
If your daily agenda keeps you hopping, why not jump-start your engine with a healthy breakfast and a great cup of coffee? South Bend has some wonderful cafes with breakfast and lunch menus that will hit the spot and keep you going. Take a look at some local favorites for our real estate agents.
- Chicory Cafe – 105 East Jefferson Blvd., Suite 103
If you want to wake up to a burst of energy, head to the Chicory Cafe where Cajun flavors will rev up your engine. Breakfast includes fresh, warm beignets served all day, as well as Egg Sandwiches, Greek yogurt with granola, Quiche, and homemade waffles with whipped cream. If you're on a later schedule, try the Baked Mac & Cheese, Cajun Chicken and Sausage Sandwich, or the Italiano Ham Sandwich with melted mozzarella. Top off your breakfast with French Chicory specialties like espresso, cappuccino, and latte, or a Big Easy Bloody Mary.
- Nick's Patio – 1710 North Ironwood Drive
Nick's Patio is a favorite spot for South Bend locals because the cafe is open 24 hours a day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With over 30 years of serving customers, Nick's has an extensive menu and great food. Breakfast favorites include Eggs Benedict, Garden Omelettes, Pecan Pancakes, and Waffles topped with chocolate syrup and fruit. Lunch and dinner favorites include Grill Melts served with complimentary soup, Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry, and Baby Back Ribs with potatoes or rice. If you have a busy day and want to relax at home, Nick's Patio has online orders with the click of your mouse.
- Tom & Lin's Kitchenette – 2221 South Michigan Street
With a unique history as South Bend's oldest diner, visitors looking for South Bend homes for sale make a point to enjoy the home-style cooking at Tom & Lin's Kitchenette. With a cozy atmosphere, all-day breakfast, and daily homemade specials, this cafe is always busy. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, French toast, cheese omelettes, and fried chicken and waffles. The BLT Melt and the Mushroom Swiss Burger served with onion rings, mozzarella sticks, or the soup of the day are lunch favorites. If you love home cooking, Tom & Lin's Kitchenette serves up comfort food that soothes the soul as well as the tummy.
- The Coffee Spot Cafe – 3201 Sugar Maple Lane
The Coffee Spot Cafe is a unique place within Tom's Car Care Center complex that offers vehicle maintenance services, a drive-thru car wash, and self-service car wash bays. It's not only a convenient place to grab breakfast or lunch on the go, but the food is great! They have breakfast bagels, pastries, and scones, and hardy breakfast burritos and paninis. You'll find garden-fresh salads, hot soups, deli-style, and grilled sandwiches, and paninis and wraps for lunch. Fresh daily coffees include espresso, steamers, frappes, and fruit smoothies for a refreshing pick-me-up while you browse the Cafe gift shop.
- Yellow Cat Cafe – 808 East Colfax Avenue
Named after the 21-year-old cat on the family farm, Yellow Cat Cafe welcomes you with a friendly smile, and breakfast or lunch is served all day. Breakfast pleasers include Belgian Waffles, 3 Egg Omelets with various fillings, and Hash Brown Skillets. Lunch favorites include the Chicken Salad Plate, Country Fried Steak with sides, and the Ruben Sandwich with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on grilled rye. Yellow Cat Cafe offers dine-in, take-out, and catering menus with great prices, so whatever your schedule, you've got it covered.
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