We like running through Farmers Markets whenever we are in a new city - and this time we had a…read morechance to visit the South Bend, Indiana Farmer's Market ... and you should too. This Market is a year-round affair, so you can get Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FFV) during the summer and fall months right from local growers; in the off seasons they purchase out of state FFV and thus are still able to offer better produce than one usually finds in the big supermarkets. This particular Farmer's Market is enclosed - as it would have to be to be year-round in the Midwest. There are roughly 50 individual sellers in the entire setup - which is laid out as a pair of stacked boxes - the middle being washrooms and the like. All the stalls face inside in a double row ... the center portion of the boxes being where sellers can back up their trucks. There is a little diner restaurant on one side that offers a bunch of nice meals - breakfast food and when we were there pulled pork nachos (yum). There is also a bakery stall. They have parking on site, but it is just barely enough for the crowds the Market attracts. We liked this market because it really was mostly FFV and not a bunch of stalls selling candles and the like. There even are a couple of stalls selling meat - at least one fresh and one frozen. Give this place a try and you'll like it.

This is a nice market with a lot of vendors. A good stop while in South Bend. I like the coffee…read moreshop that can grind different coffees for you.

It's a small healthy hip grocery store that also has take out food. The folks working there were…read morefriendly and helpful. I really liked the eclectic mix of items in the store. A hidden gem.

Great little grocery and food stop on the east bank of South Bend. We stopped in to grab a small…read morebite to eat and also found some fun cocktail mixers to take home. Their Thai noodle salad was really good!

Amazing- food was great and service was exceptional. Extremely fresh and local when possible…read moreingredients and the staff (owners) have great knowledge of the various cheeses and other deli options. We went in for a quick sandwich left extremely satisfied and added a charcuterie for two to go. If in the south bend area it's a must stop.

This is a great local deli style restaurant. The staff is nice helpful and polite. The food is…read morealways good. It's a great spot to pick up a charcuterie spread for entertaining, some spreads or dips, or a sandwich and drink to go. Solid local lunch choice.

"The Urban Garden Farmers Market provides South Bend's west side community with a place to buy…read morefresh produce direct from producers in a friendly, open-air environment; and backyard gardeners and small farmers with a direct market for their goods. Saturday Market: June 13th - October 10th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the intersection of Orange and Meade Streets in South Bend, Indiana." This urban market showcases great organic produce, BBQ, handmade crafts, baked goods and more. A hidden jewel in the heart of the city.

These chocolates taste even better than they look and they look amazing so that is saying a lot!…read moreThey are truly a work of art and Yvonne will work with you to get the flavors and colors you need. I love to give the bon bons as a gift to a friend for any occasion. They come in beautiful boxes. In the winter, the hot chocolate was unbelievably good, and now I can't wait to try the gelato. Sanaa is a gem and we are so fortunate to have this business in our community. Also, the turtles are the best I've ever had!

From the owner: Our business specializes on everything chocolate related. We don't skip any process in giving you…read morequality products. We take 4 days to finish a production, since we are all for QUALITY over QUANTITY! In addition to that, we DO NOT add any preservatives to our chocolates.

I love Garden Patch and have been shopping here for years! They always have rare finds, my favorite…read morebeing Ice Cream for Bears. They were the first in the area (and still may be the only?) to stock it. Ray is always open to suggestions and will often order in products that are requested which is really great. Garden Patch is my go-to local store for local items and organic/specialty products!

People are always helpful and prices are better than other stores. They can usually order if they…read moredon't have it. I have shopped here for years and just would like to live closer.

This sparkling gem has just about everything possible to put on a spread that would please an…read moreemperor! I crave the kimchee, fish sauce, bonito flakes, miso paste, every sort of seaweed, and critter parts you just can't find anywhere! Ever wanted to try chicken feet and cocks combs? Breadfruit? Cockles?Limpets? Tried 'em all. Only the breadfruit was "meh", but even Cap'n Bligh had trouble getting the Polynesians excited about 'em. Won't always carry the same exotics, especially in the freezer section, but you can RELY on them to carry the staples, and at prices the big stores can't beat. Enormous bottles of Thai fish sauce that beat those piddly supermarket squirts! Huge bags of addictive shrimp chips! YUM!!!! Don't be put off by labels in Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, etc. The owners know their products and can tell you how to use them. They also carry items for Arab and African customers. They may say Saigon Market, but they're very international, and the friendliest people on earth! They own their entire parking lot. So take your time! Browse to your heart's content! Please respect that they do not wish to provide parking for all their neighbors. Do bring your children. Help them learn about the world through this wonderful store. It has interesting smells. Please teach them to be polite about those odors. Different is not bad; it's interesting! Look online for easy recipes before visiting the store. Engage the owners' help in finding and using ingredients. It will be a treat the kids will never forget! Yeah, I love this place!

fantastic selection, friendly helpful smiling staff. Vegetable selection is first rate, fresh and…read moreplentiful.

I know Martins is going through another buy out, but maybe it's for a good reason. I picked up 8…read morepieces of their fried chicken for dinner. It was terrible! The pieces were small. It was over cooked and dry. I think it had been sitting in the case for a few hours. Martins chicken was always delicious. We were really disappointed and that seems to be happening a lot to not just me but other customers too. I hope the new owners take action soon otherwise I think this chain will be only a memory on Facebook.

Why are the chicken tenders packaged for sale in the deli(not fresh) so salty? They are inedible…read moreand this is not the only time, I got some over a year ago but thought that might just be an one-off, someone taste test them for gosh sakes!

Bamber's is an amazing food store! It has a great curated stock of imported foods and other items…read more The staff were so helpful and friendly. They were really knowledgeable and readily shared their love of food. It's the nicest store in South Bend. Clean, well-stocked, and just a joy to walk around. I'd encourage everyone to have a look!

The best imported food market in Michiana. The owners are always helpful about finding the right…read moreitems to use in Italian recipes. The owners are as endlessly helpful as Emporium is endlessly Rich in delicacies from around the world. A culinary goal mine

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.