"Studebaker Building 84, South Bend by West.SB. Studebaker Building 84 is the main assembly plant of Studebaker's sprawling South Bend Plant 1 on the South edge of downtown. The building stands six stories tall with a basement and, when combined with Buildings 113 and 112 attached to the South and West sides of the building, contains 1 million square feet of usable space.Today, Buildings 84, 112, and 113 are being transformed into a mixed-use technology center and is currently home to South Bend City Church, enFocus, South Bend Code School, and Purdue Polytechnic."

"Baker & Rose, South Bend by West.SB. Baker & Rose, founded by sibling Portland natives Kevin and Colleen, is a restaurant and brunch pioneer in South Bend's East Bank neighborhood. Their locally-sourced menu offers unique takes on a traditional items, such as soft scrambled eggs and smoked salmon with chive oil and microgreens.In addition to crafting a unique menu, Kevin and Colleen have managed to position the restaurant as a connecting-place for entrepreneurs, politicians, and employees of nearby businesses."

"Lacopo's Pizzeria, South Bend by West.SB. Lacopo's Pizzeria opened in July of 1989 in a brick storefront on the corner of Lincoln Way West and Ardmore Trail. Two siblings, Frank and Rita, are West Side lifers and operate the family-owned business that was founded by their father Joseph Lacopo, a staple in the world of South Bend pizza using recipes handed down through generations of their Southern Italian family."

"St. Adalbert's Parish, South Bend by West.SB. Founded in 1910, St. Adalbert's was the last of four Polish Roman Catholic parishes in town. Called the "Cathedral of the West Side," The Parish holds a unique history of serving two different immigrant populations (Polish and Latino) as the surrounding neighborhood has changed. Today, it has become a home for a vibrant community of neighbors who pray together in English, Polish and Spanish."

"Citywide Liquors, South Bend by West.SB. Citywide in 2019 represents South Bend at its best: a multi-generation family-owned business breathing life into a formerly vacant, though historic, downtown building.In early 2019 the store transitioned to a new generation of family-ownership and moved into half of the historic J.C. Lauber Sheet Metal Co. building, adding the state's largest walk-in beer cooler, a tasting bar, and a modern, oriental rug-centric aesthetic. Couple all of that with a massive selection of wine, liquor, and beer, and it's easy to understand why this is the go-to store for downtown dwellers."

"Liberty & 33rd, South Bend by West.SB. Liberty & 33rd is a high-end antique furniture and rug company that sells pieces to designers across the country—the majority of their pieces are currently going to New York, Los Angeles, and Texas. Beginning as a furniture-flipping business in South Bend, owners Adam Cramer and his wife Kelsey transitioned to furniture restoration, curating a vast repertoire of high quality furniture and antiques and promoting the ecological benefits of buying second-hand.While they don’t have public store hours, you can schedule a time to visit the warehouse and wander through all sorts of unique items, like an 18th Century Indian Jhula bench swing."

"LangLab, South Bend by West.SB. LangLab is hard to explain. Its tagline ‘you’re now here or you’re nowhere’ befits the formerly-vacant South East side warehouse that has been transformed into a cultural hub comprising a venue, artist studios, gallery space, print shop, bar. It’s home to Zen Cafe, a coffee shop and roaster, Violet Sky, a craft chocolate company, and Elder Bread, a one-woman bakery."

"Sunrise Cafe, South Bend by West.SB. A classic, family-owned breakfast and lunch diner on South Bend's West side that draws one of the most diverse crowds in town. The Sunrise has been our family's go-to breakfast spot for over a decade."

"Jeannie's House Diner, South Bend by West.SB. Opened by Jeannie Rogge in 2011, Jeannie’s is an old-school American diner that serves breakfast and lunch on a Mishawaka Avenue corner.Any time of day you walk in, you’ll see at least one or two lone diners sitting up at the bar with a newspaper, coffee, and a plate of hash browns and that's a vibe worth celebrating."

"Vested Interest, South Bend by West.SB. Vested Interest is a 100-year old, family-owned dry-cleaning and laundry facility being transformed into a community of emerging and established businesses focused on creating new jobs and preserving time-honored trades in South Bend. INVANTI, West.SB, Tutt & Carroll, Merriman’s Piano, Hurry Home, and Sew Loved call the Vest home."

"South Bend Civic Theatre, South Bend by West.SB. South Bend Civic Theatre was founded in 1957 by two Notre Dame graduates who wanted to instill the importance of community theater in the community and offer an avenue for potential actors and performers to grow their skills in South Bend. In 2007, the Civic Theatre moved into its current home in downtown South Bend in what was formerly a First Church of Christ Scientist and has become a keystone of South Bend’s art community. The Civic Theatre now puts on over 125 performances a year in two theaters, the 209-seat Wilson Auditorium and the 80-seat “black-box” Warner Studio Theatre.Over the next 10 years, the theater will put on 10 of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning post-manufacturing “Rust Belt” stories, and you can bet we'll be in attendance."

"Chico's Mexican & American Restaurant, South Bend by West.SB. A West side breakfast and lunch taqueria founded by Federico Rodriguez Jr., a latino businessman and volunteer firefighter. Chico’s is located near the corner of Western Avenue and Olive Street along a corridor that has become emblematic of South Bend’s resurgence. Their Carne Guidada pork stew, served with rice, beans and tortillas, is the move."

"Saigon Market, South Bend by West.SB. Saigon Market is a popular, family-owned international grocery store in downtown South Bend offering a wide variety of Asian and African foods. Need help making the perfect bowl of pho at home? Store owner Kevin is the key."

"Mango Cafe, South Bend by West.SB. Mango Cafe is a Venezuelan cafe serving classic cuisine such as arepas and empanadas in a cozy, colorful space. It's a bit outside our normal path but well-worth the trip. Our personal favorite dishes are the patacones and any burger with their signature pink sauce."

"Corby's, South Bend by West.SB. Originally named the Cap-n-Cork Lounge, the Corby’s of today came into existence due to its role in the Notre Dame-based movie Rudy. The iconic neon sign, murals, and placards that decorate the space remain from the movie’s set decorations. On any given night of the week, you can expect to find a collection of students and after-work hangouts shooting pool, drinking beer, and talking about local politics. Get the pizza."

"Purple Porch Co-op, South Bend by West.SB. Since 2009, Purple Porch Co-op has connected the South Bend community to local growers, suppliers, and farmers in the region and supplied an assortment of grocery store items, produce, and hand-made goods. Now with a cafe that creates in-house meals, such as the ever-popular breakfast burritos or vegetable curry, and a weekly Farmer’s Market, the Porch is a solid spot for anyone that loves good food and wants to support local producers that keep sustainability, ethics, and community in mind."

"Robertson's Mural, South Bend by West.SB. From 1904 to 1986, Robertson's Department Store was a popular spot for Christmas presents, school clothes, wedding gowns, furnishings, and afternoon tea. The building still stands as senior apartments across Michigan Street, and this mural stands as a reminder of the past scale of South Bend's bustling retail corridor."

"Civil Rights Heritage Center, South Bend by West.SB. In 1922, South Bend opened the Engman Public Natatorium, its first public swimming pool. Despite being called public, South Bend’s black community was denied access to the pool for the next three decades. In 1950, after years of legal and political activism, a legal motion to fully open the pool finally passed. However, in 1978, the pool, in need of repair and now in a mostly minority neighborhood, was closed.Thirty years later, the building was transformed by a group of local residents and Indiana University South Bend into the Civil Rights Heritage Center, a space that educates community members on the history of segregation against communities of color in South Bend, using the pool’s story to share past and present issues of civil rights and social justice. The Center offers tours, hosts events, and maintains a library of local history documents, photographs, and oral histories."

"MAKE South Bend, South Bend by West.SB. MAKE South Bend is a neighborhood makerspace, gallery, and shop in River Park founded by Michelle Fitzgerald. Offering a range of classes from pottery to painting to woodworking, MAKE creates a community space to educate and support local artists, makers, and aspiring creatives with a shared working space and a curated store and gallery of local art and handmade goods."

"Nom Nom Pho, South Bend by West.SB. Nom Nom Phó is a Vietnamese restaurant in downtown South Bend. Originally opened in 2016 and now owned by husband-and-wife Ann-Marie Conrado and Devi Sapkota, the restaurant is steadily introducing new offerings.We're rare steak pho loyalists, but the vegetarian ramen with green noodles is a recent, and fantastic, addition. In our humble opinion, Nom Nom Pho is currently serving the best ramen in South Bend."

"Super Mercado Rosales, South Bend by West.SB. Super Mercado Rosales, commonly known as ‘South Bend Rosales,’ is a corner Mexican grocery store and taqueria on the South East side with a popular deli counter and full produce section.We're typically rolling down to Rosales for the three tacos, rice, and beans special."

"Frankie's BBQ, South Bend by West.SB. Frankie’s is a staple of South Bend’s West side. Dishing out burgers, sandwiches, BBQ platters & sides since 1968, the walls are decorated with newspaper articles, jerseys, and signed photos of everybody from Nelly to Mayor Pete to Skylar Diggins-Smith, serving as a physical representation of its long history in South Bend."

"Paleteria y Neveria La Rosita, South Bend by West.SB. On any day in the summer, there’s a line of customers out the door at La Rosita. Owned and operated by the Cervera family, this Mexican ice cream parlor makes its over 20 flavors of ice cream and paletas from scratch.Mamey—in ice cream or paleta form—is the undefeated flavor champion of the world."

"L Street Kitchen, South Bend by West.SB. L Street Kitchen is located across from the County-City Building in downtown South Bend. Opened in 2018 by the LaCarrubba family, L Street is open for breakfast and lunch during the day and serves food made from scratch to a constant stream of government workers that make their way across the street. At night, L Street becomes Bantam Diner, a popup restaurant led by chef Dont’e Shaw that serves upscale, home-style food."

"Restaurante Juan Camaney, South Bend by West.SB. Restaurante Juan Camaney offers a unique menu including pupusas, caldos, steak, pork chops, and tacos. Tucked into a West side neighborhood on the corner of Ford and Pulaski, the restaurant is a hidden gem for lovers of true Latin food. Pro-tip: the bright orange facade and white doors are fantastically attractive, but the real entrance is in the back off the parking lot."