Downtown Elkhart will have plenty of food this weekend for those attending the jazz festival.

Street vendors will include:

• Bodacious Concessions 1: fajitas and Mexican entrees

• Bodacious Concessions 2: strawberry shortcake, drinks

• Colglazier Enterprises: sirloin tips, elephant ears and funnel cakes

• Dogs For Dollars, hot dogs

• Jake’s Diner: sausage sandwiches, fries, fried food

• JJ’s Barbecue: barbecue

• Joe’s Gyros: Greek food, salads, broasted potatoes.

• Pretzel Wagon: Pretzels and drinks

• Tom’s Tasty Taters: Walleye fish, curly fries, drinks



Downtown restaurants have a range of food. Many will be open Friday and Saturday of this year’s festival.

523 Tap & Grill, 523 S. Main St.

Sleek, sophisticated atmosphere. Bistro fare with a Mediterranean flair. Calamari, pastas, filets, salads. Lunch & Dinner. Full bar. Daily cocktail specials. Lounge area.

574-523-1523

Antojitos Mexicanos, 102 Middlebury St.

Tacos, burritos and other Mexican offerings

574-333-2325

b on the River Bakery and Café, 333 NIBCO Parkway

Cafe with pastries and gelato. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

574-293-9333

Bowly’s Crystal Bar, 109 Freight St.

A beloved Elkhart drinking spot for over 60 years. Short order grill.

574-294-2440

Crimaldi’s Restaurant & Lounge, 117 W. Jackson Blvd.

Longtime bar and restaurant offers burgers, steaks and salads.

574-522-1125

Daily Grind, 113 E. Lexington Ave.

Coffee shop with fresh fruit smoothies, baked goods, salads, sandwiches, wraps.

574-293-4864

Harrison Landing, 600 S. Main St.

Nightclub with a great bar menu, weekend live entertainment.

574-295-8882

Iechyd Da Brewing Company, 317 N. Main St.

Pronounced “Yacky Dah.” After several years of home brewing, Chip and Summer Lewis decided to take the plunge and open a brewery on Main Street. The brewpub offers handcrafted ales, lagers, pizzas, sandwiches and soda.

574-293-0506

Luchesse’s Italian Restaurant, POP-UP restaurant at 505 S. Main St. Original location open at 655 C.R. 17.

A long-time Italian restaurant that returns downtown for the weekend to offer specials and Midwest beers and spirits.

574-522-4137

Around the Corner Cafe, 231 N. Main St.

American breakfast and lunch items in a cafe setting.

574-295-0052

McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk, 333 NIBCO Pkwy, Suite A

McCarthy’s offers a refined menu of traditional pub foods alongside contemporary American dishes.

574-293-2830

Michael’s Italian, 528 Harrison St.

Serving steak, prime rib and home-style Italian food since 1959.

574-522-3664

Mini Delights Bake Shoppe, 214 S. Main St.

Bake shop specializing in cakes and cupcakes.

574-286-9902

ModMex, POP-UP at 205 S. Main St. Usual location at 1700 Toledo Road will be closed.

Downtown location will have modern Mexican food and a variety of beer.

574-333-3515

Old Style Deli, 200 S. Main St.

Established 1983 by Janice Hayden. Soups, sandwiches, and desserts

574-295-2133

Stirred, 115 E. Lexington Ave.

Martini bar with full menu, including sushi.

574-522-4914

Sweet Creams Soda Shop, 700 S. Main St.

An old time soda shop in a 110-year-old building, featuring ice cream and hot dogs.

574-970-5568

Suzie’s Bakery & Coffee Cafe, 109 W. Lexington Ave.

Coffee and baked goods in a spot that’s been a restaurant for decades.

574-293-0119

The Vine, 214 S. Main St.

Wine and food, along with a full bar. Menu includes pastas, pizza, salad and other entrees. Indoor and outdoor dining areas.

574-970-5006