Nothing caps off a weekend quite like brunch. It's a perfect way to gather your group around to recall the best moments of your trip, while enjoing some of the top dining options The Bend has to offer. Plan your meal with our guide to some of the best brunch spots around town.
Bar Louie
From Kickin' Bloody Mary's to mimosas and classic egg combos, Bar Louie has something for your whole crew. They often have themed brunches, so be sure to check our events calendar!
Chicory Cafe
Grab some hot fresh beignets or a breakfast po’ boy sandwich to go with your favorite java. Chicory South Bend and Mishawaka serve breakfast all day. No need to worry about sleeping in! Don't miss their $3 mimosas on weekends and BOGO Happy Hours throughout the week.
Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House
One of The Bend's many craft breweries, Crooked Ewe boasts one of the most unique brunch menus in the area. Recent offerings include croque madame benedict and pork & grits. Another thing to consider: Many of its items can be made vegan.
Early Bird Eatery
When we think of Early Bird, the word that comes to mind is elevated. The menu is bursting with flavor. It features everything to a spicy take on biscuits and gravy to decadent blueberry lemon pancakes and everything in between.
Early Bird Eatery, Photo by Andrea Grieco
Edgewater Cafe
Edgewater Cafe at Four Winds Casino features an expansive breakfast and brunch menu with all your favorites including steaks, seafood, soups, salads and much more. Don’t forget to leave room for house made desserts!
Evil Czech Brewery
Whatever The Bend offered up on a Saturday night, Evil Czech’s Hangover Brunch might just be the thing to get your Sunday going. This isn't your usual brunch buffet. Instead Evil Czech's chefs whip up a series of small plates off the regular menu, plus some breakfast specials.
Evil Czech Brewery Hangover Brunch
Fiddler's Hearth
A perfect spot for a cozy brunch, Fiddler's proudly represents the seven Celtic nations in the heart of South Bend with great music, high quality food & drink from the Celtic lands, and a relaxing atmosphere. Their weekend brunch offers authentic favorites like tradition Irish breakfast, scotch eggs, bangers & mash and so much more.
The Lauber
Served Saturdays and Sundays, The Lauber brunch offers sweet and savory delights from french toast bites to breakfast flatbreads. Don't forget to pair your choise of mimosas, bloody mary's, or maybe an espresso martini!
The Lauber, Photo by Andrea Grieco
Metro Diner
Sure, Metro Diner doesn't qualify as "locally unique" since it's a Florida-based chain restaurant. But don't let that stop you from checking out its robust breakfast/lunch menu. Metro Diner burst onto the foodie scene years ago when featured on the Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
PEGGS
Peg Dalton has been serving up breakfast in downtown South Bend since 2001. Essentials at Peggs include Peggs Eggs and Birds in the Nest, where two eggs are dropped in the hole of Texas toast with ham, cream cheese and chives.
Uptown Kitchen
Looking for a brunch menu with flair? This Granger eatery is your spot. Stop in for a wildly fresh menu and delicious cocktails. That includes a Bloody Marys and mimosas, of course. Uptown also features a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Rohr's
One of the restaurants inside the Morris Inn on Notre Dame's campus, Rohr's merges a fine dining experience with a savory brunch menu. Choices range from Nashville fried chicken to a traditional Belgian waffle and beyond, all in an elegant setting.
South Bend Brew Werks
This locally owned brewpub doesn't mess around when it come to brunch: multiple kinds of waffles, breakfast burritos, scrambles and breakfast pizzas. You can add a brunch cocktail or pair your meal with one of the beers on tap.
