South Bend Guidebook

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South Bend Guidebook

Casual Dining

Great food, drinks, and atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating near the river downtown.
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The Lauber
504 E Lasalle Ave
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Great food, drinks, and atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating near the river downtown.
A family-friendly Irish pub which often has live music and always has good food and a fun atmosphere.
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Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main St
97 místní doporučují
A family-friendly Irish pub which often has live music and always has good food and a fun atmosphere.
Hip new restaurant downtown
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Fatbird
103 West Colfax Avenue
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Hip new restaurant downtown
Located right on the St. Joseph river, the Crooked Ewe is a local favorite for craft beer. Rated #4 on Trip Advisor in South Bend!
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Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way E
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Located right on the St. Joseph river, the Crooked Ewe is a local favorite for craft beer. Rated #4 on Trip Advisor in South Bend!
Fun atmosphere, amazing food, and a wide selection of craft beers make this place our go-to favorite!
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Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main St
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Fun atmosphere, amazing food, and a wide selection of craft beers make this place our go-to favorite!
This is a great new addition to South Bend: fun food and drinks at a family-friendly park on the river.
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Howard Park
219 S St Louis Blvd
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This is a great new addition to South Bend: fun food and drinks at a family-friendly park on the river.
Great food! Select your preferred heat level (on a scale of 1-10) for each dish. But be warned! As it says on the menu, "Thai hot is NOT the same as the usual American hot."
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Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan St
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Great food! Select your preferred heat level (on a scale of 1-10) for each dish. But be warned! As it says on the menu, "Thai hot is NOT the same as the usual American hot."
A great place downtown with patio seating and craft beer.
35 místní doporučují
South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main St
35 místní doporučují
A great place downtown with patio seating and craft beer.
La Rosita's ice cream treats are so good that the line is usually out the door! Indoor and outdoor seating, Mexican- and American-style ice cream treats that are oh-so-good.
Paleteria Y Neveria La Rosita
2909 W Western Ave
La Rosita's ice cream treats are so good that the line is usually out the door! Indoor and outdoor seating, Mexican- and American-style ice cream treats that are oh-so-good.
Venezuelan street food! Excellent arepas, meat platters, and astounding milkshakes.
6 místní doporučují
Caracas Bistro
236 W Edison Rd
6 místní doporučují
Venezuelan street food! Excellent arepas, meat platters, and astounding milkshakes.
Located on the Notre Dame campus, Legends is a favorite of ND fans.
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Legends of Notre Dame
100 Legends
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Located on the Notre Dame campus, Legends is a favorite of ND fans.

Sightseeing

Check out our newly renovated local park! Soak in the view of the stately fountain along the beautiful St. Joseph river and let the kids enjoy the brand new playground equipment located behind the tennis courts. Easy walking distance from house.
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Leeper Park
907 Riverside Dr
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Check out our newly renovated local park! Soak in the view of the stately fountain along the beautiful St. Joseph river and let the kids enjoy the brand new playground equipment located behind the tennis courts. Easy walking distance from house.
Local favorite! In the winter, come skate on Howard Park's ice trails! In the summer, bring your kids to the splashpad and the best playground in South Bend! You can also wine and dine at the Howard Park Public House.
49 místní doporučují
Howard Park
219 S St Louis Blvd
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Local favorite! In the winter, come skate on Howard Park's ice trails! In the summer, bring your kids to the splashpad and the best playground in South Bend! You can also wine and dine at the Howard Park Public House.
Take a free tour of Notre Dame's beautiful campus!
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University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross Drive
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Take a free tour of Notre Dame's beautiful campus!
Notre Dame's beautiful basilica is a must-see for any visit to the area.
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Bazilika Svatého Srdce
101 Basilica Dr
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Notre Dame's beautiful basilica is a must-see for any visit to the area.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beautiful St. Joseph river!
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River Lights Plaza
340 E Colfax Ave
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beautiful St. Joseph river!
Oldest zoo in Indiana! Features 450 animals, with fun for all ages.
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Zoo Potawatomi
500 S Greenlawn Ave
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Oldest zoo in Indiana! Features 450 animals, with fun for all ages.
A local favorite for hiking, picnics, and enjoying the great outdoors.
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Potato Creek State Park
25601 IN-4
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A local favorite for hiking, picnics, and enjoying the great outdoors.
A great park for its high ropes course, playground, dog park, nature center, and ancient shade trees.
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Rum Village Nature Center
2626 S Gertrude St
10 místní doporučují
A great park for its high ropes course, playground, dog park, nature center, and ancient shade trees.
We're only 43 minutes from the dunes of Lake Michigan!
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Silver Beach
140 místní doporučují
We're only 43 minutes from the dunes of Lake Michigan!
Silver Beach is great for swimming and only 46 minutes away!
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Státní park Warren Dunes
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
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Silver Beach is great for swimming and only 46 minutes away!

Coffee Shops and Cafes

While you're here, we highly recommend checking out our neighborhood coffee shop! Staffed by neighborhood high school interns, it operates on a pay-it-forward model: your drink has already been paid for by someone else. You get to pay for for someone else's drink! Current hours: Tuesday: 7am-10am Friday: 9am-1pm Saturday: 9am-1pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm Hours sometimes change seasonally, so you might want to check Facebook to confirm: facebook.com/TheLocalCupSB
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The Local Cup
1009 Portage Ave
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While you're here, we highly recommend checking out our neighborhood coffee shop! Staffed by neighborhood high school interns, it operates on a pay-it-forward model: your drink has already been paid for by someone else. You get to pay for for someone else's drink! Current hours: Tuesday: 7am-10am Friday: 9am-1pm Saturday: 9am-1pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm Hours sometimes change seasonally, so you might want to check Facebook to confirm: facebook.com/TheLocalCupSB
A funky, creative space hidden in the back of what looks like an abandoned warehouse (but is actually LangLab). All coffee is ethically sourced and roasted in house. South Bend's best coffee.
22 místní doporučují
Zen Cafe Coffee Roasters LLC
520 E Lasalle Ave
22 místní doporučují
A funky, creative space hidden in the back of what looks like an abandoned warehouse (but is actually LangLab). All coffee is ethically sourced and roasted in house. South Bend's best coffee.
Great place for coffee and sandwiches.
26 místní doporučují
The General Deli & Cafe
609 E Jefferson Blvd
26 místní doporučují
Great place for coffee and sandwiches.
Handmade chocolates, hand-scooped ice cream, a variety of hot drinks, a cozy atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, and a variety of board games make this a great place to spend a lazy afternoon, early morning, or relaxed evening.
56 místní doporučují
South Bend Chocolate Cafe
615 N Michigan St
56 místní doporučují
Handmade chocolates, hand-scooped ice cream, a variety of hot drinks, a cozy atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, and a variety of board games make this a great place to spend a lazy afternoon, early morning, or relaxed evening.

Beer and Wine

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The Hammer & Quill
613 E Jefferson Blvd
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Wine bar on the river with indoor and outdoor seating
11 místní doporučují
IRONHAND Wine Bar
1025 Northside Blvd
11 místní doporučují
Wine bar on the river with indoor and outdoor seating
79 místní doporučují
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main St
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Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way E
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South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main St
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Fine Dining

Hip new restaurant downtown.
12 místní doporučují
Roselily
701 South Main Street
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Hip new restaurant downtown.
Fine dining and refined entertainment! #1 restaurant in South Bend on Trip Advisor.
62 místní doporučují
LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax Ave
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Fine dining and refined entertainment! #1 restaurant in South Bend on Trip Advisor.
Sushi and other Japanese favorites
33 místní doporučují
WOOCHI JAPANESE FUSION & BAR
119 N Michigan St
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Sushi and other Japanese favorites
Classy Place. #3 restaurant in South Bend on Trip Advisor! "The ambiance of Café Navarre is truly one of a kind. We found a home in a historic building in the heart of Downtown South Bend. Our interior is nothing short of breathtaking. The fusion of Old World style architecture, natural light, and the finest furnishings create a big city atmosphere. Join us for lunch, dinner or enjoy a cocktail in our bar or on our outdoor patio."
52 místní doporučují
Cafe Navarre
101 N Michigan St
52 místní doporučují
Classy Place. #3 restaurant in South Bend on Trip Advisor! "The ambiance of Café Navarre is truly one of a kind. We found a home in a historic building in the heart of Downtown South Bend. Our interior is nothing short of breathtaking. The fusion of Old World style architecture, natural light, and the finest furnishings create a big city atmosphere. Join us for lunch, dinner or enjoy a cocktail in our bar or on our outdoor patio."
Render Kitchen & Bar is sort of a hidden gem. Its food is amazing. In their own words: "Render Kitchen & Bar, nestled in the heart of downtown South Bend’s vibrant East Bank Village, features Chef Eamonn McParland’s contemporary cooking in a modern urban atmosphere. Its ever-evolving, seasonal menu adds a creative touch to the local dining scene, showcasing a young fresh view through its kitchen and beverage program."
22 místní doporučují
Render Kitchen & Bar
521 E Jefferson Blvd
22 místní doporučují
Render Kitchen & Bar is sort of a hidden gem. Its food is amazing. In their own words: "Render Kitchen & Bar, nestled in the heart of downtown South Bend’s vibrant East Bank Village, features Chef Eamonn McParland’s contemporary cooking in a modern urban atmosphere. Its ever-evolving, seasonal menu adds a creative touch to the local dining scene, showcasing a young fresh view through its kitchen and beverage program."