What a gem of a place. Decor is gorgeous, mixing wallpaper, seating, lighting. It is a really nice…read moreambiance. I waltzed in on a weekday afternoon and it was pretty dead, but I was greeted and my food came out quickly. The maque choux was to die for. The banh mi chicken was less exciting, but still good enough to entice me to try it again. Wish I was able to order a cocktail on that trip, as the menu looked intriguing.

This review is specifically for their restaurant week winter 2026 menu, which my boyfriend and I…read moreordered off of for lunch in January 2026. I have not yet had the pleasure of trying anything off of Fatbird's normal menu. I'll try to keep this review quick since it is pretty specific but long story short, we loved the unique and well made food and the service and vibes were great! So while Fatbird is known for their chicken sandwiches, my bf and I ordered the $40 lunch for two from this special 2026 menu, which was heavily indigenous Latin American-inspired in the ingredients. For the starter, we shared 8 sweet plantains slices which were yummy but we wish we had more. Then for our main, we split one grilled jerk chicken sandwich with VERY unique ingredients like a pickled green tomato as well as two creative tacos with tender shredded pork and more pickled veg. The tacos were spicy as heck and definitely not for the faint of heart! Lastly, we split a small bowl of arrow con leche brule, which helped bring the heat down from the tacos. While we didn't leave full, we had fun trying a curated and very unique set of dishes with interesting flavors, textures, and spices. The other 4 people we ate lunch with ordered a variety of stuff from the normal menu, some of which are in my attached pictures. My bf also ordered himself a pineapple tepache to sip on, which was $8, and I got myself a diet coke with lemon ($3). Our waitress was on top of her game and was very friendly. The interior is cute and spacious and the bathroom is cute and clean. I love a clean bathroom! Their normal menu has 8000 things I want to try next time! As for this special menu lunch, we paid, after tax, tip, and a credit card surcharge, a total of $67. A bit high for lunch, but good vibes all around!

Coffee and sandwiches for the win! I am always happy when I go here. Cubans are good but they make…read morea great Ruben as well. Its a simple set up with polite service. It can get busy and is loud when full but generally its a good place for lunch and conversation. It's also a great take out option in the area. Sandwiches are great for enjoying in the park too!

Cute shop with a great vibe, busy at 1:30 on a Tuesday. I will return again to try their coffee…read morebut I had had enough caffeine for that day. I ordered the chicken pesto panini and a cookie to go. It was honestly just ok. I could barely taste the pesto and felt that the olive tapenade tended to over power the pesto. If you order it I'd suggest one spread vs the other but not both. Cookie was just ok. Next time I'll try something else. Very cute local coffee shop though! Great place to get some work done. Several ppl We're on their laptops.

We had a positive experience getting lunch here on Monday. I appreciated that they have gluten-free…read morebread and clearly marked vegetarian options. My Mediterranean sandwich was simple and yet so satisfying - good proportions, flavors, ingredients were fresh and the bread being served toasted transformed this from a cold sandwich to a more enjoyable meal. The chai tea latte truly was delicious - very sweet and rich like a dessert but also a welcome indulgence. The ambiance is New Orleans cabaret lounge turned into coffee and study bar during the day. Very French, very spacious, very comfortable.

Burgers were nasty. They tasted very plain and the bread…read morewas cold. Burgers were not well cooked, and I was very scared of getting sick so I had to throw mine out. In addition, their prices are steep. I would not recommend this place.

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.

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.

Great food and service Loved the chicken teriyaki sandwich…read moreThe fries and lemonade were also great!

Great service great service Food is always is great I…read morealways have a great experience when I order at penn station east coast location on south bend ave the lady at the front counter greeted me with smile and hello and a great attitude

Farmers market booth, side closest to Mishawaka Ave. Easy access through main entrance. Makes fresh…read moreItalian ingredient sandwiches on the spot. Owner was sharing samples. The bread resembles a pita and the sandwiches looked like gyros with meat, cheese, and fresh veggies on top. I tasted one with PROSCUITTO & pesto & peperoncini slices, red onion slices, tomato, lettuce, and black olive slices. It was out of this world good! Owner explained his next step is a food truck. I read about city regs opening up to help feed the hungry lunchtime masses downtown & at busy locations. Hope others stop by the market to experience the wonderful unique creations. I want this guy to succeed so I can keep buying these sandwiches.

Stopped by here while at the farmers market, so glad I did! Exceptionally good sandwich. Very…read morefriendly service and reasonable price, will be back for sure!

Great lunch place with a big menu and lots of variety. Order at the counter and sit. Our food was…read moredelicious. Perfect fries! Place was clean and the service was friendly. Don't forget the fresh baked goods.

My daughter and I had another wonderful visit to this restaurant on August weekday afternoon…read more We were greeted warmly by the woman behind the bar, and we ordered from a menu at the register and sat down at a table. We both ordered cheeseburgers and fries, I ordered a double cheeseburger, plain, and my daughter chose a single cheeseburger with everything on it. Now I don't order burgers very often but, today I was extremely hungry and they sounded amazing. These burgers came out with buns that were glistening with. I don't know what......I'm going to guess was some kind of magic from heaven lol. This burger was probably the best burger , if not an easy second best burger I've ever had! The bun was toasted on the grill with a delicious buttery taste, I believe it was a brioche bun. The patties were flavorful, And juicy. It goes without saying the quality products that were used when you enjoy this burger! Bonus- this burger was huge!! I couldn't make it through half! The fries are literally perfect as well! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. So good! Lunch for two with drinks and a good tip was 30 dollars, which was fair considering we brought home another meal for later with the leftovers! Until next time Scoobies!

I've had Cafe Navarre, an upscale restaurant in South Bend, for a while now so I jumped at the…read moreopportunity to finally come here for a carry-out lunch during the city's summer Restaurant Week 2026! I was short on time and money and felt a wee bit embarrassed to pick up my fancy 2-course lunch in a ratty t-shirt and jeans, but I was brave and strong and got through it the shame. I would like to dine-in here one day, looking nice and spiffy, to fully enjoy the vibes and have a nice date night with my honey. Finding a parking spot was tricky and annoying, even on a weekday, so be advised of that. So I can't speak too much on service with this visit nor how the drinks were (alcohol menu looks pretty nice), but I can talk about the food! So with the $19 restaurant week promotion, I could choose from a list of 5 starters and a list of 5 mains. I got the signature Navarre salad without the gorgonzola cheese and the white basalmic dressing on the side as my starter and the Waldorf chicken salad croissant with potato chips as my main. Chicken salad is a favorite of mine but I HATE when it is goopy and mushy. Gotta have that texture! So the to-go bag was quite light when I picked it up so my fat butt was worried I had paid twenty bucks for two bites of food. Nope! There was a decent amount of food inside. Let's start with the Navarre salad. Normally, this retails for $8. The produce was fresh and the candied walnuts were incredible. I do wish there were more green apples on it though. 8/10. Next, I gotta give a 10/10 to the fabulous potato chips. These were something special. Oh jeez, give me a whole bag of these tasty crispy slices of potatoes! Lastly, I gotta give only 7/10 to the chicken salad croissant. This originally sells for $17. Not a bad score at all, but yeah, this chicken salad was a bit too goopy for me. It tasted flavorful though and the locally-made croissant was great! Overall, I give Cafe Navarre 4.5 stars. I'm going to convince my boyfriend to take me here one day for a nice dinner date so we can try so fancier items on the menu! (But not too fancy - I don't want us blowing a paycheck on some $65 steak! I am a practical bougie lady!)

Beautiful dining experience. We had requested a booth, but there were only half booths by the…read morekitchen door available. Shortly after we received our waters, the manager came by and offered us a full booth, which was great. We had impeccable service from a very knowledgable server who was extremely attentive. The cocktails were top notch and the food was excellent. The French Onion soup had delicious depth. The cacio e pepe and radiatore vodka were both fabulous. Decor is tasteful and there appeared to be seating on the second floor. Super cute located in an old bank building. Really enjoyed our evening at Cafe Navarre.