What an interesting place! The ordering process was different than expected, but was not a hold up whatsoever! Friendly inviting atmosphere for all! Food was incredible! A great place to start off a girls day!! Would recommend and will be back!! read more

I had the breakfast wrap and turtle late. Both were fantastic! Wish I was local so I could come back! read more

Chicory Cafe - Breakfast Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

We have been to Chicory Cafe a number of times but it took till our third visit to actually find a seat so we could actually sit down and eat. That's frustrating but also a really good sign. The first time we got a seat we ended up going somewhere else for dinner and came back and found seats so that we could sit and enjoy an after dinner drink. The drinks were really good, I had the spiked cappuccino Valentines Themed and my wife had a Mocha. They were both good although they could have been hotter. The next time in we had lunch. We both had meals off of the special board. I had the half Caprese sandwich with soup and my wife had the Denver Quiche. The Caprese Sandwich was really good. At first I was afraid it would be to heavy on the bread but it was a good combination. The Balsamic Vinegar was just enough to keep it fresh and not tasting dry. The Roasted Red Pepper Gouda soup was good. I was a little surprised with the meat in it but overall it had a good flavor. Once again it could have been hotter but I scraped the bowl. The Denver Quiche, ham, mushrooms, onions, red and green bell peppers, garlic and Thyme with Cheddar cheese was ok. It was definitely a reheat in the microwave which made the crust rock hard. I really could not chisel through the crust. The quiche itself was more of a cheese pie then a quiche but other then the microwaved aspects we enjoyed the flavor. This place definitely has something going for it. With all the evening activities and the casual atmosphere, it is a place I would frequent f I was a local. read more

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My favorite place to go when in town. Great; food, price, service, location and atmosphere.

Great little cafe with amazing staff. You order the food and they bring it to your table. It has music, chess tournaments and multiple other community events- there is always something going on! Good place for lunch or if you just want to catch a local vibe! read more

Decent quality food l. If you're looking for some variety departing from the local cuisine check them out for breakfast or a quick brunch....Now if you have a sweet tooth like I do yourself a favor and grab the beignets. read more

Downtown South Bend, went for lunch. We shared a shrimp po boy sandwich and a cob salad. Both were good and plenty to share. Nice place, mid afternoon with no rush atmosphere. Chessboards are on the tables with the invitation to stick around for trivia night, music. Bands. Service was good and took care of us. Yes, we will return to the chicory cafe. read more

I have been going to Chicory Cafe in South Bend for years. This establishment has always been pretty iffy with service standards and customer satisfaction, but for the most part they have always done right by me. I went to Chicory Cafe of South Bend this afternoon with my sister to grab a couple drinks. The manager on duty was John and the Barista was Ashley. I drank the entirety of what I thought was a subpar, bitter Chai Latte, seemingly missing a proper amount of Chai Tea powder. Towards the end I was greeted by the awful mouth feel of a chunk of gooey Chai powder. Upon opening the lid, lo and behold the missing Chai Tea powder! Beyond being mildly offended that the Chai Tea isn't actually Tea but literally powder, they could at least STIR IT. All I can say is DO BETTER. read more

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Always underwhelmed. Has potential but menu is chaotic and unappealing Food I've had is overpriced and below average in appearance and taste read more

Just delicious especially the Beignets!!! Visited from out of town and this place did not disappoint. Firendly service, great and freshly made food and amazing coffee! Super cool environment to get in out of the morning cold temperature. Worth a stop in!!! read more

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Since I can't go to New Orleans as much as I'd like to, I guess this will have to do. And it does. I love everything from their andouille mac and cheese to their beignets. I'd love to see more crawfish on the menu but I'm sure it's hard when we don't live close to water. Cute spot over all, and a nice spot to sit and get work done while drinking a Bloody Mary. read more

We were staying in south bend for a wedding and wanted a quick snack before hand. We strolled into the cafe a little after noon on a Saturday and got coffee, beignets and a muffuletta. We were really happy with the whole experience. The staff was friendly and the food good. It was just the right balance of food before a wedding. If we are in south bend again we will stop by. (Sorry I forgot to take photos) read more

This is a place that I make sure to hit at least once whenever I'm in South Bend. The food is really great, the drinks are tasty, and the beignets are out of this world. read more

WE love it here! Every visit to South Bend we must include a stop to Chicory Cafe! The menu is HUGE and they are open breakfast-dinner so there is always something you'll be in the mood for. Their Po-Boys, and mufflatta sandwiches are divine but the star is their made to order beignets. The restaurant is spacious yet feels cozy and they have events throughout the week. It's always mardi-gras here. I also appreciate the huge selection of hot sauces. read more

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The food tastes good but it is very expensive. I paid $18 for half a sandwich and a 20 oz latte. for this reason, I will not go there again.

My husband and I were missing NOLA and decided to try here for some crawfish and beignets. My husband had a crawfish po boy and I had crawfish Mac and cheese. His po boy was sparsely decorated with a little lettuce, tomato, a slice of onion, what tasted like Italian dressing and a few pieces of fried crawfish. Not to mention it was on ciabatta bread and not French bread. The few pieces of crawfish that were included were very fishy tasting and not at all like any we have had anywhere. The Mac and cheese was delicious but the crawfish tails in it were so chewy they were difficult to eat and, again, extremely fishy tasting. Way overcooked and definitely not what we hoped for at all. Especially for the price. We moved on to the beignets and found ourselves extremely disappointed again. The beignets were extremely bland dough with a little powdered sugar. They also had a fishy taste because I assume they were fried in the same oil as the shrimp and crawfish. These do not taste like the "real" beignets at all. Will not return. read more

What a great find! Thanks to fellow reviewers, we took the quick stroll down the block from the DoubleTree to get some breakfast. The shop has construction taking place on the side of the street a long Jefferson but the door is still accessible and there is a second door at the back that we walked right passed on Michigan. When you walk in you are taken into a New Orleans feel with all the decor and friendly atmosphere. The menu is vast and breakfast is served all day which is a huge bonus. I ordered the Egg Po'Boy with cheddar ($3) and the fiance ordered the Egg Andouille Po'Boy ($5). He ordered the Bourbon Street latte and I grabbed an English breakfast tea. Both our drinks were served in nice large mugs and the breakfast sandwiches came out on nice thick French Bread. The egg looked like it was more like an omelet that was placed on the bread! It was so nice and thick and fluffy and cooked perfectly. Mine had a nice slice of cheddar melted on top and the fiance sandwich had the sausage inside the egg. Both were just the perfect amount food and what a stellar value for the amount of food. The bourbon latte was an excellent blend of flavors with a hint of sweet. The sweetness of the chocolate blended well with the aromatic flavors of the Bourbon syrup. The service was superb and everyone was super friendly. They had delicious cucumber water you could serve for yourself and there was a station to place your dirty dishes at the end of the meal. The place was full of friends meeting up, business associates meeting to work on projects, students studying, etc. I would take this spot over Starbucks any day!! They have live music, trivia, chess night, really something for everyone. Seems like the type of shop that is very community oriented. We are here through Saturday and we will be back and we will be sure to send our wedding guests to check it out as well. read more

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Chicory Cafe is a great, casual venue in downtown. The coffees are always good with a nice selection of seasonal favorites. There is a pretty extensive menu featuring a handful of breakfast items that are available all day. It's a great option to pop in for a quick breakfast - massive breakfast sandwiches for $5 that easily feed two. Nice selection of soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch / dinner along with beer, wine and cocktails. read more

I came into Chicory Cafe during my lunch break. It's a nice cafe in downtown South Bend with plenty of unique food options. My Cubano was delicious but my main concern was the length of the wait. From ordering to getting my sandwich to go took almost 30 minutes. read more

Summary- Cajun cafe gets it all right. Extra points for $2 kids menu. Food- 5 Stars Great muffuletta although the bread could be a little thinner for me but overall super delicious. Great caprese grilled cheese. Pretty damn good seafood gumbo. Drinks- 5 stars Good iced tea, very good coffee. Service- 5 Stars Friendly and prompt both at counter and food. Atmosphere- 4 stars Cool coffee shop atmosphere. read more

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Nice coffee shop. Beniets are really good too. It's been a nice place to take my daughter before we leave town after a visit.

After being in South Bend for a week, I can't believe that I only came here once! The atmosphere was so cool. I felt like I stepped straight into a Mardi Gras celebration. My friend and I went here for lunch. I had the tomato mozzarella caprese. It was phenomenal. I wish it had come with some chips or fries but it was still delicious. I wish I could go back for another! It was nicely priced as well. My sandwich was less than $10! The interior of here is very brightly decorated. It is truly a mardi gras theme. On one side, they have a full bar. I think it would be really fun to come check out the nightlife here. They had signs for live music and other really fun sounding events. The other side of the cafe, is more of a coffeeshop/lunch spot. This is where my friend and I sat. They had free wifi and a access to a printer. This would really be a great place to get work done. During about 4pm, when we were there it was not too loud so we could definitely have had a study session here! Next time I am in South Bend, I will be returning to check out the nightlife here! read more

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Chicory is THE place to meet friends and business associates. It's open, relaxed and the food is excellent. All precautions taken for the virus. Just genuinely nice folks. Nice variety of foods for all tastes. read more

I really wanted to love this place, but I struggle giving it a higher review. We ordered takeout to take to my husband's grandmother. I ordered it about 30 min away, and when I got there, they hadn't started to make it. I'd understand if the place was swamped, but when I walked in, I was one of three people there. When I eventually got my order, I noticed that they missed part of it so had to wait longer for that. Eventually I got out in the car only to realize that a sandwich had leaked all over the other sandwiches. They were still very good sandwiches, thankfully, and the coffee I got while waiting in the meantime was good, but I don't think I'd come back for takeout. Maybe dine in is better. read more

We stopped by for the Shrimp and Crawfish Boil, and split the Shrimp and Crawfish Boil Entree between two. It was a perfect amount of food, with 10 shrimp and 10 crawfish as well as potato halves, an andouille sausage, and corn on the cob. I hadn't had crawfish in a while (if ever), and so I wasn't sure how to go about getting all the meat out, but the meat that I was able to extract was quite delicious! We ordered from a stand right outside the cafe, and service was super quick- right after paying we were handed a box with our food and could commence our eating immediately. I definitely preferred the shrimp over the crawfish, mostly because the inside of a crawfish grosses me out, but everything was cooked well and as expected! I had the corn on the cob, which was chewy rather than crunchy, but no problem as I love all corn. My friend had the sausage, and per her words, it was her favorite part of the meal, so high praise right there. If I was staying in the city longer, I'd definitely take the time to eat in here sometime as well! read more

Chicory Cafe - Shrimp & Crawfish Boil Entree - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

5-star for the Food and Ambience. My friend took me here for dinner and glad she chose this place. The Cafe serves Southern Style Food and hence they made sure to have New Orleans vibe for the decor with all funky and vibrants colors with beads and wall murals.Furniture is mixed with home style wooden sofas ,normal regular tables and high raise chairs as well. Food counter and Bar counter are separate and you can tell bartender to make your own custom cocktails. Order n Pay at the counter and they will serve you at table. You need to drop the plates at trash after your are done. Restroom keys provided at Counter on Request Pros: Live music,Trivia and other activities all week long Food Quick service Vibrant Decor which is youthful Located in Downtown Clean Restrooms Spacious Board Games I would definitely recommend this place if you are around. read more

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When I go there I get the Cubano sandwich every time and every time it is perfection! The cafe is a great place to meet with friends or have a meeting, and the staff are eager to help if you need anything! read more

Cool spot for an informal brunch with pretty quick counter service and choose-your-own table. Breakfast wise the options are fairly limited - I opted for an egg and cheese Po' boy that was unfortunately a little cold. Lunch menu with New Orleans specialities is more extensive, and there was a great coffee selection with plenty of fun drinks to try! Atmosphere felt just a little dark/worn-out inside, but I do want to come back to see what things are like at night. read more

Chicory Cafe - Egg and Cheddar Sandwich & a Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Service was terrible. Took forever.. servers are incapable of getting orders correct. Clearly not grads of Notre Dame.

Waited over 25 mins for my coffee at 9am on a Sunday morning, only a couple of customers were in the store. The worst management and operations that I've seen. Definitely not recommend. read more

Came here during winter restaurant week and got the 2 can dine for $22. It was sooo much food! We got a delicious jalepeno cheese stuffed pretzel with hot mustard to share. My favorite part of the meal btw. A cup of their daily soup. I had the turkey sausage and kale. I was a little hesitant because usually healthier option taste less at restuarants. Not this, it was just the right amount of spices to make this soup super good. A little bang but not too much. We each got the italian subs which were great. For desert we got to share the benyays. A donut with powdered sugar. It was my least favorite but that may just be me because I sm not a desert type. Spicey and salty are the keys to my heart. It was located right downtown on the corner which made it easy to find. We did not have any trouble finding a parking spot. The inside was cool, roomy, trendy and laid back. Several couches were available. It had to cool book reading coffee shop vibe. There was nothing going on when I was there but they had an area for music and such. I want to give that a try soon. read more

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We went here on Sunday. We informed the cashier that there were four of us but would be paying separately. After two of us ordered, they closed the kitchen because of an influx of online orders. They insisted that the first two pay for our meals even though we wanted to leave since not all of us could eat together, which is common sense. They were very rude about our very reasonable request and finally allowed the other two people in our party to order after a minute-long conversation. Terrible service and dry mac and cheese. Will never go back! read more

Sandwiches, soups and salad all delicious! We love the atmosphere and the fact that it is downtown. As a bonus they sometimes have live music. Janet read more

So happy that there's a place that offers gluten free bread for their sandwiches! I was visiting friends in town & looking for something yummy for lunch. This place did not disappoint! Thank you :) read more

The staff is so nice and friendly. They always update their menus, so there's always a new feature meal. You name it they have it; Breakfast Lunch Dinner Barista coffee bar Alcohol. Just love going their to chill and study. Chicory is my oasis! read more

Great NOLA spot in South Bend. The food was great, and the prices are fair. Great coffee and they have live music some evenings. The Beignets were amazing as well. read more

Chicory Cafe - Beignets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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This place had 5 stars from the moment I walked in. On a Friday night in downtown South Bend (Notre Dame territory), I walk into a charming cajun cafe painted with bright orange walls with live music being performed by Brooke Annibale. Oh happy accident, how I love thee! Yelp drew me in, and once I saw beignets listed in the reviews, it was clear that the car would drive itself to Chicory Cafe! I adore beignets. :) The staff, two ladies, were so engaging and even though it was close to closing time, took genuine interest in helping me pick the perfect cup of coffee, a Spanish latte (chicory coffee with steamed/foamed sweetened condensed milk and a hint of cinnamon). Stellar choice! As she handed it to me, she said, "I didn't put the lid on yet, and I wanted to see your reaction when you tasted it. I'm so excited for you to taste it for the first time!" How cute is that?! They made sure the 4 orders of beignets I was about to transport to family was packaged in such a way to ensure freshness; wrapped well with the powdered sugar separated ensuring a fresh and lightly dusted sprinkle at home, instead of a gloppy been sitting around absorbing kind of thing. I planned to order a small cup of jambalaya, and an order of beignets. Then I saw the Andouille Mac and cheese listed on the huge blackboard menus-- and THEN I saw the Andouille Alfredo pasta with garlic and cremini mushrooms listed, and IT.WAS.ON. Seriously could not pass that up, and at $11 a la carte, I would order that again in a heartbeat. Rich, creamy Alfredo over a corkscrew pasta and chunks of andouille sausage, garlic and mushrooms mixed throughout? Pure decadence. My husband chose the Creole Club sandwich and it was a great sandwich, hitting marks for flavor, texture, freshness and an all around good deal at $6. Not huge, but quite filling and hearty. No complaints from the hubby. I tasted it too, and I agree, delicious! As I waited for our orders, I was able to enjoy 2 live performers and I enjoyed one so much, I bought her CD on the spot! Got a picture with her and chatted briefly with her. Her voice was perfection live and in person, just as flawless as the produced CD. I'd never heard of her but I think many will be hearing about Brooke Annibale soon. Kind of a Plumb meets Sarah MacGlauchlin meets Jewel kind of vibe. Beautiful voice, sweet girl. Heads up, she'll be at Uncommon Ground in Chicago in October 2013. Guess who will also be there? Yup, I sure will. Stated simply, everything we had was fantastic, the performers were sensational and low key, atmosphere was chill, and we plan to hit this back up on our way out of town again. No question. (This was a GREAT find. So glad I happened across the Yelp listing, and found David P and Chris W's reviews-- and even happier we did NOT settle for Hardee's! LOL) read more

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This place was awful in every way. I don't ever leave a bad review, but this place deserves one due to the amount of positive reviews that led us here. First, the person at the register taking our order had no idea what she was doing, and we couldn't hear anything she was saying. We ordered two sandwiches and two drinks and the total was over $40. The soda machine was down, so we then had to pay $6 a drink for something we didn't want to have something to drink with our meal. I ordered a "Cajun" chicken sandwich, and my boyfriend ordered the muffuletta. We waited for almost 30 minutes to get an incorrect drink, and for sandwiches that were on Aldi French rolls. (No shade to Aldi) I literally gasped at my sandwich when they gave it to me. It had frozen bagged grilled chicken, not even seasoned or enough to fill the bun, and three small slices of sausage... and maybe 4 leaves of spinach. I really couldn't believe how busy this place was when it was so awful. It was super crowded, and the patrons had to move tables around and there was live music that was loud. I know I'm sounding like a Karen... but please know that this place is not worth your money. We went through McDonalds after leaving here and paying $43 for our food. read more

A very nice place if you're looking for a casual restaurant / cafe. They are known for their coffee variety. But also, you should know that they have an excellent menu. Really good food. Personally I like the Italiano. Very good. I would suggest trying the food in addition to the coffee. The owners are usually there and take a lot of pride in the Chicory Cafe. Ask for Phil or Jeff and get to know them. Very nice guys. Free wifi. Great place if you just want to chlll and enjoy New Orleans French Quarter ambiance, good food and nice people. read more

Glacial service despite not being busy, took over 15 minutes for a sandwich only for it to not be made right. The food is ok but overpriced. would not suggest for anyone working on a lunch beeak read more