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Studebagels

/the-terminal · /the-terminal Open · /the-terminal ★ 3.5

South Bend’s Studebagels shows up on the airport map, not reviews.

Studebagels sits in the Main terminal at South Bend International Airport, but SBN and Google offer almost no detail beyond the name and a 3.5-star rating. Airport materials list it as a local-style bagel and coffee spot, grouped with other pre- and post-security outlets under “The Terminal,” so assume it’s landside or just past the small security area rather than at a specific numbered gate.

Because SBN lumps hours as “terminal hours” on flysbn.com, plan for Studebagels to track roughly with the first and last flights of the day, not late-night bar timing. That usually means early-morning opening for the 6:00–7:00 a.m. departures and closing not long after the final evening bank. If you’re catching one of the first flights to ORD or DTW, this is likely your only on-airport shot at a hot bagel and coffee before boarding.

Price-wise, the airport lists Studebagels under standard “terminal” dining, not sit-down restaurant tier, so think coffee-shop pricing rather than steakhouse: roughly high single digits for a bagel sandwich and a few dollars for drip coffee. With no menu posted and no traveler photos, expect basic combinations—egg and cheese, maybe bacon or sausage—rather than elaborate deli builds. If you’re on an expense report, budget $10–$15 per person here and you’ll be fine.

With zero detailed reviews on FlyerTalk, Reddit, or Google for the SBN location, there’s no clear “order this, skip that” playbook. Treat Studebagels as a quick grab-and-go backup if TSA lines are short and your boarding time is under 30 minutes. If you’re picky about coffee, consider a backup plan either downtown South Bend or at your hotel before heading to the Main terminal.

Tip: SBN is small, so clear security first, then walk to Studebagels; even a 5–7 minute detour in the Main terminal won’t threaten boarding for regional jet gates.

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