Guidebook for Lakeside
Food Scene
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow HwyLocal vibe, taxodermy, yum food
Cut over to Lakeshore Rd. and walk to breakfast or lunch here. Delicious smoothies, interesting coffee drinks, unique brunch options and takeout items too. Outdoor seating too.
26 locals recommend
Blue Plate Cafe
15288 Red Arrow HwyCut over to Lakeshore Rd. and walk to breakfast or lunch here. Delicious smoothies, interesting coffee drinks, unique brunch options and takeout items too. Outdoor seating too.
Lots of freshly made bakery items here! Kids can't decide what to get! Luisa's is attached and is a lovely sit-down breakfast. Cash only. Gets crowded in the summer. Limited hours off high (summer) season.
51 locals recommend
Harbert Swedish Bakery
13698 Red Arrow HwyLots of freshly made bakery items here! Kids can't decide what to get! Luisa's is attached and is a lovely sit-down breakfast. Cash only. Gets crowded in the summer. Limited hours off high (summer) season.
Beautiful, Chicago-like restaurant dining. Some outdoor seating where can enjoy a sunset. Visit the bar upstairs for an even better view. Host some special (public) events too so check their website.
104 locals recommend
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StBeautiful, Chicago-like restaurant dining. Some outdoor seating where can enjoy a sunset. Visit the bar upstairs for an even better view. Host some special (public) events too so check their website.
Rachel has a wide selection of seafood, sides and catering options. On the weekends, there's a selection of delicious sandwiches which can be ordered up — but be patient, this ain't no fast-food joint! Some basics like bread can be picked up here. We've order paella ingredients for making at home.
24 locals recommend
Flagship Fish Market
14939 Red Arrow HwyRachel has a wide selection of seafood, sides and catering options. On the weekends, there's a selection of delicious sandwiches which can be ordered up — but be patient, this ain't no fast-food joint! Some basics like bread can be picked up here. We've order paella ingredients for making at home.
It's mostly just the locals that know of this little family-friendly gem. It can be tricky to navigate your way here so use your GPS and be prepared for a wait. Seasonal and delicious. Family operated. A delight.
63 locals recommend
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrIt's mostly just the locals that know of this little family-friendly gem. It can be tricky to navigate your way here so use your GPS and be prepared for a wait. Seasonal and delicious. Family operated. A delight.
Don't skip Skip's if you can appreciate an old-school supper club! It's all about the prime rib and martinis here. It's not glamour, but it's way more than good. A local favorite.
29 locals recommend
Skip's Restaurant and Catering
16710 Lakeshore RdDon't skip Skip's if you can appreciate an old-school supper club! It's all about the prime rib and martinis here. It's not glamour, but it's way more than good. A local favorite.
Sunset views! Delicious, classic food with amazing wait staff. A classic.
40 locals recommend
Grande Mere Inn
5800 Red Arrow HwySunset views! Delicious, classic food with amazing wait staff. A classic.
This is the quintessential summer stop! Delicious ice cream in dozens of flavors.
96 locals recommend
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StThis is the quintessential summer stop! Delicious ice cream in dozens of flavors.
Plan ahead for this hot spot! For the adults-only groups, the upstairs deck is 21+ — and fun hangout but again, very tricky to snag a spot!
198 locals recommend
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StPlan ahead for this hot spot! For the adults-only groups, the upstairs deck is 21+ — and fun hangout but again, very tricky to snag a spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of amazing microbrews and delicious food to accompany your brew. Gets super crowded on weekends in the summer, so plan accordingly! The annex across the street hosts boche, lots of outdoor seating, grill eats (not the full menu) and to go sales including apparrel.
235 locals recommend
Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdLots of amazing microbrews and delicious food to accompany your brew. Gets super crowded on weekends in the summer, so plan accordingly! The annex across the street hosts boche, lots of outdoor seating, grill eats (not the full menu) and to go sales including apparrel.
This distillery in an old factory building is a must-see space. View the copper Willy Wonky-esqe equipment and be sure to sign up for a tour with tastings of the wide variety of liquors produced here. Weddings are often in occasion upstairs and there's a twice a year Artisan Market for one-of-a-kind finds. Staymaker Restaurant will fill your belly and absorb your liquid lunch. If you have a large group, order up the punch bowl!
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrThis distillery in an old factory building is a must-see space. View the copper Willy Wonky-esqe equipment and be sure to sign up for a tour with tastings of the wide variety of liquors produced here. Weddings are often in occasion upstairs and there's a twice a year Artisan Market for one-of-a-kind finds. Staymaker Restaurant will fill your belly and absorb your liquid lunch. If you have a large group, order up the punch bowl!
Tapistry Brewing Company
4236 Lake StYet another stop for testing out the local brews.
Beer Church Brewing Co.
24 S Whittaker StGreat outdoor space near the Galien River. Good food.
45 locals recommend
Ghost Isle Brewery Closed by Michigan mandate until December 9th, 2020
17684 US-12Great outdoor space near the Galien River. Good food.
Seedz Brewery
16321 Red Arrow HighwayOne of the newest breweries in the area. Give 'em a try!
Shopping
Amazing vintage store well curated and priced by Kendra et all. We ALWAYS pay a visit here each time as there's always a treasure and inventory turns over quickly.
8 locals recommend
Poppy Hill Vintage
22 N Elm StAmazing vintage store well curated and priced by Kendra et all. We ALWAYS pay a visit here each time as there's always a treasure and inventory turns over quickly.
Urban and modern with a touch of quirk. Beautiful jewelry and finds in this minimalist space. Suzanna initially operated store BINTH in Chicago and is expanding residency in Three Oaks to an event space as well.
14 locals recommend
Goods & Heroes
104 N Elm StUrban and modern with a touch of quirk. Beautiful jewelry and finds in this minimalist space. Suzanna initially operated store BINTH in Chicago and is expanding residency in Three Oaks to an event space as well.
Large multi-vendor space could kick out your vintage shopping itch all in one foul swoop!
20 locals recommend
Harbert Antique Mall
13887 Red Arrow HighwayLarge multi-vendor space could kick out your vintage shopping itch all in one foul swoop!
Arts & Culture
Catch some unknown (or sometimes known) artists performing on stage here and you will not be disappointed. Small theater for a quality night with the local crowd.
85 locals recommend
The Acorn
107 Generations DrCatch some unknown (or sometimes known) artists performing on stage here and you will not be disappointed. Small theater for a quality night with the local crowd.
Parks & Nature
Take in the view of the wetlands along the river from a bird's eye view among the treetops along the lookout bridge and deck. See a mix of upland and wetland habitats along the Galien River via a 300' Canopy Walkway that leads to a 60' high Marsh Overlook Tower and a 600' long Marsh Boardwalk that leads to River Viewing and Fishing Platform. Always a delight!
96 locals recommend
Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyTake in the view of the wetlands along the river from a bird's eye view among the treetops along the lookout bridge and deck. See a mix of upland and wetland habitats along the Galien River via a 300' Canopy Walkway that leads to a 60' high Marsh Overlook Tower and a 600' long Marsh Boardwalk that leads to River Viewing and Fishing Platform. Always a delight!
Take a walk on the wild side. This is a great walk through the majestic woods. Follow the trails to the river and beyond. We like to park at the north entrance along Warren Woods Rd. and enter from the under-the-radar trail there. Looks for the parked cars along the road or kept your eyes peeled for the trailhead.
51 locals recommend
Warren Woods State Park
Elm Valley RoadTake a walk on the wild side. This is a great walk through the majestic woods. Follow the trails to the river and beyond. We like to park at the north entrance along Warren Woods Rd. and enter from the under-the-radar trail there. Looks for the parked cars along the road or kept your eyes peeled for the trailhead.
Have your beach day here! Complete with restrooms and a wide expanse along the lake. Hoof it to the top of the dunes for the accomplishments and the views!
289 locals recommend
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow HwyHave your beach day here! Complete with restrooms and a wide expanse along the lake. Hoof it to the top of the dunes for the accomplishments and the views!
Follow this street to the lake and you'll find a large enough beach front open to the public. There's no parking here but it's a nice, easy walk down to the lakefront without stairs. Perhaps do a dropoff with a carload and then have the driver take a bike back!
Berrien Street
Berrien StreetFollow this street to the lake and you'll find a large enough beach front open to the public. There's no parking here but it's a nice, easy walk down to the lakefront without stairs. Perhaps do a dropoff with a carload and then have the driver take a bike back!
Follow this road to the lake and you'll find our small, charming public street-end beach. Parallel parking is allowed here along the road, just be respectful of the neighbor's driveways and other beach-goers. Lately, the beach has been quite shallow but it changes every year. If you go on the early side, you'll get good shade from the trees.
Pier Road
Pier RoadFollow this road to the lake and you'll find our small, charming public street-end beach. Parallel parking is allowed here along the road, just be respectful of the neighbor's driveways and other beach-goers. Lately, the beach has been quite shallow but it changes every year. If you go on the early side, you'll get good shade from the trees.
Half the fun is getting to the beach! Take a walk through the forest and over some pretty steep dunes to get over to a wonderful beach.
67 locals recommend
Grand Mere State Park
7337 Thornton DriveHalf the fun is getting to the beach! Take a walk through the forest and over some pretty steep dunes to get over to a wonderful beach.
New Buffalo Beach & Boat Ramp
200 Marquette DrFull summer scene here!
Essentials
Urban, trendy and charming but most importantly convenient. Things can get pricey but you go here for quality and in a pinch. Sandwiches and coffee, even catering. We've ordered up on Thanksgiving eats here and were not disappointed we didn't cook!
68 locals recommend
Whistle Stop Grocery
15700 Red Arrow HwyUrban, trendy and charming but most importantly convenient. Things can get pricey but you go here for quality and in a pinch. Sandwiches and coffee, even catering. We've ordered up on Thanksgiving eats here and were not disappointed we didn't cook!
This is your full-service grocery store for your full shopping list. Attached is a full liquor store as well. Don't forget your reusable bags!
87 locals recommend
Barney's
10 N Thompson StThis is your full-service grocery store for your full shopping list. Attached is a full liquor store as well. Don't forget your reusable bags!
This is a rural superstore... especially for grocery essentials! One room after another caters to anything and everything. It's a small grocery store, a farm stand, a garden center, a kitchen supply house, gift store and so much more. If you need rations and you're heading north, go here.
103 locals recommend
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
5865 Sawyer RdThis is a rural superstore... especially for grocery essentials! One room after another caters to anything and everything. It's a small grocery store, a farm stand, a garden center, a kitchen supply house, gift store and so much more. If you need rations and you're heading north, go here.
Make a quick stop for that missing essential at this small town treasure.
33 locals recommend
Union Pier Market
9905 Town Line AveMake a quick stop for that missing essential at this small town treasure.