Guidebook for South Bend
Food Scene
This is a great place to try Pho, a Vietnamese sweet/hot soup. If you are looking for a quiet venue and unique meal, we can't recommend enough. This restaurant's dining room is probably best suited for groups of four or less.
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Nom Nom Pho
213 N Main StThis is a great place to try Pho, a Vietnamese sweet/hot soup. If you are looking for a quiet venue and unique meal, we can't recommend enough. This restaurant's dining room is probably best suited for groups of four or less.
A great place to experience Chicago style food. They have something for everyone from salad to pasta to Italian beef and more. If you've never been, make sure to try the chocolate cake shake. This is a very new restaurant to Mishawaka and will be busy at typical lunch and dinner hours.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
5102 N Main StA great place to experience Chicago style food. They have something for everyone from salad to pasta to Italian beef and more. If you've never been, make sure to try the chocolate cake shake. This is a very new restaurant to Mishawaka and will be busy at typical lunch and dinner hours.
Specializes in gelato, cheese and sandwiches. We have heard some great things about this place.
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Oh Mamma's On The Avenue
1202 E Mishawaka AveSpecializes in gelato, cheese and sandwiches. We have heard some great things about this place.
If you are looking for German food this is the place to go in South Bend. They do have somewhat unique hours so make sure to check that they are open before heading over.
Gasthaus
115 N Dixie WayIf you are looking for German food this is the place to go in South Bend. They do have somewhat unique hours so make sure to check that they are open before heading over.
Probably the closest restaraunt to our place. If you want to try something unique, Javier's offers puerto rican food that comes highly recommended. Especially for breakfast.
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Javier's Bistro
2007 Miami StProbably the closest restaraunt to our place. If you want to try something unique, Javier's offers puerto rican food that comes highly recommended. Especially for breakfast.
This is a great place for BBQ in town. Their food comes in high demand, and they often run out. It is first come first serve and prices may be a tad high, but portions are generous and the food is good.
Fat Cap Smoked Meats
135 S Dixie WayThis is a great place for BBQ in town. Their food comes in high demand, and they often run out. It is first come first serve and prices may be a tad high, but portions are generous and the food is good.
Drinks & Nightlife
We haven't personally had a chance to visit the Crooked Ewe yet, but it is on our short list of new places to try. Everyone has raved about the food and drinks here and it is very close to our place.
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Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way EWe haven't personally had a chance to visit the Crooked Ewe yet, but it is on our short list of new places to try. Everyone has raved about the food and drinks here and it is very close to our place.
Located on South Michigan Street, the South Bend Brew Werks is the only brewpub in the downtown area of South Bend. The pub features five house brews: Amber, Black IPA, Oatmeal Stout, Smoked Porter, and Wheat. They also offer five rotating brews.
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South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main StLocated on South Michigan Street, the South Bend Brew Werks is the only brewpub in the downtown area of South Bend. The pub features five house brews: Amber, Black IPA, Oatmeal Stout, Smoked Porter, and Wheat. They also offer five rotating brews.
Sightseeing
Notre Dame University station
What can I say? It's Notre Dame.
Take a tour of the South Bend chocolate factory and sample a piece off the line. Tours are inexpensive and the chocolate is delicious. It is a win-win.
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The South Bend Chocolate Company
3300 W Sample StTake a tour of the South Bend chocolate factory and sample a piece off the line. Tours are inexpensive and the chocolate is delicious. It is a win-win.
Essentials
This is a great place for groceries and gas. They don't have quite as many options as Walmart, but they are a high quality regional grocery store and they are located very close to our house.
Kroger
1217 E Ireland RdThis is a great place for groceries and gas. They don't have quite as many options as Walmart, but they are a high quality regional grocery store and they are located very close to our house.
If you need it, you are likely to find it at this Walmart Supercenter. They even have a tire and lube.
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Walmart Supercenter
2107 S 11th StIf you need it, you are likely to find it at this Walmart Supercenter. They even have a tire and lube.
Shopping
University Park Mall
6501 Grape RdOur local shopping mall.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC South Bend 16
450 W Chippewa AveThe closest place to catch a movie.
South Bend has a great zoo. Admission is about $10 for adults and a little less for kids.
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Zoológico de Potawatomi
500 S Greenlawn AveSouth Bend has a great zoo. Admission is about $10 for adults and a little less for kids.
This is a unique year round art exhibit you can walk through on the river in South Bend. Starting at Sunset interactive light displays are turned on along the river walk.
Best places to view are Seitz Park, Colfax Bridge, Island Park, and Pier Park. 24 hour access is available to Island Park except during private events. Parking: Downtown parking is free during evenings after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends. The best available parking to access the River Lights is along Niles Ave., Colfax Ave., Century Center and Seitz Park.
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River Lights Plaza
340 E Colfax AveThis is a unique year round art exhibit you can walk through on the river in South Bend. Starting at Sunset interactive light displays are turned on along the river walk.
Best places to view are Seitz Park, Colfax Bridge, Island Park, and Pier Park. 24 hour access is available to Island Park except during private events. Parking: Downtown parking is free during evenings after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends. The best available parking to access the River Lights is along Niles Ave., Colfax Ave., Century Center and Seitz Park.
Parks & Nature
Take a walk along the St. Joseph river. There are places to park all along the trail and if the weather is nice, it can be a great place to get some fresh air and exercise.
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Mishawaka Riverwalk
North Spring StreetTake a walk along the St. Joseph river. There are places to park all along the trail and if the weather is nice, it can be a great place to get some fresh air and exercise.