Chicory Cafe
105 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN
Crema's Take
“Chicory Cafe brings New Orleans charm to South Bend with a homey, quaint space that feels like stepping into local history, complete with authentic Creole dishes like their standout gumbo that locals rave about. The counter-service setup keeps things moving fast—food arrives in minutes—making it equally suited for a quick caffeine fix or lingering over breakfast flatbreads and specialty coffee, though service can be a bit uneven. It's the kind of place where imperfect charm and genuine atmosphere win out, drawing people back for both the distinctive food and that convivial, lived-in feeling.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
The place looks old and dirty. This establishment is pretty iffy with service standards and customer satisfaction. My friend and I specifically asked to make our coffees not too sweet but the barista was too busy chatting with her colleagues, ignored our request and made it…
The food was good and came out fast. I had the breakfast flat bread. However, we ordered mimosas and they were forgotten. We were done with our food and we had to tell our waitress we didn't get our drinks. We ordered another round and it happened AGAIN. other people got our…
It's a homey and quaint space. Being counter service there really wasn't much chance of personal interaction, but the food came out within 3 minutes, so it was quick. I got the seafood gumbo which is listed as having shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage- i picked through the…
We picked chicory because it has always been a fun atmosphere and we wanted to do our Girls Christmas brunch then to see the nutcracker, getting into the Christmas vibe. When a our group walked in it was dead maybe 1 or two people inside then the staff. The staff was not so…
I was in town for a conference and I wanted something local to the area. When I saw the New Orleans style eats I was pretty excited. I have to say that gumbo was superb. It at the perfect balance of spice and flavor. It's not the best gumbo that I've had in my life but it easily…
Crema Reviews
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