No. 6 Restaurant is located in the historic former Fire Station No. 6 in South Bend’s Chapin Park Local Historic District. Built in 1897–1898 as “Hose House No. 6,” the Queen Anne–style firehouse was designed by architect Charles Brehmer and constructed by contractor Bernhard H. Neitzel.

Originally staffed by five firemen, the station operated with horse-drawn equipment, including a Studebaker wagon, with living quarters above and stables below. It transitioned to motorized trucks in 1921 and remained an active fire station until 1967.

In 1968, the building was repurposed by the South Bend Civic Theatre, serving as an intimate performance space for nearly 50 years. It was designated a Local Historic Landmark in 1977.

After being listed for sale in 2017, Amanda Shutts-Crowne acquired the property and completed an extensive, preservation-focused renovation. No. 6 Restaurant opened on June 4, 2021, transforming the space into a modern, locally driven scratch kitchen while honoring its historic character.