Purple Porch Co-op - South Bend

The lentil and brown rice salad was fantastic, and so was the young man's kombucha. Unfortunately, the salad bar and hot bar were closed, but that's understandable due to COVID. It's not their fault.

The buffet dishes are prepared by weight, which can make them somewhat pricey, but there is a wide variety of options, mostly vegan along with many non-vegan selections. Additionally, there are smaller items available in a refrigerator or packaged products on the shelves. The seating area can get quite busy during meal times.

Whenever I've visited, one of the two hot soup options has been vegan, and the daily warm dishes usually include a vegan or vegetarian choice. They also offer a vegan scone, with flavors that change daily. Plus, there are additional vegan options available in the cold prepared foods section.

Lentil and brown Reissalat was amazing, so was Ginger Jun Kombucha. The salad bar and the hot bar were not opened, but this is Covid. Not her fault.

All buffet dishes are made by weight and can be quite expensive, but have many options (usually vegan, but also much, that is not). Otherwise there are small options in a refrigerator or packaged items in the branch. Sit and eat. Being quite busy