outside. I believe you can bring your own food and games, but perhaps check because of COVID.
53 locals recommend
Watermark Brewing Company
5781 St Joseph AveFavorite brewery. Great outdoor atmosphere and very chill vibe. They don’t serve food but there are often food trucks outside. I believe you can bring your own food and games, but perhaps check because of COVID.
Public beach and National park
Huge public beach, sand dunes and hiking trails. There is a lot of parking and we’ve never had any trouble finding spots. Sometimes there are food trucks, but maybe pack food just in case.
Great public beach with lots of parking. Enjoy the water, sand dunes, and hiking trails.
289 locals recommend
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow HwyGreat public beach with lots of parking. Enjoy the water, sand dunes, and hiking trails.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Sawyer is very cute! Don’t miss the local coffee shop, Greenbush brewery, or Sawyer Home and Garden. There is also a new restaurant called Susan’s that I’ve heard is great but haven’t tried yet.
19 locals recommend
Sawyer
Downtown Sawyer is very cute! Don’t miss the local coffee shop, Greenbush brewery, or Sawyer Home and Garden. There is also a new restaurant called Susan’s that I’ve heard is great but haven’t tried yet.
New Buffalo
More touristy but a cute strip of shops and beach town vibes.
Farmers Market
Favorite weekend find. Go early because it gets a bit crowded. Local food and arts. Small but very cute way to support local. Parking.
14 locals recommend
Skip's New Buffalo European Farmers Market
16710 Lakeshore RdFavorite weekend find. Go early because it gets a bit crowded. Local food and arts. Small but very cute way to support local. Parking.
Shopping
Frecklefarm
14913 Lakeside RdAdorable clothing and home goods store.
Grocery and garden center
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
5865 Sawyer Rd