Updated December 2023
If you’re looking for a list of places to shop in downtown Warsaw, look no farther. From clothing boutiques to a jerky shop to furniture and tattoos, Warsaw’s downtown area offers plenty of choices for those looking to scratch that shopping itch. And for those of you who want to stretch your dollar further, many of these places offer Kosckiusko Cash, a program funded by the Kosciusko Count Chamber of Commerce – “For a limited time only, get a free $10 Give Back certificate for every $20 spent.” You can find out more about the program and buy Kosciusko Cash at the above link.
The downtown Warsaw shopping tour starts on the north end and heads south. The shopping is centered along about a 2 1/2 block length of Buffalo St with none of the shops located more than a block away from that street in either direction. Many restaurants are also located along the way so be sure and grab a bite while you’re there. After all, you’ll need to maintain your energy!
Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture
One of the longest open stores in downtown, Reinholt’s is a furniture store and a favorite among locals. From their website: “Deciding to purchase new furniture for your home is exciting… until it isn’t. We know how exhausting it can feel to shop for the perfect piece. With so many choices, it can be hard to know where to begin and what questions to ask. At Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture, we’re in the business of taking great care of people, especially when it comes to finding the perfect furniture for their homes. For the past 86 years, four generations of our family have been committed to one simple mission: We make it easy for people to get furniture they love from a trusted source who is on their side.”
Concepts in Stone and Tile
Open by appointment only, Concepts specializes in providing “our clients with artisanal craftsmanship in the form of superior design, fabrication and execution.”
Courthouse B+B Market
A partnership between the ownership groups behin Courthouse Coffee and One Ten Craft Meatery, offers everything from their signature drinks to coffee drinks, chai, tea, boba tea, frozen drinks and more. They also offer food items, merchandise and bags of their chai to go. They describe themselves on Facebook as “- Coffee Shop + Artisan Grocery – Meat + Seafood Market – Sandwich Shop.”
When you get to the stoplight at Center and Buffalo, swing a left and a few doors down you’ll find ….
Brooch Boutique
Brooch Boutique is a clothing store that specializes “in the latest trends in cute, comfy, and affordable ladies-wear.” There is no link listed on the map pin but you can find them on Facebook.
Head east a half block to the light, go south at the crosswalk and turn back west. There you’ll find the highest concentration of shopping opportunities in the downtown area.
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
As their name suggests, they sell Merle Norman cosmetics. 🙂
Moving Pictures Tattoo Cinema
The only tattoo shop in downtown Warsaw. Get a tat and make your temporary visit a permanent one.
Elysian
Elysian actually started as a blog. That blog turned into selling jewelry and then clothing. Pop up shops were next and then a permanent brick and mortar locaton became a reality. As noted below, their customers are typically in their 20s and 30s. Also, a percentage of their profits go to charities.
“Elysian means beautiful, creative; divinely inspired; peaceful and perfect (which is where our hashtag #elysianvibes came from). When you walk through our doors we want your experience to be unforgettable! We work diligently to keep our store fresh and inspirational, and our staff friendly and helpful. We care about providing our customers with the newest, most fashionable, wardrobe and home decor pieces. The Elysian customers are 20-30 something’s who are fun-loving creatives and express their individuality through their fashion. We donate a percentage of our proceeds to charities that are close our heart.”
Maggie’s Coffee and Treats
Another downtown coffee shop, Maggie’s food items focus more on the sweet side of life, offering enough different treats to keep every visitor happy and content.
Atelier
Per Visit Kosciusko County: “Atelier is a contemporary art gallery in Downtown Warsaw. The gallery represents emerging and contemporary artists and will exhibit a new artist every two months.
Atelier, owned and operated by art advisor, Sea Grandon, will be a place for art collectors and creatives to gather, explore ideas and share perspectives. The gallery is intended to provide an outlet in Northern Indiana for innovation and creativity.”
Head left/west when you come out of Atelier. At the corner, turn left/south. You’ll pass La Troje, home to one of my favorite dishes, cross the steet and the next storefront will be ….
The Market at Kedco
From the Kedco site: “As a pop-up retail space featuring local vendors, The Market at the KEDCO Downtown Business Studio provides a front-door for the community to start new business ventures, create and deepen connections, and shop small in downtown Warsaw.”
On the other side of the road is where you’ll find ….
Glam Boutique
One of downtown Warsaw’s longest lasting women’s clothing stores, Glam describes itself as “a carefully chosen collection of trendy, classic and specialty accessories and clothing, located in historic downtown Warsaw, IN. At Glam, we focus on our clients’ experience from the moment they walk through the door, guiding them with customized selections and styling advice. From our upscale feel to our reasonable prices, our special events and our close relationships with our clientele, we are not your average boutique. Enjoy a boutique experience with professional stylists. Discover glamorous finds from all over the world. Be Glam!”
The Jerky Shop
The Jerky Shop sells, you guessed it, jerky. Made fresh daily, flavors vary from Sweet Heat (“a jerky candy bar with a twist!”) to Meat Candy (“Carmalized meat. It’s sweet heat without the heat!!”) and Scorpion (“The Trinidad Scorpion Pepper! The second hottest pepper in the world!”). You can even purchase a “Jerky Junky” shirt!
Venture about a block north and that’s where you’ll find the final stops on our tour
Male Fashions
Male Fashions is the place to go for all of your male clothing retail and rental needs.
Next Chapter/Buffalo Street Emporium
Whatever name it’s going by, you’ll find a nice selection of books along with sweets, chocolates and other gift items.
Farmers and Artisans Market (Seasonal)
If you find yourself in downtown Warsaw on a Saturday morning during the warmer months, you’ll also be able to shop one of the many stalls open at the farmers and artisans market.
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The embedded map contains locations for all of the shops mentioned above. You can click on any of the business names or the location pins for more information on that specific shop. Happy local shopping!
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