Guidebook for South Haven
Food Scene
Sweet and Savory!! Best cream cheese danish and awesome donuts! On Saturdays they offer Gluten Free Donuts
17 locals recommend
Golden Brown Bakery, Inc.
421 Phoenix StSweet and Savory!! Best cream cheese danish and awesome donuts! On Saturdays they offer Gluten Free Donuts
A South Haven staple!! An old bank converted to a restaurant...Don't skip the onion rings! Long wait on the weekends - opens at 11, so plan ahead! They don't take reservations.
71 locals recommend
Clementines
500 Phoenix StA South Haven staple!! An old bank converted to a restaurant...Don't skip the onion rings! Long wait on the weekends - opens at 11, so plan ahead! They don't take reservations.
Try everything! Local Dairy Bar - look for the blue cow! Personal favorites is the Moose Tracks and Cappuccino - even the sorbet is amazing!
56 locals recommend
Sherman Dairy Bar
1601 Phoenix StTry everything! Local Dairy Bar - look for the blue cow! Personal favorites is the Moose Tracks and Cappuccino - even the sorbet is amazing!
Starbucks coffee and espresso drinks available here and a great selection of coffee cakes. Grab a drink / snack then stroll to the north pier for a nice morning break.
22 locals recommend
Bunde's Bakery Cafe
89 N Shore DrStarbucks coffee and espresso drinks available here and a great selection of coffee cakes. Grab a drink / snack then stroll to the north pier for a nice morning break.
Great brunch options and open at night for drinks/nightlife
29 locals recommend
Admiral Jack's Bar & Grill
515 Williams StGreat brunch options and open at night for drinks/nightlife
Has quick diner food options but the best part, end it with DESSERT from Sherman's Dairy!
16 locals recommend
Captain Nemos
407 Phoenix StHas quick diner food options but the best part, end it with DESSERT from Sherman's Dairy!
Three Blondes Brewing
1875 Phoenix StLocally owned by three sisters I went to school with!
Kitchen Tribes is South Haven's first and only Ghost Kitchen and Modern Eatery that offers menus from numerous virtual kitchens. The property also includes a 10,000 sqft. outdoor food park with auxiliary kitchens to offer additional food options in a fun and inviting environment. We also offer delicious sundaes, dipped cones, frozen yogurt, and blenders.
Kitchen Tribes
Kitchen Tribes is South Haven's first and only Ghost Kitchen and Modern Eatery that offers menus from numerous virtual kitchens. The property also includes a 10,000 sqft. outdoor food park with auxiliary kitchens to offer additional food options in a fun and inviting environment. We also offer delicious sundaes, dipped cones, frozen yogurt, and blenders.
A childhood family friend owns this restaurant! They have great options and definitely if you see a blueberry item, ORDER IT!
The Lodge
A childhood family friend owns this restaurant! They have great options and definitely if you see a blueberry item, ORDER IT!
Gluten Free options available, best sandwiches but order ahead online - there's a long wait if you try and order during the peak hours.
52 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyGluten Free options available, best sandwiches but order ahead online - there's a long wait if you try and order during the peak hours.
Now located on Broadway!! Breakfast/Lunch - BRUNCH!! Great coffee, big breakfasts - has vegan and veggies options - also has morning cocktails :). Weekends are busy - so plan ahead!
28 locals recommend
Phoenix Street Cafe
259 Phoenix StNow located on Broadway!! Breakfast/Lunch - BRUNCH!! Great coffee, big breakfasts - has vegan and veggies options - also has morning cocktails :). Weekends are busy - so plan ahead!
Parks & Nature
Redone in Spring 2023, a brand new playground structure has been installed! It's a good size playground and park, picnic tables under large mature trees and public bathrooms.
36 locals recommend
Kids' Corner
82 Monroe StRedone in Spring 2023, a brand new playground structure has been installed! It's a good size playground and park, picnic tables under large mature trees and public bathrooms.
Stanley Johnston Park
Really nicely shaded area - has basketball courts and picnic tables.
Has beach access and picnic tables - must pay to park nearby, but rent kayaks from Outpost and this is a short walk to get them into the water!
7 locals recommend
Packard Park
North Shore DriveHas beach access and picnic tables - must pay to park nearby, but rent kayaks from Outpost and this is a short walk to get them into the water!
Beach Access! Just a quick walk from Outpost with your kayak or canoe rental. Parking might be difficult during high beach times.
Dykman Park
Beach Access! Just a quick walk from Outpost with your kayak or canoe rental. Parking might be difficult during high beach times.
Known as the Blue Stair Beach, it is the Public Beach Access Closest to the house
6 locals recommend
Kids Corners/Beach Access
660 Monroe BlvdKnown as the Blue Stair Beach, it is the Public Beach Access Closest to the house
North Point County Park
20000 Blue Star HwyNice hike in and out loop and to see the water's edge
Shopping
Tons of shops downtown South Haven that I've frequented and you could spend an afternoon picking up some great unique items!
Glik's
420 Phoenix StA clothing shop that has brand name items!
Try all the samples! Great mixing olive oils and vinegar - Right downtown South Haven!
9 locals recommend
The Olive Cart
421 State StTry all the samples! Great mixing olive oils and vinegar - Right downtown South Haven!
Entertainment & Activities
Pick your own blueberries or buy them at the main store during August! In October they have cranberries for Harvest Festival - great for families!
20 locals recommend
DeGrandchamp Farm
76241 14th AvePick your own blueberries or buy them at the main store during August! In October they have cranberries for Harvest Festival - great for families!
Go to the Beach! After playing at the playground - cool off across the street at the lake!
6 locals recommend
Kids Corners/Beach Access
660 Monroe BlvdGo to the Beach! After playing at the playground - cool off across the street at the lake!
Water sports and bike rentals and then you can walk over to Dykman Street or Packard Park Access points for beach access
Outpost Sports
114 Dyckman AveWater sports and bike rentals and then you can walk over to Dykman Street or Packard Park Access points for beach access
Recreation Park with a Restaurant (Fire Water Bar and Grill)
19 locals recommend
Arvesta Sports Complex
06464 Arvesta DriveRecreation Park with a Restaurant (Fire Water Bar and Grill)
Essentials
Download the app and place your order for curbside pick up! Save your time versus shopping the aisles!
40 locals recommend
Meijer
1223 Phoenix StDownload the app and place your order for curbside pick up! Save your time versus shopping the aisles!
Walmart Supercenter
201 73rd StWalgreens
1100 Phoenix StSouth Haven Farmers Market
539 Phoenix St Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am until about 12pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Captain Lou's
278 Dyckman AveIdler Riverboat
515 Williams StBlack River Tavern
403 Phoenix StServes food, at night has live music and drinks/bar atmosphere
My husband and I go here when we can - we love the drinks they make, but keep in mind - no beer!
6 locals recommend
New Holland Spirits - South Haven Tasting Room
253 Center StMy husband and I go here when we can - we love the drinks they make, but keep in mind - no beer!
Idler Riverboat
515 Williams StOrder the South Haven Ice Tea ;)