Kathy's Local Guide

Kathryn
Kathy's Local Guide

Food Scene

Fabulous food, great drinks and superb atmosphere.
Uncorked Beer and Wine Bar
527 Main St
Fabulous food, great drinks and superb atmosphere.
Fantastic local restaurant and bar right on Lake Manitou. You must try the PBJ burger, it's heavenly!
The Dam Landing
1305 Ewing Rd
Fantastic local restaurant and bar right on Lake Manitou. You must try the PBJ burger, it's heavenly!
Start with a specialty coffee or smoothie and stay for the best sandwiches and soups around. You can't beat this place any time of the day.
Jarrety's Place
701 Main St
Start with a specialty coffee or smoothie and stay for the best sandwiches and soups around. You can't beat this place any time of the day.
Always a great meal and sophisticated atmosphere. Fresh and homemade ingredients, combined with specialty fresh fish and beef make for a unique visit every time.
ever-green
530 Main St
Always a great meal and sophisticated atmosphere. Fresh and homemade ingredients, combined with specialty fresh fish and beef make for a unique visit every time.
Great specialty coffee and drinks, combined with an amazing atmosphere and local shopping experience.
Black Dog Coffee
116 S 6th St
Great specialty coffee and drinks, combined with an amazing atmosphere and local shopping experience.
Best ice cream EVER! All flavors are unique and homemade. If you're near you really must stop and try a fabulous flavor.
Sallie's by the Shore
1773 E State Rd 14
Best ice cream EVER! All flavors are unique and homemade. If you're near you really must stop and try a fabulous flavor.
Local owned bagel and coffee shop with great food and great vibes!
Rochester Bagel & Coffee House
231 E 9th St
Local owned bagel and coffee shop with great food and great vibes!
The BEST banana split around!
The Flagpole
514 E 9th St
The BEST banana split around!
The ONLY local Mexican Restaurant worth your time. you won't be sorry.
El Cielito Lindo
108 W Market St
The ONLY local Mexican Restaurant worth your time. you won't be sorry.
Never had a bad thing for Dhings.
Dhing's Thai Cuisine
4000 E Market St
Never had a bad thing for Dhings.
Everything is amazing!
Mikey's Pizza Pit Stop
114 E 7th St
Everything is amazing!
Locally owned and close to home ;)
Mike's Pizza
6404 Sunset Blvd
Locally owned and close to home ;)
Oh the amazing pizza you will eat!
Nubiano's Pizza
714 E 9th St
Oh the amazing pizza you will eat!

Shopping

An exquisite and unique shopping experience.
Flirt Boutique
625 Main St
An exquisite and unique shopping experience.
Antiques, uniques, and must haves EVERYWHERE!
Northern Traders
2801 N Old US Hwy 31
Antiques, uniques, and must haves EVERYWHERE!
Rochester's best boutique filled with amazing clothing, shoes, and accessories. Locations in Warsaw and Wabash as well.
Brooch Boutique
412 W 11th St
Rochester's best boutique filled with amazing clothing, shoes, and accessories. Locations in Warsaw and Wabash as well.
Vinyl records, CD's and pop culture all under one roof. There is a location in Rochester as well.
The Record Farm
430 E Broadway
Vinyl records, CD's and pop culture all under one roof. There is a location in Rochester as well.
In the same building as Black Dog Coffee, this is a great 2-win stop. Local vendor and artist displays and gifts.
Legacy Outfitters
116 S 6th St
In the same building as Black Dog Coffee, this is a great 2-win stop. Local vendor and artist displays and gifts.
Locally owned pharmacy and cute gifts. A diamond of a small business in our community.
Webb's Family Pharmacy
724 Main St
Locally owned pharmacy and cute gifts. A diamond of a small business in our community.
If you leave empty handed I'll buy you ice cream, lol! There is something for EVERYONE here! Such a huge selection of unique items and antiques.
Green Oak Antiques
3024 S 425 E
If you leave empty handed I'll buy you ice cream, lol! There is something for EVERYONE here! Such a huge selection of unique items and antiques.
Three minutes away, you have to visit this unique downtown building filled with many local treasures and antiques.
Homeplace Antiques
708 IN-25
Three minutes away, you have to visit this unique downtown building filled with many local treasures and antiques.
Lunch? Groceries? Shopping? They have all in one amazing location! We love this place and just can't say enough great things about them. Worth the drive!
Harvest Moon
5758 N Old US Hwy 31
Lunch? Groceries? Shopping? They have all in one amazing location! We love this place and just can't say enough great things about them. Worth the drive!

Sightseeing

Great area with many outdoor things to enjoy. 25 miles from our home.
France Park
4505 US-24
Great area with many outdoor things to enjoy. 25 miles from our home.
Great little nature preserve with walking trail, pond, gazebo, and nature outlook.
Prairie Edge Nature Park
County Road 150 North
Great little nature preserve with walking trail, pond, gazebo, and nature outlook.
Amazing reservoir and nature area! Lots to do and explore.
Mississinewa Reservoir
5613 E Mississinewa Dam Rd
Amazing reservoir and nature area! Lots to do and explore.
Cute little community 5 minutes from you. Local owned restaurant, pizza place, and bait shop. Can't pass up this rural scene.
Nyona Lake
Cute little community 5 minutes from you. Local owned restaurant, pizza place, and bait shop. Can't pass up this rural scene.
About 30 minutes away, but worth the drive. High-end lake community with unique shops, restaurants, homes, and marina rentals. Awesome drive there as well.
Lake Maxinkuckee
About 30 minutes away, but worth the drive. High-end lake community with unique shops, restaurants, homes, and marina rentals. Awesome drive there as well.
Our hometown lake with plenty of local eateries, local beach, and 2 public access sites for your boat to launch. Don't miss the sunset from your boat!
Lake Manitou
Our hometown lake with plenty of local eateries, local beach, and 2 public access sites for your boat to launch. Don't miss the sunset from your boat!