Insomnia Cookies

This place is amazing. Seriously I could hang out here all day. When you walk in it feels like an…read moreItalian place on the east coast (but with much nicer ppl). I'm very impressed at the selection of fresh pasta, sauces and desserts. I had a chicken pesto panini which was huge and delicious. I could only eat half of it. But that's ok because I saved room for cannoli which was amazing. There's a lovely spot for outdoor dining as well. I've been on the hunt for a good pesto sandwich and this place lives up to the hype! I placed a to go order online and it was ready in 15 mins. My only suggestion is wrap the Togo sandwiches in foil so they stay warm.

Stopped by on a Saturday morning to grab a little sweet treat for the family and the selection did…read morenot disappoint. The staff was very attentive and answered all our questions about what each thing was. There were so many items to choose from! We chose a variety of donuts and pastries to let the family try a little bit of it all. Loved the pie squares and the light glaze on them, not too sweet. As we were leaving the crowd was getting bigger and you could smell the delicious food which makes me think we need to come back for a panini soon!

Pastries, Baked Goods, Cakes, Coffee and more!

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Chips & Doodles

5.0(3 reviews)

2.7 mi

I had no idea what we were missing until we tried these Chips & Doodles cupcakes at a rehearsal…read moredinner. My oldest friend asked in a conspiratorial whisper at the dinner if I had tried the cupcakes - I hadn't because I figured they were grocery-store level cupcakes. Oh, no. They are on a level astronomically higher than a grocery store. They're Michelin three-star cupcakes, Ambrosia, nectar of the gods, heaven on a plate. Everyone discovered this and they disappeared in minutes. I thought that finding out about the deliciousness of Chips & Doodles after my kid graduated was going to be just one more thing to be sad about - with the end of the years having a Notre Dame student. The amazing thing is that Chips & Doodles will ship the cupcakes - sent with a box of icing and piping bags. They are amazing - the customer service is second to none!

We wanted to send something from out of state to our nephew who had surgery. Pam was SO awesome to…read morework with. She communicated clearly and often, clarifying when needed. She did a beautiful job on the goodies, and made the delivery personal and warm. She made a hard day a little easier with her kindness and excellent customer service. We would recommend Chips & Doodles to anyone in (or out) of the area!! Thanks again, Pam!!

Caramel Puffcorn

Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

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Mixed varieties with printed sugar cookie

Jenny's Bakery

4.5(11 reviews)

3.5 mi

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.

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Los Tres Mangos De Michoacan

4.2(5 reviews)

3.7 mi

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.

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.

Diablito

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Torta de pierna y salchicha.

Murphy's

5.0(26 reviews)

1.1 mi

Such a cute spot to stop for a cold sweet treat. If there's a line, don't worry, it seems to move…read morefast. We stopped here while visiting Notre Dame. The line was out the door, but we had our scoops in less than 10 minutes. It's a great spot! Reasonably priced and the ice cream was delish! They seem to cater to dietary restrictions. Everything is labeled and they even have "safe" scoops which are prescooped to avoid any cross contamination allergens. If you have the time and desire for a sweet treat, check them out.

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!

Iced latte java

Oreo ice cream with sugar cone.

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Exhausted parent

Ciao’s Catering and Cakes

4.5(36 reviews)

2.3 mi

First time here for my family and myself. I couldn't help but watch as the staff reset the tables…read morelike it was nothing all linens, glass plates, etc. the food I ordered the pasta was a rich sauce and crab which was done very well compliments to Adele and her BOH crew. My family got the bolignese and were also happy with theirs Would go again.

Okay, first of all, my boyfriend and I had a wonderful, authentic Italian dinner at Ciao's,…read morecelebrating his mom's birthday in July 2026. Second of all, how is it possible that Ciao's doesn't have more reviews on here? It has been a South Bend staple since the 1990s! This is a LEGIT Italian restaurant and caterer, owned and operated by an actual Italian "nonna," Adele Ciao! Go on the website and read the About Us section - she is the real deal! We were waited on pretty quickly, despite it being very busy with other diners, and given our waters and a basket of delicious, hot bread to dip in olive oil/basalmic vinegar and eat while we looked at the menu. We were here during the Summer Restaurant Week 2026 where they offered a 3 course meal for $39. I did not order off of that and instead, stuck to the regular menu EXCEPT for the discounted Aperol spritz ($8) that was on the special restaurant week menu. It was tasty and bubbly! For my main, I wanted to get something unique, so I ordered the lobster linguine pasta in a heavy cream sauce ($28). It was a great sized portion with a real lobster still in the shell on top! Obviously, I ate the whole thing. My lovely boyfriend got pheasant stuffed tortellini ($27) in a heavy mushroom sauce. The tortellinis were handmade and were thicccccc! He was happy he also got a unique protein. His dad, who is not an adventurous eater, stuck to the spaghetti bolognese ($21) and an aperol spritz ($8). He also ate nd enjoyed the whole dish so that's a major compliment. Lastly, his mom got the restaurant week 3 course special for $39. She got the parmesean crusted scallop in the shell, the eggplant cheesy rigatoni, and the hazelnut delicia cookie. She isn't a big eater and the eggplant dish was super filling so she took about 2/3 of it home to eat later. Since it was her birthday, we were surprised with a large slice of lemon cake with a lit candle on top for her to make a wish! It was a lovely and kind gesture and I loved my quarter (okay, more like half) of the cake! It was a few minutes after closing time but the lovely staff here didn't rush us. But we couldn't leave without putting in a quick order at the dessert counter as well. My bf and I ordered an assortment of 10 Italian cookies ($15) and a pistachio cream puff ($3.50) and another hazelnut delicia cookie ($3.75). We gave the assortment as a gift the next day to our realtor and ate the other two later that night. Adele also offers cooking classes and I made sure to tell my boyfriend at least 100 times I want to take a cooking class with her! I'd be down for any kind of class but I especially want to take the pasta making class! Did I mention most, if not all, the pasta served at Ciao's is homemade? Ciao's was a real treat and South Bend is truly lucky to have a restaurant like it. I can't wait to come back and eat another meal here soon!

Interior

Carbonara finished off in a Parmesan Wheel

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South Bend Chocolate Cafe

3.2(188 reviews)

2.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Honestly I was just looking for something quick and not too expensive. Wandered in and bellied up…read moreto the grill. Found a chef who really took pride in what he was doing. Had the chicken pesto and it was honestly really good. The guy in front of me had a burger and he was overjoyed saying he would come back for the same thing later this week. Service was fantastic all the way around, even when they sold me a beer that they couldn't provide (some sort or cooler issue). If you are into it they have a huge supply of crazy sodas to buy. Honestly they would have gotten five stars but I tried several of the chocolates and they were a tad disappointing especially for the price. Give the grill a shot but maybe skip the gourmet chocolates?

South Bend Chocolate Factory is big business in South Bend. They sell their chocolate all over the…read morecountry and have a big store/restaurant in downtown South Bend. This review is in regards to my visit in March 2026. This was my second visit to the SB Chocolate Cafe - my boyfriend and I shared a slice of chocolate cheesecake nearly a year ago. I remember it being very expensive but pretty good and indulgent. I'm a very kind food reviewer, looking past lots of mistakes. But my god, I hated my chicken salad sandwich. The goop inside was so so bad. Everything felt a little too Gordon food service-y. I swear our chicken salad, coleslaw, and mustard potato salad are all from large vats. The overhead must be huge here. For lunch, my bf paid $35 for tax and tip, which is honestly a little expensive for two sandwiches. Don't order lunch here but do check out their actual chocolate store. They make great gifts! And their discounted section is full of cheap treats!

Chocolate Chip Cookie at South Bend Chocolate Cafe

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Rise' n Roll Bakery

4.5(150 reviews)

2.5 mi

Reviewed multiple times. Been here a bunch and service is almost always really good. But the…read moredonuts are always great. Favorite is the crunch. With homemade toffee and a great donut. But all are fantastic. What's your favorite? Nice little shop with all kinds of Amish goodies.

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.

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My favorite donuts are the Crunch Delight Bismark and the Cinnamon Caramel Donut!

Whistle Stop Ice Cream

3.7(18 reviews)

2.1 mi

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.

Whistle Stop is trying to figure out what they are. The wind banner outside says "ice cream" but…read morethey also have a portion of the interior dedicated to some other sort of food from another business. The menu/specials are written on white boards. The ice cream flavor board was half wiped away. They offer a few flavors, but 3 were "out" when we visited. There's a few tables inside and a bench outside for patrons. Yes, they give out pup cups! The saving grace for this place is the gentleman behind the register, Micah. He was friendly and charming and offered us samples of flavors we wanted to try! I'm not sure what Whistler Stop is trying to be or used to be. But you're definitely in need of a glow-up guys

Solid wood tables at the Whistle Stop ice creamery.

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Everett’s Treatery

4.7(3 reviews)

2.8 mi

I am incredibly grateful for a celiac safe option in Michiana! That said, the service is slow -…read morethey might consider 2 service lanes 1) "I am happy to wile away an afternoon" and 2) "I need my stuff quickly". Whoever does the baking really understands the lack of interesting gluten free foods. the lemon blueberry cake was incredible

I started as a customer when they were still at the South Bend Farmer's Market. Everything I have…read moretried has been high quality and delicious. Heather listened to my dietary concerns and make special treats that I could safely eat. My favorite sweets are her Carrot cake with vegan buttercream frosting, the chocolate chip cookies and her brownies. The foccacia are all wonderful. Especially the Black olive. I will continue to frequent their business as long as possible.

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Benjamin C.

2 years ago

I think it may have been Nicholas who helped me too, but I had an order that didn't get delivered properly so I called customer service and he answered. He gave me a 10/10 positive experience cracking jokes while finding my order details. Within seconds he had corrected my order with a new batch on the way. 15 minutes later I opened the door to find my 6 pack upgraded to a 24 pack with extra premium cookies added on. This was an incredible experience with Insomnia and they truly cannot be beat. Don't bother with DoorDash or grubhub and insomnia will deliver top of the line product or make a comeback greater than you can possibly imagine. read more

Rayann S.

7 years ago

Emily was very friendly!! Can't wait to get the cookie wiches!! Very busy tonight!! Smells fantastic when you first walk in!

Kelly S.

273

7 years ago

This place is awesome the cookies are great the staff is nice the place is super clean would definently recommend

Delaney B.

7 years ago

Candance was very helpful and kind! Great experience overall

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