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Lake Wawasee · Off the tourist map

Where the people who live here eat.

The bar that doesn't advertise. The Tuesday-night dinner you'd never find by Googling. The donut shop that sells out by ten.

Restaurants

1 stop
  • Syracuse
    The Channel Marker
    Editor's pick

    A boat-in restaurant and bar on the channel between Syracuse Lake and Wawasee, on Pickwick Drive — dock your own boat or drive in, either way you get open-air lake views. Open year-round.

    Mon–Thu 11am–8:30pm · Fri–Sat 11am–9pm · Sun 11am–8:30pm$$574-457-5900Visit ↗

Coffee & breakfast

1 stop
  • Syracuse
    Lakeside Coffee Co.
    Editor's pick

    A woman-owned coffee shop on Harkless Drive, a short walk from the water, serving handcrafted drinks and fresh-baked goods alongside all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Closed Sundays.

    Mon–Thu 6:30am–7:30pm · Fri–Sat 6:30am–5pm · Closed SunVisit ↗