Guidebook for South Bend

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Emily & Manda
Guidebook for South Bend

Food Scene

The best traditional pub in South Bend.
97 locals recommend
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main St
97 locals recommend
The best traditional pub in South Bend.
Located in a 4-level historic building with local brewery, Studebaker Brewing Co., located on top floor.
41 locals recommend
Tippecanoe Place Restaurant
620 W Washington St
41 locals recommend
Located in a 4-level historic building with local brewery, Studebaker Brewing Co., located on top floor.
Delicious and on the cheap.
32 locals recommend
Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan St
32 locals recommend
Delicious and on the cheap.
Pizza & salad bar.
30 locals recommend
Barnaby's South Bend
713 E Jefferson Blvd
30 locals recommend
Pizza & salad bar.
Southern cuisine, great location!
14 locals recommend
Fatbird
103 West Colfax Avenue
14 locals recommend
Southern cuisine, great location!
Flatbreads, Tin Can nachos and a great patio area (dog-friendly)!
35 locals recommend
The Lauber
504 E Lasalle Ave
35 locals recommend
Flatbreads, Tin Can nachos and a great patio area (dog-friendly)!
Can make just about any item veg or vegan upon request! But lots of great meat options too.
85 locals recommend
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way E
85 locals recommend
Can make just about any item veg or vegan upon request! But lots of great meat options too.
Best brunch spot in the Bend. Try the cheesy grits!
16 locals recommend
The Early Bird Eatery
117 S Michigan St
16 locals recommend
Best brunch spot in the Bend. Try the cheesy grits!
Great small diner for breakfast and lunch
6 locals recommend
L Street Kitchen
131 S Lafayette Blvd
6 locals recommend
Great small diner for breakfast and lunch
Tasting menu offers some of the best food in the area.
12 locals recommend
Roselily
701 South Main Street
12 locals recommend
Tasting menu offers some of the best food in the area.
Oldest restaurant in South Bend - authentic Italian and great hospitality! Hidden gem.
8 locals recommend
Sunny Italy Cafe
601 N Niles Ave
8 locals recommend
Oldest restaurant in South Bend - authentic Italian and great hospitality! Hidden gem.
So many ice cream options - try the chamoyada! Also serves street food (elote, nachos, etc.).
Paleteria Y Neveria La Rosita
2909 W Western Ave
So many ice cream options - try the chamoyada! Also serves street food (elote, nachos, etc.).
14 locals recommend
J.W. Chen's
1835 S Bend Ave
14 locals recommend
La Esperanza
1636 N Ironwood Dr
33 locals recommend
WOOCHI JAPANESE FUSION & BAR
119 N Michigan St
33 locals recommend
Great for casual counter service for breakfast or lunch.
26 locals recommend
The General Deli & Cafe
609 E Jefferson Blvd
26 locals recommend
Great for casual counter service for breakfast or lunch.
Great coffee, espresso and baristas! Say hi to Meg! Love & Macs, Violet Sky Chocolate and The Elder Bread also located inside.
7 locals recommend
Cloud Walking Coffee
1215 East Mishawaka Avenue
7 locals recommend
Great coffee, espresso and baristas! Say hi to Meg! Love & Macs, Violet Sky Chocolate and The Elder Bread also located inside.
Best chips & salsa in town!
9 locals recommend
Cinco 5 International
112 W Colfax Ave
9 locals recommend
Best chips & salsa in town!
A handful of food vendors as well as a bakery & coffee shop - with a bar at night.
Dainty Maid Food Hall & Event Space
A handful of food vendors as well as a bakery & coffee shop - with a bar at night.
62 locals recommend
LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax Ave
62 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Featured in "Rudy" & has great pizza!
42 locals recommend
Corby's Irish Pub
441 E Lasalle Ave
42 locals recommend
Featured in "Rudy" & has great pizza!
Classiest bar in town.
53 locals recommend
The Exchange Whiskey Bar
112 W Jefferson Blvd
53 locals recommend
Classiest bar in town.
For the late-night dance party.
41 locals recommend
Linebacker Lounge
1631 S Bend Ave
41 locals recommend
For the late-night dance party.
Great burgers, cheap beer!
10 locals recommend
The View Tavern
515 E Jefferson Blvd
10 locals recommend
Great burgers, cheap beer!
Amazing staff - Mike knows his stuff!
13 locals recommend
The Hammer & Quill
613 E Jefferson Blvd
13 locals recommend
Amazing staff - Mike knows his stuff!
Casual but classy
18 locals recommend
Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern
1/2 W Colfax Ave
18 locals recommend
Casual but classy
Three floors of shenanigans w/good bar fare.
8 locals recommend
Madison Oyster Bar
129 N Main St
8 locals recommend
Three floors of shenanigans w/good bar fare.
Delicious cocktail menu and cozy patio.
12 locals recommend
Spirited
105 E Jefferson Blvd
12 locals recommend
Delicious cocktail menu and cozy patio.

Shopping

Boutique featuring handmade jewelry by the owner.
6 locals recommend
Ali on the Boulevard
722 E Jefferson Blvd
6 locals recommend
Boutique featuring handmade jewelry by the owner.
Unique, locally made items.
MAKE SOUTH BEND
2228 E Mishawaka Ave
Unique, locally made items.
10 locals recommend
Target
1400 E Ireland Rd
10 locals recommend
Urban Outfitters
1234 N Eddy St
68 locals recommend
South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside Blvd
68 locals recommend
River Valley Farmers' Market

Essentials

Local chain featuring Starbucks kiosk.
93 locals recommend
Martin's Super Market
314 N Ironwood Dr
93 locals recommend
Local chain featuring Starbucks kiosk.
Locally grown/produced items with cafe with fresh food made daily.
25 locals recommend
Purple Porch Co-op
123 N Hill St
25 locals recommend
Locally grown/produced items with cafe with fresh food made daily.
8 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
625 E University Dr
8 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1140 Howard St
9 locals recommend
Michoacán Supermarket

Parks & Nature

Biking, disc golf, high ropes course, pavilion.
7 locals recommend
Edge Adventures - Rum Village
2626 S Gertrude St
7 locals recommend
Biking, disc golf, high ropes course, pavilion.
Hiking, biking, picnicking.
42 locals recommend
St. Patrick's County Park
50651 Laurel Rd
42 locals recommend
Hiking, biking, picnicking.
49 locals recommend
Howard Park
219 S St Louis Blvd
49 locals recommend

Sightseeing

7 locals recommend
The Oliver Mansion
808 W Washington St
7 locals recommend
Take a walk down the East Race riverwalk to view the riverlights installation on the St. Joe River at night.
39 locals recommend
East Race Headquarters
126 S Niles Ave
39 locals recommend
Take a walk down the East Race riverwalk to view the riverlights installation on the St. Joe River at night.

Arts & Culture

45 locals recommend
South Bend Museum of Art
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd
45 locals recommend
101 locals recommend
Studebaker National Museum
201 Chapin St
101 locals recommend