Our Bendix Coffee APPROVED list of coffee/food recommendations for a Notre Dame Game
These businesses all serve coffee from Bendix Coffee Roasters and support local business in South Bend, IN and the surrounding Michiana area. If you want a true local experience while visiting go to these places!
THE COFFEE (Food section scroll down)
1. For a unique coffee experience, you have to make your way to The Cat Lady Cafe very close to downtown SB, With crafted specialty drinks and views/pets of kitty cats, its the purrfect quick escape from the crazy ND traffic! Pop in for a drink or book online. booking/website
2. If animals arn't your thing but you still need to step away from the scene, St Joe Coffee Co. inside St. Joe County Public Library can help get your caffeine fix and maybe read the paper while there!
3. Another quick step from ND is The Local Cup who have a premium, special menu serving a sophisticated pour-over style of specialty drink, only a 5-min drive from the action. And with their own custom blend of coffee roast, its a no brainer!
4. Have kids? Let them run around the play cafe at Kings Play Cafe! They have a huge facility with a play area, games, food options like pizza, a cereal bar, beer on tap, and of course specialty coffee from Bendix Coffee! A designer indoor playground and kids cafe; adult-friendly to!
5. Coffee not your thing? Down To Earth has a fully packed menu of fresh organic juices, smoothies, and of course COFFEE! Just head to granger and find their drink bar and pick up some other stuff at their organic grocery store while you are there!
THE FOOD
1. If you'll be in South Bend for the big game. Get your brunch at PEGGS. Fresh roasted coffee is delivered WEEKLY by our staff. But get there early so you know you'll get a table as alot of people are coming into the city to see Notre Dame play.
2. For dinner we recommend Weiss' Gasthaus, they have a killer smooth dark roast brewing paired with German cuisine, and if you are lucky they will have their famous prime rib! Just down the road from Notre Dame in Roseland, IN.
3. We also recommend No.6 Scratch Kitchen for dinner. Their restaurant is a renovated fire house and is very nice inside! Their menu rotates each dinner service and like the same indicates, its from scratch!
4. For more of a granger area, why not try Yesterday's Food & Spirits. Yesterday's believe that dining should be a time where great friends and family take the time to enjoy each other, the food and the experience.
5. Love Italian food and want to stay within sight of campus? You have to walk over to Parisis Restaurant Italiano. With a cup of Bendix Coffee to wake you up and your favorite spaghetti. Nothing like supporting the local community with Parisis!
6. Need a place to stay while you are in South Bend? Check out The Oliver Inn! This historic building offers overnight stays as a bed and breakfast. They serve a nice solid cup of Bendix Coffee to get you out of bed and well within travel distance from down town!
7. If you are staying for a couple days and need grocery items to get you through your visit. These grocery stores offer our Bendix Coffee by the bag where you can walk in, grab a bag, and get brewing!
8. We are almost done with this list, but we have to add a really cool opportunity. You need to check out Take Care, South Bend for a huge box of products that you can take home with you that are sourced from local businesses in our area! When you connect with them, you can customize your box with stuff you will love. All to remember your time at Notre Dame in South Bend!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
Visit our roastery! We are a coffee roastery in Michiana and you can find our coffee inside AND outside the South Bend area. In fact, our roastery can be found just down the U.S. 20 bypass in Elkhart, about a 20 min drive from Downtown South Bend. We roast our coffee in a huge Farmers Market building called Southgate Crossing, constructed by the local Amish.
We were founded in South Bend in 2013 and were named after Bendix Corp who employed hundreds of South Bend residents but closed their doors.
Need more recommendations in the area? Contact us for more partnered businesses and recommendations from Bendix Coffee Roasters. You can order our coffee online!
The Coffee Scene
- The Cat Lady Cafe – Specialty drinks + adorable cats = the ultimate stress reliever. Book ahead for this purr-fect spot near downtown SB.
- St. Joe Coffee Co. – Tucked inside St. Joe County Library, this is your serene escape for a caffeine fix and a quiet read.
- The Local Cup – Just 5 minutes from ND, this premium pour-over coffee shop features a custom roast you’ll love.
- Kings Play Cafe – Ideal for families, this café combines great coffee, a play area for kids, and even beer for parents.
- Down To Earth – Not into coffee? Grab a fresh juice or smoothie at this Granger spot with an organic grocery store vibe.
The Food Spots
- PEGGS – Start your day with brunch and Bendix coffee, but arrive early—it’s a game-day hotspot.
- Weiss’ Gasthaus – For dinner, savor German cuisine paired with a smooth dark roast. Don’t miss the prime rib!
- No.6 Scratch Kitchen – This renovated firehouse serves creative, made-from-scratch dishes with ever-changing menus.
- Yesterday’s Food & Spirits – Head to Granger for a dining experience that’s all about family, friends, and flavorful dishes.
- Parisi’s Restaurant Italiano – Within walking distance of campus, enjoy authentic Italian dishes with a side of Bendix coffee.
- The Oliver Inn – This historic bed-and-breakfast offers cozy stays and stellar coffee to start your day right.
More Local Highlights
- Stock up on Bendix Coffee at Garden Patch Market, Purple Porch Food Co-Op, or Jaworski's Meat Market.
- Customize a South Bend souvenir box with Take Care, South Bend, full of locally sourced products.
- Visit the Bendix Roastery in Elkhart, Southgate Crossing—just a 20-minute drive from South Bend—for a behind-the-scenes look at where it all begins.
Pro Tip: Contact us for more recommendations or order Bendix Coffee online to relive your South Bend experience anytime.
Don’t miss out—support local businesses and make your Notre Dame game weekend unforgettable!
