Best coffee shop ever! You pay what you want. They have a pay it forward policy so someone has…read morealready paid for your drink. You can either pay it forward or receive the gift. I believe the workers work for tips, at least Ja'Lila does who served us. During our hour there we observed a mix of folks coming in. Some were obviously regulars chatting it up with Ja'Lila while they sipped their drink. Another couple on a road trip stopped in on their way to the east coast for some coffees and to use the WiFi. Some were in and out. Steady flow. Everyone treated with respect and dignity whether you made a donation or not. Donations are pay what you want. I'm not a coffee drinker but my sister said it's good! I got hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is homemade and I got fresh whipped cream which was also homemade. Delicious! Can you get that at Starbucks? Just asking I wouldn't know. I no longer lived in South Bend but if I did this would be my new spot. My sister does however and she's already been back before I had a chance to post my review. If you're a local and you remember the old VanBuren grocery store this is the spot! Support a business making a difference in the community, fostering connection and spreading kindness. Please support and let's keep places like this open!

Great mix of people and a welcoming place to meet. Love the donation based coffee, friendly staff,…read moreand the fun bar up front. The big window adds a nice touch. Grateful to have this spot in our community.

I was visiting the area because I have family there. I wanted a coffee and I heard they had good…read moresandwiches so I figured the name was cute, the photos were cute, so why not. Now parking.. not sure where I should park, but maybe it's behind the shop or possibly it's best to park on the street by the houses, who's to say lol. So after I figured out parking, my first experience was great. Service was nice. They didn't take too long and the pastries, coffee and sandwiches were so good I had to come back before my flight. But the second time, the service was sooooooooooo slow. They didn't care at all to help me and finally after making one drink I had to ask for the rest of my order to be made. Not to mention one of the baristas left to give someone a drink in the back and didn't come back for at least 5-10 mins - I don't know where this mystery person was but the sure must have been important because the barista knew damn well there was a line of people waiting to be served but apparently didn't give a damn. It felt very purposeful and quite frankly rude but I cant speak on their intentions. Great food. Great drinks. Good atmosphere. I had to take give 3 stars tho for service. Sadly that sucked.

Delicious food, great coffee, and friendly service. Fun place to work. Would be 5-stars but the…read moreovert leftist iconography (complete with a bucket of "FREE NARCAN") detracts from an otherwise well-done craft.

My best girlfriend and I decided to try this coffee house on Memorial Day. We were greeted sweetly…read moreby a girl behind the register. She suggested a few special drinks that were new for summer. The ambience is very industrial business lunch meets Starbucks vibe. They have WiFi and lots of games to pass time that we noticed on shelving. My friend chose the Raspberry white mocha iced and a roasted pepper soup and grilled cheese. I chose a hot vanilla coconut latte and a sausage egg and cheddar panini. I am so bummed I did not take pictures per my normal! The panini was boxed to go, very generous in portion. Delicious. The roasted pepper soup was also good, very filling with a thick bisque like texture and lots of flavor. Her grilled cheese was a standard grilled cheese, gooey and fresh! Drinks: There was such beautiful pictures of lattes etc online, I received mine in a to go cup with no lid. They served our food at the table so I'm not sure why that happened. I consider myself a very versed coffee connoisseur, I had high hopes for this cafe! The latte was more milk and not enough espresso. It was like it was a shot short. The flavor of coconut was lacking to the point of non existent . I am positive I had an oops drink of the day. However I did taste my friend's raspberry white mocha, and the raspberry was so bright with great espresso flavor. She also was served in a paper to go cup instead of mug. I want to note, we loved the cafe! The cups were not a deal breaker! The latte was my only issue, otherwise I would definitely recommend this place for nice cafe experience!

This is the best coffee I have had in South Bend. I am an espresso drinker and a quite picky at…read morethat, but quad hit a grand slam. Also tried a vanilla latte that was perfectly balanced. The space is also gorgeous

In town for a wedding, this bar is in the lobby of the hotel we're staying in. Hannah is an AMAZING…read morebartender, she's super friendly, makes great drinks, can keep up with a crowd, offers great advice on other places to go locally for food/drinks should you want to venture out.

Great little coffee shop/cafe to grab a Starbucks and a bite to eat. I had a hot ham and cheese…read moresandwich. It was very good. Fresh bread and just the right amout of meat and cheese ratio. It was served on a baugette style bun. The ambiance is very relaxed and a comfortable place to jump on your laptop. The sitting area has floor to ceiling windows for a beautiful view. The sunlight brightens your day!

Obessed. The Pecan Bars are my favorite. Just snagged a strawberry cake slice today for the first…read moretime. Amazing. Definitely check them out. Getting there early is mandatory to get what you want. They run out of certain items quick. They are on Instagram. Follow them before you head over to see what was baked for the day.

This place smells so good just walking in. Every day, they have new speciality items offered but…read morealso have some permanent staples like their huge, delicious cinnamon rolls. Today's specials were brown sugar toffee chocolate chip cookies (sold out by the time I got there), oatmeal cream pies, and lemon rosemary sandwiches. I snagged an infamous cinnamon roll, oatmeal cream pie, and lemon rosemary sandwich and my husband will be lucky if any make it home for him to try. This is such a cute woman-owned bakery and she supports other woman-owned businesses - like Red Arrow Roasters, the coffee roaster she uses out of Michigan.

5* Would give it more if I could! We drove over from Elkhart where we were visiting and am SO glad…read morewe did. Would go back anytime! We couldn't decide what to order so we got three things. The Crawfish Etouffee Poutine seemed "risky" since we are from the South and wondered what kind of etouffee it would be. It was amazing. The andouille sausage and crawfish were perfect with just the right amount of heat! We also got the Peaches and Cream French Toast and the Crab Cakes Benedict. It was all delicious. We couldn't eat it all but what we ate made us glad we ordered it all. Don't miss it! Shannon was a great server. Gave us plenty of time to look over the menu. Decor is simple local diner vibe - very clean and nice. Totally enjoyed!

We stopped in from out of town for breakfast on a recent Saturday! We almost always choose Yelp to…read morehelp us pick a spot when we are visiting a town we don't know well! This place was bustling!! It seems like a very popular spot! We just had the two of us and were seated at a small two person table between two other close tables - located alongside a long booth bench against the wall that breaks up into individual seating spots. This was totally fine for our breakfast that morning but it's not something I'd prefer if you like your privacy in conversation or otherwise. ;) The service was slow to start but after our waitress came she was mostly attentive the rest of our meal. We ordered 2 coffees. These were stronger and much more delicious than your average "diner cup"!! The staff offered a couple of refills throughout our time. I really loved the simplicity of the menu! There are options with a great variety, but it's still concise and not overwhelming!! Our dishes came out within 10 minutes of ordering, extremely fast and was surprising! My husband ordered the Huevos Rancheros with chorizo and he enjoyed it! The flavors were bold and the plate was pleasing to the eyes except for the avocado which was looked like it was quickly turning. I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict and had super high expectations for this entree!! It looked so beautiful upon arrival but when I began eating I quickly realized the dish was quite cool! My first half came with a well done poached egg which was disappointing. The second piece was cooked perfectly but was also just not very warm. The hollandaise sauce had wonderful flavor, but again, just wasn't warm - it seemed like the dish had maybe been sitting. I think this dish could be outstanding at the right temperature!! The potatoes that accompany this entree were a little dry for my liking but my husband thought they were good!! :) We noticed other tables with special lattes and several parties being served decadent looking sweet breakfast options - those all looked delicious!! There was a super kind and outgoing waitress serving nearby tables, explaining all kinds of special choices, like lovely latte options that were being offered that morning. The way she so kindly described everything sounded delicious but unfortunately our waitress didn't welcome our table with that same level of hospitality. What we saw being ordered by those nearby was met with great happiness when it arrived to them!! :)

My Matcha-oat milk Latte was amazing well done! even with my requested modifications Thank you and…read more their customer service was excellent.

Stopped this morning and ordered Venti Iced Shaken Expresso with an extra shot and got a regular…read moreold iced coffee...we can tell the difference, and go charged for the originally ordered drink.

Love this place! Their food consistently tastes great & the service is fantastic, too. The…read morecajshrimp po'boy is my go-to! Yet, over the years of coming here, I've tried everything on the menu... including their "drive-up special dinners", that are off the menu, and they never disappoint

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.

What a cute local shop! Quiet and cozy with a fireplace, this place was a great find on a very cold…read moreMarch Day. Excellent broccoli cheddar soup, delicious coffee drinks that aren't too bold or bitter. I also grabbed a slice of cheesecake that was to die for. Kind staff and it's pretty genius to have it connected to a car repair place. I plan to return to try a panini!

Was excited to try and paid over $50 for missing items and food made wrong. Some people shouldn't…read morebe in service if they hate it this much!!