A group of local makers & small businesses offering goods & workshops to the Near Northwest Neighborhood & beyond

Treat yourself to a meal from our grab n’ go gourmet fridge, browse the unique local art and wares or enjoy a seasonal event — shopping here is a vibe.

Local Bread Maker

Winter Hours: Wednesday–Thursday 11–5 | Friday, 11–7 | Saturday, 10–5 | Sunday, 11–4

A place where you can feel good about your shopping choices

Shopping at the Portage Collective is a great way to support your local community and spread love to the small businesses that make it thrive. By shopping with us, you're not only getting eco-friendly products, but you're also making a positive impact on the place you live.

Partners

The Portage Collective currently houses the following local businesses:

  • Chips & Doodles Cookies

    Chips & Doodles

    Fresh cookies baked and delivered with love locally in South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding area

    ChipsAndDoodles.com

  • D'Marie Amor

    Matching mother-daughter sets, scrunchies, and satin-lined bonnets.

    instagram.com/dmarie_amor

  • DeZiree Feather Haven Gardens

    A maker of mosaics, moss art, and more. Also offering farm-fresh eggs from happy chickens!

    DeZiree Feather Haven Gardens

  • Chubby duck mug with orange feet and beak, tiny wings and happy closed eyes

    Dragon Dreams

    A little bit of color and serotonin! Fun art prints, cute stickers, and silly ceramics that look like food or chubby animals! 

    Dragon Dreams

  • Gemini

    Ellen Brenneman Studio

    Creating nature-inspired art for those who desire to feel more connected to the animals and planet they love.

    EllenBrennemanStudio.com

  • Haberdasher Heather

    Vintage tees and rescued fabrics turn into something special for your home or wardrobe!

    facebook.com/haberdasherheather

  • Ian Michael Vocal Studio

    Vocal coaching

  • Shop display of colorful irreverent stickers

    KB Artisans

    Stickers and wooden wands created by a wife-husband team.

    KB Artisans

  • leaf shaped terra-cotta bowls hold a variety of freshly chopped salads

    Mediterranean Michiana

    Fresh, authentic, delicious and healthy Mediterranean food from scratch according to recipes I grew up with.

    Mediterranean Michiana

  • Rainbow holographic D20 die graphic

    Roll Play Therapy LLC

    Individual and group therapy using traditional talk and play therapy for person-centered support, treatment planning and the achievement of goals!

    RollPlayTherapy.com

  • South Bend Challah Company Bread

    South Bend Challah Company

    A local baker, baking challah and babkas fresh to go

    south-bend-challah-company.square.site

  • Take Care, South Bend Care Package

    Take Care, South Bend

    Gift baskets, care packages, and subscription boxes featuring quality products from our region. Give local love.


    TakeCareSouthBend.com

Upcoming events

  • Book Fair and Mini Market

    Mar 15

    12-5pm

    Indiana Whiskey Co. 1115 W. Sample St.

    good reads. local crafts. lush plants.

  • Blanket Making

    Mar 20

    6-8pm

    The Cat Lady Cafe

    We’ll teach you how to cut and knot blankets for chemo patients at Beacon Memorial. After helping, play with adoptable cats!

  • Spring Equinox Celebration

    Celebrate all things spring - merch feat. fruit, flowers, and baby animals.

    Enjoy a mocktail by FunktioN/Al Bar.

  • Easter Basket Bar

    Apr 11, 12, 18, 19

    Fridays 11-5, Saturdays 10-5

    BYO baskets or choose one from the bar. Fill with locally-sourced goodies.

    A portion of sales will benefit The Children’s Museum of South Bend!

A collaborative community of women and queer-owned businesses

We believe in collaboration over competition, and that's why we're proud to host a community of amazing entrepreneurs who are all about lifting each other up and supporting each other’s growth.

We offer staffing solutions, retail, work space, storage space, and consignment options. If you are interested in joining our community in some capacity, please get in touch with us!