First Friday Kokomo Downtown District
August 7 happens to be the first Friday of August. If you stay overnight in Kokomo, Enjoy the arts and beautiful downtown Kokomo with the community members for the evening.
Find more information at the official website of the Greater Kokomo Covention & Visitor Bureau.
Feel free to pick up a copy of Kokomo City brochure at the on-site check-in desk.
This Restaurant Guide was put together by the local expert Ria Lukes, who is the Technical Services Librarian at IU Kokomo. Please note most of downtown restaurants are only open for lunch.
Unique to Kokomo
Downtown (about six minutes from campus):
Cook McDoogal’s (Irish Pub)
Pepperwhistle Bakery and Cafe (Deli and Desserts)
Main Street Café (Deli, homemade soups, desserts)
Jamie’s Soda Fountain
Seven minutes or less from campus:
Louie’s Coney Island
Pastarrific (Italian)
The Half Moon Restaurant and Brewery (American)
Ten to twelve minutes from campus:
Windmill Grill (American)
Chain restaurants
Seven minutes or less from campus:
Applebees
Bob Evans
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chilis
Chipotle
Cracker Barrel
El Arriero
Grindstone Charleys
Hacienda
IHOP
Olive Garden
Red Lobster
Ruby Tuesday
Delis
Seven minutes or less from campus:
Mcallisters
Panera
Fast Food
Seven minutes or less from campus:
Culvers
Five Guys
Jimmy Johns
McDonalds
Pizza Hut
Steak N Shake
Subway
Taco Bell
Wendy's