Guidebook for South Bend
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PARKING TIPS for football games: there are informally-run parking spaces available around campus for MUCH cheaper than passes - just get there EARLY! Sometimes you can even find free street parking.
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University of Notre Dame
Holy Cross DrivePARKING TIPS for football games: there are informally-run parking spaces available around campus for MUCH cheaper than passes - just get there EARLY! Sometimes you can even find free street parking.
Eddy Street commons has multiple restaurants, chocolate shops, a Notre Dame Bookstore, and shopping available all across the street from the University.
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Eddy Street Commons
Eddy Street commons has multiple restaurants, chocolate shops, a Notre Dame Bookstore, and shopping available all across the street from the University.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great new local brewery - community oriented. The beer is great, but the food leaves a bit to be desired.
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South Bend Brew Werks
321 S Main StThis is a great new local brewery - community oriented. The beer is great, but the food leaves a bit to be desired.
Located in the old historic bank, this is a great whiskey bar for a quieter venue and delicious drinks. They only have small cheese boards for food so eat before drinking!
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The Exchange Whiskey Bar
112 W Jefferson BlvdLocated in the old historic bank, this is a great whiskey bar for a quieter venue and delicious drinks. They only have small cheese boards for food so eat before drinking!
Food Scene
This new locally-run brewery has incredible food, beer, and a view of the river! A full, house-made, vegan menu is available on request, though they are also known house-cured meats as well.
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Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
1047 Lincoln Way EThis new locally-run brewery has incredible food, beer, and a view of the river! A full, house-made, vegan menu is available on request, though they are also known house-cured meats as well.
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson BlvdOne of the better coffee shops in South Bend.
A bit farther than downtown, these are the some of the best donuts and cinnamon rolls you will ever taste!
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Rise'n Roll Bakery & Deli
3915 Grape RdA bit farther than downtown, these are the some of the best donuts and cinnamon rolls you will ever taste!
Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan StOur favorite thai restaurant downtown.
India Garden Restaurant
615 W Edison RdOur favorite Indian restaurant in South Bend.
Great little co-op close by - organic groceries and food bar. Locally sourced.
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Purple Porch Co-op
123 N Hill StGreat little co-op close by - organic groceries and food bar. Locally sourced.
Always a fun trip for kids and adults - south bend farmer's market is covered. In the same parking lot there is also an upscale cheese and meat shop.
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South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdAlways a fun trip for kids and adults - south bend farmer's market is covered. In the same parking lot there is also an upscale cheese and meat shop.
Sunny Italy Cafe
601 N Niles AveFavorite Italian restaurant in South Bend.
An Irish friend of ours said this is the most Irish bar he has ever been to - live music, excellent food, great beer.
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Fiddler's Hearth
127 N Main StAn Irish friend of ours said this is the most Irish bar he has ever been to - live music, excellent food, great beer.
Upstairs you get a great view of the city and a cheaper menu. For a fancier meal, dine downstairs.
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LaSalle Grill
115 W Colfax AveUpstairs you get a great view of the city and a cheaper menu. For a fancier meal, dine downstairs.
This is the best upscale dining experience in South Bend. Excellent food and service.
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Cafe Navarre
101 N Michigan StThis is the best upscale dining experience in South Bend. Excellent food and service.
Another great upscale dining option in Mishawaka - large space, same owners as Crooked Ewe.
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Corndance Tavern
4725 Grape RdAnother great upscale dining option in Mishawaka - large space, same owners as Crooked Ewe.
Our recommendation for Eddy St. Commons food and drinks, a bit pricier but not typically as crowded.
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The Mark Dine & Tap
1234 N Eddy StOur recommendation for Eddy St. Commons food and drinks, a bit pricier but not typically as crowded.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1251 N Eddy StKid friendly, good food, right next to Notre Dame.
Javier's Bistro
2007 Miami StFamous Pizza place in South Bend. Kid friendly.
Essentials
Grocery store - also has a good salad bar and decent prepared foods to take with you if you want a cheaper option than Whole Foods.
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Martin's Super Market
314 N Ironwood DrGrocery store - also has a good salad bar and decent prepared foods to take with you if you want a cheaper option than Whole Foods.
Great food bar and prepared foods for hosting people at the house. Organic.
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Whole Foods Market
4230 Grape RdGreat food bar and prepared foods for hosting people at the house. Organic.
Arts & Culture
Short walk to Leeper Park - great little park for kids. Across Michigan is a nice open green space and you can walk across to several "islands" split by the river.
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Leeper Park
907 Riverside DrShort walk to Leeper Park - great little park for kids. Across Michigan is a nice open green space and you can walk across to several "islands" split by the river.
At the intersection of Riverside and Angela Blvd (roundabout) begins the Riverside Trail - excellent walking and biking trail along the river in South Bend. Just a 5 minute walk from our house.
West Angela Boulevard
West Angela BoulevardAt the intersection of Riverside and Angela Blvd (roundabout) begins the Riverside Trail - excellent walking and biking trail along the river in South Bend. Just a 5 minute walk from our house.
Beautiful County Park - great for families, kids, hiking. In the winter, they rent cross country skis.
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St. Patrick's County Park
50651 Laurel RdBeautiful County Park - great for families, kids, hiking. In the winter, they rent cross country skis.
downtown art museum - great outdoor seating by the river.
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South Bend Museum of Art
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvddowntown art museum - great outdoor seating by the river.