Erasmus is a wonderful and weird used bookstore, packed to the brim with books of all sorts by an…read moreavid book collector or two in an old and beautiful home. My bf and I got lost in here (although it is quite organized), just looking for a diamond on the rough book to take home back in April 2025. I only had $8 in cash in me and the kind bookseller let me buy a $10 Jewish hardcover cookbook for only $8! While I am trying to buy LESS books as I downsize, I plan to stop by Erasmus periodically to look and perhaps, give a book a home! Parking is street parking.

The shinning jewel of South Bend…read more When I come back to the area to visit family and friends, I consider Erasmus as both. The store is inside a 1920's German-cottage style house (I could be wrong, but that's my guess) and when you enter you can feel the warmth from the books. The proprietors, Philip and Bill, love the written word. This shows both through conversation and the items that they carry. On the main floor you will find mostly hardback poetry fiction/Lit, 1st editions, Children's and rare books. Downstairs are History, theology, nonfiction and paperbacks. I usually go there and look around, jumping from one section and and floor, to the other and maybe back. Never do I go with a book in mind, but wander and let the book find me. If you need a special book- just ask- it could be around, or they can find it for you.

First book/roll playing store I ever went to. I could spend hours and hours browsing. Amazing then,…read moreeven more amazing 30 years on.

An absolutely fantastic book store and game shop! Its got everything you could want: tons of…read moredifferent gaming supplies, a dedicated gaming space, diverse book offerings, and very friendly staff. I wish there was a place like this in my own hometown, but South Bend has a true gem here.

THIS is one fantastic bookstore. In fact, it is *the quintessential* small town bookstore, the one…read moreyou actually read about in books and wish you had one yourself. If you're anywhere near Elkhart, YOU DO. Lucky us!! Things we love: The work in progress Harry Potter closet under the stairs. YEP!!! The amazing staff! The owners are SO community-minded. It's remarkable. Of course, excellent selection of books THE CUTEST kids area Rolling bookshelves for event space (!) Events! (such as poetry open mic, or local authors) Local authors are featured Knowledgeable staff FANTASTIC sitting clever signs Things that make me sad: We live an hour away. Go! And, perhaps, you'll write your OWN novel, about a bookstore, and this will be your model. LOVE!

This place was a huge disappointment. I took my 3-year old granddaughter on an outing and chose…read morethis local bookstore as part of it. She LOVES reading, and I thought it would be fun to visit a local, independent bookstore. It is a used bookstore, which was not clear from website description. The book choices for preschool children were minimal - a single small bookcase of books - most of which were ancient. (There was a Dick and Jane book there if you want to gauge age of the books). The books were poorly organized and many were very worn. As my granddaughter said, "This bookstore is boring." It was a shame as small communities need good bookstores. This wasn't it. I've been to some GREAT small independent bookstores; I know they can be amazing. This was just depressing.

Great selection of books!! The aisle of books are labeled so it is easy to find your favorite…read moregenre. Highly recommend!

Large selection cool finds and nice people. Clean restrooms. Good value on most thingsread more

The most charming little bookstore! This is how bookstores should be. Shelves stacked tall with old…read morevolumes waiting to be picked up and admired! I Half expected the kid from Neverending story to run through. They have a wide variety and very reasonable prices. From rare pieces to modern. The basement has records and comics so there is a huge selection. I loved the prints available too! Definitely worth a stop

If you're in the area and love books, you definitely need to stop here! We spent about an hour here…read morebut could have spent way more if we had the time. Such a neat little shop with lots of amazing books. I highly recommend!

This is my new favorite spot to sit and do work or just think. The hours are limited (most days…read moreonly until 2pm) but if you are looking for a quiet place to go it's SO much better than a Starbucks! The baristas are very friendly. The cafe is inside of Granger Community Church, but when you enter you are immediately in the bookstore/cafe/seating areas. It's a cool, calm, casual and comfy environment - the 4 Cs (which I literally just made up) and their seating is very spaced out throughout the area. Some seating is around tables, fireplaces, and in big oversized cozy chairs. I enjoyed a latte that was pretty tasty, I didn't try the food but overall the atmosphere is my favorite aspect of The Cafe!

Beautiful sunny space, great coffee, and friendly service! Located inside the Granger Community…read moreChurch, there is a nice large open seating area with comfy chairs and lots of windows. Very peaceful. Got a almond milk latte and it was delicious.

2 Floors of Fighting Irish Apparel and Accessories. Sooo much stuff here, it's incredible! They…read moredo have a Starbucks inside so if you are not a shopper, you can sit down and relax with a coffee. It has to be one of the biggest Campus bookstores in the Country. If you are visiting, a definite must stop before you leave.

The bookstore is certainly worth a stop If you are ever on NDs campus and able to visit, you could…read morereally get lost there. It's a well maintained building, and they always have interesting displays depending on the time of year. I love to browse because there are so many different books and ND gear to check out! I found a book, and some ND softball gear, as well as baby items that a friend wanted me to grab for her. The staff is also friendly and helpful, check them out if you are in the area

The Starbucks in this Barnes & Noble is great!…read more I stopped by the University Park Mall during a half hour of free time I had and randomly stopped by the Starbucks which is unlike me. I don't typically drink coffee, and know very little about it but I decided to pick something random off the menu and try it. Live life on the edge, ya know? Although I had no clue what I was ordering and didn't have answers for the questions the barista asked, she was extremely friendly and patient. I told her I don't drink coffee and didn't know what I was doing, and she made suggestions and took care of it. She was great! Pro-tip: Cold brew is the way to go if you need a boost! Love it!

If you actually come here to try and find and purchase a book, be aware, this isn't really what…read morethey do anymore. Employees out stocking will actively avoid you. I had to wait in line and ask a cashier. They looked up the book and told me it was in a specific section. It was not. No one cared. They do not need your business. On the other hand it is literally an excellent toy store for some reason.

Wonderful selection of Gifts, Greeting cards, Bibles, Bible Studies, Journals, Wall Art and more!…read moreFriendly and helpful!

I simply love this little, cozy book and gift store tucked away in Coppes Commons. They specialize…read morein Christian literature, gifts, home decor, etc. I love all of their wall art, I want to take it all home! They have a great children's section as well, it's very inviting and nicely arranged. I have found gifts and items here that I've never been able to find any of the chain Christian bookstores. They are small but have a ton of items available and options to choose from. Their prices are affordable, and they often have sales!

Everything's great about it. Just know that I'm game weekend. It is super crowded. But it's also…read moregreat to see all the fans together.

We were downtown for lunch and my son wanted to check for comic books. Unfortunately I noticed as…read moresoon as we walked in that it wasn't a 'book' sort of bookstore, but probably a textbook sort of bookstore. An employee confirmed. They did have a fabulous AYOP tank and shorts that my daughter loved, and my son did end up with a water bottle from Notre Dame for a souvenir. And the same great employee was very helpful at getting us checked out way faster than the family taking a while at the other register.