Shop local at 100+ great Tiffin businesses

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This weekend is Small Business Saturday, a day and event which promotes small and local businesses across the country. In the spirit of the event, here are some of the great locally owned businesses in and around Tiffin for your holiday shopping needs. This list isn’t inclusive of all the businesses we have in town – there are so many. Call ahead and/or look online to verify hours before you go. Good luck with your holiday shopping! Big Ticket Items (15)
  • Ace Hardware – Christmas trees to power tools…and some of the friendliest folks around
  • Baumann Auto Group – Chevy, Buick, GMC…wouldn’t it be great to put a bow on one of them!
  • Burns Electric – appliances, light fixtures, cabinets, countertops, flooring – celebrating 50 years in business
  • Coppus Motors – oldest Mercedes Benz dealer in US…plus Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
  • Crane’s Mattress Superstore – name says it all…Sealy, Simmons, Tempur-Pedic and more
  • Decker’s Home Furnishings & Flooring – 60+ years, 20+ brands…Amish furniture, La-Z-Boy, Butler, Durham and more
  • Ewald Furniture – since 1900…Lane, Vaughn-Bassett, Smith Brothers, Lancer and more
  • Mohawk Golf & Country Club – dining, swimming, Don Ross-designed golf course…a membership might be a great gift
  • Phillips Electric – lots of major appliances…Kitchen-Aid, Maytag, Whirlpool
  • Ralph’s Joy of Living – a regional destination shopping experience…only appliance store in US with wine & beer section…gadgets galore…mid- to very high end
  • Reineke Family of Dealerships – network of 8 locations, 1600 vehicles…Ford, Lincoln and much more
  • Seneca Hills Golf Club – 2015 might be the year to join a great club and amp up your game (and relaxation)
  • Tiffin Aire – have you or anyone you know wanted to learn to fly…here’s your chance
  • Tiffin Pool Center – would anything make the family happier than a pool or hottub? Check them out.
Antiques & Gift Shops (17) Other – Various Gift Ideas (17)
  • Ace Hardware – not only big ticket items but lots of holiday decor, tools, gift items
  • Bair Bros. Sporting Goods – huge range of sports apparel and equipment…from big leagues to playground
  • Beanstalk & Co – this parochial school uniform supplier has a variety of toys and other items for the holidays
  • Eclipse – window tinting, auto detailing…your vehicle or someone else’s could be the envy of the neighborhood
  • Forrest View Bed & Breakfast – located next to the Forrest Nature Preserve…provides great place to unwind and relax
  • Forte Music – all things music…instruments, gift items, T-Shirts, posters
  • Frameworks – get anything professionally framed…great custom gift ideas
  • Heritage Family Center – great bowling center on Tiffin’s west side…fun activity in the winter!
  • Level Up – retro and new video games, DVDs & VHS, music CDs, and skateboards
  • Line Drive Collectibles – sports cards, gaming cards (Magic, Pokemon, etc.) and other fun items
  • Mountain Man Trading Post – guns, hunting, archery, fishing supplies plus much more
  • Paper and Ink – 3,000 square feet of books, magazines, newspapers, and gifts for all tastes
  • Picture Perfect Photo & Frame – get a holiday family picture (or any other kind of picture) taken today!
  • Melissa Perry Photography - Custom LifeStyle Photography
  • Ritz Theatre – Tiffin’s beautiful restored theater…buy your favorite person tickets to great upcoming shows or gift cards
  • River’s Edge B&B – plan a getaway close to home but far enough away to enjoy…at the historic Beckley Grist Mill
  • Tiffin Art Guild – a lot of great paintings and other art for sale by local, regional, and national artists
  • Wagner Floral Company – variety of gift ideas…from windchimes and cement angels to throw blankets and plush animals
Health & Personal Care (17) Clothing & Accessories (8)
    • Heidelberg University Bookstore – great place to get your ‘Berg gear and gifts.
    • Jeffrey Jewelry – family-owned, operating since 1946…fine/fashion jewelry, timepieces, giftware, eyeware
    • Kuebler Shoes – Ohio’s oldest retail store focuses on fit and high-quality footware for all occasions
    • Lace and Elegance – over 400 styles of not only wedding gowns but social occasion clothing as well
    • Tiffin University Bookstore – clothing for the TU Dragon in your life…plus glassware, gifts and more
    • Threads – women’s clothing and accessories store (Vera Bradley, Brighton, Pandora)
    • Tuxedo Junction – if you want to dress to impress, this is the place to go…plenty for rent or purchase
 
  • Simply Susan’s Boutique store that carries a little bit of everything, from clothing to local hand-dipped chocolates and strawberries to crafts handmade from local makers
  Food & Drink (12)
  • B and B Food Mart – more than 250 international and domestic beers…and they’ll order anything they don’t have
  • Bailiwicks Coffee Company – can get Red Rambler Coffee beans, locally made baked goods, and other things to consume :)
  • Ballreich’s – one of world’s best potato chips…factory store open Fridays…can order online
  • Heritage IGA – fast and friendly local grocery that makes donuts fresh everyday
  • McCartan’s Grocery – great family owned shop known for fresh meats (incl. prime cuts), also carries variety of grocery items
  • Molyet’s Farm Market & Garden Center – locally grown produce, Amish meats & cheeses, Ohio gourmet foods, deli
  • Ralph’s Joy of Living – great wine selection, olive oil fantastic, craft beers & other goodies
  • Rock Run Bulk Foods – wide variety of bulk foods and nice selection of in-house made chocolate goodies and candy
  • Scrap Happy – scrapbook store and more…also carrying large selection of Neumeister’s candy (yum!)
Restaurants & Taverns – after you work up an appetite (or gift certificates)
    • AJ’s Heavenly Pizza – nothing fancy, just good eating…a few tables for dine-in
    • Asian Grill Buffet – daily lunch and dinner buffet with 200+ choices…sushi, hibachi
    • Bailiwicks Coffee Company – great place to have a latte and warm up after a hard day’s shopping!
    • Bear’s Den – historic building in historic downtown Tiffin…nice bar…billiards
    • Carmie’s Grill & Bar – great local hangout…large menu…soups from scratch…daily specials…kids eat free
    • Clover Club – great bar and white tablecloth restaurants…great food…100+ items…steaks, seafood, sandwiches, salads, 15 taps
 
  • Empire at 138 showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails, select wines, and beers
 
  • Fort Ball Pizza Palace – biggest Italian buffet in Town, popular pizza
  • Golden Crown – an Asian restaurant that gets good reviews…fried rice, egg rolls, sweet & sour chicken
  • GW’s Fine Food & Spirits – restaurant with kitchen open from early (6 am) to late (2 pm+). Steaks, prime rib (weekends), specials.
  • Jac & Do’s Pizza – the dine-in restaurant may not be large, but the pizza is first class
  • Happy Garden – Chinese restaurant at Westgate Shopping Center…can order online…offers traditional dishes and sushi
  • Hunan King – very popular Chinese restaurant in downtown Tiffin…great food, onsite parking
  • Madison Street Tavern – subs, burgers, Philly cheese steak, homemade potato chips, Tuesday night pork, beef, chicken tacos ($1 each)
  • McGowan’s Tavern – local Irish pub with standard fare that goes great with the beer and spirits they serve up with a smile
  • Napoli Pizza – dine-in and carry-out…known as the home of the “foldover”
  • Paulette’s – good old fashioned diner-style restaurant…usually busy
  • Phat Cakes & Cafe – fantastic gourmet cupcake bakery (yum) turned trendy cafe and wine bar…occasional live entertainment
  • Pioneer Mill – upscale restaurant in historic mill on the river…great wine cellar (100+ varieties)…talented chefs
  • Reino’s Pizza & Pasta – Tiffin’s first pizza “joint”…great atmosphere…great Italian food…popular lunch buffet
  • Rosie’s Soup & Such – family style breakfast & brunch restaurant…daily specials
  • Sabaidee Coffee House – great selection and some local favorites like Blood Orange Lemonade and White Peppermint Mocha
  • Stiney’s Three Oaks Tavern – chunks, wings, fries, taco Tuesday, Thursday ribs, Friday steak
  • Steamer’s Sports Bar – located in Heritage Family Center…pizza, subs, wings…NFL Sunday Ticket
  • T.J. Willie’s – a Tiffin institution for more than 30 years…ribs, steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and more
  • The Viaduct Bar & Grill – good pub grub…burgers, apps, wraps, sandwiches, wings
  • Xcaret Mexican Restaurant – very good Mexican option…nice atmosphere…reasonable prices…great services
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