South Bend Guidebook
Food scene
Soon to be known as Kodachrome Coffee is a cozy place for you to enjoy coffees crafted just for you.
22 locals recommend
Zen Cafe Coffee Roasters LLC
520 E Lasalle AveSoon to be known as Kodachrome Coffee is a cozy place for you to enjoy coffees crafted just for you.
Roselily is a great place for your family to eat upscale foods downtown! They have seasonal flavors and a tasting menu.
12 locals recommend
Roselily
701 South Main StreetRoselily is a great place for your family to eat upscale foods downtown! They have seasonal flavors and a tasting menu.
Early Bird Eatery is a great place to have breakfast in South Bend. They provide unique and delicious brunch options.
16 locals recommend
The Early Bird Eatery
117 S Michigan StEarly Bird Eatery is a great place to have breakfast in South Bend. They provide unique and delicious brunch options.
Lasalle Grill is a great place for a fine dining experience. Their menu includes wood-fired steaks and a large wine list.
62 locals recommend
LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax AveLasalle Grill is a great place for a fine dining experience. Their menu includes wood-fired steaks and a large wine list.
Fatbird is a great place for wings and fried chicken. It features southern style chicken and sides that are worth the trip!
14 locals recommend
Fatbird
103 West Colfax AvenueFatbird is a great place for wings and fried chicken. It features southern style chicken and sides that are worth the trip!
The Lauber is a casual restaurant with great patio seating. They offer many options from pizzas to burgers. They also have a cocktails and draft beer.
35 locals recommend
The Lauber
504 E Lasalle AveThe Lauber is a casual restaurant with great patio seating. They offer many options from pizzas to burgers. They also have a cocktails and draft beer.
The Crooked Ewe Brewery is a great place to go for good beer and interesting eats! This location provides riverfront seating during the warmer months.
85 locals recommend
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way EThe Crooked Ewe Brewery is a great place to go for good beer and interesting eats! This location provides riverfront seating during the warmer months.
IRONHAND Wine Bar offers wine tastings and also has a food menu which includes small plates, soups/salads, flatbreads, and desserts.
11 locals recommend
IRONHAND Wine Bar
1025 Northside BlvdIRONHAND Wine Bar offers wine tastings and also has a food menu which includes small plates, soups/salads, flatbreads, and desserts.
A great place to eat dinner on the weekend! They’re only open for dine in Wednesday’s-Sunday’s 5:00pm-9:00pm. They have an amazing selection of Italian foods!
Ciao's Catering
123 North Michigan StreetA great place to eat dinner on the weekend! They’re only open for dine in Wednesday’s-Sunday’s 5:00pm-9:00pm. They have an amazing selection of Italian foods!
Sway Coffee
527 E Colfax AveThis space is great for breakfast pastries or other unique choices! They offer mobile ordering within and menus from three to four different vendors.
Dainty Maid Food Hall & Event Space
This space is great for breakfast pastries or other unique choices! They offer mobile ordering within and menus from three to four different vendors.
This space offers sushi, seafood, Japanese, and Asian Fusion options!
33 locals recommend
WOOCHI JAPANESE FUSION & BAR
119 N Michigan StThis space offers sushi, seafood, Japanese, and Asian Fusion options!
South Bend Chocolate Cafe
No. 6 is a great place for Sunday Brunch or dinner. They offer a rotating menu based on in season foods!
No.6 Scratch Kitchen
No. 6 is a great place for Sunday Brunch or dinner. They offer a rotating menu based on in season foods!
Sightseeing
I love SB sign
210 East Jefferson BoulevardThis sign is a great space for a photo to commemorate your trip to South Bend!
This park is a great place to relax by the river. This location is frequently used as a venue for live music and other community events.
Island Park at Century Center
120 S St Joseph StThis park is a great place to relax by the river. This location is frequently used as a venue for live music and other community events.
River Lights Plaza
340 E Colfax AveNight Life
Bars, taverns, and night clubs
Spirited
105 E Jefferson BlvdSpirited is an elegant lounge bar with a custom cocktail list.
Four Winds Casino South Bend
3000 Prairie AveSouth Bend Brew Werks is an industrial themed local brewery. Their menu contains a great beer list and food options. They also donate $0.50 to local non-profits for every pint of Brew Werks beer sold.
35 locals recommend
South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main StSouth Bend Brew Werks is an industrial themed local brewery. Their menu contains a great beer list and food options. They also donate $0.50 to local non-profits for every pint of Brew Werks beer sold.
Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern is the more casual version of the Lasalle Grill downstairs. That's right, this bar/restaurant is on the third floor of this building. Just ask the hostess at Lasalle grill to point you in the right direction. Trivia Night is on Thursdays!
18 locals recommend
Lasalle Kitchen & Tavern
1/2 W Colfax AveLasalle Kitchen & Tavern is the more casual version of the Lasalle Grill downstairs. That's right, this bar/restaurant is on the third floor of this building. Just ask the hostess at Lasalle grill to point you in the right direction. Trivia Night is on Thursdays!
Activities
East Race Headquarters provides a thrilling White-Water rafting experience in South Bend! The East Race Waterway was the first manmade whitewater rafting course in the world. If your group includes children their minimum height requirement is 54 inches.
39 locals recommend
East Race Headquarters
126 S Niles AveEast Race Headquarters provides a thrilling White-Water rafting experience in South Bend! The East Race Waterway was the first manmade whitewater rafting course in the world. If your group includes children their minimum height requirement is 54 inches.
Howard Park has many family friendly activities including:
Ice Skating (Seasonally)
Children's Playground
Public Events (art classes, live music etc.)
49 locals recommend
Howard Park
219 S St Louis BlvdHoward Park has many family friendly activities including:
Ice Skating (Seasonally)
Children's Playground
Public Events (art classes, live music etc.)
Potawatomi Zoo
500 S Greenlawn AveSouth Bend Museum of Art
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr BlvdStudebaker National Museum
201 Chapin StCatch a baseball game at Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs. When in the off season this location also hosts public events such as the Michiana Festival of Beers every October!
45 locals recommend
Four Winds Field
501 W South StCatch a baseball game at Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs. When in the off season this location also hosts public events such as the Michiana Festival of Beers every October!
The South Bend Farmer's Market is a place for local vendors to sell their goods including fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and crafts. There is a small cafe located within the Farmer's Market as well. They are open Tuesday's, Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's from 7:00AM to 3:00PM.
68 locals recommend
South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdThe South Bend Farmer's Market is a place for local vendors to sell their goods including fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and crafts. There is a small cafe located within the Farmer's Market as well. They are open Tuesday's, Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturday's from 7:00AM to 3:00PM.
The Morris Performing Arts Center is a huge attraction in South Bend and is actually visible from the west side of the East Lasalle Apartment Building. 'The Morris' was built in 1922 and offers historical architecture. This beautiful location frequently hosts nationally known performances in music, dance, theatre, and the South Bend Symphony.
69 locals recommend
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan StThe Morris Performing Arts Center is a huge attraction in South Bend and is actually visible from the west side of the East Lasalle Apartment Building. 'The Morris' was built in 1922 and offers historical architecture. This beautiful location frequently hosts nationally known performances in music, dance, theatre, and the South Bend Symphony.
City/town information
Notre Dame has beautiful architecture throughout. This location includes the campuses of three colleges:
-Saint Mary's College
-University of Notre Dame
-Holy Cross College
There are many sports and events that happen here can be attended throughout the year.
72 locals recommend
Notre Dame
Notre Dame has beautiful architecture throughout. This location includes the campuses of three colleges:
-Saint Mary's College
-University of Notre Dame
-Holy Cross College
There are many sports and events that happen here can be attended throughout the year.
Howard Pork
This is a newer space that offers affordable dishes! Try it out and leave a review!