Brian’s guidebook
Fun spot
The Lauber
504 E Lasalle AveOld hardware store in walking distance - now it's the coffee shop of choice
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The General Deli & Cafe
609 E Jefferson BlvdOld hardware store in walking distance - now it's the coffee shop of choice
Howard Park
219 S St Louis BlvdBest park in town and you can walk too!
Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson BlvdLunch or breakfast
PEGGS
127 S Michigan StPeggs for Eggs (a favorite of Mayor Pete's)
You can walk to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, it's just about 125 yards away!
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South Bend Farmer's Market
1105 Northside BlvdYou can walk to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, it's just about 125 yards away!
Food scene
True South Bend classic, not many Domers, so a little secret and close
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Barnaby's South Bend
713 E Jefferson BlvdTrue South Bend classic, not many Domers, so a little secret and close
The Early Bird Eatery
117 S Michigan StClassic and modern at the same time
Javier's Bistro
2007 Miami StIf you can get in this is a real ND original!
Eat, play, swing, and drink all at this Public House attached to the park.
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Howard Park
219 S St Louis BlvdEat, play, swing, and drink all at this Public House attached to the park.
Go here to eat! Notre Dame people haven't discovered it - try a reservation but you might walk in too - two restraunts - both REALLY good, the Copper Creek is fine dining but their sports bar is awesome - eat here and support the Pokagon Band!
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Four Winds Casino South Bend
3000 Prairie AveGo here to eat! Notre Dame people haven't discovered it - try a reservation but you might walk in too - two restraunts - both REALLY good, the Copper Creek is fine dining but their sports bar is awesome - eat here and support the Pokagon Band!
China House
2222 E Mishawaka AveIt's great, cheap and close by
Italian (Notre Dame focused) Barbershop
This is an old world men's barbershop -- call for an appointment, it's a true treat - Armando has cut every football coach's hair since the arrival of Italian barbers in the region. Men hang out here, you can talk Italian or English there - and you absolutely want Armando or his son Chris to do your hair - call ahead (days and days) to get an appointment
Armando's Barber Shop
802 E Lasalle AveThis is an old world men's barbershop -- call for an appointment, it's a true treat - Armando has cut every football coach's hair since the arrival of Italian barbers in the region. Men hang out here, you can talk Italian or English there - and you absolutely want Armando or his son Chris to do your hair - call ahead (days and days) to get an appointment
Sightseeing
Studebaker National Museum
201 Chapin StCar enthusiasts
Amish Acres Restaurant
1600 West Market StreetIf you're here for a longer time - try this
Råd om din stad
Ta sig runt
Going to the game - Take the bus and walk back after
Transpo – seriously - http://www.sbtranspo.com/ 100 yards or less from my house is a Transpo stop and it runs straight downtown and one five minute change for a bus that goes straight to ND (and even goes on campus and lets off at the Grotto if you stay on it (or at the library too). This is such a cheap way to go to campus for events on a game day. Take a minute to figure it out, but save a fortune on event time parking – and walking back from campus on a nice day isn’t too bad, but take the Transpo or an Uber to campus.
Boka innan du ger dig av
Great Eats - busy ND weekends you'll need reservations
Eating nearby:
Crooked Ewe is an absolute favorite
Bourbon Street Pizza
Rocco’s Pizza is a South Bend favorite (but be prepared to wait)
Barnaby’s is a local favorite – the people in there are unaware that an ND even is happening and the pizza is excellent – you want the one on Jefferson)
Dainty Maid for Breakfast - also known as Early Bird Eatery
Chicory Café for Coffee (South Bend location)
Peggs (for eggs and so much more)
Sedvänjor och kultur
Game Day
If you’re here for an ND event or game – use this app or website to navigate the experience but do not miss:
Trumpets in the Dome
Band concert on Friday on the Quad
Saturday Band Concert on the Quad
- Stick around for the drum circle
Step-off – and the band lining up and marching to the stadium, follow along yourself too
All the other things use the sight or the app: https://gameday.nd.edu/