I’d love to rate it higher based on my own experience, as the blue cheese burger I ate was at least a 3/5, however when myself, my fiance and my friend ordered food here, albiet on a busier Saturday, when we ordered our food, we were very explicit when ordering 3 separate burgers. One with blue cheese, one with swiss and bacon, one plain and all with a side of waffle fries. A very simple order is what we all thought, however we received 2 blue cheese burgers ans 1 plain burger with lays potato chips and not with fries. I’m just confused of how this happens?sure I could’ve made it easier for them and order all bacon and swiss burgers, but why should I have? I wanted blue cheese and We ALL got thar. That’s great for me who adores blue cheese but for many who DESTAIN the taste of the pungent blue cheese it is over bearing. Disappointed to say the least as we heard this was one of the better burgers here in south bend. Wont be coming back…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brooklyn Litteral
I love this place. They're always super nice and have great food. They do their absolute best no matter how busy they are. Also the cheese fries are good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries
Ebony & Ivory Automotive
Local favorite definitely a must try Pub in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy H.
Really...jacking up the price of a pint of Bell's Two Hearted to $18 on an ND Game Day...go to Barnaby's for $14 a pitcher. P.S. They jack up all the drink prices on game days.
Francine Young
Jay is an amazing bar tender. He is very attentive to everyone..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherry Y.
One of our favorite spots to go to when we are visiting Notre Dame. A must stop every trip. Food is great and everyone is always so nice there
Kyle B.
We were in town for a Notre Dame football game and decided to check out CJ's. We had a great time and CJ's was exactly what we needed. The beer was cold, the prices extremely reasonably. The atmosphere was dope with photos of ex players everywhere. Plenty of tv's to watch other games. The service was good, stuff arrived to the table quickly. Definitely worth checking out if in town.
Eugene Korn
Always a good low key dinner at CJs.Easily one of the best burgers in town.
They aren't messing around with their burgers. And they know how to cook them to temperature. Best burger I've had in years. We went during the week and it as quiet, but not empty. The service was amazing. You can tell this place is a football destination, but don't write it off as "just a bar." Besides burgers, we had onion rings, fries, regular wings and "pork wings." I don't remember what they were called, but it was roasted and fried pork on a bone, like a (lollipop) covered in their signature sauce. This was my favorite, but it was all really, really good. I'd recommend this place to anyone that happens to be in the area. If we were locals this would definitely be a go-to spot. I can't wait to go back to South Bend so we can eat there again.
Frank Sibs
This place has a pool table and popcorn machine. It was okay. College bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Rob K.
I was able to return to CJs after a nine year absence, however the burgers are just as good as I remembered. We arrived around 430 on a Friday of a ND Football weekend. CJs has a special football weekend menu which basically means everything is an upcharge. We were promptly seated and our waitress was extremely attentive. Three of us ordered burgers and one had chicken fingers. We also ordered a onion ring/waffle fry basket. Burgers are excellent. Fresh ground meat, lots of flavor. This is an outstanding option if you are in South Bend. It is not cheap at all but a great burger option with a lot of Notre Dame tradition. Check it out.
Peter Horne
CJ's Pub is the place to be in South Bend! Not only do they cook up the best burger in town, they have an electric bar scene on the weekends. The staff is always welcoming and the vibe is very familial. If you are ever in South Bend, looking for some great food and a great time, you should definitely stop by CJ's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Damato
Great pub with a very wide burger selection. Has a great dive-y atmosphere.Service was very good, had no issues with our party slowly growing over the course of our stay.Everything is served on disposable plates or in plastic though. Not a huge issue but don't go on expecting glass.
I’d love to rate it higher based on my own experience, as the blue cheese burger I ate was at least a 3/5, however when myself, my fiance and my friend ordered food here, albiet on a busier Saturday, when we ordered our food, we were very explicit when ordering 3 separate burgers. One with blue cheese, one with swiss and bacon, one plain and all with a side of waffle fries. A very simple order is what we all thought, however we received 2 blue cheese burgers ans 1 plain burger with lays potato chips and not with fries. I’m just confused of how this happens?sure I could’ve made it easier for them and order all bacon and swiss burgers, but why should I have? I wanted blue cheese and We ALL got thar. That’s great for me who adores blue cheese but for many who DESTAIN the taste of the pungent blue cheese it is over bearing. Disappointed to say the least as we heard this was one of the better burgers here in south bend. Wont be coming back…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love this place. They're always super nice and have great food. They do their absolute best no matter how busy they are. Also the cheese fries are good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries
Local favorite definitely a must try Pub in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really...jacking up the price of a pint of Bell's Two Hearted to $18 on an ND Game Day...go to Barnaby's for $14 a pitcher. P.S. They jack up all the drink prices on game days.
Jay is an amazing bar tender. He is very attentive to everyone..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite spots to go to when we are visiting Notre Dame. A must stop every trip. Food is great and everyone is always so nice there
We were in town for a Notre Dame football game and decided to check out CJ's. We had a great time and CJ's was exactly what we needed. The beer was cold, the prices extremely reasonably. The atmosphere was dope with photos of ex players everywhere. Plenty of tv's to watch other games. The service was good, stuff arrived to the table quickly. Definitely worth checking out if in town.
Always a good low key dinner at CJs.Easily one of the best burgers in town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for a baby shower and won't be there again.
Good food and drinks and even better staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, cjs Jumbo Wings
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They aren't messing around with their burgers. And they know how to cook them to temperature. Best burger I've had in years. We went during the week and it as quiet, but not empty. The service was amazing. You can tell this place is a football destination, but don't write it off as "just a bar." Besides burgers, we had onion rings, fries, regular wings and "pork wings." I don't remember what they were called, but it was roasted and fried pork on a bone, like a (lollipop) covered in their signature sauce. This was my favorite, but it was all really, really good. I'd recommend this place to anyone that happens to be in the area. If we were locals this would definitely be a go-to spot. I can't wait to go back to South Bend so we can eat there again.
This place has a pool table and popcorn machine. It was okay. College bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
I was able to return to CJs after a nine year absence, however the burgers are just as good as I remembered. We arrived around 430 on a Friday of a ND Football weekend. CJs has a special football weekend menu which basically means everything is an upcharge. We were promptly seated and our waitress was extremely attentive. Three of us ordered burgers and one had chicken fingers. We also ordered a onion ring/waffle fry basket. Burgers are excellent. Fresh ground meat, lots of flavor. This is an outstanding option if you are in South Bend. It is not cheap at all but a great burger option with a lot of Notre Dame tradition. Check it out.
CJ's Pub is the place to be in South Bend! Not only do they cook up the best burger in town, they have an electric bar scene on the weekends. The staff is always welcoming and the vibe is very familial. If you are ever in South Bend, looking for some great food and a great time, you should definitely stop by CJ's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pub with a very wide burger selection. Has a great dive-y atmosphere.Service was very good, had no issues with our party slowly growing over the course of our stay.Everything is served on disposable plates or in plastic though. Not a huge issue but don't go on expecting glass.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger