Guidebook for South Bend
Drinks & Nightlife
A 15 minute walk away! Hearty food and good drink selection--even family friendly. Great atmosphere. Music most nights.
97 locals recommend
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StA 15 minute walk away! Hearty food and good drink selection--even family friendly. Great atmosphere. Music most nights.
15 minute walk! 1st floor is high-end dining. 3rd floor is a slick bar. Great drinks and rotating menu of unique dishes!
62 locals recommend
LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax Ave15 minute walk! 1st floor is high-end dining. 3rd floor is a slick bar. Great drinks and rotating menu of unique dishes!
Lunch specials are reasonably priced. Slick, high-end sushi bar.
33 locals recommend
WOOCHI JAPANESE FUSION & BAR
119 N Michigan StLunch specials are reasonably priced. Slick, high-end sushi bar.
A 10 minute walk. Great atmosphere--in an old bank. High end pours. Blanton Bourbon is a favorite of Micah's.
53 locals recommend
The Exchange Whiskey Bar
112 W Jefferson BlvdA 10 minute walk. Great atmosphere--in an old bank. High end pours. Blanton Bourbon is a favorite of Micah's.
Toyo Grill
620 W Edison RdThe best sushi in town that doesn't break the bank.
Nice place down by the river. Open only Mondays and Tuesdays. Drinks, paninis, and live music sometimes.
6 locals recommend
The Brick
1145 Northside BlvdNice place down by the river. Open only Mondays and Tuesdays. Drinks, paninis, and live music sometimes.
Food Scene
5 minute walk. Expensive, but worth the money if you have it. Gorgeous woodwork inside.
41 locals recommend
Tippecanoe Place Restaurant
620 W Washington St5 minute walk. Expensive, but worth the money if you have it. Gorgeous woodwork inside.
Main Street Coffee House
102 N Main StGood coffee and a good place to chill, read, or do work.
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson BlvdA 15 minute walk. Try their bignets!
Nice selection of cheeses, olives, meats--all the good stuff. Right next to the SB Farmer's Market.
13 locals recommend
Oh Mamma's On The Avenue
1202 E Mishawaka AveNice selection of cheeses, olives, meats--all the good stuff. Right next to the SB Farmer's Market.
Not to be confused with the American Pancake House--this is the ORIGINAL. Huge omelets, crepes, and pancakes of all varieties. Can get crowded.
20 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
1430 N Ironwood DrNot to be confused with the American Pancake House--this is the ORIGINAL. Huge omelets, crepes, and pancakes of all varieties. Can get crowded.
While we haven't eaten here, we've drooled over the menu. Maybe you can tell us what it's like?
43 locals recommend
Corndance Tavern
4725 Grape RdWhile we haven't eaten here, we've drooled over the menu. Maybe you can tell us what it's like?
Because sometimes you just want the same cup of coffee anywhere in the world. Located inside the Doubletree.
27 locals recommend
Starbucks
123 Doctor M.L.K. Jr BlvdBecause sometimes you just want the same cup of coffee anywhere in the world. Located inside the Doubletree.
This gem is just across the river. Think east coast diner culture meets local dining with ethnic flair. HIGHLY recommended.
50 locals recommend
Javier's Bistro
2007 Miami StThis gem is just across the river. Think east coast diner culture meets local dining with ethnic flair. HIGHLY recommended.
Shopping
If you get the double scoop, make sure you have someone to share it with!
56 locals recommend
South Bend Chocolate Cafe
615 N Michigan StIf you get the double scoop, make sure you have someone to share it with!
Everything Else
Open only a few days a week, but great way to spend a morning: hit the in-house diner first, then browse the aisles of fresh produce and interesting products.
68 locals recommend
South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdOpen only a few days a week, but great way to spend a morning: hit the in-house diner first, then browse the aisles of fresh produce and interesting products.
Also known as "The Amish Highway" because it's heavily trafficked by Amish on bicycles. Beautiful ride through rolling farmland.
6 locals recommend
Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
Pumpkinvine Nature TrailAlso known as "The Amish Highway" because it's heavily trafficked by Amish on bicycles. Beautiful ride through rolling farmland.
Single A is a pitcher's league and Four Winds is a "pitcher's stadium." Mondays = All you can eat; Thursdays = $2 beer; Fridays = Fireworks.
45 locals recommend
Four Winds Field
501 W South StSingle A is a pitcher's league and Four Winds is a "pitcher's stadium." Mondays = All you can eat; Thursdays = $2 beer; Fridays = Fireworks.
Blackthorn Golf Club
6100 Nimtz PkwyA solid course!
Warren Golf Course
Matured and beautiful course.
A block away! Easy walk even in winter. Pool, gym, etc.
8 locals recommend
The Salvation Army Kroc Center, South Bend
900 W Western AveA block away! Easy walk even in winter. Pool, gym, etc.
Sightseeing
Includes Avanti #9 and Lincoln's carriage. Secret: buy a ticket in late afternoon and it's still good for the next day!
101 locals recommend
Studebaker National Museum
201 Chapin StIncludes Avanti #9 and Lincoln's carriage. Secret: buy a ticket in late afternoon and it's still good for the next day!
Arts & Culture
A bit of a drive, but if you want the old fashioned drive-in experience, this is it!
Tri-Way Drive-In Theatre
4400 Michigan RdA bit of a drive, but if you want the old fashioned drive-in experience, this is it!
Cinemark Movies 6 - Mishawaka -
The 'cheap seats.' Wednesdays are $1 movie nights!
New movies. Early bird $5 daily special on first showings of the day.
35 locals recommend
Cinemark Movies 14
910 W Edison RdNew movies. Early bird $5 daily special on first showings of the day.
Essentials
Not too far away. Great place to pick up roasted chickens for an easy & cheap dinner!
93 locals recommend
Martin's Super Market
314 N Ironwood DrNot too far away. Great place to pick up roasted chickens for an easy & cheap dinner!
Save A Lot
310 Chapin StDiscount grocer just steps away.