Guidebook for Sawyer, MI
Parks & Nature
Easy access just down the street! Warren Dunes is a beautiful state park that is open year round, and has a MASSIVE beach to enjoy! Hiking trails are plenty, and there is an assortment of activities here to keep everyone busy, happy, and connected with nature year-round whether you like the beach crowd, calming waves on the shore, or the solitude of the woods!
289 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de les Dunes de Warren
12032 Red Arrow HwyEasy access just down the street! Warren Dunes is a beautiful state park that is open year round, and has a MASSIVE beach to enjoy! Hiking trails are plenty, and there is an assortment of activities here to keep everyone busy, happy, and connected with nature year-round whether you like the beach crowd, calming waves on the shore, or the solitude of the woods!
The Galien River County Park has well maintained, very nice walking/hiking trails leading out to a lookout point, or down to the river. It is a wonderful local spot for a relaxing hike through the woods, which we frequent a number of times per year.
BONUS: Across the street is a Playground and Splash Pad for the kids!
96 residents recomanen
Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyThe Galien River County Park has well maintained, very nice walking/hiking trails leading out to a lookout point, or down to the river. It is a wonderful local spot for a relaxing hike through the woods, which we frequent a number of times per year.
BONUS: Across the street is a Playground and Splash Pad for the kids!
Cherry Beach
One of our Favorite Beaches in the area.
Parc Jean Klock
Jean Klock BoulevardOne of our Favorite Beaches in the area.
Food Scene
Classic, Family Restaurant -- the food is ALWAYS good. The Roadhouse is on our list of regular restaurants we visit ALL THE TIME - be sure to check it! Note: Right next to the Whistle Stop!
106 residents recomanen
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow HwyClassic, Family Restaurant -- the food is ALWAYS good. The Roadhouse is on our list of regular restaurants we visit ALL THE TIME - be sure to check it! Note: Right next to the Whistle Stop!
Awesome rooftop area in the summer months -- classic American style food. Our favorites include blackened chicken pita, turkey club, and ALL their burgers. This is on our list of regular restaurants we visit ALL THE TIME - be sure to check it! Note: Right by the Amtrak Station, Lake, and Beach!
198 residents recomanen
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N Whittaker StAwesome rooftop area in the summer months -- classic American style food. Our favorites include blackened chicken pita, turkey club, and ALL their burgers. This is on our list of regular restaurants we visit ALL THE TIME - be sure to check it! Note: Right by the Amtrak Station, Lake, and Beach!
Bite into a legend! This place IS legendary across generations and is pretty much on everyone's list of places to go while in the area. The food is good, and you will come back year after year to keep on experiencing the magic of Redamaks! Pro Tip: Cash Only!
117 residents recomanen
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo StBite into a legend! This place IS legendary across generations and is pretty much on everyone's list of places to go while in the area. The food is good, and you will come back year after year to keep on experiencing the magic of Redamaks! Pro Tip: Cash Only!
Our #1 Pick for Mexican Food in the area! Don't let the little shack appearance fool you, this place is the REAL DEAL. We always get guac and chips, and are regulars for the flour chicken tacos and tasty burritos!
28 residents recomanen
RIOS MEXICAN GRILL #2
2715 Franklin St Our #1 Pick for Mexican Food in the area! Don't let the little shack appearance fool you, this place is the REAL DEAL. We always get guac and chips, and are regulars for the flour chicken tacos and tasty burritos!
Stop by Stop 50 for some of the best super thin crust wood fired pizza you'll ever find! Our favorite pizza is the Prosciutto w/ prosciutto, pistachios, mozzarella & rosemary.
Also, be sure to finish up your meal with the Biga Donut -- one of the BEST desserts you'll EVER experience with chocolate, cinnamon, salt, & nutella -- you will have a hard time not wanting more and more and more.
63 residents recomanen
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrStop by Stop 50 for some of the best super thin crust wood fired pizza you'll ever find! Our favorite pizza is the Prosciutto w/ prosciutto, pistachios, mozzarella & rosemary.
Also, be sure to finish up your meal with the Biga Donut -- one of the BEST desserts you'll EVER experience with chocolate, cinnamon, salt, & nutella -- you will have a hard time not wanting more and more and more.
The pizza and food here are GREAT, right along the train tracks, right by the huge splashpad, and right by the beach! It can get busy in the summer months, so consider getting carryout and eating by the splashpad, or get your name on the list and they will TXT when your table is ready! Some of our pizza, chicken tenders, and fries around!
135 residents recomanen
Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine St The pizza and food here are GREAT, right along the train tracks, right by the huge splashpad, and right by the beach! It can get busy in the summer months, so consider getting carryout and eating by the splashpad, or get your name on the list and they will TXT when your table is ready! Some of our pizza, chicken tenders, and fries around!
Get here early for all your breakfast pastries because there is usually a long line in the summer months -- its that good! Our go to favorite are the cinnamon rolls and chocolate donuts, but really everything we have had here is delicious!
51 residents recomanen
Harbert Swedish Bakery
13698 Red Arrow HwyGet here early for all your breakfast pastries because there is usually a long line in the summer months -- its that good! Our go to favorite are the cinnamon rolls and chocolate donuts, but really everything we have had here is delicious!
New Buffalo Coffee and Breakfast treats -- one of our go to spots in the morning to get our day started and bring back treats to the house!
56 residents recomanen
David's Delicatessen & Coffee
30 N Whittaker StNew Buffalo Coffee and Breakfast treats -- one of our go to spots in the morning to get our day started and bring back treats to the house!
This place is legendary among locals. If you want to have one of the BEST cookouts, start with the best and freshest meat from Falatic's. Our go to favorite is the "Chicken Italian Sausage" -- both regular and spicy, but seriously everything is delicious, fresh, and of the highest quality. Be sure to add Falatic's to your "must visit" list if you're planning to BBQ while in the area.
24 residents recomanen
Falatics Meat Market
12236 Red Arrow HwyThis place is legendary among locals. If you want to have one of the BEST cookouts, start with the best and freshest meat from Falatic's. Our go to favorite is the "Chicken Italian Sausage" -- both regular and spicy, but seriously everything is delicious, fresh, and of the highest quality. Be sure to add Falatic's to your "must visit" list if you're planning to BBQ while in the area.
Great local coffee shop -- great tasting coffee, nice atmosphere, get there early if you want breakfast pastries! Very nice Baristas! Pro Tip: Coffee comes in Small and Large only!
61 residents recomanen
Infusco Coffee Roasters
5846 Sawyer RdGreat local coffee shop -- great tasting coffee, nice atmosphere, get there early if you want breakfast pastries! Very nice Baristas! Pro Tip: Coffee comes in Small and Large only!
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StICE CREAM =)
The Beach Bucket
12021 Red Arrow HwyMore ICE CREAM =)
Michigan Local Harvest Fruit Stand
12120 Red Arrow HwyWalkable Local Seasonal Produce
Shopping
Outlet Mall shopping about 20-25 minutes away -- pretty much every brand name outlet you'd expect to find!
145 residents recomanen
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
601 Wabash StOutlet Mall shopping about 20-25 minutes away -- pretty much every brand name outlet you'd expect to find!
Essentials
A "Destination" Garden Center -- this place has it all, including food and a large selection of wine and craft beers, in addition to all the fun garden center stuff you'd expect!
103 residents recomanen
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
5865 Sawyer Rd A "Destination" Garden Center -- this place has it all, including food and a large selection of wine and craft beers, in addition to all the fun garden center stuff you'd expect!
Smallish Grocery Store for getting essentials. Nice breakfast and coffee selection, very good lunch sandwiches!
68 residents recomanen
Whistle Stop Grocery
15700 Red Arrow Hwy Smallish Grocery Store for getting essentials. Nice breakfast and coffee selection, very good lunch sandwiches!
The Closest Big Box store where you can find everything you need, and we mean EVERYTHING. Need a haircut? You can get that here too!
38 residents recomanen
Meijer
5019 Red Arrow Hwy The Closest Big Box store where you can find everything you need, and we mean EVERYTHING. Need a haircut? You can get that here too!
Barney's
10 N Thompson StNew Buffalo's Grocery Store -- get your food and get to it!
Getting Around
Closest Amtrak Station just 15 minutes away! Pro Tip for Families & Train Lovers: Watch the schedule and plan time in New Buffalo to coincide with Amtrak Trains pulling into the station!
26 residents recomanen
New Buffalo
Closest Amtrak Station just 15 minutes away! Pro Tip for Families & Train Lovers: Watch the schedule and plan time in New Buffalo to coincide with Amtrak Trains pulling into the station!
Drinks & Nightlife
We prefer Four Winds over Blue Chip because its a short drive from Sawyer, but also has a better "vibe" and the facility is very nicely done. The casino is very large, and also includes an international buffet and the Hard Rock. The machines are regularly refreshed so there is never a shortage of new fun games to play!
Note: Smoking is still allowed indoors in MI, so you WILL come out smelling of smoke and casino air freshener, bleh.
137 residents recomanen
Casino Four Winds
11111 Wilson RdWe prefer Four Winds over Blue Chip because its a short drive from Sawyer, but also has a better "vibe" and the facility is very nicely done. The casino is very large, and also includes an international buffet and the Hard Rock. The machines are regularly refreshed so there is never a shortage of new fun games to play!
Note: Smoking is still allowed indoors in MI, so you WILL come out smelling of smoke and casino air freshener, bleh.
Greenbush has been growing in popularity for some time now, and for good reason -- Great Beer, Great Outdoor Spaces, Great Annex Space w/ Bocce Courts, Fire pit and Bags. A MUST VISIT in Sawyer!
235 residents recomanen
Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdGreenbush has been growing in popularity for some time now, and for good reason -- Great Beer, Great Outdoor Spaces, Great Annex Space w/ Bocce Courts, Fire pit and Bags. A MUST VISIT in Sawyer!
Nice tasting room & experience -- we actually REALLY like the Kolsch Beer and Grape Vodka from this winery!
43 residents recomanen
Round Barn Tasting Room - Union Pier
9185 Union Pier RdNice tasting room & experience -- we actually REALLY like the Kolsch Beer and Grape Vodka from this winery!
Outfitted with salvaged materials -- the atmosphere is really great, and complimented with focus on whiskey and mixed drinks. Delicious food too, and a yummy brunch is served on Sundays! Be sure to check our the Distillery Tour too!
250 residents recomanen
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrOutfitted with salvaged materials -- the atmosphere is really great, and complimented with focus on whiskey and mixed drinks. Delicious food too, and a yummy brunch is served on Sundays! Be sure to check our the Distillery Tour too!
Cool Atmosphere & Nice Outdoor Area. Large selection of Beers, the made from scratch Wood-Fired Pizza is VERY good (we like the Vegan and Sausage & Giardiniera) but seriously all of them are good! Just a short drive down the road!
95 residents recomanen
The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom
9301 Red Arrow HwyCool Atmosphere & Nice Outdoor Area. Large selection of Beers, the made from scratch Wood-Fired Pizza is VERY good (we like the Vegan and Sausage & Giardiniera) but seriously all of them are good! Just a short drive down the road!
Entertainment & Activities
Captain Mikes is right down the road and has Mini-Golf, Go-Carts, Batting Cages, Arcade -- a great spot for some family fun, and the best part it's close!
49 residents recomanen
Captain Mikes Fun Park Inc
10975 Red Arrow HwyCaptain Mikes is right down the road and has Mini-Golf, Go-Carts, Batting Cages, Arcade -- a great spot for some family fun, and the best part it's close!
Third Coast Paddling - Galien River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
200 Marquette Dr