local finds: south bend chocolate company

 

DTSB (you know, downtown south bend? yea, i'm using local slang since i've been here for all of 3 weeks) is probably one of the most relaxed downtown-areas that i've ever experienced. there are cute shops and boutiques, (what look like) cool bars, and some really great restaurants lining main street. it's as laid back as you can get.
the first place beau took me to when we were visiting south bend in january was the south bend chocolate company. it's crazy! - you walk into the place and it's like you're getting 4-in-1: it's a cafe, specialty dessert shop (including their famous chocolate...covering every type of fruit, nut, and snack you can imagine), it's got it's own pastry counter, and one whole side is dedicated to lunch (which is awesome, by the way). there are tons of tables around the entire place, free wireless, and comfy couches - definitely encouraging it's patrons to stay awhile...which we did. if you're ever in south bend you have to check this place out.