Barnaby's is very definately a unique and local twist on Pizza. It is really unlike any pizza I've had, locally, regionally, across the U.S., or even world-wide.

They serve sandwiches, Pizza, and alcohol. Soft drinks too.

Their uniqueness STARTS with the 'Oldè Ènglish Pub' atmosphere they foster, and the Family / large group friendlyness that comes with it. When entering, you walk into the dining area, filled with, not tables and chairs, but wooden booths, which sits between the doors and the ordering counter, behind which the kitchen is fully visible. Drinks, from water to soda to beer, are sold at the bar. A short walk to the other side of the room (not through), just follow the counter. You are free, of course, to order drinks or refills at any time.

Barnaby's Pizzas are made on a large grain flour base, similar to corn-meal flour. Not as part of the dough, just, it seems, acting as a non-stick ingredient. But definately adding to the Barnaby's experience.

They usually are a thin-but-flexible crust pizza. Not a deep-dish or crispy-thin, as other pizzerias make.

The final twist to a Barnaby's Pizza is, rather than slices, that they are cut into square(ish) bites.

Though many people might say that it's not a Barnaby's Pizza if it's served without stacks of little paper cups filled with Parmesan Cheese and/or Hot Pepper Flakes.

Some people LOVE Barnaby's Pizzas, and though it is not my favorite pizza, it was, I believe, my first meal in South Bend, so still holds a special place in my heart.

You won't be sorry if you try Barnaby's Pizza, I guarentee. Though, like me, you may like an other pizza more.

Though it is still a chain, South Bend has certianlly put her mark on it... or was that the other way-round?