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127 E Main St
Category: American / Cafe / Casual Dining
Why Go: More than just a restaurant, 2nd & Main is a true third space—a comfortable spot to gather, work, or unwind. Enjoy coffee and tea, or maybe wine, beer, or a craft cocktail, paired with scrumptions fresh salads, flatbread pizzas, baked goods, and more in a relaxed downtown atmosphere. Kids are welcome, with kid-friendly food options like Apple Slice Nachos available, making it an easy choice for the whole family. It’s just as easy to meet up during the day as it is to linger into the evening.
Perfect for: Coffee meetups, Casual lunch, Remote work, Family-friendly dining, Evening drinks, Social District stop
402 Wayne St
Category: Breakfast / Brunch
Why Go: A local, family-owned breakfast spot that has serves classic American breakfast comfort food the way it should be — hearty portions, fresh-cracked eggs, golden pancakes off the griddle, and coffee that's always hot. Handmade pies, tarts, and oatmeal raisin cookies are also available. Whether you're a regular or just passing through, you're always welcome here.
Perfect for: Breakfast, Morning coffee, Brunch, Casual meetups
510 N Front St
Category: Italian /Lunch / Dinner / Bar
Why Go: Front Street is a family-friendly pub with downtown Niles’ beautiful riverside as their backdrop. They use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to handcraft a unique collection, including homemade sauces, hearty subs, hand pattied burgers, salads, and traditional and deep-dish style pizza. 20 Taps to offer a selection of the best Michigan craft beers along with several other macro- and micro- brewed favorites, and their bartenders can create any of your favorite mixed drinks.
Perfect for: Casual meetups, Family-friendly dinning, Evening drinks
220 E Main St
Category: BBQ / Comfort Food
Why Go: Award-winning flavor and hometown vibes. Smoked meats, stacked sandwiches, cast iron burgers, and bold BBQ plates—comfort food done the smoky, savory way that keeps people coming back for more.
Perfect for: Lunch, Casual Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Takeout
211 Front St
Category: Desert shop
Why Go: A family-owned & operated shop that was established in 2017. They offer multiple frozen yogurt options that change weekly, a variety of toppings, and Hershey’s ice cream. Dine-in or take your dessert out to Riverfront park, just across the street.
Perfect for: Great for families, Sweet treat, Casual meet ups
222 E Main St
Category: Tea Shop / Specialty Retail
Why Go: A unique downtown spot focused on handcrafted teas, herbal blends, and wellness-inspired products. Whether you’re looking to relax, recharge, or try something new, Apothica Teas offers a calm, inviting space with flavors and blends you won’t find anywhere else.
Perfect for: Tea lovers, Artisan gifts, wellness, Something different like maybe High Tea
305 E Main St
Category: Cafe / Health food
Why Go: From fruity to sweet flavors, Healthy Habits offers zero sugar, high protein drinks. Featuring Tea-bombs, Smoothies, Energy drinks, Protein Coffee, Protein Balls, Fat Burner Shots, this is your place for on-the-go healthy option drinks and snacks.
Perfect for: On-the-go drinks, Casual meetups
206 E Main St
Category: Brewery / Taproom
Why Go: Craft beer, along with cocktails, wine, cider and non-alcoholic items. Big flavor food, no fuss menu - loaded dogs, stacked sausages, smoky BBQ, and over-the-top milkshakes all in one crave-worthy lineup. All with a laid-back atmosphere that makes it a great place to unwind.
Perfect for: Evening drinks, Social District Stop.
! Don’t forget to check out their events !
228 E Main St
Category: Chocolate / Desert shop
Why Go: For over a century, Veni’s Sweet Shop has been part of life’s sweetest moments in Niles. Their chocolates and confections are still crafted by hand using the same old-world recipes and time-honored techniques that have been passed down for generations. From their signature meltaways to small-batch fudge, every treat is made with care, using only the finest ingredients.
Perfect for: Sweet treats, Great gifts
920 Broadway
Category: Coffee Shop / Cafe
Why Go: A locally-owned coffee shop serving up a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, plus sandwiches, quiches, soups, and more. Whether you’re grabbing something quick through the drive-thru or staying to relax, it’s an easy go-to for quality coffee and casual bites.
Perfect for: Morning coffee, Quick stops, Light lunch, On-the-go drinks
424 N 2nd St
Category: Chinese Takeout/ Lunch / Dinner
Why Go: Offering classic Chinese dishes in a casual cozy setting, Hot Wok is committed to using fresh, high‑quality ingredients and authentic traditional recipes, bringing guests an unforgettable genuine dining experience. Signature dishes include beef with broccoli, General Tso’s chicken and fried noodles, prepared with classic wok‑frying culinary skills.
Perfect for: Lunch, Casual Dinner, Takeout
215 E Main St
Category: Pizza takeout/ Casual dinning
Why Go: A local go-to for customizable pizzas, crowd-favorite specialties, a must-try Pizza of the Month, shareable appetizers & desserts! Plus their gluten-free crusts and vegan, dairy-free cheese options means no one has to miss out on pizza night.
Perfect for: Great for families, Takeout, or an Easy night downtown.
402 North Front St
wonderlandcinema.mooretheatres.com
Category: Entertainment / A-la-carte food
Why Go: Wonderland is a locally owned and independent family business, operated by Southwest Michigan-based Moore Theatres, managed by the Moore family, which has served the local area with affordable first-run movies for decades. Offering a variety of films, from family-friendly, to thriller, to award winning movies. You can enjoy your movie with fresh, buttery popcorn, candy, quick service food, and drinks on tap.
Perfect for: Family movie nights, casual meet ups
34 Sycamore St
Category: American Dining / Drinks
Why Go: Serving food on select days and times, the FOE offers burgers, wings, pork tenderloin, and other grilled options. On special nights they host specific events, and have a beer garden for Riverfront events. The ladies auxiliary also hosts periodic pop-up lunch or early dinner events. They also serve breakfast and a Bloody Mary bar. Check their Facebook page for hours, meals, and events.
Perfect for: Casual dining, Event entertainment
226 E Main St
Category: Breakfast / Cafe
Why Go: A locally owned, family-run favorite serving breakfast all day, plus lunch, dinner, and fresh soup made daily. It’s the kind of place where everyone feels like a regular.
Perfect for: Morning coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Casual meetups
3 N 3rd St
Category: Lunch / Dinner / Distillery
Why Go: From a remodeled muffler shop, to an award winning restaurant, Iron Shoe Distillery is proud to be a family-owned and operated business. They believe in serving family good food, all made from scratch. They distill every spirit from scratch right here in Niles, all from local grain grown within 10 miles of the distillery. Featuring burgers and drinks of the month, enjoy the view from the top balcony, or inside where they host musicians to play.
Perfect for: Lunch, Dinner, Social District Stop
204 N 4th St
undergroundlaughlounge.com/the-study/
Category: Specialty drinks / Bar
Why Go: Step into the 1920s at The Study: Prohibition charm, classic crafted cocktails and smooth jazz. A modern-day speakeasy is a private drinking lounge that's inspired by the Prohibition-era. A PASSWORD is required to get in. Reservation recommended.
Perfect for: Date nights, Evening drinks
322 Grant St
Category: Pizza takeout
Why Go: Founded in 1989, this is a local staple for pizza, now at a new location on Grant St. They offer a variety of Italian and American food, and of course, pizza. Now offering Italian Ice for summer.
Perfect for: Great for families, Takeout
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204 N 4th St
undergroundlaughlounge.com/the-study/
Why Go: Step into the 1920s at The Study: Prohibition charm, classic crafted cocktails and smooth jazz. A modern-day speakeasy is a private drinking lounge that's inspired by the Prohibition-era. A PASSWORD is required to get in. Reservation recommended.
510 N Front St
Why Go: The 20 Taps at Front Street offer a selection of the best Michigan craft beers along with several other macro- and micro- brewed favorites. They also carry a large variety of bottled beer, and our bartenders can create any of your favorite mixed drinks.
206 E Main St
Why Go: Local owner, Brandon Townsley, loves the craft of making beer, and likes trying new things while being a bit more new school with his beer choices. His craft beer which is made on site, and other craft beer from other incredible breweries are available, along with cocktails, wine, cider and non-alcoholic items.
3 N 3rd St
Why Go: Iron Shoe distills every spirit right here in Niles, offering hand crafted cocktails, homemade vodka and whiskey, run, wine, and moonshine. Every bottle is crafted to the highest standards, making every batch from scratch. They only use the best grains and sugars from local farms right here in Niles, coupled with barrels made from Michigan-grown white oak.
127 E Main St
Why Go: From coffee and teas, to beer, wine, and spirits, 2nd & Main offers a variety of specialty drinks and flights that can be taken outdoors to the NODE in the Social District part of town to enjoy during events.