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    CJ's Pub

    3.7 (116 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Burgers, Sports Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Burger with Mozzarella, Pizza sauce and Canadian Bacon
    Joey G.

    Thickest burger i've ever had, Loaded with cheese and meat! So many burger options and such a good environment! Right in Downtown South Bend with Notre Dame sports memorabilia everywhere. A pool table and arcade basketbal for entertainment as well!!!

    Cold beer available
    Sylvia G.

    Cj's Pub is a great place for cold beers and burgers. The half pound burger was amazing with great spices and a tender patty. we enjoyed the spices in the CJ's Special Wings. the beer was cold and i don't think you could ask for anything else while visiting a pub. it's a great place to visit before or after a football game. They have Notre Dame memorabilia on the walls and great music playing. We had quick and friendly service.

    Malibu and Olive Burgers

    This restaurant was great! We really enjoyed the freshness of the food and the great service. The cottage cheese option as a side was a nice bonus. The atmosphere was laid back and fun, and really very calm the night we were there. The music and games were nice.

    Went out last night on a hunt for a great Bloody Mary, unfortunately this place didn't have one I haven't been to this place in at least 10 years. There wasn't any celery in my drink and I had to ask for olives. The drink was spicy like I like it but it definitely wasn't worth what it cost. I had to also ask for napkins and what I received was 2 large paper towels unlike the normal smaller napkins. The atmosphere was very dull and bland. Definitely won't be going back there!!

    Chicken tenders (very crispy3)
    Stephanie F.

    Loved this experience and it was just take out! These masterpieces were created within 20 minutes and are THE best burgers around! I can imagine it's much more impressive in person.. they were so friendly and fun over the phone. Thanks guys!! The burgers were stuffed with cheese and cooked perfectly.. they know their cheese!! We loved the tenders also!! So good and the cookies!!!!! We will be back

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    Danielle F.

    Seriously loved this place! Wanted a quick lunch while in town for work. The bartender, Barb was so nice and helped us navigate this awesome giant menu. She told us the history of the bar / location and about the family ownership. They're known for thier burgers, so of course we got one, stuffed with cheese!!! And we added a side of waffle fries! Yum!!! We also had the hot bbq wings and those were huge and so delicious! I would go back anyday! The food was delicious and Barb made our lunch even better with her friendly and attentive service

    Delicious burgers and wings

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    7 months ago

    Always a blast! Amazing burgers! Good times had here for over 25 years! A staple in the area

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    Good burger, tater tots and onion rings. Service was great, the bartender was surprised to serve two people from New Hampshire.

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    Great service and amazing food. The environment was better than expected. A bucket list

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    Burgers are so good! Friendly service and great beer selection! We always come back every time we're in south bend!

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    tried to place a to go order. was hung up on by the bartender. if they don't want to sell food why are they in business.

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    I am always iffy when I order a burger in places, but this was an awesome cheeseburger.

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    Waitress doesn't know anything about the menu, nor does she want to tend to my table. So much so, I…read morewent to the bartender to get answers.. who is wonderful, by the way. I always recognize his glasses. He's great. Bartenders are always spot-on. Besides that--I hardly have much of a demand, I just want to know if my burger comes with a patty or is just brisket, as it wasn't very clearly indicated in the "burger box" Super disappointing at such a price point/location. I expect more than being visited twice in nearly 30 minutes and only getting the response of "I don't know" and "I'm not sure" I left after taking two sips of my beer, and was chased out by some manager who FINALLY acknowledged us, only trying to get paid for the single ounce of beer that I consumed, as well as two sips of (warm)unsweetened tea that my grandmother had. It's not often I leave without paying, but if you're not going to acknowledge me and cant be at least a decent host, I'll just be on my way before i get too far in. When you charge $20 for a burger, I would think the service is matching that level of quality. Yes I would like a follow up, too. Because if you got my grandma following me in agreement, there's an issue. Really disappointing, probably won't make the stops like I used to. Place appears to need some quality help.

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