Southwest Michigan
At the end of the last Ice Age, the glacial sheet that receded northward left behind the Lake Border Moraine along the Lake Michigan coastline and Valparaiso Moraine that runs parallel to the east. Amongst the hilly moraines, the region is home to marshes, wetlands, and hardwood forests. Most notably, abundant wildflowers and virgin beech-maple forest are on display in Warren Woods State Park as well as miles of dune formations and habitat in Warren Dunes and Gran Mere State Parks. Southwest Michigan is also rich in businesses with a local, sustainable focus that are great to support.
Emma Hearth and Market (Bridgman)
The Southern Italian focused menu includes ingredients grown on their nearby organic farm, Live Station Farm. They also use locally roasted Infusco Coffee in their Cappuccinos, Espressos, and Lattes.
The Livery (Benton Harbor)
The microbrewery uses local fruit and hops in the creation of their beer as well local ingredients in the dishes.
Clifford’s Coffee Canal (Benton Harbor)
Fair trade, single source coffee accompanies their cafe menu featuring seasonal, local ingredients.
The Mason Jar Cafe (Benton Harbor)
A variety of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients are found in the extensive food and drink menu.
Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs)
The self-serve farm store offers produce, dairy, herbs, flowers, plants, and gardening seeds from the organic, regenerative farm.
Earth First Farms (Berrien Center and Benton Harbor)
Organic UPick strawberries and apples from the Berrien Center farm and blueberries from the Benton Harbor farm are available seasonly.
River Saint Joe (Buchanan)
Situated on the certified organic Flatwater Farms, the hops for the craft beers are grown onsite as well as ingredients for their seasonable dishes. Their cider is made from apples sourced at Earth First Farms.
Granor Farm (Three Oaks)
Produce, grains, herbs, and flowers grown onsite at the certified organic farm are available for purchase at the farm store, as well as baked goods using locally sourced ingredients.
Pete’s Cider Social (Stevensville)
The vintage bowling alley and taproom serve a variety of Pete’s Original Ciders, which are crafted and sourced locally from a nearby farm in Paw Paw.
Full Circle Cafe (Stevensville)
The cafe offers a range of dishes with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients alongside locally brewed coffee from Infusco.