Food scene
Great food, lovely ambiance wonderful people. Bird Dog is a modern American restaurant that focuses on fresh, local & seasonal fare. Styled in an intimate setting with an interactive kitchen & full bar that includes specialty cocktails, wine and craft beer.
We recommend having firecracker cauliflower and mac & cheese with your entree.
Bird Dog
57649 Murray StreetGreat food, lovely ambiance wonderful people. Bird Dog is a modern American restaurant that focuses on fresh, local & seasonal fare. Styled in an intimate setting with an interactive kitchen & full bar that includes specialty cocktails, wine and craft beer.
We recommend having firecracker cauliflower and mac & cheese with your entree.
La Cantina offers great Italian food in a casual and fun atmosphere with a view of the dam. They have great desserts and a full bar.
11 locals recommend
La Cantina
139 W Michigan AveLa Cantina offers great Italian food in a casual and fun atmosphere with a view of the dam. They have great desserts and a full bar.
They serve great burgers and sandwiches, and awesome craft beer in a historical building.
7 locals recommend
120 Taphouse & Bistro
120 East Michigan AvenueThey serve great burgers and sandwiches, and awesome craft beer in a historical building.
Red's Root Beer is a seasonal drive up food place. Hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches and delicious root beer.
Red's Root Beer
813 S Kalamazoo StRed's Root Beer is a seasonal drive up food place. Hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches and delicious root beer.
Paw Paw Brewing Company
780 S Gremps StSuper fun brewpub with great microbrews and grub.
A family owned and operated specialty grocery store and café. The carry local products like maple syrup, unfiltered honey, beeswax candles and soaps. Definitely work a visit.
Walt & Marie's Country Market & Cafe
44947 West Red Arrow HighwayA family owned and operated specialty grocery store and café. The carry local products like maple syrup, unfiltered honey, beeswax candles and soaps. Definitely work a visit.
They serve a great breakfast in a warm friendly environment. If you go get the Banana Nut French Toast!
The Hot Skillet
237 East Michigan AvenueThey serve a great breakfast in a warm friendly environment. If you go get the Banana Nut French Toast!
Baked Goods
If you love donuts you have to visit Sweetwater's. Kalamazoo is a 20 minute drive from Paw Paw
7 locals recommend
Sweetwater's Donut Mill
3333 Stadium DrIf you love donuts you have to visit Sweetwater's. Kalamazoo is a 20 minute drive from Paw Paw
Coffee
Greenglass has a master roaster and all of the blends are roasted in small batches. Some of the best coffee we have ever had. You must, musT, muST, mUST, MUST try the Cafe Miel Latte! Thank us later ;-)
Greenglass Coffee Company
404 East Michigan AvenueGreenglass has a master roaster and all of the blends are roasted in small batches. Some of the best coffee we have ever had. You must, musT, muST, mUST, MUST try the Cafe Miel Latte! Thank us later ;-)
If you love to try new flavors, this is your place. One of my favorites is a latte with lavender and vanilla. Tell them Dona & David sent you!
Happy Days Cafe
23890 City Center CircleIf you love to try new flavors, this is your place. One of my favorites is a latte with lavender and vanilla. Tell them Dona & David sent you!
BIGGBY COFFEE
400 S Kalamazoo StBiggby coffee is a regional coffee chain that also offers smoothies and baked goods.
Grocery Store
A family owned and operated specialty grocery store and café. The carry local products like maple syrup, unfiltered honey, beeswax candles and soaps.
Walt & Marie's Country Market & Cafe
44947 West Red Arrow HighwayA family owned and operated specialty grocery store and café. The carry local products like maple syrup, unfiltered honey, beeswax candles and soaps.
Family Fare Supermarket
847 S Kalamazoo StFor your grocery needs. About 1.5 miles away, less than 5 mins drive.
Wineries, Distillers and Breweries
Visit one of the oldest wineries in Michigan. They offer award-winning dry and sweet wines, hard ciders and spirits. Visit their events page to see what they are offering for wine tasting and mixers.
38 locals recommend
St. Julian Winery
716 S Kalamazoo StVisit one of the oldest wineries in Michigan. They offer award-winning dry and sweet wines, hard ciders and spirits. Visit their events page to see what they are offering for wine tasting and mixers.
Warner Vineyards is a fun winery offering wine, beer and cider tasting. They have a special events calendar that includes events like comedians, live music, wine and cheese pairings, sip and paint sessions.
14 locals recommend
Warner Vineyards Winery
706 S Kalamazoo StWarner Vineyards is a fun winery offering wine, beer and cider tasting. They have a special events calendar that includes events like comedians, live music, wine and cheese pairings, sip and paint sessions.
Shopping
A fun place to take the kids. They have beautiful polished rocks and jewelry as well as geodes that the kiddos can bust open.
Geoscape Rock Shop
37111 W Red Arrow HwyA fun place to take the kids. They have beautiful polished rocks and jewelry as well as geodes that the kiddos can bust open.
H2Design & Co
148 E Michigan AveA fun shop with home décor, clothing, jewelry, handmade candles and more.
The Shop is located inside the Van Buren Coffee Company and offers gifts with purpose. They have limited days and hours.
The Shop
38772 West Red Arrow HighwayThe Shop is located inside the Van Buren Coffee Company and offers gifts with purpose. They have limited days and hours.
They not only offer beautiful flower arrangements but also unique home décor and gifts.
Taylor's Florist & Gifts
215 East Michigan AvenueThey not only offer beautiful flower arrangements but also unique home décor and gifts.
Vintage Inspired
52530 North Main StreetJust a short drive to a unique home goods store.
If you are itching to get to a mall you are just a short 15-20 minute drive away. Take the back roads and enjoy the beautiful views.
The Crossroads
6650 S Westnedge AveIf you are itching to get to a mall you are just a short 15-20 minute drive away. Take the back roads and enjoy the beautiful views.
Wildfire Grace is a small home décor with finds you will not find anywhere else. The hours are limited so plan ahead; Wed
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thu 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fri 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. It is just around the corner from the Bird Dog restaurant.
57645 Murray St
57645 Murray StreetWildfire Grace is a small home décor with finds you will not find anywhere else. The hours are limited so plan ahead; Wed
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thu 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Fri 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. It is just around the corner from the Bird Dog restaurant.
Sightseeing
Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
34270 Co Rd 652Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum
6151 Portage RdShipshewana & LaGrange County are known as a one-of-a-kind destination for visitors to experience the simplicity of Amish culture as well as the delicious foods and quality products they produce. But there’s so much more to explore around town and in the area including a wide variety of shopping opportunities from quaint downtown shops to locally produced meat and cheese, exciting outdoor recreation, world-class entertainment and the Midwest’s largest flea market.
81 locals recommend
Shipshewana
Shipshewana & LaGrange County are known as a one-of-a-kind destination for visitors to experience the simplicity of Amish culture as well as the delicious foods and quality products they produce. But there’s so much more to explore around town and in the area including a wide variety of shopping opportunities from quaint downtown shops to locally produced meat and cheese, exciting outdoor recreation, world-class entertainment and the Midwest’s largest flea market.