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Food scene
Huge variety of unique dishes and great decor, plus an interesting and extensive drink selection.
20 locals recommend
Jesus Latin Grill & Tequila Bar
122 N Hill StHuge variety of unique dishes and great decor, plus an interesting and extensive drink selection.
Chicory Cafe Mishawaka
114 W 1st StEnjoy beignets and coffee on the outdoor patio.
Go early, they close when they run out of food. Lunch would be a good time to visit here.
The Prized Pig
114 Lincolnway EGo early, they close when they run out of food. Lunch would be a good time to visit here.
Excellent food close by the Notre Dame campus. The food offerings are much better than you would expect from a sports bar.
7 locals recommend
Taphouse On The Edge
1803 S Bend AveExcellent food close by the Notre Dame campus. The food offerings are much better than you would expect from a sports bar.
Out of the way place offers large portions of Italian food.
6 locals recommend
Oliva's Bar & Restaurant
327 Union StOut of the way place offers large portions of Italian food.
Their lunch buffet offers a small plate version of every item on their menu. (Not offered during the pandemic).
79 locals recommend
Evil Czech Brewery and Public House
3703 N Main StTheir lunch buffet offers a small plate version of every item on their menu. (Not offered during the pandemic).
India Garden Restaurant
615 W Edison RdExcellent Indian food!
Large menu of Lebanese-American fare. All menu items have a description and indicate vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free choices.
8 locals recommend
Aladdin's Eatery Mishawaka
317 W University DrLarge menu of Lebanese-American fare. All menu items have a description and indicate vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free choices.
Zing Japanese Fusion
206 N Main StReally good Asian-Fusion and a nice outdoor patio.
South Bend, Indiana's Local Public House and a gathering place for Celtic artists and the public at large.
97 locals recommend
Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StSouth Bend, Indiana's Local Public House and a gathering place for Celtic artists and the public at large.
For some spicy and savory Thai fare, head to Cambodian Thai in South Bend.
32 locals recommend
Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan StFor some spicy and savory Thai fare, head to Cambodian Thai in South Bend.
Hand crafted, on site produced craft beers and made-from-scratch, locally sourced creative comfort cuisine.
35 locals recommend
South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main StHand crafted, on site produced craft beers and made-from-scratch, locally sourced creative comfort cuisine.
Look for the gorilla in front of the cafe, and the moose in the dining area. You can get a nice lunch or dinner at the Cafe as well as a selection of chocolates, truffles, fudges, creams, gourmets and roasted nuts that are manufactured in the company's 38,000 sq. ft. facility.
56 locals recommend
South Bend Chocolate Cafe
615 N Michigan StLook for the gorilla in front of the cafe, and the moose in the dining area. You can get a nice lunch or dinner at the Cafe as well as a selection of chocolates, truffles, fudges, creams, gourmets and roasted nuts that are manufactured in the company's 38,000 sq. ft. facility.
Shopping and other points of interest
Amish community offers carriage rides, good food, and excellent shopping. Be sure to visit Yoder's Department
store.
81 locals recommend
Shipshewana
Amish community offers carriage rides, good food, and excellent shopping. Be sure to visit Yoder's Department
store.
University Park Mall
6501 Grape RdAll the usual stores and restaurants.
Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) is a public university in South Bend. It is the third largest campus of Indiana University.
Indiana University South Bend
1700 E Mishawaka AveIndiana University South Bend (IUSB) is a public university in South Bend. It is the third largest campus of Indiana University.
Bethel University is a private Christian liberal arts university established in 1947 and is affiliated with the evangelical Christian Missionary Church.
11 locals recommend
Bethel University
1001 Bethel CirBethel University is a private Christian liberal arts university established in 1947 and is affiliated with the evangelical Christian Missionary Church.
Be sure to visit the historic Golden Dome building and the Basilica. Lots of great architecture on this campus. When we're not in the middle of a pandemic, Notre Dame football is a HUGE attraction that brings in thousands of visitors.
173 locals recommend
University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross DriveBe sure to visit the historic Golden Dome building and the Basilica. Lots of great architecture on this campus. When we're not in the middle of a pandemic, Notre Dame football is a HUGE attraction that brings in thousands of visitors.
Sightseeing
A stately Victorian mansion with original furnishings and stunning woodwork is the highlight of this museum complex, which also includes a children's museum, a gallery of Notre Dame history and an exhibit that chronicles the history of the St. Joseph River Valley. Also connected to the Studebaker National Museum.
35 locals recommend
The History Museum
808 W Washington StA stately Victorian mansion with original furnishings and stunning woodwork is the highlight of this museum complex, which also includes a children's museum, a gallery of Notre Dame history and an exhibit that chronicles the history of the St. Joseph River Valley. Also connected to the Studebaker National Museum.
City advice
Don't miss
Lots of historic and scenic drives and destinations close by
See visitelkhartcounty.com and AmishCountry.org for more information.