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Places to eat

This page lists restaurants in Elkhart, Indiana, including cafés, bars, and sit down dining options located downtown and throughout the city.

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Breakfast in Elkhart

Stacks Pancake House & Restaurant is a popular option near Linton's Enchanted Gardens.

Two tacos are held in the foil wrapping that have just been purchased as takeout

Rickys Taqueria

Popular taco spot in Elkhart, with outdoor covered seating.

Person holding up a beef stick from cambodian thai at a festival.

Cambodian Thai

Family owned thai restaurant regularly at festivals, with a physical location recently moved to Mishawaka.

Close-up of pico de gallo with chopped tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro at Picante Mexican Grill in Elkhart.

Picante Mexican Grill

Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, tortas, and baked potatoes with asada, pastor, pollo, and other grilled meats.

Purely Pressed storefront in downtown Elkhart with green logo sign and sunset reflections in the windows.

Purely Pressed

Organic coffee, smoothies, and açaí bowls. Good for early risers, clean eaters, or anyone downtown before 7 PM.

Exterior of Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Elkhart, Indiana at sunset, featuring colorful neon trim and brick facade.

Hacienda

Wet burritos, frozen margaritas, and chips with salsa. Good for groups or anyone craving a familiar chain option in Elkhart.

Close-up of the B.A.M.F. burger at Evil Czech Brewery in Mishawaka, showing crispy onion rings and drizzled sauce

Evil Czech Brewery

Burgers, tacos, and house-brewed beer in a graffiti-covered brewery with Viking pub energy.

A view into the Amici restaurant through a window. Warm lights, seating and a bar.

Osteria Amici

House-made pasta, artisan pizza, and Italian entrées in a modern dining space in downtown Elkhart.

Close-up of a grilled pita wrap called Zeus' Feast, filled with meat, onions, and toppings, held in two hands at Pita Lab in Elkhart

Pita Lab Menu

Pita Lab in Elkhart, IN serves gyros, pita wraps, salads, and customizable bowls.

A basket of food with a black velvet burger and house seasoned fries on the counter at vinyl tap and table

Vinyl Tap Table

Flavor packed veggies, burgers, and beverages. Dine in or order for take out. 

Neon sign in a window reading Relish cafe and confections breakfast and lunch served daily.

Relish Cafe Confections

Breakfast, brunch, and sweets served daily in downtown Elkhart. Limited hours, check before going. 

Ramen bowl with soft-boiled eggs, pork, and seaweed on a marble table at Afuri Ramen and Boba Tea in Elkhart, Indiana

Afuri Ramen Boba Tea

Ramen, chicken curry, spring rolls, and milk tea at a downtown romantic spot.

A hand holding a tray of elotes topped with cheese, crema, and chili powder in front of Aracely’s Paleteria in Elkhart, Indiana

Aracelys Paleteria

Paletas, elotes, mangonadas, and birria tacos at a Aracely’s Paleteria Y Antojitos, on Bristol Street. 

Exterior of El Maguey Grill restaurant in Elkhart, Indiana, photographed at sunset with warm lighting and visible signage.

El Maguey Grill

Fajitas, tacos, and margaritas in a colorful, casual spot with big combo plates.

Exterior of Sports Time Pub in Elkhart with red brick, arched entryway, and clear skies during golden hour.

Sports Time Pub

Burgers, wings, and baskets in a family-friendly sports pub between the toll road and by-pass.

Front entrance of Brass Elk Brewing in Elkhart, Indiana, with glowing sign and brick columns at dusk.

Brass Elk Brewing

Flatbreads, sandwiches, and rotating house beers. Patio near the Riverwalk and Nibco Park.

Rooftop seating area at The Jackson in Elkhart during sunset, with empty tables and glowing overhead lamps.

Jackson Rooftop

Snacks, flatbreads, sandwiches, and signature cocktails. Rooftop lounge with downtown view & fire pits.

Exterior of Bird in the Hand restaurant at dusk, showing sidewalk view with modern windows and sign lit above the entrance.

Bird in the Hand

Fried chicken sandwiches, slaw, fries, and house-made pickles, located by the downtown Riverwalk.

Takeout container of thai food on a wood table.

Thai Restaurant

Pad Thai, fried rice, and tofu bowls. With chicken, shrimp, or veggie rolls. It’s in the red barn at Southgate Crossing.

Burger and fries on a table, ready to eat.

Hardees

Burgers, fries, and fried chicken. Quick comfort food near the highway for travelers and night-shift crews.

Woman flipping chunks of beef over a flaming grill.

Nedderman's

Steak dinner with potatoes and green beans. Drive through ordering with outdoor picnic tables. 

Dusk outside view of the Panda Express front entrance.

Panda Express

Orange chicken, fried rice, and chow mein. Quick pickup for people who already know what they want.

Fancy coffee with whipped cream in a paper cup

The Electric Brew

Coffee, tea, smoothies, and pastries. Popular with college students and anyone working remote.

Falafel on a fork soaked in white sauce

Aladdins Eatery

Grilled meats, falafel, hummus, and salads. Good for people who need vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options.

Holding a hotdog with toppings

Hot Dog Eddys

Hot dogs with crunchy toppings, grilled onions, and house sauces. Quick stop for lunch downtown.

Elotes street corn with creamy seasonings on top.

La Michoacana

Elotes, ice cream, and Dorilocos with big horchata cups, on Main Street.

Creamy pesto pasta with chicken on top

The Table 108

Spaghetti, risotto, flatbreads, and ravioli. Tiramisu for dessert. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday.

Wide view of the outside of the Flippin Cow restaurant, at dusk.

Flippin Cow

Burgers, fries, milkshakes, and beer. Waterfront patio on Simonton Lake.

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