Guidebook for Bloomington

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Guidebook for Bloomington

Food Scene

Great locally brewed beer and large menu that goes beyond "bar food" -- includes vegetarian options. Outdoor seating is available when the weather is nice. Be prepared to wait for your table. This place is very popular.
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Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile Pkwy
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Great locally brewed beer and large menu that goes beyond "bar food" -- includes vegetarian options. Outdoor seating is available when the weather is nice. Be prepared to wait for your table. This place is very popular.
Hip and trendy bakery with homemade sweets to die for. This place boasts a wide variety of donuts, cupcakes, cookies, cookie bars, muffins, and savory pastries and scones. There's a peanut butter and jelly donut, along with a grapefruit lavender. It's a foodie place for sure, but if you are craving a classic cinnamon and sugar donut with a cup of coffee, you can get that, too. This is a local place not to miss.
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Rainbow Bakery
201 S Rogers St
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Hip and trendy bakery with homemade sweets to die for. This place boasts a wide variety of donuts, cupcakes, cookies, cookie bars, muffins, and savory pastries and scones. There's a peanut butter and jelly donut, along with a grapefruit lavender. It's a foodie place for sure, but if you are craving a classic cinnamon and sugar donut with a cup of coffee, you can get that, too. This is a local place not to miss.
Mother Bear's Pizza is a classic IU experience. Known for its graffiti'd walls and delicious menu of salads, sandwiches, and of course, pizza. If you are not in the mood for pizza I highly recommend the toasted Ham and Cheese sandwich or the New Orleans-style Muffalatta sandwich.
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Mother Bear's Pizza Campus
1428 E 3rd St
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Mother Bear's Pizza is a classic IU experience. Known for its graffiti'd walls and delicious menu of salads, sandwiches, and of course, pizza. If you are not in the mood for pizza I highly recommend the toasted Ham and Cheese sandwich or the New Orleans-style Muffalatta sandwich.
There's no denying Pizza is a staple of a college kid's diet, however there's more than one way to make a pizza and this buffet restaurant has pizza 101 ways. Thin crust, thick crust, just cheese or crab and blue cheese. A variety of pies sit under hot lamps to keep the crust crisp and to make it available to diners. This is a great place for a large group or a couple and if you don't see a pizza combination you like they take special orders. A large salad bar balances out the meal. This is buffet but waitresses also make sure you have everything you need.
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Aver's Pizza, East
1285 S College Mall Rd
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There's no denying Pizza is a staple of a college kid's diet, however there's more than one way to make a pizza and this buffet restaurant has pizza 101 ways. Thin crust, thick crust, just cheese or crab and blue cheese. A variety of pies sit under hot lamps to keep the crust crisp and to make it available to diners. This is a great place for a large group or a couple and if you don't see a pizza combination you like they take special orders. A large salad bar balances out the meal. This is buffet but waitresses also make sure you have everything you need.
4th Street is Bloomington's downtown is known as "International Row" There are several Thai restaurants, along with great places that serve Korean, Indian, and Chinese. Siam House is a Bloomington classic that has always been a favorite. The inside is decorated in a Thai style but it's not overwhelming so as not to take attention away from the authentic food. If you like the stereotypical Pad Thai... it's good here, but if you want to venture into more traditional Thai foods of curry of red chili flavors, there are many great options on this menu that make this worth your time. Prices are reasonable too.
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Siam House
430 E 4th St
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4th Street is Bloomington's downtown is known as "International Row" There are several Thai restaurants, along with great places that serve Korean, Indian, and Chinese. Siam House is a Bloomington classic that has always been a favorite. The inside is decorated in a Thai style but it's not overwhelming so as not to take attention away from the authentic food. If you like the stereotypical Pad Thai... it's good here, but if you want to venture into more traditional Thai foods of curry of red chili flavors, there are many great options on this menu that make this worth your time. Prices are reasonable too.
Hands down the best breakfast in Bloomington! The homemade tamales are a must-have, but the decision is so difficult because the items on the menu change seasonally and are all fantastic. The ingredients are fresh and cooked perfectly. The bakery items -- the Sunday biscuits, the vanilla croissant, or the homemade granola are all a local favorite. Hot tea comes served with a timer so you can steep to your satisfaction and coffee has a menu all it's own, with many choices, as well. No reservations are accepted so be prepared to wait. The place is small and one of the most popular. There's a lunch menu with items equally unique and delicious. Dinner is also served at their other location.
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Feast Bakery Cafe
581 E Hillside Dr
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Hands down the best breakfast in Bloomington! The homemade tamales are a must-have, but the decision is so difficult because the items on the menu change seasonally and are all fantastic. The ingredients are fresh and cooked perfectly. The bakery items -- the Sunday biscuits, the vanilla croissant, or the homemade granola are all a local favorite. Hot tea comes served with a timer so you can steep to your satisfaction and coffee has a menu all it's own, with many choices, as well. No reservations are accepted so be prepared to wait. The place is small and one of the most popular. There's a lunch menu with items equally unique and delicious. Dinner is also served at their other location.
With a kitchy interior this place is big enough to seat quite a few people so the wait tends to be shorter than other popular places. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are all great here. The biscuits served as part of the breakfast menu have homemade jams and butters that come with them that make them SO GOOD! Parking can be tricky since this restaurant is on Kirkwood, but it's worth the walk.
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FARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood Ave
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With a kitchy interior this place is big enough to seat quite a few people so the wait tends to be shorter than other popular places. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are all great here. The biscuits served as part of the breakfast menu have homemade jams and butters that come with them that make them SO GOOD! Parking can be tricky since this restaurant is on Kirkwood, but it's worth the walk.
Specialty espresso drinks, loose leaf teas, italian sodas, smoothies, fresh juice. Three locations in Bloomington that have a conscience... monthly they spotlight and support local charity and community organizations.
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Soma Coffee house And Juice Bar
1400 E 3rd St
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Specialty espresso drinks, loose leaf teas, italian sodas, smoothies, fresh juice. Three locations in Bloomington that have a conscience... monthly they spotlight and support local charity and community organizations.

Drinks & Nightlife

A classic IU destination.
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Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood Ave
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A classic IU destination.

Arts & Culture

check this out in 2017 before it closes for $30 million dollars in renovations. This is a beautiful facility with an impressive art collection that will be made more beautiful. It will close May 2017 and re-open in September 2019.
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Eskenazi Museum of Art
1133 E 7th St
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check this out in 2017 before it closes for $30 million dollars in renovations. This is a beautiful facility with an impressive art collection that will be made more beautiful. It will close May 2017 and re-open in September 2019.
The Farmer's Market is a 40 year tradition in Bloomington that just keeps getting better. From arts and crafts to the best tasting, local apple butter and honey you've ever had. This event runs every Saturday from 8am -1pm April through November. Fun thing to do before a football game, or visit us on an "away" weekend for the Hoosiers and spend the whole morning trying local coffee, sampling fresh, homemade pastries, or finding unique gifts.
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Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton St
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The Farmer's Market is a 40 year tradition in Bloomington that just keeps getting better. From arts and crafts to the best tasting, local apple butter and honey you've ever had. This event runs every Saturday from 8am -1pm April through November. Fun thing to do before a football game, or visit us on an "away" weekend for the Hoosiers and spend the whole morning trying local coffee, sampling fresh, homemade pastries, or finding unique gifts.

Essentials

Well-stocked grocery store for organic fruits and vegetables. Find prepared meals to go or a pizza you could throw on the grill or in the oven. Great place to stock up on breakfast essentials or snacks that is close by.
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Lucky's Market
2424 S Walnut St
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Well-stocked grocery store for organic fruits and vegetables. Find prepared meals to go or a pizza you could throw on the grill or in the oven. Great place to stock up on breakfast essentials or snacks that is close by.
Great co-op produce and grocery store that also has a hot food station, a large salad bar, rotisserie chicken, made to order sandwiches, and a refrigerated section of cash and carry pre-made sides and salads. This is a great place for a quick meal of healthy, clean food. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have a whole grocery store option of micro brewed beers, organic pet food, organic produce, and healthy snacks. Limited indoor and outdoor seating available. Join the co-op and a get a small discount on your purchases.
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Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th St
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Great co-op produce and grocery store that also has a hot food station, a large salad bar, rotisserie chicken, made to order sandwiches, and a refrigerated section of cash and carry pre-made sides and salads. This is a great place for a quick meal of healthy, clean food. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have a whole grocery store option of micro brewed beers, organic pet food, organic produce, and healthy snacks. Limited indoor and outdoor seating available. Join the co-op and a get a small discount on your purchases.