Looking for names of the earliest locally owned restaurants in the South Bend-Mishawaka area -- both restaurants that are still around today (or cafes, candy shops,...
Roberta C. replied:
The Ice House in the 100 Center....
Jeffery A. replied:
Bilellos Italian restaurant on Western Ave. had the best Pasta Fagoli I have ever had.
Judy S. replied:
The Toddle House across from Memorial Hospital on Michigan St
Karen H. replied:
I remember both places Joseph. My maternal grandfather ate lunch at Smith’s Cafeteria every weekday. He would frequently invite me or one of my siblings to join him. Robertson’s Tea Room - lovely lunchtime dining.
Jim D. replied:
The Ewing cafe was once called Vicks's Cafe. In the 40's and early 50's it was own and ran by my grandparents. Victor and Katharine Kuzmic. We'll know for their Hungarian food..
Monica H. replied:
Wow! So many memories! When I was little I used to love looking at the lobsters in the tank at my moms favorite restaurant, the Whistle Stop! On the school bus, we would pass Macri's on LWE in the big White House. The Toddle House at the Motel on the then US 31 across from the hospital. Ate many Sunday morning breakfasts at The Deluxe Sandwich Shop by the hospital. Giuseppe's on LaSalle and Rocco's were/are always favorites for pizza. Best meatball Sandwich goes to Tina and Joe's (where Manderin House is now) best fish fry to Mikes on 23, best grotto atmosphere to The Capri, best original Golden Arches to McDonalds on North Michigan, best leather horseshoe booths to Eddy's and best place to get engaged, The Loft!
Marilyn B. replied:
My grandfather, C.E. Kemble, was a mason and bricklayer in South Bend for many years. He came to live with us when I was eight. He and his friends would stop at Walt's Stag on South Michigan St.after work. He ate often at Cira's and at a small tavern on Miami St. called the Chevron. Used to have matchbooks from these places. Nabicht Cafeteria was also a favorite. My favorite place where my dad would take me was The Moderne.
Karen H. replied:
Don’s Fiesta was located at 420 LWW. The restaurant was owned by my uncle Don Hickey. Click on the link to read more about Don’s Fiesta. http://tomandkatehickeyfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-following-newspaper-ad-appeared-in.html
Jim S. replied:
I remember Ewing Cafe.
Jeffery A. replied:
Used to love to get malts at The Moderne on Washington Str. which,of course, is another downtown parking lot.
Kevin W. replied:
The Oldenburg Inn on US31 south.
Diane S. replied:
The 31 Inn tavern in Roseland, owned by my Aunt and Uncle in the 50's and 60's. Later to be V.F.W. Post 624, now Casper's coin and jewelry. GREAT hamburgers, back in the day!
Kim B. replied:
I am not sure if these are the right names so feel to correct me but i asked my grandma & she said the chili bowl & chat & nibble were popular for lunch if you worked at Ball Ban
Elmer B. replied:
Deluxe Sandwich Shop
Bette C. replied:
The Mint Julep was a unique restaurant.
Curt S. replied:
Joseph Zuruch . . . at least 4000 of us on this FB Group page care! Please post these photos, and thank you in advance!!
Dennis E. replied:
Baims Meat Palace on Grape Rd Open 1962 to 1979. Pam Baim Ewald
Dennis E. replied:
Clamity Janes on LLE Mishawaka. Closed.in the 70 s Pam
Elmer B. replied:
Progressive Bake Shop
Elmer B. replied:
Bungalow Pies. (I have about 5 of their pie tins)
Hope V. replied:
More information here also: http://ourlocalhistory.wordpress.com/2012/01/15/going-going-the-oldest-restaurant-in-schaumburg-township/
Robert S. replied:
The New Sunnymede Restaurant - Twyckyham at Mishawaka Ave.
Robert S. replied:
Liz Rekos Lewis Farr That restaurant was "The Lafayette Grill" owned by John Rezos. John and Milt Kourbettis often ate there along with me and my Dad.
Cindy A. replied:
Original Volcano Menu
Laurie L. replied:
The Loft, Down Under, Wooden Keg, Eddies (on Ironwood), The Modern (downtown SB).
Catherine H. replied:
The Philadelphia, Coney Island, Deluxe Sandwich Shop....come to mind.