Whether it's a New Year's resolution or we simply want to be healthier at any time of year, there are places to go and things to do around South Bend/Mishawaka that can help us meet our goals. 

It Starts in the Kitchen

It's possible to eat out AND eat healthy. Here's a list of a few spots around The Bend that have a healthy side to the menu.

Healthy Options

Papa Vino's Restaurant

Papa Vino's Restaurant

At Papa Vino's Italian Kitchen, you’ll start with a complimentary loaf of warm, fresh-from-the-oven…

Purely Pressed

Purely Pressed

Organic coffee and juice. Also serving mason jar salads, oatmeal, bowls and smoothies. You can also…

The Lauber Kitchen & Bar

The Lauber Kitchen & Bar

A modern restaurant in the East Bank neighborhood that combines South Bend's rich history with a…

Aladdin's Eatery

Aladdin's Eatery

Simple Lebanese-American chain offering traditional & vegetarian dishes plus smoothies, beer & wine.

Bowl of Pho

Bowl of Pho

Low-key Vietnamese eatery serving up soups, noodles & lots of veggie options in a simple setting.

Brasserie 23

Brasserie 23

Bonjour, bienvenue! Allow us to introduce you to Brasserie 23: A locally owned restaurant…

CoreLife Eatery

CoreLife Eatery

We fuel healthy, active lifestyles and make all of our meals from scratch every single day.

Hawaii Poke

Hawaii Poke

Hawaii Poke is a fresh restaurant that offers customizable poke bowls and milk teas in Mishawaka…

No. 6 Scratch Kitchen

No. 6 Scratch Kitchen

No.6 features scratch regional comfort dishes from around the world. Our dishes are creative and…

Tossed ToGo

Tossed ToGo

Casual, counter-serve spot serving salads, flatbreads, and stuffed potatoes made with fresh…

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

Crooked Ewe

Crooked Ewe

Tap room officially opened 6/6/15 Enjoy the scenic Saint Joseph river with hand-crafted pints and…

Uptown Kitchen

Uptown Kitchen

Quality, fresh, made from scratch foods. Breakfast and Lunch. Full Bar featuring craft beers…

Get Active

Getting out and moving is a great way to stay fit and healthy, and there are plenty of ways to do it.

 

Hit the Gym

Whether you want to go at your own pace, join a fitness class to help get you motivated, or seek personal training to get the results you want, we have a whole list of great gyms and fitness centers to get you going.

 

Outdoor Activities

Is nature more your scene? The St. Joseph River Valley offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking or rafting down the East Race Waterway. There are also many winter activities to peak your interests, such as skiing, skating and so much more.

 

Indoor Adventures

Beat the outdoor elements and adventure inside. Head to Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Mishawaka to experience the weightlessness of bouncing and flipping on wall-to-wall trampolines. Enjoy a game of ultimate dodgeball, a high-flying basketball slam dunk or flying into 10,000 foam cubes. Challenge yourself at rock climbing at Generations AdventurePlex or bouldering at Apex Climbing Gym. 

Tap into Wellness

Pursue healthy habits and taking better care of your mind and body at these popular wellness spots around town.

 

Spa Day

Unwind at area spas that offer massages, facials and other experiences for your mind and body. Mixing treatments into your health routines can maximize your overall wellness!

 

Stretch into Yoga

Physical, mental and spiritual wellness collide with yoga and pilates classes. Yoga can help support stress management, mental health, healthy eating and quality of sleep.

 

A Deeper Level

Work into a deeper flexibility with one-on-one stretch sessions with trained Flexologists at StretchLab. Pay a visit DRIP Infrared and sweat out toxins in their saunas, boost energy and circulation with a cold plunge, reduce inlamation with red light therapy and so much more.