Our Local Favorites
We love Southwest Michigan and the surrounding area around our vacation rental! We are often asked for our recommendations by guests who stay at the St. Joe Overlook, and we have compiled a list of some of our top favorites that are nearby. We hope you enjoy these excellent spots, and let us know your favorites as well!
If you’re looking for activities to plan during your stay at this Southwest Michigan vacation rental, check out our “Things to do in Southwest Michigan” guide.
Apothica Teas
Apothica Teas is a Victorian Steampunk-inspired tea room that specialises in custom tea blends and a lovely variety of light refreshments. Located on Main Street in Niles, Michigan, Apothica is a place to practice deliberate stillness and civilised mindfulness in a busy world.
Gabrizio
Gabrizio is an Italian inspired bakery and cafe that focuses on handcrafted cakes, desserts and innovative coffee service. It is a product of our diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and family connections.
Iron Shoe Distillery
Iron Shoe is a small batch distillery, cocktail bar and restaurant located in Niles, Michigan.
Front Street Pizza Pub
Front Street is a pub that features live entertainment, 20 taps and a full bar, handcrafted pizza and so much more. With downtown Niles’ beautiful riverside as our backdrop, we bring an exciting new approach to dining and entertainment.
River St. Joe
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Taqueria Don Chepe
Taqueria Don Chepe, in Niles, MI, is the area's leading restaurant serving Niles and surrounding areas. We offer catering services, authentic Mexican food, homemade desserts, carryout, dine in and much more. For your next meal, visit Taqueria Don Chepe in Niles.
Bare Hands Brewery
A small batch brewery specializing in hand crafted ales just minutes outside of South Bend, IN.
Wrapped in Light Yoga
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Silver Harbor Brewing Company
If you find yourself venturing to St. Joseph, MI, you simply must visit Silver Harbor Brewing Company. Silver Harbor Brewing Company is located downtown St. Joseph behind the Post Office and offers plenty of public parking options.
The Mitten
The Mitten Brewing Co. is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery that expertly pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas.
Haymarket
Woodfired pizzas and taproom, say no more. This place is one of our absolute favorites! Located in Bridgman, MI, just a few short minutes from Lake Michigan.
Create
This place has excellent food, and conveniently located right in Niles. For excellent food, you don’t want to miss this place. Dine-in or carry-out, they have you covered.
Wonderland Cinema
Wonderland Cinema is our local movie theater here in Niles, MI. We love our little local theater, and we hope you will too!