Our team absolutely lucked out staying at a hotel next door to JC's! We were in town for a…read moretournament and ordered to our hotel pizzas and salads for 20 hungry 12yo boys and their families. This was hands-down some of the best pizza we have had! Saying the owner, Jesse, went above and beyond to make sure all went smoothly is an understatement. He and his staff (special shout-out to Rachel) were friendly and courteous. I am very much looking forward to being in the area again and dining in next time. Sounds like I will need to try the buffalo dip...along with one of the desserts!

Where do I even begin? Our server even called this place a dumpster fire! The only positives I can…read moresay is that the food is good but the service is horrendous. MANY patrons were MAD. We waited for over an hour to be seated (when the gal at the front said we'd be seated right away) then we waited for 2 hours for our food and when we get it, it's missing several ingredients...because they're out. Oh and the best part is when all the cooks left the kitchen and sat in a circle in the dining room for 15 or so minutes. The owner was also there...sitting at the bar with a drink. Why wasn't he helping bus tables, cook, GO TO THE STORE TO GET INGREDIENTS THEY RAN OUT OF??? This was during their busiest rush. What in the world???? Excuse was made that it's St. Joe's prom and all their employees are at the prom. Unreal! 1 star because food is decent but we will not return.

1. Pizza was excellent. Previous reviews were spot on…read more 2. For those of you coming from out of town this is a carry-out only place. Not sure where the photos came from of the indoor seating. 3. Cash only, which is fine, just want others to be aware. 4. Staff was warm and welcoming.

Stopped at Lacopo's Pizzeria for the first time. It's a very small building and I wasn't sure about…read morehow the pizza would be, but, I ordered a small Hawaiian pizza and went out to my car to eat it. That pizza was Amazing and the sauce was excellent!

Best pizza in Michiana!!!! Fresh ingredients, perfect crust to sauce to topping ratio.read more

Tastes good, overpriced though. The dough is thin and airy…read more- which I enjoy but it doesn't really fill you up and it's on the pricier side. $45 for a large two topping + cheese bread.

We were in South Bend for a basketball tournament and tried this place. Food was excellent. We…read moretried the cheese bread, raviolis and lasagna and all of it excellent, tasted fresh, and authentic.

The salad was yellow lettuce and the dressing had no flavor. The pizza was over cooked and hard. I…read morewas really disappointed as I have loved it here before. Everyone was friendly and service was good.

Got the penne alla vodka and it was really tasty. The sauce had a creamy texture with a little…read morespice, which I liked a lot. Pasta wasn't mushy, which is always a plus. It came with a side salad that was pretty fresh too. Our waitress was kind and checked on us a couple of times without being pushy. The restaurant was clean and had a nice chill atmosphere. Solid meal overall.

Got a margherita pie and it was simple but really well done. The tomatoes tasted fresh and the…read morebasil actually added flavor, not just decoration. Crust was wood-fired and had that nice smoky edge. I do wish the center was a little crispier but the flavor was great overall. Loved that it wasn't too oily like some places. It's a small spot, cozy vibes and not too loud. Friendly counter service and clean tables made it a nice quick lunch stop.

Stopped by Holy Smokes Pizza while we were in South Bend and I'm so glad we did…read more We ordered a Chicago dog, onion rings, jojos, and a pepperoni/salami sub and everything was delicious. The food tasted homemade in the best way and the onion rings and jojos were also great. The owner was one of the nicest people we've met in a long time. You can tell he genuinely cares about the place and the people who walk through the door. The restaurant has so much character and nostalgia to it. Between the vintage milkshake machine and the old-school neighborhood feel, it's the kind of local spot that's becoming harder to find. It's also only a few minutes from the airport, making it an easy stop if you're passing through South Bend. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town.

So glad that we stopped in! In a hunt for dinner while visiting South Bend for a tournament, we…read morecame across Holy Smokes and a review that called the food five stars. The food? Five stars. The service? Far and beyond. Jerry was the very best... making recommendations, sharing more on the history of the establishment (including a historic ice cream machine), and cooking a delicious meal. The place is cute and unassuming- it almost felt like sitting in someone's living room which further added to its charm. Jerry shared that they decorate for every holiday too which must be fun! We would certainly return to try the sandwiches and milkshakes the next time we are in South Bend! :)

August 13, 2026 So glad my wife and I chose this local place…read moreto eat dinner in South Bend. It was very good food prepared fresh. The server was personable and very helpful. We got there around 5:00 PM while things were just getting busy. It had a nice vibe to it. You could tell people enjoy coming here. I started off the order with an item off their monthly menu specials. The muffuletta pizza. Very nice with a great flavor. My wife loved every bite of her braised beef sliders and cole slaw. We also have this obsession with ordering Brussels sprouts when we go out and they're available. I will give the sprouts 3 out of 5 because they had way too much balsamic vinegar on them. This rating doesn't bring my overall rating down because it's likely they are very good any other time. As if all that weren't enough to eat, we ordered the 8" Cinnamon Streusel pizza with vanilla bean ice cream off their seasonal monthly menu. Oh boy was that good!! If given the opportunity to come back to South Bend, this will be my go to place. PS... I'm not a beer drinker, but it seems they have lots of craft beer on tap. It's considered a gastropub. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. Some outside seating is covered and nice of it raining but still warm out. There is a patio area that's quite large. It looks like and has a feel of a biergarten.

The Lauber doesn't disappoint! One thing that surprises me about South Bend is the foodie scene…read more There are so many GOOD places to dine and The Lauber is definitely on that list. From a cool space to the welcoming vibe, The Lauber gets it right. I love the variety of seating areas for parties of all sizes and the overall comfortable atmosphere. The food is really good with a homestyle feeling. The generous portion sizes are definitely appreciated and I always end up with enough to take home.

Phillip Robles is the best! Always smiling and courteous. Delighted that he greets us so warmly…read morewhen we come in.

I really missed Barnaby's after moving out of Chicago!…read more Ambiance: This Barnaby's look the exact same as the ones in Chicago. It had the dark rustic wood interior, and beautiful heavy wooden booths and tables. I've never been to Germany, but it kind of reminds me of the traditional German bars I see in history books and online! Service: Like all Barnaby's, this place is counter order only. Once you place your order and the pizza is ready, they will bring it to your table. If you're customizing your pizza, expect about a 25-35 minute wait. Food: The tavern style pizza wasn't as good as I remembered...but it was still pretty delicious! I loved that we can customize and add our own toppings on the pizza.

Great atmosphere! Excellent beer selection, tacos are great. The salsa verde might be the best I've…read moreever had......

super fun place !! good variety of drinks and some pretty tasty pizza. very up-beat vibe. ski-ball…read moreand darts are a great activity.

My boyfriend ordered a pizza late night on Christmas Eve, I was so grateful they were open. We…read morecarried out and the pizza was piping hot even after we got home. The crust is almost like a cracker, nice and thin and crispy. It was very cheesy which I also enjoyed. Circular pizza pie with square cut slices. The only thing I didn't love was their pizza sauce. It's a bit more acidic and sweet and tangy than I'd like. Not my favorite, but also not bad!

The food is unforgettable--but the friendly people who work there make the experience even better.read more