Community Resources
Community Businesses
Local Beauty & Self Care Resources
Valparaiso University is committed to supporting student well-being both on and off campus. This guide features local salons, barbershops, wellness centers, and self-care businesses that offer trusted services to help students look and feel their best throughout the year.
Beauty Salons
Address: 39TH W 80th PL (Georgetown Plaza)
Distance from Valpo: 24 min. (15.8 miles)
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 10 am -6pm
Sat: 8am – 5pm
Sun: 10am-5pm
TUESDAY…. Closed
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME
Address: 7706 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Distance from Valpo: 24 min (16.0 miles)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-9PM
Saturday 8AM-8PM
Sunday 9AM-7PM
Call 219-750-9079 for appointments and information.
Address: Merrillville, Indiana
Barbershops
Address: 1523 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-7PM
Sunday-Monday Closed
Address: 5660 Harrison St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9AM-10PM
Saturday 9AM-11PM
Sunday 12-5PM
Address: 611 US-30, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM-9PM
Tuesday, Saturday 10AM-7PM
Thursday, Sunday 10AM- 6PM
Address: 2109 Southlake Mall unit 638, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Saturday 10 AM-8PM
Address: 960 W Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, IN 46375
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Saturday 10AM-8PM
Nail Salons
Address: 246 W Lincoln Hwy Hwy, Schererville, IN 46375
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Friday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 11:30 AM-6PM
Monday closed
Address: 2381 E 80th St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-7:30 PM
Saturday 9:30AM-6:30PM
Sunday closed
Address: 1892 E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 9:30AM-7PM
Sunday 11AM-5PM
Address: 1511 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 10:30AM-7PM
Saturday 10AM-6:30PM
Sunday closed
Address: 548 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 9AM-7PM
Sunday 10AM-4PM
Work Clothing (Business Casual & Business)
Address: 1939 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 10AM-8PM
Sunday 11AM-6PM
Address: 2210 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 10AM-9PM
Sunday 11AM-7PM
Community Resources
Local Food & Dining Resources
From quick bites to fresh ingredients, Valparaiso offers a wide variety of local food and grocery options to meet students’ everyday needs. Whether you’re looking for a favorite comfort dish, international flavors, or essentials for your dorm or apartment, this guide connects you to nearby spots that make eating well easy and accessible.
Grocery Stores
Address: 283 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 10AM-8PM
Sunday 10AM-6PM
Address: 711 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Saturday 9AM-10PM
Address: 6635 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 8AM-7PM
Sunday 8AM-6PM
Address: 5240, 7895 W Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-8PM
Saturday 7AM-7PM
Sunday 9AM-5PM
Address: 8201 W Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Saturday 8AM-9PM
Address: 161 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 11AM-4PM
Restaurants
Address: 44 W 80th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday closed
Tuesday 2PM-8PM
Wednesday 4PM-8PM
Sunday 11AM-7:30PM
Address: 120 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Hours of Operation:
Monday closed
Tuesday-Saturday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Sunday 12PM-9PM
Address: 761 E 81st Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday closed
Tuesday- Sunday 11:30AM-9:30PM
Address: 1686 US-41 suite b, Schererville, IN 46375
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday-Monday 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30PM-10PM,
Tuesday closed
Address: 327 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours of Operation:
Monday closed
Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-9PM
Taco Depot (Merrillville)
Soule (Chicago)
Taste 222 (Chicago)
Sweet Maple Cafe (Chicago)
Batter & Berries (Chicago)
Yassa African Restaurant (Chicago)