Best coffee shop ever! You pay what you want. They have a pay it forward policy so someone has…read morealready paid for your drink. You can either pay it forward or receive the gift. I believe the workers work for tips, at least Ja'Lila does who served us. During our hour there we observed a mix of folks coming in. Some were obviously regulars chatting it up with Ja'Lila while they sipped their drink. Another couple on a road trip stopped in on their way to the east coast for some coffees and to use the WiFi. Some were in and out. Steady flow. Everyone treated with respect and dignity whether you made a donation or not. Donations are pay what you want. I'm not a coffee drinker but my sister said it's good! I got hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is homemade and I got fresh whipped cream which was also homemade. Delicious! Can you get that at Starbucks? Just asking I wouldn't know. I no longer lived in South Bend but if I did this would be my new spot. My sister does however and she's already been back before I had a chance to post my review. If you're a local and you remember the old VanBuren grocery store this is the spot! Support a business making a difference in the community, fostering connection and spreading kindness. Please support and let's keep places like this open!

Great mix of people and a welcoming place to meet. Love the donation based coffee, friendly staff,…read moreand the fun bar up front. The big window adds a nice touch. Grateful to have this spot in our community.

In town for a wedding, this bar is in the lobby of the hotel we're staying in. Hannah is an AMAZING…read morebartender, she's super friendly, makes great drinks, can keep up with a crowd, offers great advice on other places to go locally for food/drinks should you want to venture out.

Great little coffee shop/cafe to grab a Starbucks and a bite to eat. I had a hot ham and cheese…read moresandwich. It was very good. Fresh bread and just the right amout of meat and cheese ratio. It was served on a baugette style bun. The ambiance is very relaxed and a comfortable place to jump on your laptop. The sitting area has floor to ceiling windows for a beautiful view. The sunlight brightens your day!

Best, freshest smoothie bowls & smoothies! Great owner & great vibe!…read more The dragon bowl with extra protein is my fave!

Some of the best smoothies and smoothie bowls I've ever had. Service is always super quick and it's…read morenever very busy outside of gamedays, so you'll always have a place to sit. I swear by their açaí, you can't go wrong. And while this shop is a bit pricier than other options on Eddy St, the smoothie bowl is quite filling and includes 4 toppings in its $12 price! I would order from here every day if I had the funds.

Service was quick and very friendly. Place was clean. Coffee tastes good. Price seemed 15-20%…read morecheaper than Starbucks. I'd go again.

I walk in and it's all festive instantly put me in a GREAT mood. Happy 30th Birthday Bigby! It's…read moreyour birthday but I get the surprise my morning oatmilk latte is only $1.87 SCORE. Thank you to the morning staff you made my visit memorable.

I usually get dark roast and cappuccinos because it's a convenient location, but the coffee is a…read moretad bit mediocre and nothing special. I don't view this as an actual coffee shop but more of a quick service establishment. The pastry proportions sometimes disappoint me because they are more expensive than they should. I got their unsweetened matcha once and was terribly disappointed. I honestly couldn't taste the matcha. I think that ABP in Hesburgh library serves better coffee, and it's worth the short walk over there.

I don't normally have the sweetest of teeth, but I've only had the gelato and smoothies from here…read more Their gelato is OK; it's not good enough as gelato to be better than ice cream. The smoothies are pretty good. I think I've had the Orange Sunrise and the Bangin' Berry. I'll probably try more, but of those two, the Orange Sunrise is better, hands down. I've never had breakfast here, but they do offer Quorn substitutes for anything that comes with chicken, so there are plenty of vegetarian options for a place with such a limited menu to start with. It's located in the Duncan Student Center, which is the building they attached to the west side of the football stadium. The cafe is near the north entrance. There's lots of seating, but some of the stools are annoying tall ones, which seem to be all the rage these days, even though they're uncomfortable. The good thing about the tall stools is that they have these special metal baskets at the bottom so that you have somewhere to put all your junk while you're eating. I can see this coming in handy when the weather's bad, which it often is in South Bend; you don't have to sit against your wet and/or cold coat.

Came here for lunch with 4 others on Friday 9/22/23 and our group had placed the order online…read morebefore walking over here (where it said it would take 10 minutes to be ready). We arrived, and the food was not ready well over 10 minutes later. It took over 20 minutes for the food to be ready so it was not quoted correctly. I personally ordered a BLT (added avocado for an extra cost) and when we finally grabbed our food, one I immediately let noticed that these sandwiches weren't the largest size, especially for the price point. Secondly, they forgot to add the avocado I had paid extra for! The sandwich itself wasn't even very tasty which just made the experience as a whole not great, and I would not choose to come back here if I was on Notre Dame's campus.

Food is fine. It is basically pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. It is a huge upgrade from the…read moresandwiches Mendoza but a step down from green fields which used to be here. The seating is very clean and quiet which makes for a nice study area.

Great Experience would recommend to anyone. Drink was perfect, good vibe. lots of students at…read morevarious times throughout the day

Takes over an hour to get any drink or food item, and my order was constantly delayed by people…read moreordering in person. Ordering ahead of time should be prioritized and not the other way around. Also a lot of staff would just stand around, and when I asked about my order multiple times, it was prioritized even less.

Krak is a cute boba tea shop in the heart of notre dame. I always love it as a sweet treat post…read moreTrader Joe's. Everyone is always friendly and helpful with suggestions /recommendations on flavors combos.

So glad there's a Krak Boba in the Midwest. Coming from Cali..finding good boba is rough. This…read moreplace is hands down fave!! The boba texture and drink flavors are always on point. Service: Nice and easy. Usually order on the app for pickup Drinks: Speciality drinks and milk teas are good. Can't go wrong! King Brûlée w/ double boba is my go to. It is sweet but so GOOD! Dragon slayer (where my RuneScape nerdy friends at) is also so good. Ambiance: Inside it's very casual and hip. Parking isn't too bad either with street parallel parking spots that are usually open. Always a solid stop for me.

I've been to this location a few times, but it's always so busy, and parking is a pain sometimes…read more But this was my first time going before 8am, and it was great because I found parking right out front that was practically empty. No lines, no wait made for a great start to a cold morning, making me even happier. Friendly staff for an early morning. There's also a lot of seating connected to the bookstore with many ND goodies. Both of my drinks were good. I got a hot drink to warm up and a cold one for later. I also enjoyed my breakfast sandwich They also have a mobile pickup, which I haven't tried before because it's in a busy area

Have to say I'm not a big Starbucks guy. But... The people…read moreare friendly here and you always know what you are getting. Quality control is great and the store is clean. And location right off Eddy. Food is okay but you come for the coffee. I préfère small mom and pop store. But Starbucks does have a good business model.

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.