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.
35 habitants recommandent
The Lauber
504 E Lasalle Ave
35 habitants recommandent
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.
97 habitants recommandent
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main St
97 habitants recommandent
A family-friendly Irish pub which often has live music and always has good food and a fun atmosphere.
Hip new restaurant downtown
14 habitants recommandent
Fatbird
103 West Colfax Avenue
14 habitants recommandent
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!
85 habitants recommandent
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way E
85 habitants recommandent
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!
79 habitants recommandent
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main St
79 habitants recommandent
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.
49 habitants recommandent
Parc Howard
219 S St Louis Blvd
49 habitants recommandent
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."
32 habitants recommandent
Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan St
32 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main St
35 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Caracas Bistro
236 W Edison Rd
6 habitants recommandent
Venezuelan street food! Excellent arepas, meat platters, and astounding milkshakes.
Located on the Notre Dame campus, Legends is a favorite of ND fans.
13 habitants recommandent
Legends of Notre Dame
100 Legends
13 habitants recommandent
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.
11 habitants recommandent
Leeper Park
907 Riverside Dr
11 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Parc Howard
219 S St Louis Blvd
49 habitants recommandent
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!
173 habitants recommandent
University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross Drive
173 habitants recommandent
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.
31 habitants recommandent
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
101 Basilica Dr
31 habitants recommandent
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!
22 habitants recommandent
River Lights Plaza
340 E Colfax Ave
22 habitants recommandent
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beautiful St. Joseph river!
Oldest zoo in Indiana! Features 450 animals, with fun for all ages.
90 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Potawatomi
500 S Greenlawn Ave
90 habitants recommandent
Oldest zoo in Indiana! Features 450 animals, with fun for all ages.
A local favorite for hiking, picnics, and enjoying the great outdoors.
37 habitants recommandent
Potato Creek State Park
25601 IN-4
37 habitants recommandent
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.
10 habitants recommandent
Rum Village Nature Center
2626 S Gertrude St
10 habitants recommandent
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!
140 habitants recommandent
Silver Beach
140 habitants recommandent
We're only 43 minutes from the dunes of Lake Michigan!
Silver Beach is great for swimming and only 46 minutes away!
289 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État des Dunes de Warren
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
289 habitants recommandent
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
18 habitants recommandent
The Local Cup
1009 Portage Ave
18 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Zen Cafe Coffee Roasters LLC
520 E Lasalle Ave
22 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
The General Deli & Cafe
609 E Jefferson Blvd
26 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
South Bend Chocolate Cafe
615 N Michigan St
56 habitants recommandent
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

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

Fine Dining

Hip new restaurant downtown.
12 habitants recommandent
Roselily
701 South Main Street
12 habitants recommandent
Hip new restaurant downtown.
Fine dining and refined entertainment! #1 restaurant in South Bend on Trip Advisor.
62 habitants recommandent
LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax Ave
62 habitants recommandent
Fine dining and refined entertainment! #1 restaurant in South Bend on Trip Advisor.
Sushi and other Japanese favorites
33 habitants recommandent
WOOCHI JAPANESE FUSION & BAR
119 N Michigan St
33 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Cafe Navarre
101 N Michigan St
52 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Render Kitchen & Bar
521 E Jefferson Blvd
22 habitants recommandent
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."