"Small shop with a minimally decorated interior, counter order & retrieval when your name is called. Staff was very friendly & attentive, and seemed to have a regular clientele on a Sunday midday. Good variety of coffee options, more sandwich choices than I expected plus daily soup & some salads & fresh baked goods. My wife & I ordered lunch to-go, splitting a Mona Sandwich (turkey-bacon-cheddar plus toppings on panini) that came with a bag of chips & some pickle slices. Excellent meal made-to-order with fresh ingredients & generous portions. We would definitely return on our next visit to South Bend."

"Service person rolled their eyes when I asked if my latte (ordered with food for a dine-in order) could be transferred from paper cup to a mug. She said "We're out of dine- in mugs" but I pointed to the ones stacked in front of me. She acted as though those would be too big- I said I didn't mind, it could be topped with foam. Actually I think this was the moment she rolled her eyes. She grudgingly poured the paper cup latte into the ceramic cup (most places would offer to re-do the drink when they make such a mistake, though I don't need that). And what do you know- the latte fit perfectly into the real cup! What was the eye roll all about? Do better."

"I love The General, and it's easily my favorite coffee shop in all of Michiana. When I host people visiting Notre Dame or want to grab coffee with someone in Michiana, The General is always my go-to as the place to meet up. Besides the food and coffee, the staff is always friendly and accommodating, which helps The General to stand a tier above most others. If you're looking for a great eat and aren't married to a traditional lunch or breakfast item, make sure to try the Hummus Plate."

"My husband and I went here a few days ago for a brunch date. The atmosphere was great, service was friendly, and the food was delicious! However, we arrived hungry and left hungry. The food, while great, was presented in pretty small portions. So if you're looking to pop in for a delicious snack, this would be a great spot."

"I had an absolutely great lunch here. Delicious coffee and non coffee drinks I would definitely check out their specials. I had their hummus tacos and their Sailor Moon inspired matcha. Both were excellent. So good in fact I had to try another one of their special drinks on the way out. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Overall a great place for coffee and sandwiches as well as other food and drink."