I love that we have this store as a resource in South Bend! I have mostly bought baby gifts here-…read morebright knit infant and toddler socks were a very big hit. The other items I have been back to purchase in the past few months were for us: stainless steel food containers with lids were a life saver for day care. I'll be back in soon- I really appreciate the range of products here.

Wonderful store. First of all, it has moved and is no longer across from the farmers market. This…read moreis a fair trade store. Wonderful clothes, accessories, cards, baby items, environmentally friendly products and more. So great to buy amazing products that are fair trade and good for the environment. We are so lucky to have this store in our community.

The perfect top that gave pop to my bottom - pant that is! Mod's Closet has just enough vintage…read moregoods to seek, sort thru and find that treasured vintage piece or pieces, in my case. From shoes (unfortunately none in my size), to an assortment of clothes: dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. it's literally like peeking in a closet and finding something rare and unique , and that's treasure and that's Mod's Closet!

From the owner: The past is back! Come try on one-of-a-kind genuine vintage pieces from Mod Closet. Great selection…read moreof sizes, styles, and accessories at affordable prices. Shop for items as unique as you!

This gift shop is located inside Memorial Hospital on the main floor. It is a bright spot in a…read moresometimes scary place. They have lots of pretty knicknacs, cute stuffed animals, and miscellaneous items. The prices are not great, because you're paying for the convenience of the location.

This is a gift shop nestled inside of Memorial Hospital that I encountered while I was visiting a…read morefamily member. I remembered the first time I visited this place I and saw their cute merchandise and trinkets I knew I had to come back. The merchandise they carry is similar to Hobby Lobby, or T.J. Maxx's merchandise for home decor, gifts and trinkets except more unique and a tad bit more expensive. But I love anything unique that's not mass produced with that unique personal touch. But a lot of their merchandise are marked higher than most places. They have a nice variety of selections from jewelry, to baby gifts, home decor, snacks, cute pens and pencils for the office, etc... But if your gift shopping for someone and want a special non generic gift or looking for something unique for yourself and for your home this is the place to go. Their merchandise also comes in different styles from contemporary to traditional pieces which appeals to different tastes. Awesome!!! And their shop is coordinated by color. Sometimes they have discount specials... where if your first or last name starts with a certain letter in the alphabet you save 20%, and they also have a rewards card. Once that's filled up you can save money, but otherwise when shopping there just expect to shell out some extra cash. This is one cutest gift shops I've been to. I go here even if I'm not visiting someone in the hospital. But because this place is located in a hospital parking can be hard to find. But I recommend checking this place out.

First book/roll playing store I ever went to. I could spend hours and hours browsing. Amazing then,…read moreeven more amazing 30 years on.

An absolutely fantastic book store and game shop! Its got everything you could want: tons of…read moredifferent gaming supplies, a dedicated gaming space, diverse book offerings, and very friendly staff. I wish there was a place like this in my own hometown, but South Bend has a true gem here.

It's a small healthy hip grocery store that also has take out food. The folks working there were…read morefriendly and helpful. I really liked the eclectic mix of items in the store. A hidden gem.

Great little grocery and food stop on the east bank of South Bend. We stopped in to grab a small…read morebite to eat and also found some fun cocktail mixers to take home. Their Thai noodle salad was really good!

Always good food and great prices! I love how friendly the staff are, they really are super helpful…read moreand seem to genuinely have the time to help out customers. It's just overall a very honest, open business that really cares for its customers. Highly recommended

I love all Trader Joe's, this one has to be my favorite. Whenever I call to ask a question they are…read moreso helpful and friendly. On my recent visit my drivers license must of fallen out of my wallet. I didn't notice until the next day, no idea where I lost it, went got a new one yesterday I received a card from TJ with my drivers license!!! I was beyond grateful. Thank you Trader Joe's

Erasmus is a wonderful and weird used bookstore, packed to the brim with books of all sorts by an…read moreavid book collector or two in an old and beautiful home. My bf and I got lost in here (although it is quite organized), just looking for a diamond on the rough book to take home back in April 2025. I only had $8 in cash in me and the kind bookseller let me buy a $10 Jewish hardcover cookbook for only $8! While I am trying to buy LESS books as I downsize, I plan to stop by Erasmus periodically to look and perhaps, give a book a home! Parking is street parking.

The shinning jewel of South Bend…read more When I come back to the area to visit family and friends, I consider Erasmus as both. The store is inside a 1920's German-cottage style house (I could be wrong, but that's my guess) and when you enter you can feel the warmth from the books. The proprietors, Philip and Bill, love the written word. This shows both through conversation and the items that they carry. On the main floor you will find mostly hardback poetry fiction/Lit, 1st editions, Children's and rare books. Downstairs are History, theology, nonfiction and paperbacks. I usually go there and look around, jumping from one section and and floor, to the other and maybe back. Never do I go with a book in mind, but wander and let the book find me. If you need a special book- just ask- it could be around, or they can find it for you.

They service is do personal, Jeannie is lovely! The…read moreselection is actually so much larger than I expected and was happy to see it, such lovely things at several different price points! I was there last week and they had many items at half price to clear out summer items to bring in fall! I can't wait to go back but I was just visiting from Florida so it may not be until next summer! Lovely store!

I love Inspire Me! What a fun store with a huge selection of gorgeous, unique and stylish pieces…read more The owner is really kind and always makes the shopping experience excellent!

Bamber's is an amazing food store! It has a great curated stock of imported foods and other items…read more The staff were so helpful and friendly. They were really knowledgeable and readily shared their love of food. It's the nicest store in South Bend. Clean, well-stocked, and just a joy to walk around. I'd encourage everyone to have a look!

The best imported food market in Michiana. The owners are always helpful about finding the right…read moreitems to use in Italian recipes. The owners are as endlessly helpful as Emporium is endlessly Rich in delicacies from around the world. A culinary goal mine

This sparkling gem has just about everything possible to put on a spread that would please an…read moreemperor! I crave the kimchee, fish sauce, bonito flakes, miso paste, every sort of seaweed, and critter parts you just can't find anywhere! Ever wanted to try chicken feet and cocks combs? Breadfruit? Cockles?Limpets? Tried 'em all. Only the breadfruit was "meh", but even Cap'n Bligh had trouble getting the Polynesians excited about 'em. Won't always carry the same exotics, especially in the freezer section, but you can RELY on them to carry the staples, and at prices the big stores can't beat. Enormous bottles of Thai fish sauce that beat those piddly supermarket squirts! Huge bags of addictive shrimp chips! YUM!!!! Don't be put off by labels in Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, etc. The owners know their products and can tell you how to use them. They also carry items for Arab and African customers. They may say Saigon Market, but they're very international, and the friendliest people on earth! They own their entire parking lot. So take your time! Browse to your heart's content! Please respect that they do not wish to provide parking for all their neighbors. Do bring your children. Help them learn about the world through this wonderful store. It has interesting smells. Please teach them to be polite about those odors. Different is not bad; it's interesting! Look online for easy recipes before visiting the store. Engage the owners' help in finding and using ingredients. It will be a treat the kids will never forget! Yeah, I love this place!

fantastic selection, friendly helpful smiling staff. Vegetable selection is first rate, fresh and…read moreplentiful.