This is South Bend's golden treasure. The food is so good you'll order an extra meal to take home (done it). The service is so friendly you'll develop a crush (done it. or maybe that was because I associated her with the food). I recommend ordering the House Croissant. I come from a day and age where I could cavalierly order it as "Sex on a platter, please," but your mileage may vary. That's really the only thing you ever need to order from here, it's that good. Get it with ham AND bacon. Make sure you ask for hot sauce. Oh, and COFFEE. The Kona coffee they serve here is SOOOOOOOO smooth and full-bodied. I usually avoid coffee in the US because it's often bitter and just a little bit keeps me up a long while. But at Nick's, I couldn't resist. For appetizers, I liked to go with the mushrooms. Sometimes they come out too greasy, but they're still multiple times better than you'd get at IHOP or Denny's. They usually run out of soup right before 0200, so get there by 0100 if you want to be sure to grab a cup of soup. This place will have a line out the door right after the local bars close. I was such a frequent (and well-tipping) patron that even when the line was out the door, the kind folks would seat me right away. During quiet hours, I had "my" table that they would usually keep open for me in case I dropped in. I also really highly recommend this place as a 24 hour or late night study spot. It's close to campus, but still off campus and away from the pressure of everyone else studying, they have the aforementioned magically delicious Kona coffee, and as long as you order food and are on good terms with the waitstaff, they will let you stay a long while. I've never been kicked out, and I've stayed over 6 hours. Please do note, however, that the restaurant was slow, and I did place several food orders, not just (free) coffee refills. I really hope you enjoy Nick's as much as I did. read more

The food was completely utterly devoid of flavor. I had a chicken philly sandwich. I think they literally took an unseasoned chicken breast, cooked some green pepper and onions and slapped it on a roll. My wife had the open face turkey sandwich. Similarly no flavor at all. Neither one of us finished our meals. Spent a total of about $25 and man we did not get our money's worth. Go somewhere else. read more

Bad soup. Barely okay chocolate shake. Average chicken wrap. Bad onion rings. The staff is friendly and nice read more

Was very excited to go to Nick's Patio for the first time. Walked in and asked about the wait. It was a 30 minute wait, so we decided to leave. I polietly asked to use the restroom before we left and the host kicked my group out. Was very disappointed in the rudeness. read more

I wish I could give 0 stars! me and friends came to Nicks after the bars to meet other friends already there. they would not let us inside the door and threatened to call police. We were forced to wait outside in the cold... terrible experience read more

Not 24/7. Walked up to the door at 11:40 pm, they saw me locked the door and hid. Smh. Don't go here.

As far as diner food is concerned Nick's is the best! I've tried places in Indy and Chicago and still have yet to find a place as good as Nick's. They are open 24/7 and serve breakfast all day. The menu is massive and the food is good a cheap. My favorite meal is the Greek chicken. It comes with kalamata olives, feta, and four pieces of chicken on a bed of rice. Oh and it's served with soup or salad and dessert (I go for the rice pudding). All that for under $10...just can't beat it. So if you are looking for good diner food any time of day, go to Nick's. read more

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Such a delicious breakfast! Busy but seated as promptly as possible. Great staff and service!

I had one of the worst experiences in my life at this dinner I came for a meal with some friends and I got the most rude service of my life the sever was rude and so was the manger. I ordered a hot chocolate and I asked for it to be heated up so it would be hot and the sever said would you like me to like it on your head. And when I asked for to go boxes the sever throwed my plate of food down on the table and when I was leaving cussed me out like I was the problem (I would not recommend eattting here for anyone)!!!! read more

Where customers are referred too as Monkeys. 3/20/2016 3:27 am Table 13, 4 African American customers Check Number:229964 Ordered Ranch Salad dressing, check read: MONKEY SALAD DRESSING read more

Open 24 hours!! We suddenly remembered that we had been here once before. Not too far from NOTRE DAME . I opted for the Greek chicken and my husband went with the chopped sirloin. REAL. mashed potatoes!! I had the Greek salad instead of a boring dinner salad. Hubs had the cream of chicken soup. Very good food..good service read more

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This is a diner and they serve diner food. All food is comfort that way they are open 24hours a day. No matter the time day or night the food is always good. But keep in mind it is comfort diner food, nothing healthy on the menu. You have to try the pancakes, gyros, chicken fried steak and the omelets. You won't be disappointed. When in south bend you have to plan a visit to nicks patio! read more

Variety variety variety!!! Breakfast menu, sandwiches, burgers, and dinner entrees at a great price! I love that I can suggest this place whenever out with friends and we can not decide. Is it fancy no but if you want quick tasty food this is the place to go! Only problem Is trying to make my mind in what to get lol read more

So, me and my friend trying to enter the restaurant. We stood by the front register to be seated. The waitress was on her phone for a good 10 minutes, and she didn't even look at us! Not even once! She was kinda rude. Didn't say hi or anything. She just took us to the table and threw the menus on the table and left. Later that night, she brought me the check and didn't even ask if I want it split. She even try to teach me how to sign a receipt. Do I look dumb to not know how to sing and leave a tip on a receipt? Hell to the no! I was like, I'm writing that review the hell down. Not gonna go to this place ever again, and I advice all people to not go there. Thanks for reading! read more

Great place to eat! Garden Omelette is amazing... the best in place to eat in south bend during wer hours of the day... Service is nice and food is generally really good. read more

Pretty dirty, not terrible but not super good. Good food, We had steak, hash brown, eggs, toast, pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries. Our waitress was amiable and speedy, which was a plus. read more

Came here more for the google reviews than the mediocre yelp reviews. While it wasn't bad, it was just average food. We were by a large group of younger college kids so it was kind of loud. I got the Greek platter. Others got the kids cheeseburger, an order of pancakes, and a chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich with a cup of soup. Our server was busy so she got a few things messed up with the order but nothing she didn't correct. She brought the wrong soup and when we told her she went and got it right away. Later she told us that she didn't charge us for the extra soup. I thought it was gracious of her which we didn't order it. I will say the the cream of broccoli was really good and the lemon rice was also good. They state their soups are homemade. The sandwich was to come with honey mustard which she had to go get it. It was kind of hard to eat as there was a lot stacked up. The Greek platter was ok. I wouldn't order it again. It was $9.99 and came with a salad, pities, rice, and a Greek cucumber feta salad of sorts. That was my favorite part of the dish. Their desserts look like they're bought and brought it. I'm not sure how long they're in the case. The pancakes were fluffy and the kids burger was large. I think it's a regular burger. It's not a chain and a local place so I like supporting places like this. read more

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More comfort food in a less than aesthetically pleasing venue. Prices are OK, portions are good but the place is bigger than it looks from the outside and can get really busy resulting in sometimes slow service. All in all, not a bad place for a meal. read more

The food was pretty good, good portions, and friendly staff in a diner style restaurant. However the term greasy spoon should not be taken literally. They brought me out three empty plates to put food on two of the three still had old food on them after they've been clean. read more

Ive been here so many times over the last 20 yrs. in general I think it has gone into decline, but you can still get a solid sandwich or breakfast here. I' m fond of the chicken soup , the ribs are pretty good, taco salad can be great. It definitely is not as clean as it used to be, but Ive had many breakfasts here....a few in the wee hours of the morning, and many fond memories. read more

What a joy. My wife & I are in South Bend, IN, home of the fighting Irish while my RV is in the shop. We stumbled on this place quite by accident & what a pleasant surprise. The manager, Jenny, is very friendly & accommodating. We were promptly seated and water was delivered almost before we were settled. The menu was generous in their offerings and very reasonable in their pricing. Our waitress was excellent & rated a top tip of 23%. Our meal was served exactly as ordered & perfect. To be clear, I am from central CA and don't know anyone at this restaurant, other than those I have met since my first meal, including Sam, the GM. read more

Open 24 hours and breakfast anytime? Awesome! Food is excellent and so is the service. I went there literally in the middle of the night (2:30 AM) and found it to be an oasis in the nocturnal desert of closed or fast food joints. I ordered one of the skillets which kept me filled for the next 12 hours and it was delicious. I plan to swing by there during daytime hours to sample their non-breakfast entrees. read more

Exactly what you want at 2am. Good, solid down home cooking and QUICK! This place is a great find while on our Notre Dame weekend!

Nicks patio is open 24 hours which is delightful because I work nights. I love their skillets. I get one with corned beef hash, eggs, green pepper, onions, home fries, and cheese! So so so good. The staff is professional and kind, especially Amanda! There are certain times when you have to pay upfront (mostly after the bars close). read more

Let's see, where do I start? This place is a dump, dirty, old, depressing and over priced, I am convinced the good reviews must be written by friends and family. My friend Bo, recommended Nicks Patio to me. I love Greek food, but found this place to be over priced the food awful. I ordered a Gyro with fires and soup it was the worse I ever ate! The meat looked like it was packaged and bought as sandwich meat at Shop and Save,and the soup was bought per made at Gordon's, how this place stays open beyond me it must be a late night icon! I actually Got sick!!! I gave it one star for being able to stay open. read more

Always good food at any hour! It's my go to for eating a nice meal at an odd hour. Great fun for places like Nick's!

So I got to Nick's Patio and my guest and I were seated right away. We were told that we had to pay up front and that it was a policy for the late nights. We ordered our food and I paid the young man and he neglected to bring me back my change but I paid it no mind and enjoyed my meal in my company. I ordered coffee as my drink and was less than thrilled because it tasted like it was watered down, I asked if they can make some fresh coffee and they did so without hesitation however this new batch was as watered down as the previous cup. I asked about my change from my order and our server said he would speak to the manager, we finished our meal and boxed up the leftovers and waited patiently to find out about the change. After waiting for 20 minutes for the manager to figure out where my $2.03 went I decided that they could keep what would amount to a 10% tip not the usual 15. On my way out I noticed a couple of guest preparing to pay after they finished their meals and asked if they were told that they had to prepay like we were and they said no. Well that was not consistent with what I was told when we were seated by the same server. I'm sure it had nothing to do with us being black and them being white, maybe it was because we were older and more prone to skipping out on the check. Hmm... read more

First time going here about a week ago. Im not from around here but it reminded me alot of a place in my hometown! Service was fast, food came out fast, and the good tasted delicious! Me and my fiance loved the cheesecake we took home. Overall its one of the best places ive ate in a long while. read more

Nick's Patio is a cute family business ran by one of the catholic families in South Bend. A lot of the local church crowd throws business their way Sunday mornings, so be prepared to wait. The food is yummy though so it's all good. read more

The best food is at night. Hands down I would give them a 5 star for nights. Day is like a 2 which is why I gave the 3 stars. I use to love this place any time of the day or night but lately at night is where it's at. read more

really great!!! perfect for the area because of all the colleges. thanks for being open 24/7 (,:

First off, know that this is a mom-and-pop type diner, not a dressy sort of venue, and set your expectations accordingly. You won't receive gourmet food here, but you should receive good service, decent food, generous portions, a great variety, and affordable prices. Whenever we have someone visiting who has been traveling for hours on end, this is usually where we bring them. There is something for every palate, and even the fussiest eaters can find something to enjoy here. It is a very casual venue, so shorts and a t-shirt are perfectly acceptable. Give it a try - you will be glad that you did. read more

The food is craptastic. It took my friend and I forever to order because pickins were slim.... crap or crap. Imagine IHOP food but worse. It is open late night though so that's why we picked Nick's. Usually infested with students and a cop hangout. You will regularly see cop cars parked here everynight, I promise. I say head over to IHOP in Mishawaka for better food. read more

An excellent place to grab breakfast and lunch food. It's typical diner grub, nothing gourmet but it serves its purpose. The pancakes are excellent, sausage great, bacon isn't my favorite but it's good. Can get busy on weekend mornings but they move people in and out. The hosts/hostesses and waitstaff are all typically endearing South Bend townies. I give them a TON of credit for putting up with extraordinarly drunk college students in the early hours of the morning. Last but not least, they have AWESOME soda water (or seltzer, club soda, whatever you want to call it), and they're always quick with a refill! read more

So gross after talking to two cooks in their kitchen their words " I wouldn't eat a damn thing from here." I listened to how gross the kitchen is. How lazy they are all around about cleaning properly. All around you couldn't pay me to eat this food again. read more

Fish sandwich was comparable to that of a fast food restaurant. Service was great. Will not return.

It's a great mom and pop diner. Good, greasy good to help with the hangovers or satisfy a late night munchy craving after going out to the Backer, Corby's or a college party. read more

Well, this place is kind of a dump/dive. Our waitress was competent but ... distracted or something. Probably saw 2 old ladies coming in after church,( yes, church on Sat. nite, -Mom wanted me to visit hers) and thought the tip wouldn't be worth the effort. I like to tip well for good service - but service was fair at best. But the food! We both had the stuffed chicken breast. It was delicious! Grilled chicken breast stuffed with broccoli and cheese. The broccoli was bright green, tasted fresh with the tips charred on the grill...it was really good. The meal included soup (or salad) and dessert. It was a good, tasty meal at a good price. After reading the other reviews - there weren't any assholes in the place when we were there...but it might explain the demeanor of our server. read more

Open all night so this is a great late night/ early morning spot to get some good food at a good price. Service is usually very good and there are plenty of breakfast items that are quite tasty. I have had the fried chicken the last couple times and it really hit the spot. Not really a lunch or dinner spot unless you're feeling breakfast food but great morning or late night spot. read more

Best food and best value in South Bend, hands down. The pecan waffles are phenomenal: light, crispy, golden brown. Never chewy or overdone. The Reuben is one of the best to be found anywhere, and certainly for the best price. The soups are always comforting and taste homemade. And Nick's serves up some of the best diner coffee anywhere. Service is always fast, friendly, and solicitous (even after midnight). Five emphatic stars! read more