I first went to Macri's for a birthday cake, which didn't disappoint. The muffins are amazing. But…read moreone of the best things is their frozen lasagna. It's the best after a football game!!

Let's start with the sweets because honestly, that's still this place's strong suit. I've grabbed…read morecookies and random goodies from the case before, and they've never missed. Today though, I walked in thinking this might be it... my hunt for the best fired pizza in South Bend might finally be over. I saw the giant pizza oven and thought, "yeah, this is about to be serious." So naturally... I stayed for lunch. It was busy, but the self-serve kiosk made ordering easy. I went all in Pepperoni Pizza, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Shrimp Diavolo. For a packed lunch rush, 15-20 minutes wasn't bad at all. Now... the pizza. I wanted to love it. I really did. But it just didn't show up. It was pretty bland overall, and most of the flavor came from the cupped pepperoni which tasted like something you'd grab off a store shelf. The sauce tried to make a comeback, but it got completely overshadowed. The rest of the food? Honestly solid. The Chicken Noodle Soup hit the spot, and the Shrimp Diavolo was actually really good. So yeah the pizza hunt continues. The oven might look impressive, but it's not ending anyone's search just yet. But the sweets? Still a slam dunk. -The interior was clean and the seating area is large.

A fellow Notre Dame parent recommended Chips & Doodles for special occasion cookie deliveries on…read morecampus. We ordered 5 dozen cookies delivered to our son's dorm so he could share them with friends on his birthday. Chocolate chip, brookie, shortbread, and snickerdoodle are the flavors we tried, but they offer so many more that we look forward to tasting!

From the owner: We are a small batch bakery serving the South Bend/Mishawaka area. We deliver to local campuses…read moreand every order is baked fresh! I am the parent of a ND student (Class of 2026) and love delivering treats to the students and connecting them with their families on their special day! Contact me to see how we do that! We bake in a commercial kitchen so we are certified with the local health department. We print on our cookies with an edible ink printer named “Eddie” that can make a wow factor at your next event! We do not have a brick and mortar store but we deliver and have pick ups available at The Portage Collective during their open hours or by appointment! Thank you for supporting my small business!

I came here looking for tres leches. I asked them if it was plain or if it had any specific flavor…read moreand they said no. It turned out to be coconut. It should be labeled as such and is not what I wanted. Mexican pastries were just ok. All Mexican pastries tend to be dry.

Good conchas. Great Angel Wings. I was driving through South Bend on a recent road trip, and my…read morehusband asked me to check to see if there were any Mexican Bakeries on my route. Jenny's turned out to be the one I could get to most easily. And I was pleasantly surprised. Prices and reasonable, and the staff was pleasant.

So I was looking forward to the mangonada and once I finally got it, I tried it and it tasted like…read moreplastic. then I proceeded to tell the lady that it tasted funny and was rude about it and gave me a dirty look. So I left the dissatisfied.

Go there!!! I need to come here every day and easy my way through the menu. Lots of fresh fruit,…read moreand unique (to me) ice cream and fruit combos. We didn't try anything savory, but I can't wait to go back for the frozen bananas , yummy pallettas and good fruit mixes.

I don't know why anyone's reading it less than a five star. It's literally a cookie place. It's…read morequick. The service is good and the cookies are never bad.

Perfect place for a late night snack. Cookie and two scoops of vanilla-- my perfect choice. Cookie…read morewas warm and soft. It was a huge serving so price was fair. Man, I got to go eat another!!!

Just a quick review of my experience - Murphy's is a popular ice cream shop near the Notre Dame…read morecampus in South Bend and there is a reason it is so popular! The ice cream and the vibes are so cool! The vibes are very cozy and the staff are hard workers. You can also sample some of their ice cream, many of which have very creative names! (See my picture of the bourbon ice cream, "Exhausted Parent"). There are three sizes you can get, generally 1, 2, or 3 scoops. The "small" is 2 scoops and cost a little over $5. I got myself the small as a post dinner dessert with my boyfriend and some of our friends on a crisp April day in 2026. One scoop was the oatmeal cookie chocolate chip, one of the best ice creams I have had in a while, and the other scoop was called Fat Elvis, also pretty good, although it could have had more texture. They rotate their flavors sort of regularly so maybe next time I visit, I'll find a new favorite! As for now, the oatmeal cookie chocolate chip is my favorite flavor here. Yum!

Good ice cream! The flavors were unique and personally a bit too sweet for me so I just grabbed the…read moresmallest scoop of vanilla and that did it for me :) I love how interactive the place is with games and a map to put a pin in to mark where you're from. The gal working the ice cream was also very sweet!

Ciao's has been our list for a while. Wait staff was awesome aand the owner is the nicest person…read more The Melanzone was absolutely awesome. The lasagna meat sauce was awesome and the Carbonara from the Parmigiano wheel was awesome as well. The pastries were amazing!

Stop reading reviews and call Adele right now to make a reservation for dinner. This place is…read morephenomenal - the hidden gem of south bend. Where do I begin? The food: hands down best Italian in South Bend (and it's not even close). Homemade pasta, wonderful sauces, and generous, hearty Italian portions. I highly recommend the Parmesan Cheese Wheel special. Service is exceptional. You are truly cared for here, most especially by Adele the owner. From the moment we met, we were welcomed, and you can just feel her passion for good Italian food. Wow. Ambiance: no frills. Just what you need for a delicious meal. So please stop reading and just go for dinner. You will not be disappointed.

Coffee was good, service was horrible. The person in charge was loud and rude. They also need to…read morelearn the rues of their own establishment.

Great ambience. Nice spot to chill. Friendly staff. And overall good location…read more This app is making me type more. So I'm doing that.

Stopped in here on a late afternoon, so much of the selection was gone. That said, I was able to…read moreget a cinnamon donut and I loved it. There's also nice gluten-free options here, which is one of the reasons I stopped in. Service was super kind and the person had a vast knowledge of all the products in the store. I was passing through from a hockey tournament so it was just a quick stop. I would definitely stop by next time and try to get here early morning.

Friendly, helpful staff and delicious breads, donuts, and cookies you can't go wrong!read more

Good portion of ice cream, gives spoon samples before you order flavor. 8 to 10 at times choices to…read morepick from. They also serve food there. We went for ice cream, but was surprised to see a few other food dishes. The patio is in need of a major renovation. Too many weeds, unkept area where patrons sit. This could be a very nice area , but instead it is an eye sore. If you do read this Whistle Stop owners. Do something about this outside patio area. It could be so much more and a draw for your business.

Honestly, I can't believe this place is still in business. We just went after getting pizza and…read morestood in there for a few minutes before waking out because no one came out to serve us. It also smelled weird, like an old musty building. Before we walked over I warned my group that it wouldn't be worth it because the first time we went, the employee was eating a bowl of spaghetti in the front went we walked in.