Food Scene
Silver beach pizza is the most popular pizza restaurant in town! Located in an old train station, you can watch the sunset while eating a slice. The wait times on the weekends will be lengthy, but they have a rooftop lounge for 21+ that is usually less busy and nearby splash pad and beach to wait at.
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Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine StSilver beach pizza is the most popular pizza restaurant in town! Located in an old train station, you can watch the sunset while eating a slice. The wait times on the weekends will be lengthy, but they have a rooftop lounge for 21+ that is usually less busy and nearby splash pad and beach to wait at.
This is a popular breakfast spot, on the weekends the wait can be a little lengthy, but well worth it!
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The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water StThis is a popular breakfast spot, on the weekends the wait can be a little lengthy, but well worth it!
This is a local favorite! Mostly diner-type breakfast - try Bob’s Big Bomb if you’re feeling up for it
Thornton's Hometown Cafe
613 Pleasant StreetThis is a local favorite! Mostly diner-type breakfast - try Bob’s Big Bomb if you’re feeling up for it
On a warm summer night, you have to stop by Kilwins for a cone!
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Kilwins St. Joseph
217 State StOn a warm summer night, you have to stop by Kilwins for a cone!
RyeBelles is a slightly more upscale restaurant with a rooftop with amazing views of the sunset. Wait times will be a bit longer on the weekend but worth it!
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RyeBelles Restaurant & Bar
518 Broad StRyeBelles is a slightly more upscale restaurant with a rooftop with amazing views of the sunset. Wait times will be a bit longer on the weekend but worth it!
Broad Street Cafe
614 Broad StYummy cafe with tons of grab and go sandwiches, bagels, and coffee
Located on the bluff, sitting outside will provide you with partial sunset views and great people watching. Bustling grill that is good for families.
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Schu's Grill & Bar
501 Pleasant StLocated on the bluff, sitting outside will provide you with partial sunset views and great people watching. Bustling grill that is good for families.
Located on the Benton Harbor side in the Inn at Harbor Shores, Plank's Tavern is an upscale restaurant with wonderful food. Most summer nights, there is live music and a pool-side bar if you just are just looking to grab a drink!
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Plank's Tavern on the Water
800 Whitwam DrLocated on the Benton Harbor side in the Inn at Harbor Shores, Plank's Tavern is an upscale restaurant with wonderful food. Most summer nights, there is live music and a pool-side bar if you just are just looking to grab a drink!
About a 20 minute walk, Clifford's is a small cafe located on the river. A little on the pricey side, but worth it to enjoy a table nestled in vibrant flowers or look out on the river from their outdoor rooftop. This is one of our family's favorite spots to enjoy.
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Clifford's Coffee Canal
619 W Main StAbout a 20 minute walk, Clifford's is a small cafe located on the river. A little on the pricey side, but worth it to enjoy a table nestled in vibrant flowers or look out on the river from their outdoor rooftop. This is one of our family's favorite spots to enjoy.
Silver Harbor is located next to The Market with beer and local liquor. They also offer wonderful food!
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Silver Harbor Brewing Company
721 Pleasant StSilver Harbor is located next to The Market with beer and local liquor. They also offer wonderful food!
Beaches
About a 30 minute walk from our home, Silver Beach is the most popular beach in St. Joe. Most summer days, you will find this beach bustling with locals and visitors. Fun for families, there is a on-beach park, food stands and bathrooms. Access to the beach is free with a parking fee of $15 for non-Berrien county residents if you choose to drive. Also located next to Silver Beach Pizza!
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Silver Beach
About a 30 minute walk from our home, Silver Beach is the most popular beach in St. Joe. Most summer days, you will find this beach bustling with locals and visitors. Fun for families, there is a on-beach park, food stands and bathrooms. Access to the beach is free with a parking fee of $15 for non-Berrien county residents if you choose to drive. Also located next to Silver Beach Pizza!
An 8 minute drive from our home, located on the Benton Harbor side of the pier, Tiscornia Beach is another favorite amongst the locals. Similar to Silver Beach, except it is usually much less busy and you won't find food stands nearby. You also can easily walk the pier to the old lighthouse which is a family favorite! There are also parking fees for this beach.
Tiscornia Park Road
Tiscornia Park RoadAn 8 minute drive from our home, located on the Benton Harbor side of the pier, Tiscornia Beach is another favorite amongst the locals. Similar to Silver Beach, except it is usually much less busy and you won't find food stands nearby. You also can easily walk the pier to the old lighthouse which is a family favorite! There are also parking fees for this beach.
An 8 minute drive from our home, located on the Benton Harbor side is Jean Klock Park. This is our family's favorite beach as it is usually much less busy and more relaxing than the beaches found by the pier. Fun for families, there is a playground and concessions on the weekend. There is also an entrance fee for vehicles.
Jean Klock Boulevard
Jean Klock BoulevardAn 8 minute drive from our home, located on the Benton Harbor side is Jean Klock Park. This is our family's favorite beach as it is usually much less busy and more relaxing than the beaches found by the pier. Fun for families, there is a playground and concessions on the weekend. There is also an entrance fee for vehicles.
Neighborhoods
Downtown St. Joseph is a slow-moving beach town where you will find locals and tourists alike strolling the brick-paved streets. You will find local shops, ice cream stores, and wonderful restaurants to dine from. Be sure to look out over the bluff for amazing views of Lake Michigan.
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St. Joseph
Downtown St. Joseph is a slow-moving beach town where you will find locals and tourists alike strolling the brick-paved streets. You will find local shops, ice cream stores, and wonderful restaurants to dine from. Be sure to look out over the bluff for amazing views of Lake Michigan.
Benton Harbor is an up-and-coming neighborhood with a strong art presence. You will find great restaurants, local artists and antique stores to browse.
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Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor is an up-and-coming neighborhood with a strong art presence. You will find great restaurants, local artists and antique stores to browse.
If you're looking to get out of town for a day, about a 30 minute drive North, South Haven will offer you great beaches, a vibrant town and wonderful restaurants. We recommend you visit The Idler - a restaurant on an old boat!
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South Haven
If you're looking to get out of town for a day, about a 30 minute drive North, South Haven will offer you great beaches, a vibrant town and wonderful restaurants. We recommend you visit The Idler - a restaurant on an old boat!
About 30 minutes South, New Buffalo is a cute town on Lake Michigan with quaint shops and restaurants. If you're coming or going from Chicago, we recommend taking a pit-stop in New Buffalo and visit the infamous Stray Dog.
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New Buffalo
About 30 minutes South, New Buffalo is a cute town on Lake Michigan with quaint shops and restaurants. If you're coming or going from Chicago, we recommend taking a pit-stop in New Buffalo and visit the infamous Stray Dog.
Breweries and Wineries
Small, cottage-like brewery located within Harbor Shores Golf Course. Small snacks are offered, but North Shore Inn, directly across the street offers a fuller menu with burgers and such.
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North Pier Brewing Company
670 N Shore DrSmall, cottage-like brewery located within Harbor Shores Golf Course. Small snacks are offered, but North Shore Inn, directly across the street offers a fuller menu with burgers and such.
Lemon Creek
Lemon Creek is a nearby beautiful winery. A must visit!
Located 25 minute drive away, Round Barn is an amazing brewery set on a farm. Great for families, this brewery offers food, music, and a large lawn for kids to run around.
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Round Barn Brewery & Public House
9151 1st StLocated 25 minute drive away, Round Barn is an amazing brewery set on a farm. Great for families, this brewery offers food, music, and a large lawn for kids to run around.
12 Corners is a lovely winery to spend an afternoon at. You will be able to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine while viewing the gorgeous vineyards.
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12 Corners Vineyards
1201 N Benton Center Rd12 Corners is a lovely winery to spend an afternoon at. You will be able to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine while viewing the gorgeous vineyards.
About a 20 minute drive, Moonrise Winery is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon tasting wine while looking out over the rolling vineyards.
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Moonrise
7785 Hill RdAbout a 20 minute drive, Moonrise Winery is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon tasting wine while looking out over the rolling vineyards.
Ice Cream
Kilwins St. Joseph
217 State StDairy Korner
1605 Lakeview AveCabanas
512 Broad St