THE perfect spot for a delicious cup of coffee. Nothing like a locally owned business that promotes…read morecommunity engagement at her place.

The food is pretty good, but it depends on who is working at the moment. Some workers will only…read moreserve you if you're not a person of color, and the owners will not hold those employees accountable. The atmosphere is charged with racist attitudes, and half apologies only make things worse. The employees that denied service to persons of color should no longer be employed.

April's coffee date took us up to northern Indiana while we were in town for a Luke Combs concert…read more This month, we checked out SteelYard Coffee Co.--and I'd definitely call it a hidden gem. It's tucked inside an older industrial-style building and shares space with a couple of antique-type shops, so it's not somewhere you'd likely just stumble upon. The coffee was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful. My wife ordered an iced "Reese in a Cup" and loved it. I went with a hot Cuban Kiss--a mix of cinnamon, vanilla, and white chocolate. It was good, but I'd probably try something different next time. Pricing was very reasonable compared to a lot of coffee spots these days. We also split a cinnamon roll that tasted homemade and was delicious. Overall, a great hidden gem and worth the stop.

Excellent panni. Quick service in a historical building. Adjacent to Birds gotta fly vintage store.read more

My best girlfriend and I decided to try this coffee house on Memorial Day. We were greeted sweetly…read moreby a girl behind the register. She suggested a few special drinks that were new for summer. The ambience is very industrial business lunch meets Starbucks vibe. They have WiFi and lots of games to pass time that we noticed on shelving. My friend chose the Raspberry white mocha iced and a roasted pepper soup and grilled cheese. I chose a hot vanilla coconut latte and a sausage egg and cheddar panini. I am so bummed I did not take pictures per my normal! The panini was boxed to go, very generous in portion. Delicious. The roasted pepper soup was also good, very filling with a thick bisque like texture and lots of flavor. Her grilled cheese was a standard grilled cheese, gooey and fresh! Drinks: There was such beautiful pictures of lattes etc online, I received mine in a to go cup with no lid. They served our food at the table so I'm not sure why that happened. I consider myself a very versed coffee connoisseur, I had high hopes for this cafe! The latte was more milk and not enough espresso. It was like it was a shot short. The flavor of coconut was lacking to the point of non existent . I am positive I had an oops drink of the day. However I did taste my friend's raspberry white mocha, and the raspberry was so bright with great espresso flavor. She also was served in a paper to go cup instead of mug. I want to note, we loved the cafe! The cups were not a deal breaker! The latte was my only issue, otherwise I would definitely recommend this place for nice cafe experience!

This is the best coffee I have had in South Bend. I am an espresso drinker and a quite picky at…read morethat, but quad hit a grand slam. Also tried a vanilla latte that was perfectly balanced. The space is also gorgeous

Great coffee and amazing biscuits! Really nice folks running the business. Friendly inclusive…read moreenvironment.

The coffee here is delicious. I bought a bag of beans and enjoying the coffee at home…read more This place knows how to roast. One of the best cups of coffee I have had.

The coffee always smells delicious and tastes even better. Their new packaging looks great. Stop…read moreout and see their display at their home base and roasting headquarters at Southgate Crossing in Elkhart.

I live in LA but I have major South Bend pride! I serve coffee at work and try to keep it rotating…read moreand fresh so I wanted to try out something from my hometown. We are all CRAZY about Bendix! Currently standing here drinking a pour over of the Peru and it's so heavenly I had to come write this review. Will definitely be ordering more in the future. Thanks so much, Bendix!

Disclaimer: I am a social coffee drinker. By no means am I qualified to rate coffee because my…read more"coffee" runs typically consists of coffee lattes with too much cream and way too much sugar. The Victorian Pantry is located in a small commercial strip that is easily missed if you are not a local or not already a loyal customer. My fiancé and I were visiting Granger during the holidays and The Victorian Pantry came up several times during conversation with glowing reviews so we thought to make a trip with a few friends before make the drive back to Chicago. The "cafe" itself is really tiny with 1 table available (to our surprise since we were meeting friends for coffee!). The business is mainly operating through online/worldwide orders of coffee beans/focaccia/other goodies. The owner decided to downsize from their original cafe that sat 100 guests to focus on their worldwide distribution of coffee. He was very kind and accommodating and gave us an extra stool so we can sit and chat while enjoying the delicious fresh brewed coffee! I tried the walnut roast blend with cream (no sugar) for about $3- ~ 16oz - 20 oz coffee! Not a bad deal at all. Again, I am not a coffee connoisseur, but the coffee was very smooth, nutty, and really intricate in flavor (delicious even without the sugar I'm used to having in order to mask the typical coffee taste!). You can buy fresh ground coffee (and I believe coffee beans) here at the store, or you can order online to have them ship it right to your door. Makes for a really nice gift for your coffee lover friends/family!

HIGHLY recommend. The owner is super friendly and chatted…read morewith us while some friends and I drank our coffee here. I don't drink a ton of coffee but I really enjoyed the walnut blend. My friends (who do drink a lot of coffee) had the white Christmas blend and said it was delicious. You'll never stumble upon this place unless you're looking for it, as it's now back hidden on princess way. Very small interior and not much of a 'restaurant' anymore. My friends bought some coffee to go and I know several other people who frequently purchase coffee and focaccia from here and they say it is always delicious. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out. If you're not, give them a look online. Either way, this place exceeded expectations.

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.

Love there bagel sandwiches Nice setting…read more They get to you in a timely manner. Huge hot & cold coffee menu

Friendly staff, great coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere. My go to drink really gets me going in the…read moremorning. Love that the music is low enough to actually enjoy a conversation. Great place to start the day!