Guidebook for South Bend
Food Scene
Polito's Pizza
401 N Hickory RdGreat NY-style pizza! Vodka sauce is all the rave, too
Javier's Bistro
2007 Miami StA Notre Dame staple. Highly recommend the Rocco's Special pizza
Family-style Chinese food. Owner likes to sit and talk with you about your food tastes before ordering, and may make you something off menu!
14 locals recommend
J.W. Chen's
1835 S Bend AveFamily-style Chinese food. Owner likes to sit and talk with you about your food tastes before ordering, and may make you something off menu!
A mix between high-end cuisine and more reasonably priced comfort food.
7 locals recommend
The Mark Dine & Tap
1234 N Eddy StA mix between high-end cuisine and more reasonably priced comfort food.
Nick's Patio
1710 N Ironwood DrGreasy diner food walking distance from the rental
Girasol Restaurant
525 N Eddy Stgo ahead and treat yourself to a papusa or two (or three)
Decent food, good coffee and tea selections. Also serves beer and wine. Great hours and space for working while away
55 locals recommend
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson BlvdDecent food, good coffee and tea selections. Also serves beer and wine. Great hours and space for working while away
Breadsmith
2022 S Bend AveCambodian Thai
235 S Michigan StDrinks & Nightlife
The Exchange Whiskey Bar
112 W Jefferson Blvdspeakeasy for whiskey novices and snobs alike!
Because you know you want to dance to Spice Girls, Toto, and Journey with DJ Drew
41 locals recommend
Linebacker Lounge
1631 S Bend AveBecause you know you want to dance to Spice Girls, Toto, and Journey with DJ Drew
Great beer and whiskey selection. Breakfast is served all day. Also - order the curry fries!
97 locals recommend
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StGreat beer and whiskey selection. Breakfast is served all day. Also - order the curry fries!
Downtown brewery with locally sourced ingredients for the menu. Portion of your purchase goes to local community organizations
35 locals recommend
South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main StDowntown brewery with locally sourced ingredients for the menu. Portion of your purchase goes to local community organizations
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way ENew brewery close to the farmer's market
Another local brewery. Kidwelly pizza is great. Check out daily food specials, too.
15 locals recommend
Iechyd Da Brewing Company
317 N Main StAnother local brewery. Kidwelly pizza is great. Check out daily food specials, too.
Standard bar, great once other places close. Burgers are surprisingly great
8 locals recommend
Madison Oyster Bar
129 N Main StStandard bar, great once other places close. Burgers are surprisingly great
Frank's Place
327 W Marion StGood craft beer selection, local hangout
local watering hole that can get a bit smokey. however, it does have very, very cheap craft beer PITCHERS, and a fantastic selection of beer.
Bleachers The Bar
4609 Grape Rdlocal watering hole that can get a bit smokey. however, it does have very, very cheap craft beer PITCHERS, and a fantastic selection of beer.
Everything Else
South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdGive the restaurant inside a try for breakfast
Essentials
Purple Porch Co-op
123 N Hill StLocal, organic groceries and food
Whole Foods Market
4230 Grape Rdthe usual deal.
Martin's Super Market
314 N Ironwood DrClosest full-service grocery to the rental property.
Bamber Superette Food Market
1145 E Mishawaka AveArts & Culture
Studebaker National Museum
201 Chapin StParks & Nature
Potato Creek State Park
25601 IN-4Sightseeing
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
101 Basilica DrTheodore M. Hesburgh Library
Location of the famous "touchdown Jesus"
Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes