Alex & Lori's Guidebook
Food Scene
This cafe is truly legendary! Located in downtown Middlebury on Main Street, just behind Legacy Home Furniture, it features a variety of hot & cold beverages, baked goods (muffins, macarons and scones!), as well as terrific lunch options. Try their avocado toast variations and soups! The atmosphere is fantastic as well :-) Drop in & order a Maple Breve: our favorite!
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The Legendary Grind
108 S Main StThis cafe is truly legendary! Located in downtown Middlebury on Main Street, just behind Legacy Home Furniture, it features a variety of hot & cold beverages, baked goods (muffins, macarons and scones!), as well as terrific lunch options. Try their avocado toast variations and soups! The atmosphere is fantastic as well :-) Drop in & order a Maple Breve: our favorite!
Highly recommend West on Warren! It's within walking distance from The Maple House and features a creative menu. A bit of the city in a small town setting. live music on the weekends! Try the Lavender Lemonade!
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West on Warren Gallery + Grill
200 W Warren StHighly recommend West on Warren! It's within walking distance from The Maple House and features a creative menu. A bit of the city in a small town setting. live music on the weekends! Try the Lavender Lemonade!
This place is a “Must-Visit!” The drinks are delicious, the live music is fun, and the food tastes great, and it’s only a short 4 min drive from the house!
Wedgewood Brewing Company
129 Orpha DriveThis place is a “Must-Visit!” The drinks are delicious, the live music is fun, and the food tastes great, and it’s only a short 4 min drive from the house!
An updated spin on a small town diner, the Hilltop is a local favorite that's been around forever. Homecooked comfort food, great prices, daily specials. Indoor & outdoor seating. Open on Sundays for breakfast & lunch.
The Hilltop Restaurant
300 Wayne StreetAn updated spin on a small town diner, the Hilltop is a local favorite that's been around forever. Homecooked comfort food, great prices, daily specials. Indoor & outdoor seating. Open on Sundays for breakfast & lunch.
Salad Bar, pulled pork sandwiches and soups. Italian sodas and frou-frou coffee drinks. Just south of The Maple House, on the left before you hit US 20.
Souper Brew
830 South Main StreetSalad Bar, pulled pork sandwiches and soups. Italian sodas and frou-frou coffee drinks. Just south of The Maple House, on the left before you hit US 20.
Local hotspot that helped put Middlebury on the map! Great stop for pie! Pick one up from the bakery or dine in & enjoy a slice after enjoying the buffet! Donuts and baked goods abound. Shops all around, carriage rides avail. in the summer, vintage car cruise-ins on Thursdays (SO FUN!), mini-golf across the street.
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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center
240 US-20Local hotspot that helped put Middlebury on the map! Great stop for pie! Pick one up from the bakery or dine in & enjoy a slice after enjoying the buffet! Donuts and baked goods abound. Shops all around, carriage rides avail. in the summer, vintage car cruise-ins on Thursdays (SO FUN!), mini-golf across the street.
Fun local ice cream stop, 5 mins. north of The Maple House by car. Right off the Pumpkinvine Trail by Krider Gardens, which also makes it a walkable destination. Great flavors and selection!
Dips on the Vine
337 North Main StreetFun local ice cream stop, 5 mins. north of The Maple House by car. Right off the Pumpkinvine Trail by Krider Gardens, which also makes it a walkable destination. Great flavors and selection!
If you have the time, this is a must stop! People travel from all over to eat at this place. The neopolitan style artisan pizza options are authentic and handcrafted. We highly recommend the fig and arugula :-) The atmosphere is amazing as well.
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Venturi
123 E Lincoln AveIf you have the time, this is a must stop! People travel from all over to eat at this place. The neopolitan style artisan pizza options are authentic and handcrafted. We highly recommend the fig and arugula :-) The atmosphere is amazing as well.
Great stop for hearty and authentic Amish comfort food. Try the Beef & Noodles. Carriage rides available!
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Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery
195 N Van Buren StGreat stop for hearty and authentic Amish comfort food. Try the Beef & Noodles. Carriage rides available!
This stuff is made of heaven itself. Creamy, flavorful... local hot spot.
The Chief - Creamery of Granger
12479 Adams RdThis stuff is made of heaven itself. Creamy, flavorful... local hot spot.
Now "Danny's Diner"!
Right down the street, this is a great spot for pizza, burgers, grinders and ice cream!! Eat-in or carry-out.
Northridge Pizzeria
422 S Main StNow "Danny's Diner"!
Right down the street, this is a great spot for pizza, burgers, grinders and ice cream!! Eat-in or carry-out.
Great atmosphere & menu. Indoor & outdoor dining. Live music on the weekends. Right near the movie theater--perfect for an outing!
The Oasis
702 W Lincoln AveGreat atmosphere & menu. Indoor & outdoor dining. Live music on the weekends. Right near the movie theater--perfect for an outing!
Best burger joint around. Worth the drive! Call/check in to make sure they're open first 😉
Biebs & Ash
133 South Main StreetBest burger joint around. Worth the drive! Call/check in to make sure they're open first 😉
Shops
This is a must-stop shop! Middlebury's own little "Magnolia" ❤️ Chelsea & Wes, the owners, are amazing and their little home decor shop includes wall art, florals, home goods, antiques, clothing, jewelry & gifts galore. Located in an old popcorn mill, it's a real bright spot in our community! You don't want to miss it!
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Joyfully Said Signs
402 E Warren StThis is a must-stop shop! Middlebury's own little "Magnolia" ❤️ Chelsea & Wes, the owners, are amazing and their little home decor shop includes wall art, florals, home goods, antiques, clothing, jewelry & gifts galore. Located in an old popcorn mill, it's a real bright spot in our community! You don't want to miss it!
There is much more than meets the eye at this charming store in downtown Middlebury! It offers up everything from home decor to light bulbs, soda pop and unique toys and candies! We love it's creaky wood floors, original old door and friendly staff ;)
Varns & Hoover Hardware
101 S Main StThere is much more than meets the eye at this charming store in downtown Middlebury! It offers up everything from home decor to light bulbs, soda pop and unique toys and candies! We love it's creaky wood floors, original old door and friendly staff ;)
This store is located in the heart of downtown Middlebury and is owned and run by a local Amish family whose hearts are as warm as the pieces they create! Their work is both timeless and breathtaking. You have to go downstairs and see the old original elevator in this building as well! Stob by to be both surprised AND inspired :)
Legacy Home Furniture
108 S Main StThis store is located in the heart of downtown Middlebury and is owned and run by a local Amish family whose hearts are as warm as the pieces they create! Their work is both timeless and breathtaking. You have to go downstairs and see the old original elevator in this building as well! Stob by to be both surprised AND inspired :)
This place is the coolest! If you're a biking aficionado, you'll LOVE it ... And if you're not: you'll still love it!! You can drop in to rent bikes before hopping on the pumpkinvine nature trail across the street, or you can just "ooooh & aaahhhh" at the fascinating selection of bikes and accessories they offer for sale!
Pumpkinvine Cyclery
413 N Main StThis place is the coolest! If you're a biking aficionado, you'll LOVE it ... And if you're not: you'll still love it!! You can drop in to rent bikes before hopping on the pumpkinvine nature trail across the street, or you can just "ooooh & aaahhhh" at the fascinating selection of bikes and accessories they offer for sale!
Located inside The Market at the Mill, just around the corner from downtown Middlebury: this little shop is awe-inspiring! Lisa, the owner, aims to shine a spotlight on women and entrepreneurs from around the local community and the world who are working hard as artisans to support their families. You will find beautiful jewelry, handbags, clothing & more ethically sourced in this little boutique!
The Mustard Seed Marketplace
402 E Warren StLocated inside The Market at the Mill, just around the corner from downtown Middlebury: this little shop is awe-inspiring! Lisa, the owner, aims to shine a spotlight on women and entrepreneurs from around the local community and the world who are working hard as artisans to support their families. You will find beautiful jewelry, handbags, clothing & more ethically sourced in this little boutique!
Our local butcher! With many loyal local customers, it is within walking distance of The Maple House (right behind Varns and Hoover Hardware!) and is highly favored for its cuts of meat, spices, rubs, and marinades!
Old Hoosier Meats
101 Wayne StOur local butcher! With many loyal local customers, it is within walking distance of The Maple House (right behind Varns and Hoover Hardware!) and is highly favored for its cuts of meat, spices, rubs, and marinades!
This stop in Shipshewana includes something for everybody in your group--the hobbyist, decorator, nosher, musician, historian, fashionista and kid (big OR little). Includes a cafe and pretzel shop as well as a carousel on the top floor! Amish built, the mercantile building itself is a wonder to behold 😉
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Davis Mercantile
225 N Harrison StThis stop in Shipshewana includes something for everybody in your group--the hobbyist, decorator, nosher, musician, historian, fashionista and kid (big OR little). Includes a cafe and pretzel shop as well as a carousel on the top floor! Amish built, the mercantile building itself is a wonder to behold 😉
Sightseeing
This place is amazing!! Owned and ran by a lovely Amish family, you'll feel like you've landed at Noah's ark! Animals from all over the world graze openly together, and you can go out in their grazing areas on a covered horsedrawn wagon to feed them! It's worth every penny... Bring your camera! There's also a picnic area, and petting zoo where you can pet everything from deer to camels to ducks!
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Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park
6255 N 1000 WThis place is amazing!! Owned and ran by a lovely Amish family, you'll feel like you've landed at Noah's ark! Animals from all over the world graze openly together, and you can go out in their grazing areas on a covered horsedrawn wagon to feed them! It's worth every penny... Bring your camera! There's also a picnic area, and petting zoo where you can pet everything from deer to camels to ducks!
Great for a picnic, stroll and photographs, this local garden has rich historical roots in the local community and abroad! It features plants and landscaping that were a part of the last World's Fair held in Chicago!
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Krider "World’s Fair" Garden
302 Bristol AveGreat for a picnic, stroll and photographs, this local garden has rich historical roots in the local community and abroad! It features plants and landscaping that were a part of the last World's Fair held in Chicago!
This is a beautiful space for hiking and picnicking and taking pictures! food for its rugged biking trails and nestled in the hills of Middlebury, it offers up adventure anytime of year :-) visiting on a day that the mill is open is a real treat! You'll want to leave with some fresh milled flour :-)
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Bonneyville Mill County Park
County Road 131This is a beautiful space for hiking and picnicking and taking pictures! food for its rugged biking trails and nestled in the hills of Middlebury, it offers up adventure anytime of year :-) visiting on a day that the mill is open is a real treat! You'll want to leave with some fresh milled flour :-)
There are several local places to jump on this renowned trail, one of which is just northwest of the Maple House, off of Lawrence St.--within walking distance! It's perfect for walking and biking. The scenery is so charming, and depending on where you hop on, you might also pass by grazing horses, camels, and bison!
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Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
401 N Main StThere are several local places to jump on this renowned trail, one of which is just northwest of the Maple House, off of Lawrence St.--within walking distance! It's perfect for walking and biking. The scenery is so charming, and depending on where you hop on, you might also pass by grazing horses, camels, and bison!
Beautifully manicured paths... Stroll through a variety of gardens in the heart of the city! Bring a book or your lunch: highly recommend 💛
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Wellfield Botanic Gardens
1011 N Main StBeautifully manicured paths... Stroll through a variety of gardens in the heart of the city! Bring a book or your lunch: highly recommend 💛