Unsure of what to do with your free weekend, your date night, your Friday evening or your hours after class? Fear not. Scene has you covered.
Visit this page for an updating list of Scene’s reporting on arts, entertainment, culture, food and events in the South Bend area.
Crooked Ewe: beer pub on the St. Joseph River with an eclectic menu
Cambodian Thai: family-owned Thai restaurant; pad thai, pad see ew, curry dishes and more
Rumor Records: record store in Niles
West.SB: photography and storytelling project documenting life in South Bend
Fiddler’s Hearth: Irish pub with live music
South Bend Farmer’s Market & Cafe: scores of local vendors selling produce, meats, hand-made goods
The Local Cup: coffee shop that gives back to the community
Yellow Cat Cafe: classic diner eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Make South Bend: maker-space; buy work from local artisans and create your own art
Render Kitchen & Bar: contemporary American cuisine with a view of St. Joseph River
LangLab: hipster, multi-purpose event space and bar in a renovated factory
The General Deli & Cafe: sandwiches, coffee and quirky artwork
Zen Cafe: sustainably-sourced coffee roasted in house, located inside LangLab
Vegetable Buddies: unique concert venue in downtown South Bend
Uptown Kitchen: breakfast and brunch in upscale Granger joint
Chicory Cafe: coffee, beignets, live music and events in an unbeatable location
J.W. Chen’s: excellent, authentic Chinese food and loving atmosphere
The Birdsell Project: contemporary art project with a focus on restoring abandoned buildings
Flamingo’s Mexican Restaurant: friendly environment, cheap and delicious tacos
Orbit Music: record store in Mishawaka
Oh Mamma’s On the Avenue: cheese store and deli owned by local dairy farmers
Erasmus Books: densely-packed bookstore located in the first floor of a local home
Violet Sky: artisanal chocolatier based out of LangLab
The Well: community-run coffee house and event space in River Park neighborhood
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