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The Local Cup SB

About The Local Cup SB

The Local Cup SB is a welcoming coffee and tea destination in South Bend, Indiana, offering a comfortable setting for everything from a quiet solo visit to a productive work session.

With a strong customer rating of 4.80 out of 5 based on 98 reviews, the café is appreciated for its casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy atmosphere.

Guests can enjoy a great selection of tea, along with comfortable seating and table service that make it easy to settle in and enjoy the experience at their own pace.

Whether you prefer to relax indoors, work on your laptop, or enjoy your order outside, The Local Cup SB provides flexible options to suit different visits. Outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services are available, giving customers convenient ways to enjoy the café.

Free Wi-Fi is also provided, making it a practical choice for laptop work as well as a pleasant place to meet or spend time alone. Reservations are accepted for added planning convenience.

Accessibility and comfort are important parts of the experience at The Local Cup SB. The café offers a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Guests will also find gender-neutral toilets, a restroom, and convenient payment options, including debit cards, credit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Visit The Local Cup SB at 1009 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46616, United States, for a relaxed coffee and tea experience with welcoming amenities and plenty of ways to enjoy your time.

★★★★★ 4.80 rating (98 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Ryan Yazel

Ryan Yazel

9 years ago

Fantastic neighborhood coffee shop. Non-profit pay-it-forward model, which I love. Unfortunately has some limited funky hours as a result. Probably no better place in town to find good community and a good conversation.

Kaiyra K.

Kaiyra K.

9 years ago

The total concept of this place is amazing. It's a pay it forward café. They have daily delicious specialty drinks that are often made from scratch. Small space with a big heart. I meet friends here to read or just to catch up with local politics.

Austin Brady

Austin Brady

7 years ago

Extremely welcoming and comfortable. The space is intimate and makes you really feel part of the community. I overheard something funky about their whipped cream, but I have no experience with it so I cant confirm

Katie Kelley

Katie Kelley

4 years ago

Fabulous fair-trade coffee. Pour over and cold brew options. Even their mochas are made with homemade chocolate sauce and whipped cream. A warm neighborhood vibe -- everyone in the coffee shop will say hi to you when you walk in, not just staff. I love this place! They are pay-it-forward so if you want, your coffee is covered by a neighbor.

Misel Ramirez

Misel Ramirez

6 years ago

Great neighborhood cafe! I love their pay it forward concept! You can be there hours talking to people. Its family friendly, with side room in which children can play and one can can have conversation with other neighbors.

diane riddle

diane riddle

3 years ago

Amazon concept and great product it's sad to see the few people who take such advantage of this place and yet they don't allow it to change there attitude or the way they work. By far though it is an amazing addition to the neighborhood and any place would be lucky to have something like this in there town. (To those of you who take advantage, shame on you. To the rest of us, please give when you can and accept when In need. This place can only continue to work if people do there part also.)

Carol Rich

Carol Rich

2 years ago

Coffee for a cause! Stop by and support if you can, this is a donation-based café that provides good service to the community and neighborhood. A very nice place to sit and relax to enjoy a morning cup of joe ☕️

Hannah Meixel

Hannah Meixel

year ago

This is the type of place I think of when I think “Seattle style coffee.” The first thing that greeted me was The lovely local live music that was playing. Afterwards, I got to meet the lovely Salem who proceeded to make an excellent recommendation of “sweet Sunday” which I paired quite well with a strawberry squirrel pastry! This is a place that it feels like it should be raining outside, it’s so cozy with it industrial look. The wonderful “pay it forward“ system something I’ve come to know as a neighbor’s account, allows you to do just a little bit of good while getting a little bit of caffeine. The place is happy and welcoming and warm with its neutral tones, Green walls, and feels like a little trip to Seattle. The conversation is flowing, and of course, the lovely Salem was doodling. I loved her style! The celebration of LGBTQ, people of color, and women enhanced the all our welcome vibe a little bit more. Thank goodness this place is so close to where I work, I will definitely be back during the day.

Grant Carlile

Grant Carlile

7 years ago

Great mashup of people. Great place to meet. Donation coffee. Friendly staff. Fun bar up front. Beautiful window. Thank you for having this resource in our community.

Flora Tang

Flora Tang

4 months ago

This is the best neighborhood coffee shop! A great place to hang out, do work, or meet up with friends. They have a pay-it-forward model for their coffee drinks, but most people pay a couple dollars per coffee if they can! I love their seasonal drinks, the friendly staff who works there, and the generous business model!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

1009 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46616, United States

Hours

Open Now · Wednesday 7 AM-12:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-1 PM
Sunday 10 AM-2 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7 AM-12:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM-12:30 PM
Friday 7 AM-12:30 PM
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