No fancy tricks. Just honest, hearty food made from scratch — the way your grandmother would've wanted. Every plate tells a story of this community.
Today's Special
Slow-roasted brisket with all the fixings
30+
Years Serving
4.8
Google Rating
Local Farms
Fresh daily
Est. 1994
Elkhart, Indiana
Cappy's Northside started as a simple idea: feed people like family. What began as a small diner on North Michigan Street has grown into one of Elkhart's most beloved gathering places — but the mission hasn't changed.
We source from local farms, make our sauces from scratch every morning, and believe that a great meal is about more than taste — it's about the feeling you get when someone truly cares about what they're serving you.
Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a Sunday dinner, you'll find the same warmth here that's made us a neighborhood staple for over three decades.
Local Ingredients
Farmed within 50 miles
Made from Scratch
No shortcuts, ever
Family Owned
Three generations strong
Community First
Proud Elkhart locals
We're here when you are
Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM. Half-price appetizers and drink specials all evening long.
Right in the heart of Elkhart
Address
1000 N Michigan St
Elkhart, IN 46514-2214
Phone
(574) 262-3511Walk in, call ahead, or reserve your table. We save the best seat for you.
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