What a great place. Great location, plenty of off-street parking, welcoming homey atmosphere. Excellent service (ask for Shelley), great coffee and good food with great value. The mashed potatoes were really good, loved that they customized my chicken wrap, and they kept the coffee coming. read more

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This is a very no-frills brunch place where you can expect a decent bite for a pretty good price. I honestly don't think the food is anything super special, but it's cheap and has a lot of charm to it. I got the hot chocolate and I liked the whipped cream and sprinkles on top, but I saw the box of Swiss Miss stacked right outside the kitchen after ordering, haha. The inside is a little grimy but still pretty cute. I've been here twice and had good service both times. read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - Veggie omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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I ordered a breakfast meal. The food, while simple, was delicious and well prepared. I loved it. The service was extraordinary! The interior was eclectic and really nice. I'm just sorry that I haven't been here sooner. This is a great place to go. read more

The food is not bad, but whenever I have ordered from there, and asked for no dill pickle in the box, one would always be in it. I hate pickles. Today, I made it very clear in the instructions that I don't want any pickles and don't want the dill pickle getting pickle juice on my fries. When I received my order, the box was covered in rude and snarky comments such as, "pickle phobia", "NO PICKLES and she means it!", "absolutely not one pickle", "not 1 pickle", and inside the box it read, "No pickles here either!". I will not be ordering anything else from them ever. read more

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I've only tried the hot subs but they are really good. The service is even better! They deliver and I've started ordering from them instead of Jimmy John's when I need a sandwich at work. It's slightly cheaper, more tasty, and no BS to deal with. read more

Nice breakfast. Nice service. Nice ambiance. Great prices. Can't go wrong. Had the breakfast burrito and it was HUGE and tastey. Just a nice relaxing place to enjoy a meal and it was very fairly priced. A+ all the way around. read more

One of the best places for breakfast in town. Service is friendly and helpful. I like my scrambled eggs, cooked but not browned, at all, and they are always cooked as requested. The same with the bacon, it's not too hard and it's not too soft, just right. They also have the best homemade breakfast sausage. I love hot sauce on my eggs and there are tons to choose from, not just Tabasco like a lot of places have. The prices are reasonable for the quality of food you receive. It's not overly loud, which I also love. I also really love that the owner or manager comes around and checks on you. read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - Cute yellow cat decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Hash browns not crisp at all. Were soft potatoes. Barely cooked. Rye toast was flavorless. Not attractive look. Bacon not appetizing flavor and way too cooked . . . hard. Not juicy. I like crisp bacon, but this was unacceptable. Didn't eat much. Took home container to see if I could improve anything. Sunny-side up eggs overcooked. No runny yolk. Hard whites. Think they cater to those who aren't looking for a wonderful breakfast ... Just average food to fill a man's belly. I am a female who loves wonderful breakfast spots. Maybe they can up their game going forward. read more

What a neat place! The food was amazing!! And our server was incredibly nice!! It is bigger inside than it looks, so don't let the number of cars scare you. Be sure to ask for the story behind the name! read more

This is a great, little locally owned spot with your standard diner breakfast and lunch fare at a great price. Bring your patience as there is usually a wait and slow service during peak hours on the weekend. Our most recent visit was a Saturday morning around 10:15. Our wait for a table was only about 10 minutes, but once seated it was 20 minutes before our waitress had time to get to us and then close to an hour before we had our food. Not ideal, but understandable given the fact that almost everyone is short staffed. Prices are very reasonable ($18 for two huge breakfasts) and service is friendly. read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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I went in with my family for a Sunday brunch and they are super pack. However, people keep moving in and out fairly quick and the wait is not too bad. I highly recommend the Hot Chocolate. It came in a random cup and I happen to get it in a beer mug. It topped with whipped cream, along with chocolate drizzle with Gold and Blue sparkles [given it was Notre Dame home game weekend] The Two Eggs with Corned Beef Hash just hit the spot, along with the hash brown and 2 slides of toast. Totally love this intimate diner. The server is super friendly and attentive. The only downside is the parking can be a bit hectic during busy hours. read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere. Thank God there are no cats walking around (I'm a dog person). I've eaten everything on their menu and it's always fantastic. read more

Service is slow. Smoking waitress disappeared to go outside and smoke. Took forever to get our order.

My husband is the weekend breakfast cook at our house so we don't eat out much for breakfast but when we do Yellow Cat is our favorite. The prices are great and the food is always good. I love places that have a great community feeling to them and this place has oodles of that. The owner has always been so kind and the employees have as well. If you are looking for a place where you can feel at home this is definitely it. Some of our favorites are biscuits and gravy and the German special. read more

This food was soooo goood. I can't stop thinking about it actually. Both my bf and I got the German special. It's also sooo cute in there, and each table has its own unique salt and pepper shaker. When I commented on the aesthetic of the place to a waitress, she said, "oh yeah I love it - it's home." And if that doesn't make your heart melt idk what will read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - German Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

The Yellow Cat Cafe is the best place to go to eat. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming when you come in. There are daily specials, and menu options for all very good. read more

I stopped in a few weeks ago when in town for a job interview. Service and food were in point. Daily specials and good selection in the menu. Biscuits and gravy are very good. Everything is cooked fresh to order. If you are looking for a good breakfast spot this is your place. They have lunch also but not tried it yet. I am a breakfast guy. read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - Street sign. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Nice place. Good food. Egg dishes made correctly. Plenty of specials The waitress had a good sense of humor. Good service and we could have gotten out fast or lingered. read more

Went in last week for breakfast and it was really good! My buddy Mark had his usual and I had eggs and toast with sausage links and shredded potatoes! The service was great the whole place was very clean! They have a huge selection of hot sauces to take down off the shelves and try as well! I will be back for sure! read more

What a great find! We are from out of town and decided to try this place on a whim. What a great decision! The place was full of locals, we knew we were in the right place. Our waitress was super friendly. The food came out super hot and was delicious. If you are from out of town, I highly recommend this local gem! read more

I've been coming to Yellow Cat on and off for the last couple years and honestly I've grown to love the place. It's the only breakfast place in South Bend that I frequent because it's the best one. They treat you like family when you're there. The food is great and while the wait can be a little long sometimes, it's worth it every time. read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Great food, great people, great service and great story. You won't want to have breakfast anywhere else.

I've been a regular here for a few years now, and with good reason! The food is good, the prices are reasonable, and the service is wonderful! The service staff are a wonderful group of people who work hard every day to make this little cafe a great place to eat. I love going into a familiar place where I am welcomed warmly and served promptly by friendly, caring staff. Keep up the good work, ladies! read more

Today was my first time EVER going here! Surprisingly although the lot seemed filled when I got there, there was a spot for me, just like at this restaurant unbeknownst to me. When I entered again (ding ding) there was a booth evidently waiting for me as soon as I entered and the sign said "seat yourself ," heck yeah I didn't sit long before Shelly came to greet me with a smile. She was kind, attentive and listened within reason of being on the go as a good waitress. Shelly took my order, Serenity then followed suit with coffee setup, Shelly doubled back with the coffee. I saw others working but Shelly and Serenity's service was very good. Thanks guys read more

Great coffee, food and service. My husband had a skillet breakfast and he was very happy.

Friendly neighborhood place. Wait staff made us feel like we were regulars, even though it was our first visit. Service was spot on, and kept our cups filled with very good coffee. My Vegetarian omelet was filled with fresh veggies and cheese. I made American fries my choice over hash browns, or grits. Have to come back to try the others. Looks like they have a good choices for lunch, too. read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - Vegetarian omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Great food and service. A hidden gem My wife and I highly recommend it. Clean Resturant and very friendly. read more

Smoked porkchop and country fried steak for the win! Will definitely come back. Good food and good service! read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - 2 Eggs with Country Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

From the moment we discovered Yellow Cat it has become a regular breakfast stop for my family and I. It's a small local spot that Notre Dame students frequent for their full servings and affordable prices. Ive had almost everything on the breakfast menu and haven't been disappointed. Order anything "German" style and you're gonna get it mixed with hot sauce. There are daily specials that affront on the menu so be sure to check the chalk boards! And don't leave without trying their hot chocolate! read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - German Skillet! Yummmm!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

the food was ok and warm at best since we waited a full hour before the food arrived. so much for a good value. the wait staff was below average. find somewhere else for a weekend breakfast! wow! read more

The service was amazing but ultimately we were there for breakfast and we did not like it. We honestly didn't even eat it one bite and we said let's just toss this. We ordered breakfast burritos and scrambled eggs. Eggs were so rubbery and more of a omelet style than scrambled. The salsa tasted expired. I never had such bad food for breakfast. The reviews were deceiving . read more

Fantastic local diner spot! Moved people in pretty quickly--did not wait more than 10 minutes during Sunday brunch time! Waiter may also have been the owner and he was great! Endless coffee refills was a great touch! Food was solid, I ordered the German skillet. They have a huge selection of hot sauces and the waiter brought over a ton for us to sample with our food. Super affordable--definitely will be heading back there soon! read more

It's my senior year at Notre Dame and I LOVE this place. It is hands down my favorite place in south bend. The staff is INCREDIBLE--they are always so friendly and nice. If you are looking for delicious breakfast food, fun vibes, great prices, and an amazing ambience (and bottomless coffee) this is the place for you. read more

Yellow Cat Cafe - Food! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

This restaurant was super close to the Airbnb that my family and I were staying at in south bend. It should also be noted that they're on grubhub, but we've only eaten at the restaurant. They have a lot hot sauces to choose from and a decent amount of breakfast foods. I only tried the breakfast burrito when I was there. It was definitely enough food and I probably could have split it with someone. My family mostly got skillets. They also have different specials depending on the day of the week. I would check this place out or even try grubhub if you're in the area at least once. The service was nice. The food coming out was hot and came out at a decent time. read more

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Great service! Good food!!! Its a fairly small restaurant really worth the wait. Thank you

This is a great little cafe. Food was really good, lots of choices. Great service. Love the yellow cat theme.

Love the atmosphere, service is great every time. My usual order is French toast with bacon.

Solid spot in south bend for breakfast. Good coffee and diverse menu. I had eggs bacon toast and the grits were pretty good. I'd like to try some other stuff next trip. I recommend for breakfast. read more

Loved this place! Great food and friendly service. A must visit in South Bend. Blah blah character limit

Tried the Monte Cristo sandwich. 2.5/5. Nothing special but good. Ordered the onion rings as suggested & Best onion rings so far. Nice lighter batter & jumbo size rings. Onions were cooked ppperfect. Evey bite was a perfect separation from the ring. Amazing selection of hot sauces on hand. My friend ordered the Thursday special meat loaf. She said it was ok but when I tasted it, it was like stuffed bell pepper taste. Not my cup of tea taste for meatloaf. 2/5 for me. Still a good place to eat read more