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Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan
22 restaurants with a Dowagiac address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Dowagiac, MI on TownAnswer is The Baker's Rhapsody, with a score of 75 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 373 Google reviews). Next are Taquería Del Rey (69) and Ashley's Take-Out (69). We scored 22 restaurants with a Dowagiac address. If review count matters most, Mr. Wahoo's Eatery has the most Google reviews (1,183).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 22 restaurants with a Dowagiac mailing address. 20 list a website, 21 have claimed their Google listing and 12 take online bookings.
7 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 15 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed restaurant in Dowagiac is Mr. Wahoo's Eatery with 1,183 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.2 stars.
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The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google373 reviews
The Baker's Rhapsody is at 144 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Coffee shop, Bakery. Its 4.8 stars rest on 373 reviews, which our method reads as 4.78 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google141 reviews
Taquería Del Rey is at 105 Sheldon St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 0.7 miles northeast of the Dowagiac city center. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant" and also Diner, Mexican goods store, Mexican grocery store. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google126 reviews
You will find Ashley's Take-Out at 203 N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant" and also American restaurant, Caterer, Lunch restaurant. Its 4.8 stars rest on 126 reviews, which our method reads as 4.76 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google296 reviews
You will find Saylor's Front Street Pizzeria at 128 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant" and also Delivery Restaurant. Its 4.6 stars rest on 296 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google857 reviews
Wounded Minnow Saloon is at 234 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Google files it under "Bar & grill" and also Bar. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google492 reviews
You will find Wood Fire Trattoria at 134 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Its Google category is "Italian restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 492 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google191 reviews
Timberline Inn lists its address as 33141 School St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 5.0 miles west of the Dowagiac city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant". Its 4.5 stars rest on 191 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google392 reviews
Oak and Ash BBQ & Catering is at 109 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Its Google category is "Barbecue restaurant", with Bar, Catering food and drink supplier as extra categories. Its 4.1 stars rest on 392 reviews, which our method reads as 4.11 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.5 583 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google583 reviews
Indian Lake Pub is at 55986 Indian Lake Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 4.7 miles west of the Dowagiac city center. Google files it under "American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google490 reviews
China Garden Restaurant is at 114 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01. China Garden Restaurant has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google473 reviews
Pizza Hut is at 55215 M 51 N, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 0.9 miles north of the Dowagiac city center. Google files it under "Pizza delivery" and also Chicken wings restaurant, Pizza restaurant, Pizza Takeout. Its 3.9 stars rest on 473 reviews, which our method reads as 3.92 after the review-count adjustment. Pizza Hut has 20 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google258 reviews
B T's Pub lists its address as 31414 Maple Island Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047. It sits about 6.0 miles northwest of central Dowagiac. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Pub, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
The Banana Tree Cafe lists its address as 107 Beeson St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Google files it under "Brunch restaurant". Its 4.2 stars rest on 66 reviews, which our method reads as 4.24 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours1,183 reviews
Mr. Wahoo's Eatery lists its address as 56051 M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047. It sits about 0.6 miles west of central Dowagiac. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant. Its 4.2 stars rest on 1,183 reviews, which our method reads as 4.20 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Timbers Fast Food & Deli Dowagiac lists its address as 58700 M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 3.6 miles southwest of the Dowagiac city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Lifestyle Nutrition at 56042 M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047. It sits about 0.6 miles west of central Dowagiac. Google files it under "Health food restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 42 reviews, which our method reads as 4.33 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,149 reviews
McDonald's lists its address as 652 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 0.5 miles west of the Dowagiac city center. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 3.4 stars count as 3.41. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google765 reviews
Taco Bell is at 114 Main St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. It sits about 0.6 miles west of central Dowagiac. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Takeout Restaurant. Its 3.5 stars rest on 765 reviews, which our method reads as 3.52 after the review-count adjustment. Taco Bell has 45 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google616 reviews
Burger King is at 903 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 0.5 miles west of the Dowagiac city center. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Delivery service, Family restaurant. Its 3.2 stars rest on 616 reviews, which our method reads as 3.23 after the review-count adjustment. Burger King has 50 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google279 reviews
Little Caesars Pizza lists its address as 817 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. It sits about 0.5 miles west of central Dowagiac. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Fast food restaurant, Pizza delivery, Pizza Takeout as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.4 stars count as 3.45. Little Caesars Pizza has 33 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 3.9 210 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google210 reviews
The Railway Cafe is at 109 W Railroad St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. It sits about 0.3 miles east of central Dowagiac. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant", with Lunch restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 210 reviews, which our method reads as 3.93 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google273 reviews
You will find Subway at 901 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. That is 0.5 miles west of the Dowagiac city center. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.2 stars rest on 273 reviews, which our method reads as 3.26 after the review-count adjustment. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Baker's Rhapsody | 75 | B+ | 4.8 | 373 | 144 S Front St |
| 2 | Taquería Del Rey | 69 | B- | 4.6 | 141 | 105 Sheldon St |
| 3 | Ashley's Take-Out | 69 | B- | 4.8 | 126 | 203 N Front St |
| 4 | Saylor's Front Street Pizzeria | 68 | B- | 4.6 | 296 | 128 S Front St |
| 5 | Wounded Minnow Saloon | 66 | B- | 4.2 | 857 | 234 S Front St |
| 6 | Wood Fire Trattoria | 65 | B- | 4.3 | 492 | 134 S Front St |
| 7 | Timberline Inn | 65 | B- | 4.5 | 191 | 33141 School St |
| 8 | Oak and Ash BBQ & Catering | 64 | C+ | 4.1 | 392 | 109 S Front St |
| 9 | Indian Lake Pub | 63 | C+ | 4.5 | 583 | 55986 Indian Lake Rd |
| 10 | China Garden Restaurant | 63 | C+ | 4.0 | 490 | 114 S Front St |
| 11 | Pizza Hut | 61 | C+ | 3.9 | 473 | 55215 M 51 N |
| 12 | B T's Pub | 61 | C+ | 4.2 | 258 | 31414 Maple Island Road |
| 13 | The Banana Tree Cafe | 61 | C+ | 4.2 | 66 | 107 Beeson St |
| 14 | Mr. Wahoo's Eatery | 60 | C+ | 4.2 | 1,183 | 56051 M-51 S |
| 15 | Timbers Fast Food & Deli Dowagiac | 60 | C+ | 4.3 | 90 | 58700 M-51 S |
| 16 | Lifestyle Nutrition | 58 | C | 4.3 | 42 | 56042 M-51 S |
| 17 | McDonald's | 54 | C | 3.4 | 1,149 | 652 Spruce St |
| 18 | Taco Bell | 54 | C | 3.5 | 765 | 114 Main St |
| 19 | Burger King | 54 | C | 3.2 | 616 | 903 Spruce St |
| 20 | Little Caesars Pizza | 52 | C | 3.4 | 279 | 817 Spruce St |
| 21 | The Railway Cafe | 51 | C | 3.9 | 210 | 109 W Railroad St |
| 22 | Subway | 48 | C- | 3.2 | 273 | 901 Spruce St |
Dowagiac has 5,732 residents on 4.5 square miles of land, about 1,287 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $48,166 and the median age is 37.2. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 22 restaurants with a Dowagiac mailing address: 38.4 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassopolis | 7.3 mi southeast | 13 | 69 |
| Hamilton | 9.5 mi northeast | 2 | 73 |
| Eau Claire | 9.9 mi west | 3 | 64 |
| Vandalia | 11.0 mi east | 1 | 54 |
| Decatur | 11.1 mi northeast | 5 | 67 |
| Berrien Springs | 11.9 mi west | 14 | 75 |
| Niles | 12.7 mi southwest | 19 | 74 |
| Edwardsburg | 13.1 mi south | 5 | 75 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 22 restaurants with a Dowagiac mailing address. 22 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
The Baker's Rhapsody has the highest TownAnswer score in Dowagiac: 75 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 373 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Cassopolis (7.3 miles), Hamilton (9.5 miles), Eau Claire (9.9 miles), Vandalia (11.0 miles).
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Dowagiac is in Cass County. See every restaurant in the county on the Cass County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
