Bloomington, Monroe County, IN

Places to go in Bloomington

22 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

55 Southern Stone

Food & Drink

55 Southern Stone

Light-filled spot offers ample table space & a menu of classic Southern fare from local ingredients.

405 W Patterson Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA

Big Woods Bloomington

Food & Drink

Big Woods Bloomington

Relaxed restaurant & bar serving locally brewed beer & creative pub fare with live entertainment.

116 N Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

BuffaLouie's at The Gables

Food & Drink

BuffaLouie's at The Gables

Counter-service locale dishing up burgers & wings in a laid-back setting adorned with sports decor.

114 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Food & Drink

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Family-friendly chain serving American comfort food with a Texas twist, plus cocktails.

126 S Franklin Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Crazy Horse

Food & Drink

Crazy Horse

Old-timey American eatery & bar in an 1880s hotel offers a sizable beer list & daily drink specials.

214 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Crumble Coffee and Bakery

Food & Drink

Crumble Coffee and Bakery

532 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Dave & Buster's Bloomington, IN

Food & Drink

Dave & Buster's Bloomington, IN

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

731 S College Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA

FARMbloomington

Food & Drink

FARMbloomington

All-day cafe with a funky vintage vibe, modern farmhouse-inspired cuisine & downstairs nightclub.

108 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

Hopscotch Coffee

Food & Drink

Hopscotch Coffee

Laid-back haunt for pastries, house-roasted coffee, espresso drinks & tea, plus outdoor seating.

235 W Dodds St #102, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA

Janko's Little Zagreb

Food & Drink

Janko's Little Zagreb

This institution serves hearty steak & seafood dinners & fine wines in an old-fashioned dining room.

223 W 6th St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Malibu Grill

Food & Drink

Malibu Grill

Seafood, steaks & pasta served with local beers & craft cocktails in a laid-back yet stylish bistro.

106 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Needmore Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Needmore Coffee Roasters

104 N Pete Ellis Dr Ste E, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

Osteria Rago

Food & Drink

Osteria Rago

Quaint Italian restaurant featuring housemade pasta & pizza, weekend brunch & gourmet foods to-go.

419 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

Scenic View Restaurant

Food & Drink

Scenic View Restaurant

4600 State Hwy 446, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA

Social Cantina

Food & Drink

Social Cantina

Hip restaurant with an industrial-chic vibe serving tequila, craft beers & classic Mexican dishes.

125 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar

Food & Drink

Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar

322 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

The Chocolate Moose

Food & Drink

The Chocolate Moose

Enduring joint doling out ice cream & shakes, plus burgers & hot dogs, in modern, counter-serve digs

405 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA

The Elm Restaurant

Food & Drink

The Elm Restaurant

614 E 2nd St, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA

The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe

Food & Drink

The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe

105 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

The Runcible Spoon

Food & Drink

The Runcible Spoon

Bustling option for casual cafe fare served all day in a whimsically decorated space with a patio.

412 E 6th St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA

Upland Brewing Co.

Food & Drink

Upland Brewing Co.

Contemporary pub grub accompanies rotating house brews in a comfy, art-lined space with a patio.

350 W 11th St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA

Uptown Cafe

Food & Drink

Uptown Cafe

Lively fixture serving American eats with a Cajun-Creole bent all day, plus full bar & soccer on TV.

102 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA