Guidebook for South Bend
Food Scene
This is a great locally owned cafe and deli. The coffee is locally roasted as well. Nice access to the St. Joseph river walk and the East Race Waterway in Downtown South Bend.
26 locals recommend
The General Deli & Cafe
609 E Jefferson BlvdThis is a great locally owned cafe and deli. The coffee is locally roasted as well. Nice access to the St. Joseph river walk and the East Race Waterway in Downtown South Bend.
Locally owned bustling coffee shop in downtown South Bend and eatery with wine, beer and bloody mary bar on Sundays. Nightly features.
55 locals recommend
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson BlvdLocally owned bustling coffee shop in downtown South Bend and eatery with wine, beer and bloody mary bar on Sundays. Nightly features.
Casual dining, live music in the heart of downtown South Bend. The upstairs 'younger brother' of the LaSalle Grill restaurant which is also excellent.
18 locals recommend
Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern
1/2 W Colfax AveCasual dining, live music in the heart of downtown South Bend. The upstairs 'younger brother' of the LaSalle Grill restaurant which is also excellent.
This is our go-to burger place! Good beer selections. Nice Sunday Brunch. Live music, Irish pub style restaurant in downtown South Bend. Owned by family friends who are very hospitable and friendly.
97 locals recommend
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StThis is our go-to burger place! Good beer selections. Nice Sunday Brunch. Live music, Irish pub style restaurant in downtown South Bend. Owned by family friends who are very hospitable and friendly.
Our favorite nicer restaurant in town. Beautifully renovated former bank building, great staff, nice menu and sidewalk seating in nice weather. Call and reserve ahead of time!
52 locals recommend
Cafe Navarre
101 N Michigan StOur favorite nicer restaurant in town. Beautifully renovated former bank building, great staff, nice menu and sidewalk seating in nice weather. Call and reserve ahead of time!
Excellent food, great vegetarian options and local brews all in one location. Very close to Farmers Market right on the river.
85 locals recommend
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way EExcellent food, great vegetarian options and local brews all in one location. Very close to Farmers Market right on the river.
Dark and cozy, busy all the time. Our family favorite pizza joint-- great for carry out too.
30 locals recommend
Barnaby's South Bend
713 E Jefferson Blvd Dark and cozy, busy all the time. Our family favorite pizza joint-- great for carry out too.
Parks & Nature
walking, nature and views of the St. Joseph river. Also canoe and kayak rental available on weekends.
42 locals recommend
St. Patrick's County Park
50651 Laurel Rdwalking, nature and views of the St. Joseph river. Also canoe and kayak rental available on weekends.
Great walkiing along river in Downtown South Bend and view of the lovely "Riverlights" installed as a 150th anniversary gift to the residents of South Bend.
39 locals recommend
East Race Headquarters
126 S Niles AveGreat walkiing along river in Downtown South Bend and view of the lovely "Riverlights" installed as a 150th anniversary gift to the residents of South Bend.
Just a short walk from our home- we love it morning, noon and evening. Well lit, paved and beautiful views of the St. Joseph River. You might also find a "Lime Bike" and take a spin. Just download the Lime Bike app to your smart phone and enjoy the ride.
Riverside Drive
Riverside DriveJust a short walk from our home- we love it morning, noon and evening. Well lit, paved and beautiful views of the St. Joseph River. You might also find a "Lime Bike" and take a spin. Just download the Lime Bike app to your smart phone and enjoy the ride.
Arts & Culture
Excellent Studebaker Museum and Oliver Mansion combined in one location. Special rotating exhibits and permanent history of South Bend.
35 locals recommend
The History Museum
808 W Washington StExcellent Studebaker Museum and Oliver Mansion combined in one location. Special rotating exhibits and permanent history of South Bend.
In the 'Century Center' in Downtown South Bend this art museum features works by local artists, national recognized artists and rotating exhibits. Nice gift shop too! Great views out to the river as well.
45 locals recommend
South Bend Museum of Art
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr BlvdIn the 'Century Center' in Downtown South Bend this art museum features works by local artists, national recognized artists and rotating exhibits. Nice gift shop too! Great views out to the river as well.
On ND campus great center with multiple venues. Excellent cinema with fantastic mix of films.
14 locals recommend
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
100 Performing Arts CenterOn ND campus great center with multiple venues. Excellent cinema with fantastic mix of films.
Essentials
A one-stop shop for groceries, gas, and everything else. Also has a pharmacy.
19 locals recommend
Meijer
3600 Portage RdA one-stop shop for groceries, gas, and everything else. Also has a pharmacy.
The closest grocery store with limited choices of all the basic essentials.
7 locals recommend
Portage Meat & Market
1302 Elwood AveThe closest grocery store with limited choices of all the basic essentials.
Fresh seasonal produce, meat and cheeses. Bustling local scene includes coffee, bakery and flowers. It's where the locals find each other on Saturday mornings.
68 locals recommend
South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdFresh seasonal produce, meat and cheeses. Bustling local scene includes coffee, bakery and flowers. It's where the locals find each other on Saturday mornings.
Getting Around
Local airport and car rental a 7 minute drive from our home
22 locals recommend
South Bend International Airport
4477 Progress DrLocal airport and car rental a 7 minute drive from our home
Shopping
Clothing and handmade jewelry. A locally owned business with a cult following!
6 locals recommend
Ali on the Boulevard
722 E Jefferson BlvdClothing and handmade jewelry. A locally owned business with a cult following!
Drinks & Nightlife
Newly opened in Downtown South Bend. Fun cocktails and busy young atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Spirited
105 E Jefferson BlvdNewly opened in Downtown South Bend. Fun cocktails and busy young atmosphere.
Clubby, dark wood, couches & a beautiful bar in a former historic bank building. Nice patio in the early evening and during good weather.
53 locals recommend
The Exchange Whiskey Bar
112 W Jefferson BlvdClubby, dark wood, couches & a beautiful bar in a former historic bank building. Nice patio in the early evening and during good weather.