Guidebook for Bloomington
Food Scene
Feast Bakery Cafe
581 E Hillside DrOutstanding food and wines. You can by bottles of wine to drink there or to take with you at reasonable prices.
41 locals recommend
Feast Market & Cellar
407 W Patterson DrOutstanding food and wines. You can by bottles of wine to drink there or to take with you at reasonable prices.
A Bloomington classic & a hub. You can't beat the consistency of the food quality and service. The Uptown Bar side of the restaurant has a fun vibe and good for later evening gatherings.
97 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveA Bloomington classic & a hub. You can't beat the consistency of the food quality and service. The Uptown Bar side of the restaurant has a fun vibe and good for later evening gatherings.
Another Bloomington classic since 1976. Great breakfast spot and for lunch and dinner, their Salmon dishes are excellent.
61 locals recommend
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StAnother Bloomington classic since 1976. Great breakfast spot and for lunch and dinner, their Salmon dishes are excellent.
Great view near the Lake Monroe causeway & often have live entertainment.
34 locals recommend
Scenic View Restaurant
4600 State Hwy 446Great view near the Lake Monroe causeway & often have live entertainment.
Just down the street from our house toward campus and only a 10 minute walk! Great coffee and smoothie options.
42 locals recommend
Soma Coffee house And Juice Bar
1400 E 3rd StJust down the street from our house toward campus and only a 10 minute walk! Great coffee and smoothie options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveA Bloomington and IU tradition since the 50's
C3 Bar
1505 S Piazza DrAnother Bloomington classic, often featuring national touring artists.
51 locals recommend
The Bluebird
216 N Walnut StAnother Bloomington classic, often featuring national touring artists.
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwySightseeing
Wonderful local winery with national renown. Beautiful grounds, pond and tasting rooms. Take a tour! You can bring a picnic or purchase simple foot items at the winery.
82 locals recommend
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdWonderful local winery with national renown. Beautiful grounds, pond and tasting rooms. Take a tour! You can bring a picnic or purchase simple foot items at the winery.
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
3655 S Snoddy RdParks & Nature
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick Creek Park RdGriffy Lake
Various protected land properties in the area make for beautiful hiking and bird-watching. Visit www.sycamorelandtrust.org for details on all of the properties and directions.
Sycamore Land Trust
4898 E Heritage Woods RdVarious protected land properties in the area make for beautiful hiking and bird-watching. Visit www.sycamorelandtrust.org for details on all of the properties and directions.
Lake Lemon Conservancy District
7599 N Tunnel RdArts & Culture
Monroe County History Center
202 E 6th StDepartment of Theatre and Drama
www.theatre.indiana.edu/
Shopping
College Mall
2894 E 3rd StDowntown Bloomington
302 S College AveIt's much more than a market. Lots of entertainment and people-watching as it is a major weekly hub for the community and visitors alike.
58 locals recommend
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton StIt's much more than a market. Lots of entertainment and people-watching as it is a major weekly hub for the community and visitors alike.
Essentials
Lucky's Market
2424 S Walnut StBloomingfoods Market & Deli East
3220 E 3rd StKinser Cleaners & Launderers
1314 E 3rd StPendlebury Hair Studio
722 W 2nd StLauren Penrose is terrific!
CVS Pharmacy
2966 E 3rd St