🌟 Where to Eat & Drink 🌟

Local Restaurants & Cafés

🍔 The In Between (Sturgis, MI) – A cozy spot serving fresh fish, burgers, and classic comfort food, walkable from Cozy Beach Cottage.

🥂 Prairie Lake Tavern, (Sturgis, MI) – Quality food and drink in a rustic lake setting.

🍗 Das Dutchman Essenhaus (Middlebury, IN) – One of the best Amish restaurants in the area, offering delicious homemade comfort food.

🌮 Maria’s Restaurant (Sturgis, MI) – Fantastic Mexican food with huge portions, great prices, and excellent margaritas.

🌮 El Patron (Sturgis, MI) – Another great spot for authentic Mexican dishes and flavorful margaritas.

🔥 Main Street Smokehouse (Mendon, MI) – Located in a historical building dating back to the 1890s right off the Saint Joseph River in Mendon, Michigan, this restaurant has lots of great menu items, including Waygu beef and great cocktails. Reservations recommended.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🥗 West on Warren (Middlebury, IN) – Family-friendly bar and restaurant is located in downtown Middlebury, Indiana. A welcoming spot with fresh, healthy meals the whole family will enjoy, open for lunch and dinner.

Breweries & Bars

🍺 Sturgis Brewing Company – Great craft beer selection & Thursday night trivia!

🍻 Blind Island Brewery, on Klinger Lake.

Coffee Shops & Bakeries

🍩 Byler’s Bakery (Sturgis, MI) – A local favorite just up the road on US-12, known for its homemade donuts, pies, and famous blueberry donuts – a must-try!

☕ Five Lakes Coffee (Sturgis, MI) – The best place in town for a fresh, locally roasted cup of coffee.

🍽️ Corner Cafe – A great spot for breakfast, lunch, or Sunday brunch.