Guidebook for South Bend
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PARKING TIPS for football games: there are informally-run parking spaces available around campus for MUCH cheaper than passes - just get there EARLY! Sometimes you can even find free street parking.
173 locals recommend
University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross DrivePARKING TIPS for football games: there are informally-run parking spaces available around campus for MUCH cheaper than passes - just get there EARLY! Sometimes you can even find free street parking.
Eddy Street commons has multiple restaurants, chocolate shops, a Notre Dame Bookstore, and shopping available all across the street from the University.
34 locals recommend
Eddy Street Commons
Eddy Street commons has multiple restaurants, chocolate shops, a Notre Dame Bookstore, and shopping available all across the street from the University.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great new local brewery - community oriented. The beer is great, but the food leaves a bit to be desired.
35 locals recommend
South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main StThis is a great new local brewery - community oriented. The beer is great, but the food leaves a bit to be desired.
Located in the old historic bank, this is a great whiskey bar for a quieter venue and delicious drinks. They only have small cheese boards for food so eat before drinking!
53 locals recommend
The Exchange Whiskey Bar
112 W Jefferson BlvdLocated in the old historic bank, this is a great whiskey bar for a quieter venue and delicious drinks. They only have small cheese boards for food so eat before drinking!
Food Scene
This new locally-run brewery has incredible food, beer, and a view of the river! A full, house-made, vegan menu is available on request, though they are also known house-cured meats as well.
85 locals recommend
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way EThis new locally-run brewery has incredible food, beer, and a view of the river! A full, house-made, vegan menu is available on request, though they are also known house-cured meats as well.
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson BlvdOne of the better coffee shops in South Bend.
A bit farther than downtown, these are the some of the best donuts and cinnamon rolls you will ever taste!
16 locals recommend
Rise'n Roll Bakery & Deli
3915 Grape RdA bit farther than downtown, these are the some of the best donuts and cinnamon rolls you will ever taste!
Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan StOur favorite thai restaurant downtown.
India Garden Restaurant
615 W Edison RdOur favorite Indian restaurant in South Bend.
Great little co-op close by - organic groceries and food bar. Locally sourced.
25 locals recommend
Purple Porch Co-op
123 N Hill StGreat little co-op close by - organic groceries and food bar. Locally sourced.
Always a fun trip for kids and adults - south bend farmer's market is covered. In the same parking lot there is also an upscale cheese and meat shop.
68 locals recommend
South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdAlways a fun trip for kids and adults - south bend farmer's market is covered. In the same parking lot there is also an upscale cheese and meat shop.
Sunny Italy Cafe
601 N Niles AveFavorite Italian restaurant in South Bend.
An Irish friend of ours said this is the most Irish bar he has ever been to - live music, excellent food, great beer.
97 locals recommend
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StAn Irish friend of ours said this is the most Irish bar he has ever been to - live music, excellent food, great beer.
Upstairs you get a great view of the city and a cheaper menu. For a fancier meal, dine downstairs.
62 locals recommend
LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax AveUpstairs you get a great view of the city and a cheaper menu. For a fancier meal, dine downstairs.
This is the best upscale dining experience in South Bend. Excellent food and service.
52 locals recommend
Cafe Navarre
101 N Michigan StThis is the best upscale dining experience in South Bend. Excellent food and service.
Another great upscale dining option in Mishawaka - large space, same owners as Crooked Ewe.
43 locals recommend
Corndance Tavern
4725 Grape RdAnother great upscale dining option in Mishawaka - large space, same owners as Crooked Ewe.
Our recommendation for Eddy St. Commons food and drinks, a bit pricier but not typically as crowded.
7 locals recommend
The Mark Dine & Tap
1234 N Eddy StOur recommendation for Eddy St. Commons food and drinks, a bit pricier but not typically as crowded.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1251 N Eddy StKid friendly, good food, right next to Notre Dame.
Javier's Bistro
2007 Miami StFamous Pizza place in South Bend. Kid friendly.
Essentials
Grocery store - also has a good salad bar and decent prepared foods to take with you if you want a cheaper option than Whole Foods.
93 locals recommend
Martin's Super Market
314 N Ironwood DrGrocery store - also has a good salad bar and decent prepared foods to take with you if you want a cheaper option than Whole Foods.
Great food bar and prepared foods for hosting people at the house. Organic.
23 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4230 Grape RdGreat food bar and prepared foods for hosting people at the house. Organic.
Arts & Culture
Short walk to Leeper Park - great little park for kids. Across Michigan is a nice open green space and you can walk across to several "islands" split by the river.
11 locals recommend
Leeper Park
907 Riverside DrShort walk to Leeper Park - great little park for kids. Across Michigan is a nice open green space and you can walk across to several "islands" split by the river.
At the intersection of Riverside and Angela Blvd (roundabout) begins the Riverside Trail - excellent walking and biking trail along the river in South Bend. Just a 5 minute walk from our house.
West Angela Boulevard
West Angela BoulevardAt the intersection of Riverside and Angela Blvd (roundabout) begins the Riverside Trail - excellent walking and biking trail along the river in South Bend. Just a 5 minute walk from our house.
Beautiful County Park - great for families, kids, hiking. In the winter, they rent cross country skis.
42 locals recommend
St. Patrick's County Park
50651 Laurel RdBeautiful County Park - great for families, kids, hiking. In the winter, they rent cross country skis.
downtown art museum - great outdoor seating by the river.
45 locals recommend
South Bend Museum of Art
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvddowntown art museum - great outdoor seating by the river.