This Illinois Antique Store And Vintage Restaurant Combo Will Be Your New Favorite Destination
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published April 01, 2019
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
IKEA isn’t the only store where you can spend a day shopping for treasures and then enjoy a tasty meal. There’s a fabulous antique store restaurant in Elkhart, Illinois that encourages you to sit down and have a meal after you’ve perused the inventory.
All sorts of primitives, local artwork, accessories, furniture, and other eccentric items abound. Scroll on to learn more.
Horsefeathers in central Illinois is an iconic business that's been around since 2004. It is known for its unique antiques and vintage dining that are second to none.
Situated along Route 66 in an old brick bank building built in 1890, this old-fashioned antique store restaurant is unlike any attraction you've ever before visited. From the moment you walk inside, you'll be greeted by a quirky shop that's stocked with one-of-a-kind vintage items you'll want to decorate your whole home with.
Artwork, baskets, craft supplies, Amish jams and baked goods, lamps, cards, jewelry, antiques, and many other gifts abound. You'll also find Route 66 souvenirs and mementos. It's the perfect place to browse around on a weekend or lazy afternoon.
Within the shop is the Wild Hare Cafe. This antique store restaurant offers a few seating options when it comes to mealtime. The West Dining Room is cafe-style with a beautifully painted wall and mismatched furniture.
Speaking of food, menu items are made from old family recipes using organic ingredients when possible. Dishes are made from scratch and include pasta, beef, and chicken dishes. The menu changes each week.
With slightly different hours than the antique shop, the kitchen is open Wednesday through Sunday between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
There is even a sister shop next door called The Little Foxes that features products from local artists. Enjoy an old-world country store atmosphere as you shop old-fashioned kitchenware, tins, candies, butters, and more.
Fun events like illustrative painting lessons and a historic lecture series take place throughout the year. Check out the business's website (link below) for more details.
Horsefeathers is open Wednesday through Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Come check out this historic building and all the vintage goods inside.
Horsefeathers & The Wild Hare Cafe are located at 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, IL 62634, and you can learn more about them on the business’s official website or Facebook page.
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