The Cubs Den had an excellent selection of shirts, hats, etc. It is open year-round from 10 AM to 5…read morePM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, but it's closed on game day unless you have a ticket to get into the game. It's easy to find because it was once the B'nai Synagogue, which is transliterated from Hebrew as "Sons of Israel." It was renovated and reopened as a gift shop for the former South Bend Silver Hawks, which are known today as the South Bend Cubs. There is a historical placard at the right entrance of the building. Also, the staff was accommodating, and it would get crowded during a game.

I went here to find a replacement for my favorite Ugg, who has seen better days. The staff was…read morehelpful in the back when asking to assist me in finding anything. It took a few minutes, but I got what I was looking for. I even bought socks to go with them for a reasonable price. It's a pretty big store with many selections and nice winter gear, and the parking lot is pretty big with a lot of parking. The checkout line didn't take long. It moved fast because they had designated cards or cash registers.

This Dick's is HUGE. 10/10 would recommend. But seriously, it's a large store with a mock…read moreJumbotron on entrance and a batting cage inside, worth a visit.

I stopped in for a very last minute gift. Everyone was so helpful and nice and helped get me in and…read moreout in a very timely manner. At checkout they even gift wrapped everything for me and made it look amazing. It saved me a trip for gift bags and I couldn't be more thankful for that. I will be back for sure! Thanks guys!

Rally House was amazing! Huge selection! A wide range of styles and sizes. Staff were friendly and…read morehelpful!

Wife purchased me a sweatshirt for Christmas from this business. The felt letters fell off after…read morewearing one time. Took sweater to store( located 45+ miles from my home) employee said the owner has to deal with it so I left my number . Owner never called so I called once again to see what would be done. Another run around and they said they would call me back. Once again no call back so I call make contact again. Owner said his rep from adidas is in Vegas so nothing can be done until he gets in touch with him. Weeks go by no call. I call to see If owner is available ( once again NO) and employee tells me he can do nothing because it's his last day. So today over a month and a half later since purchase I call to see if they are gonna do anything and they put it on owner once again(unavailable ,shocker) when I tell employee that I've never had a business give me such a run around In my life . He tells me it's not his problem and precedes to become a little cocky. I tell him that they have 24 hrs to get in touch with me or I'll call a lawyer . He tells me I cannot say that and that I'm out of line . Really ? Over 2 mo. Of my communicating with no reply and I'm in wrong. Needless to say I'm still out 60+ dollars for what could be a bootlegged sweater with crumbling letters. Do not shop here with confidence . Amateur business owners with horrible customer service and return policies. Better off spending money at a national store or via the internet.

What can I say about South Bend? It's been my go to location for a day trip for decades. It's a…read moreconvenient place with the mall they are only 45 mintues away. I know a few locals and they are the only reason I know of more unique places around the South Bend/Mishawaka area. I have grown to love the area and the small businesses. Whether it's pizza at Mimmos or getting nerdy at Fantasy Games, I feel at home here in South Bend. If I could recommend one event that allows you to experience South Bend would be checking out the farmers market or checking out the events downtown (there is a Facebook page called 'downtown South Bend' that has events so you can put them on your schedule). The farmers markets highlights local farm fresh businesses. The downtown events highlight the downtown businesses, and you'll enjoy going to those (trust me).

Gosh, I wish I was as optimistic as the other reviewer. While I do agree that the new mayor is a…read moreplus, and knocking down those 1000 houses was a good step , this still is a city on the ropes. Putting a homeless center near the heart of town was a great idea; thank you Notre Dame and Lou Nani. Now we all get to deal with panhandlers hanging out in front of the public library bumming money and smokes.It attracts other marginalized people from other towns. And lets not forget the new bike lane going into the "hood" down Lincolnway West. The city took away a lane for bikers? Who in their right minds would ride a bike in that area? Have you been down Huey or Fremont or any of the streets south of Elwood? As I am 54, I can remember when downtown actually had real businesses, like J.C. Penny's, and Robertson's, Sears , the State Theater was open and showed movies that were current. The way this town gives benefits for the sick, the needy, and all types of charity organizations makes us seem like a wealthy town indeed. Funny how in reality most working people are struggling to make payments and basic necessities, yet we have a large contingent of citizens who are getting help and housing and free food while not having a job nor looking. We have career beggars on the street corners, holding signs that say will work for food, yet refuse to mow my lawn for money, just wanting it handed to them instead. This town needs to toughen up, as a whole, and quit letting a few whiners call the tune for the many. Like the proposed smoking ban. is that really the most important thing the city council has on its' agenda? Get the beggars off the street, and they wonder why we are called a depressed, dying city. The new buildings by the river are a very idealistic cornerstone of a great downtown, but downtown needs to be made safe first. It is dangerous to walk around downtown after 10 o'clock at night.And the baseball thing is good, but that is also in a dead part of town. Mishawaka, on the other hand, is brimming with positiveness; 5 or 6 nite-clubs within 3 blocks of each other, great eateries not owned by the same family, and it is SAFE! No beggars! They too have river lights. Lets stop naming things after defunct businesses ( Ignition Park), and stop enabling those working the system. I want to feel proud of my home town, but to do so I have to been honest about it first. P.S. I do hope the City Council will continue to improve , having purged itself at last of a member who was an embarrassment to all most of the time. Baby steps!

This specialty store is owned by a retired Social Studies teacher, who is a great guy! He is…read morespending his retirement collecting Notre Dame "artifacts" and giving the public a chance to own some too! A visit to the Notre Dame campus is not complete without a detour to this local gem. Want an autographed Rudy, Rockne, or McGraw item? Something else? Come look for yourself & see what you can find.

Great selection, outstanding service couldn't ask for anything better. A must stop in person or…read moreonline for any ND fan!