Restaurants in Bloomington

“Have dined here several times with the wife. Unique offerings on the menu and attentive servers. The bowls are good and the various chicken dishes were also good. Looking forward to trying some of the other offerings. Ample portions for the reasonable prices.”

“Incredible service right at the door. Food was luscious, hot, so special. Crust was delectable and unique. Well worth visiting again & again. Coffees are to die for-a MUST try! Pricing is so reasonable it’s great for a family. Try this- you will be so pleased!”

“The best Mexican place in town HANDS DOWN. Fast, delicious, variety. You can’t ask for much more. This is my go to place in Blono for authentic Mexican food”

“Absolutely love the chico here! Highest suggest! Owner is absolutely awesome to work with!”

“Little Beaver is, indeed, delicious, they have the best patty melt in town, the best pretzel, and the beer is delicious but this review is more about the service.

We went last night, after a party of 50 had left, and our server Cameron proceeded to carry the whole brewery on her back. She took our drink orders, cause she thought we’d wait too long, and explained that the kitchen was catching up, and that if we’re ordering food it might be a minute. This girl looked like she served the whole porch, which is where we sat. Cordial, funny, efficient but clearly tired after a day on a pretty busy weekend for the town. Everyone got the same level of service as we did. It was actually pretty incredible.

Oh, and our food came out 10 minutes later.

Go to little beaver.”

“Excellent regular menu, fun and interesting specials, friendly and talented staff. Nom Nom is 100% in my book.”

“My favorite place to eat every Friday night 🖤 chili chicken and white 🍚 the husband gets Tenga chicken biryani. The have made so many improvements lately to their dining. It’s looking beautiful in there.”

“Stumbled upon this place while looking for a place for lunch. Great food, great prices. Very friendly! The White Cheddar cheese curds with the ranch are
amazing!”

“Terri and Chelsea are true charms as owners. They have trained their staff to the highest levels to take care of each customer. The food is excellent and exquisite, which warrants compliments to the chef! The atmosphere in Mystic is lively and energetic. We always enjoy coming to this establishment!!”

“I was in town for Cicada research and after a long first day, Rosie's was suggested by multiple people. I had the Special and (it was steak skewers thar night) everything was prepared beautifully. The staff are amazing. By request, I returned the favor and fed them. Fried Cicadas. kitchen staff, wait staff and bartenders. all of them are skilled and have great personalities. I will go out of my way to return. Thank you on behalf of myself and the "Name That Bug!" community.”

“I have been 2x now and both experiences I left happy! Great food. Great prices. Great staff. Only suggestion is to have bottled water availble for purchaseuntil the water doesn't taste like mud in Bloomington.”

“great breakfast but the waitress sucked and kept going into the bathroom to ues her vape”

“First time ordering a doughnut cake and it was absolutely delicious, beautifully decorated, and reasonably priced. Thank you!”

“The fried chicken was so tasty! Perfect balance of spicy and sweet.”

“I had a wonderful experience! Aly was extremely friendly, welcoming, and attentive. She took the time to suggest some great food options and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Her recommendations were excellent, and I truly appreciated her warm hospitality and helpful attitude. Thank you, Aly, for the amazing service! Highly recommended!”

“Baxter’s was a great choice for catering our wedding! My husband and I worked with Shayla to plan the rehearsal dinner at Baxter’s and the wedding dinner at our venue. Both were exceptional!”

“Delicious food and great service. We will be back regularly ‼️”

“We hosted a family milestone celebratory meal for nineteen people which exceeded even all our high expectations. Between DawnMichelle Alvarez, Biaggi’s Event Coordinator, and Christy, our primary server, we received fabulous treatment throughout our evening. We have celebrated family milestones at Biaggi’s for many years and will continue to do so because Biaggi’s in our opinion is the very best Bloomington has to offer.”

“Our server Angel was the absolute best! Definitely made us feel at home! Friendly smiling staff, great music, DELICIOUS food without the seafood restaurant smell! That means it's clean, guys! I Can't wait to come!”

“The cuisine was exceptional, our server was highly professional, and the restaurant was maintained to an impeccable standard. We experienced no issues and enjoyed our visit thoroughly.”

“Lunch buffet was amazing! So glad that they brought it back!”

“we came for a birthday celebration. we had a party of 7. everyone got something different & everyone enjoyed their meals. we felt the quality & quantity of food was very very fair reflective of the price. our server was incredibly helpful & very observant of our tables needs. my family is already asking when we can go back.”

“LOVE ANJU ABOVE!! Drinks were on point and sushi was amazing!Cant wait to go back!”

“Great experience. food was delicious and our waitress, Jolei was AWESOME.”

“The food was awesome, hot & cooked perfect! The staff couldn’t have been better! My husband & I will be back!”

“We love Bakery & Pickle! Our food is always outstanding, good service, and quality cocktails. We love their bartender Cullen. He makes the best drinks in town and will even create something unique based on our tastes. We had so much fun at the bar last night that we skipped our dinner reservations in the dining room and enjoyed our anniversary dinner at the bar. This place is always a good time with great staff, food, and atmosphere. Cullen keeps us coming back for his excellent cocktails!”

“Amazing food, top-notch service. The honey bread was transcendant. Don’t talk yourself out of it due to pricing. It was worth every dollar and every bite. Cannot recommend it enough.”

“Ordered for the first time here and I had special request for my fried rice and the accommodated me (vegetarian but no eggs, make spicy and add peanuts). The food was really good and the spring rolls were perfectly crispy. Will be coming here again.”

“Had a great evening at Gill Street celebrating the holiday season with work friends. Special thanks to our axe throwing specialist who provided his expertise and friendly guidance for everyone in our party. Greatly appreciated how you took great care of us and helped us newbies have a safe and fun time! Thank you! 😀”

“Ate there yesterday, food was excellent, had fish and chips, fish was the best I have had in a while. Atmosphere was great also. I was impressed. will eat there again.”

“Love going to Dennys in Bloomigton Illinois. Always fast and friendly service. Patty is our favorite but the rest are good too. They are a team and work together”

“My sandwiches were under cooked do to machine failure, but the manager worked with me to replace my sandwiches and refund me for my under cooked sandwiches. GREAT SERVICE!!!!”

“Visited 19 September 2026 at about 3:45 a.m. It was slow at this time, probably usually is. The cashier was very kind. There was something very sweet about her. I don't remember how many employees were visible during my visit.... maybe two. I felt very comfortable in their presence. Not sure how else to explain that demeanor. Also, the food was fresh and delicious. No complaints here. :)”

“Today was my first time eating at Lucca Grill. We went during lunch and I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich dipped in parmesan sauce and homemade chips. It was delicious! Our waitress was fantastic! She greeted us as we walked in and gave us great service! We are definitely going back and will have to try the pizza.”

“Had the trio for dinner and it was really good! Delicious crunchy chicken, fries & dessert! Will 💯 be back”

“This is exactly what you want in a neighborhood brewery—friendly people, great beer, and a fun atmosphere. They don't serve food, but there are often food trucks parked outside and live bands playing on weekends, which makes for an awesome night out.

The staff is always welcoming and happy to help you find something you'll enjoy. If you like fruit beers, you have to try the blueberry wheat, Holey Jeans, and the raspberry wheat, Hose Slippers. Both are flavorful, refreshing, and among my favorite beers anywhere. They also brew some really solid IPAs with plenty of variety to keep things interesting.

A laid-back, friendly place with excellent beer and a great community vibe. Definitely a local gem!”

“Excellent at its Best Food Fit for The Queen an Daughter Queen Enjoyed The Food an conversation very interesting keep Rising”

“Best St Patrick's Day event in McLean County. Friendliest pub in town.”

“Servers are rude...I told my waitress I was unhappy with the eggs because I wanted real eggs. She assured me that it was indeed real eggs. ((Look for yourself) see pic below if I can add it) then she told the other waitress who was even more rude and made sure we heard her disdain. For the situation. Very unprofessional the hashbrowns looked like filet of sole (from a shoe)...I had a spinach feta and tomato omelet with no taste the egg was so watered down it was disgusting. staff digusted among themselves my experience but only the cashier apologize for it...smh”

“We stop in anytime we are in the area. Kari (spelling) is the early morning person behind the bar-and he is amazing! Had the best sandwich ever-The Philly Sandwich covered in their homemade cheese. I would drive 2 hours right now just to have another. Overall, it is a great place to visit, but tough to leave! My apologies, I don't remember the bartender that came in at 10...but she was equally amazing! Can't wait to go back”

“The outside kind of looks dumpy, but the food was great. Especially the gochujang dip with the pita chips. That was amazing and needs to be on the menu full time! We would go back just for that (we are not from that area).”

“Had the burnt ends & pulled pork sandwiches, which my granddaughter really loved & she’s very picky”

“I was on my way home to Michigan and was looking for a childhood staple treat, Genes popped up on my map😁 it was so good ! Thank you!!! Ten ten recommend !”

“If you’ve never eaten gluten free, you might not know that it actually can be really defeating at times. Your favorite treats are something you can no longer enjoy, and then some companies FINALLY offer a GF version and it’s always gritty, dry, or just down right disgusting. Having to change your diet this way can make you feel like you have to settle and you have to gaslight yourself into liking this new version. So personally for me when GF alternatives come out I get nervous because I don’t want to hate it or have to settle. Last night I had my favorite iced sugar cookie from Grove Street Bakery for the first time in years, and it was gluten free. It was amazing. It was soft, it was delicious, and I truly could not tell it was a gluten free recipe! Thank you so much to Lizzie for bringing out these treats last night and sharing some AMAZINNGGGGG cookies!💕”

“I have never had better Pad Thai, than at Thai House!”

“Fast and friendly service. Prices are very reasonable. Look for the daily specials!”

“Outstanding service & food was pinnacle. Our waitress was polite, efficient & kept things coming right on time. Food was prepared hot & fast. Very good Ruben & sweet tater fries. Clean operation & well maintained property. Great oasis on a hot day
Good to see quality & pride still exist. Carpe diem”

“Not just the best tacos in town, but the best lunch spot hands down. I've never had anything from there that wasn't amazing. The barbacoa tacos and the cubana torta are my two favorite menu items.”

“we got an order of sugar cookies from a patient after the delivery of their baby. They were pink and blue iced and delicious. Can't wait to visit and try more!”

“This is Bloomington’s best hidden gem - the menu is totally unique from anywhere else in town, the cocktails are staff-created and to die for, and you really can’t ask for better company! Pat hired the friendliest crew in town (shoutout to Stephen), so do yourself a favor and get to know them 🩷”

“They were very nice and helpful with my order. If and when I’m in the area in the future I would come again.”

“Tim runs a phenomenal restaurant, featuring the best prices in town and offering samples of Major Melonz 🍉 Tiger Dolls on the Hot Bar.”

“Great service, good food.”

“My birthday cakes growing up were always from Janet’s and were always something I looked forward to. When I was planning my wedding I knew I wanted Janet’s for my cake and cupcakes! They did an AMAZING job with desserts for my wedding. Everything was fresh and delicious. They were great with communication and accommodating to my requests. I will continue to be a repeat customer!”

“Place is amazing! My chili cheese fries order is so huge I’ll be eating it again later!”

“Always on point! Exceptional coffee”

“I LOVE spicy food and have a high tolerance for heat. Like Hot Ones 11/10 hot sauce is a bit mild to me type tolerance or I eat raw ghost peppers to relish the little bit of heat type tolerance. I try spicy chicken all over the place and while some taste good, none are spicy. Enter Pop-Up Chicken Shop. I ordered the chicken sandwich with their Poultygeist seasoning and OH MY is this delicious! The chicken has heat, the slaw has heat and that heat builds with each bite. So good!! If you want actual spicy chicken, try this place out! If you don't tolerate heat as much, try their other heat levels -- excellent flavor and good portions!”

“What a fantastic time!! This is a fantastic little bar and the people are just a friendly group of people. I was only there one evening and when we left I felt like family. Can’t wait till we can return.”

“Good service, good tenderloin with yummy pickles, great onion rings, and fabulous ranch. My only question is why on earth don't you have homemade fried pickles? That would be so good! We will definitely be back.”

“Looking to replace Denny's for early morning breakfast. Another story, another time.
6 am opening, perfect. Had steak and eggs. Exactly what I ordered. Waitress checked on me more than once after food was served. Music was 80's but not too loud to have conversation. All in all, I will be back.”

“The food, staff and tequila are absolutely fantastic. My first choice since the first time I ate there.”

“We’ve loved Oberweis/TBJ ever since they opened. The food is great and the ice cream is the best! The employees are all great to work with too.”

“Amazing ! I haven’t had Jamaican food since I was in Florida and this is literally the most authentic taste I have tasted in central US since Florida. It is absolutely delicious and presentation is 100%. They literally took the time to wrap the boxes with saran wrap, so it wouldn’t leak Something that you don’t see every day a takeout place, they took the extra measurement which I thought was so thoughtful and it kept the food even warmer because I had to drive so 100% recommend would love to taste their oxtail next time I’m in town.”

“We had a graduation party at Casper Brewing Company and it was absolutely perfect! Everyone was amazing to work with and the room is comfortable, with several tables and sitting areas. You can bring in your own food and the drinks are fabulous! We would definitely recommend Casper Brewing Company for your next party!”

“This place is absolutely amazing.

Love the food and people that work here.

Gym around the corner and I go here twice a week easily.”

“My daughter and I tried it out today. We loved it. The young lady behind the counter was very friendly and answered all questions we had. We will definitely be back.”

“We absolutely love Viking Brews! The crew is always so welcoming and always ready to serve up my much needed Diet Coke or amazing ice cream treat!”

“12/10 one of my FAVORITE restaurants I've ever been to!! The atmosphere is amazing. It's super relaxing, and I love the music. Everyone working there is kind and the facilities are clean. I am always impressed with the quality of the food and drink. The build your own poké bowl is a great deal. The portion sizes are nice; I always get two full meals out of one poké bowl. I highly recommend this place to anyone I can! Plus it's nice to support a local business!”

“Amazing coffee and baked goods! Give it a try, you're missing out.”

“Excellent food every time!”

“Fast, nice vibe, servers really kind and amazing.... now that's just the spot.... the food, i will be coming back. It's right by IWU campus and if I attended college there, I WOULD BE FAT... NOTHING BUT TACOS!!!”

“Very good service and delicious cakes, we will be back 😋”

“Excellent food, prepared fresh, served hot. Very clean. Owners efficient & 'know your name.' Group friends there at least x1/mo if not more.”

“A fun local pub! Delicious food and a variety of beverages. Something for everyone! The chicken dip sandwich is my favorite!!!”

“I love this place! The food is incredible. The Black and Blue burger was amazing. Thank you Adam!”

“I'd only take off half a star for atmosphere because the one side of games was completely in the dark... But! You really felt like you were at someone's home.

The cheesy bread was delicious and the variety of THC drinks was fantastic!!

I'm so happy they are back around.

But please bring back watching VHS tapes!!”

“Food is not too bad, the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy that Food is not too bad, but the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy who served me was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me! He was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me!”

“I have just discovered Crafted. What a hidden gem! Met a friend for delicious coffee a few days ago and here for drinks tonight.”

“Love going to Dennys in Bloomigton Illinois. Always fast and friendly service. Patty is our favorite but the rest are good too. They are a team and work together”

“we enjoyed a wonderful carry out thanksgiving day meal prepared by a great bunch of folks, Thank you so much!”

“Very, very sad that this place closed. It was AWESOME!”

“Lunch buffet was amazing! So glad that they brought it back!”

“We hosted a family milestone celebratory meal for nineteen people which exceeded even all our high expectations. Between DawnMichelle Alvarez, Biaggi’s Event Coordinator, and Christy, our primary server, we received fabulous treatment throughout our evening. We have celebrated family milestones at Biaggi’s for many years and will continue to do so because Biaggi’s in our opinion is the very best Bloomington has to offer.”

“I’m sooooo heartbroken this is closed I just got back into town and have been looking forward to this for quite a long time and had a big group I was going to bring! This is the absolute best food I have ever ever had! Breakfast and lunch! With the best service!! I wish it would open up another location I would travel to it for sure! Yiu will be missed!”

“Food is not too bad, the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy that Food is not too bad, but the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy who served me was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me! He was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me!”

“This is a very nice bar. It is a very clean and modern. Lots of tv's to watch sports and just a really comfortabe atmosphere. The service is very good.”

“We stop in anytime we are in the area. Kari (spelling) is the early morning person behind the bar-and he is amazing! Had the best sandwich ever-The Philly Sandwich covered in their homemade cheese. I would drive 2 hours right now just to have another. Overall, it is a great place to visit, but tough to leave! My apologies, I don't remember the bartender that came in at 10...but she was equally amazing! Can't wait to go back”

“Travelling across the country Have driven 3000 miles best Cobb salad to date Great experience discussing local items with server”

“Incredible service right at the door. Food was luscious, hot, so special. Crust was delectable and unique. Well worth visiting again & again. Coffees are to die for-a MUST try! Pricing is so reasonable it’s great for a family. Try this- you will be so pleased!”

“I ordered a Supreme pizza. I made a special request and the manager, Trey, took care of it. It was ready quickly and he answered all of my questions. The pizza was delicious and Trey is terrific!”

“Excellent at its Best Food Fit for The Queen an Daughter Queen Enjoyed The Food an conversation very interesting keep Rising”

“Ate there yesterday, food was excellent, had fish and chips, fish was the best I have had in a while. Atmosphere was great also. I was impressed. will eat there again.”

“I love Recreation Coffee! The food is always fresh! The coffee and other beverages are always excellent. Each time I stop in, I'm always greeted warmly and like I'm in for the first time. This ensures I get the best service and experience. Keep up the excellent work friends! Give it a shot. And I may be very fortunate, but I don't think the prices are unreasonable for the quality of coffee the establishment serves and the special techniques used. Cheers!”

“Have dined here several times with the wife. Unique offerings on the menu and attentive servers. The bowls are good and the various chicken dishes were also good. Looking forward to trying some of the other offerings. Ample portions for the reasonable prices.”

“food was great and so was the service.”

“Today was my first time eating at Lucca Grill. We went during lunch and I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich dipped in parmesan sauce and homemade chips. It was delicious! Our waitress was fantastic! She greeted us as we walked in and gave us great service! We are definitely going back and will have to try the pizza.”

“Forgot our mobile order despite us checking in early before our arrival time. Caused a 20 minute delay on a road trip. Disappointing

Edit: has improved. 5 stars!”

“My favorite place to eat every Friday night 🖤 chili chicken and white 🍚 the husband gets Tenga chicken biryani. The have made so many improvements lately to their dining. It’s looking beautiful in there.”

“Incredible service right at the door. Food was luscious, hot, so special. Crust was delectable and unique. Well worth visiting again & again. Coffees are to die for-a MUST try! Pricing is so reasonable it’s great for a family. Try this- you will be so pleased!”

“I didn't go inside, I placed an order online and picked it up at the window. The two employees that helped me were very nice. They engaged in small talk while i waited for my food. And the lady that handed me the food was sweet as well. The chicken, in my opinion is one of the best in town. It was hot, seasoned well and very juicy and that was the breast! My son loved the bacon cheeseburger pizza. I will keep coming back as long as I keep getting good service and treated very well. I think I will start making that my go-to when i don't feel like cooking!”

“Stumbled upon this place while looking for a place for lunch. Great food, great prices. Very friendly! The White Cheddar cheese curds with the ranch are
amazing!”

“Delicious food and great service. We will be back regularly ‼️”

“We had a wonderful meal today. They were out of the ribs, which was disappointing, however, the brisket was so juicy, tender and flavorful. The potato salad was a home run. Everything else was delicious as well. Our waitress was really nice and helpful.”

“Love going to Dennys in Bloomigton Illinois. Always fast and friendly service. Patty is our favorite but the rest are good too. They are a team and work together”

“Servers are rude...I told my waitress I was unhappy with the eggs because I wanted real eggs. She assured me that it was indeed real eggs. ((Look for yourself) see pic below if I can add it) then she told the other waitress who was even more rude and made sure we heard her disdain. For the situation. Very unprofessional the hashbrowns looked like filet of sole (from a shoe)...I had a spinach feta and tomato omelet with no taste the egg was so watered down it was disgusting. staff digusted among themselves my experience but only the cashier apologize for it...smh”

“I've become a fan of Fiesta. The best three things about it: 1) bottomless chips and salsa waiting for you the moment you arrive, 2) excellent margaritas, and 3) lightning-fast service. From the time I order to the time my food arrives is often about 5 minutes.

The food itself is fine, not bad, not outstanding, but I keep coming back for the chips and salsa, the margs, and the quick turnaround.”

“Love this place best Italian food in town”

“Summer was the person who took care of us. We arrived there close to closing time, but they still took us in. Food was amazing. Service was top class. I am coming back for more.

Oh I forgot to add the customization they were able to do for my vegetarian restrictions. Summer was quick to offer alternatives.

And they had run out of bubble milk tea and they offered hot tea and said it was on house for the inconvenience. How amazing of a service is that. We went at closing time and it’s not even their fault.

And the decor is amazing and unique. If you are in the area, visit them. You won’t regret it.”

“I went for the first time today. I've been wanting to try a lotus drink so bad! I just got blue raspberry and cherry. It was amazing! Will definitely be going back!”

“I love Recreation Coffee! The food is always fresh! The coffee and other beverages are always excellent. Each time I stop in, I'm always greeted warmly and like I'm in for the first time. This ensures I get the best service and experience. Keep up the excellent work friends! Give it a shot. And I may be very fortunate, but I don't think the prices are unreasonable for the quality of coffee the establishment serves and the special techniques used. Cheers!”

“We stopped in here while attending a concert at The Castle Theater just around the corner. One of the coolest hangout spots ever. Great cold drinks great service! Place is Super clean and friendly managerThe arcade is awesome some great games we will definitely come back when In the area! Easy parking! We had a blast!”

“Coffee is smooth and flavors are delicious!”

“I've missed Biggby coffee in Michigan, but Scooter's hit the spot. I think the whipped topping is real whipped cream. It definitely didn't taste like the canned oil cr...stuff. I got the blended turtle with an extra shot. It was so good! Definitely plan on making that loop around Main St again.”

“The chicken was perfect. It was nicely seasoned and cooked very well. I got the Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes for my sides. The Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. The mashed potatoes had a bit of an odd taste and texture but overall food was amazing”

“I have gone 4 times now, and the training and hiring process for employees has to be impeccable! Each person has made me smile! I can tell they like to start with a compliment, but they are also great at engaging conversation while you wait! The coffee is actually a treat! Enjoyable, and doesn't make you regret a little splurge. I had the pumpkin latte yesterday, and returned to get one for a friend as a surprise! I ended up with the cookie butter as a second treat of the day! I'm someone who doesn't often so coffee stops, so I figured I should write a review on why I enjoy Dutch Bros so much!”