The Elder Bread

1215 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend
(312) 857-3544

Recent Reviews

Tyler Allen Puckett

Great atmosphere with super friendly people. I got the Einkorn bread and it is amazing! My sister got a chai and she said it was the best. Definitely worth visiting again!

Nutella Sensei

Absolutely love this place! The sourdough is the best bread I have ever had. I’ve been loving a slice of it toasted up instead of a bagel that has all the extra sugars. Macaroons are out of this world. Chocolate is fantastic. Pastries are delicious. The baristas are super sweet and helpful for recommendations. Lauren is the best baker in the Midwest! Also a super cute and fun place to study, or play games. They have books of all kinds, board games and coloring books with colored pencils and crayons! Bathrooms are really clean, and they even have baby changing stations so it’s super parent friendly :) Was not my first visit and won’t be my last!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Cooper

This place has the only true bagel in the county and their everything bagel has EVERYTHING ALL OVER! And don’t overlook the pretzels ?. OMG they are perfectly made with just the right amount of salt and the texture is wonderful. Don’t pass up the bread, it is out of this world with a great crust protecting the tender, moist yummy part.. A whole wheat grilled cheese is a perfect sandwich with this bread.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bagel

jackie holler

Great little spot for coffee, artisan bread, macaroons, good pretzels!!! kitschy decor, very inviting. Stop in!!!

Megan Stevens

Yo! As a frequent eater of all things Elder Bread, there are some things you ought to know!1. After you eat this sourdough, no other bread will suffice. It is the only bread. It is worth every penny.2. This is an ARTISAN bakery. They’re not trying to pump out a million different muffins (the blueberry are to die for btw), they’re trying to blow your mind with each pastry, each day.3. The chefs are artists. This is edible art. It changes all the time. But it is always lovely. Always makes me feel things. Always worth the drive.Do it. You won’t regret it.

Tony Edwards

Went there this morning to have breakfast at 8 AM. All they had was a couple of chocolate blueberry muffins (yuck), a mini loaf of vegan banana bread, and a few macaroons. How can you even call youreself a bakery. It is not like they had a rush and sold out. This is all they had to offer for the day. Their display case was a plastic 2 ft by 2 ft cube. Wow, they are NOT a bakery.

Deanne George

Absolutely love this place. The staff is wonderful, and everything they offer is amazing. Try any of the donuts, you will not be disappointed.

Amy Kassner

Sourdough cinnamon rolls!? Yes. Come get one. Pricey, but I'd say well worth it. The location is a lite tricky to find. Across from Oh Mama's in a building woth boarded up windows/side... Mishawaka Ave side... Go around back thru the alley. Also there's a sign for violet sky, I might also add, very good chocolate. Nice atmosphere, chill feel, enough seating for around 15/20.

Matthew Martin

Eclectic mix of offerings with traditional and non-traditional ingredients . Love the new space and they will be adding more dining space. Great independent bakery!

Michael Signoracci

Disappointing experience at their pop-up. Came at 8am and they were sold out of their promoted item. Had to wait in line for 30 min too due to extremely slow service.

Nils G

Just an awesome place. Very good sourdough bread but a little more pricey and hard to find.

Nicole Garcia

One of my favorite spots. It's off the beaten path but is home to the most amazing bread and pastries!

judy sexton

Spent way too much time trying to find this place

Steve Gagyi

Best donuts in town!

Brando Helmsworth

Bread!!!! Best sourdough in the midwest

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