Guidebook for Bloomington
Eateries and Coffee Houses
We have so many coffee houses. I like to grab a coffee at Egleson and Third St and walk the campus river to town. Uptown has great eateries on 4th St and Kirkwood. My favorites are Runciple Spoon for breakfast, Uptown Cafe (anytime), Malibu and Nick's (sports pub).
From 3rd St you can turn east (right) and in just a few blocks find several spots to grab good quick food for a fare price . If you want something nice or real night life head towards the town square.
42 locals recommend
Soma Coffee house And Juice Bar
1400 E 3rd StFrom 3rd St you can turn east (right) and in just a few blocks find several spots to grab good quick food for a fare price . If you want something nice or real night life head towards the town square.
Bloomington Bagel Company
1316 E 3rd StDragon Express LLC
1400 E 3rd StRestaurant Ami
1500 E 3rd StMy Thai Cafe
402 East 4th StreetFun building to explore when students are on campus. It’s close often when students are on holiday.
8 locals recommend
Indiana Memorial Union Bowling and Billiards
900 E 7th StFun building to explore when students are on campus. It’s close often when students are on holiday.
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyUptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveC3 Bar
1505 S Piazza DrTruffles Fine Cuisine & 56 Degrees Bar
1131 S College Mall RdJanko's Little Zagreb
223 W 6th StTrojan Horse
100 E Kirkwood AveDrinks & Nightlife
Upstairs Pub
430 E Kirkwood AveNick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveKilroy's on Kirkwood
502 E Kirkwood AveNoodles and Company
517 E Kirkwood AveLennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood AveBuffaLouie's
114 S Indiana AveChipotle Mexican Grill
420 E Kirkwood AveRuncible Spoon
412 E 6th StRestaurant Ami
1500 E 3rd StThe Bluebird
216 N Walnut StKilroy's Sports Bar
319 N Walnut StSwitchyard Brewing Company
419 N Walnut StFat Dans
221 E Kirkwood AveThe Comedy Attic
123 S Walnut StAuer Hall
200 S Jordan AveJordan @ Musical Arts Center
101 Jordan DrIU Auditorium
1211 E 7th StNeighborhoods
South Ballantine Road
South Ballantine RoadSightseeing
Lake Monroe
Monroe County History Center
202 E 6th StSimon Skjodt Assembly Hall
1001 E 17th StPaynetown State Recreation Area
4850 State Hwy 446Hardin Ridge Recreation Area
6464 Hardin Ridge RdYellowwood State Forest
772 Yellowwood Lake RdMcCormick's Creek State Park Saddle Barn
250 McCormick Creek Park RdBryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveWalking destination
Biking
Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
3401 W Wapehani RdMuseums
Eskenazi Museum of Art
1133 E 7th StThe Lilly Library
1200 E 7th StCook Hall
1051 E 17th StTraveler advice
Getting around
Walk East or west along 3 rd St shopping and food.
Campus walks are my favorite.
Getting around
Go Express shuttle. To and from Indy departs from IMU hotel
Go Express shuttle easy way to Indy Airport
Getting around
Street parking is free in the evenings and on weekends
Street tickets start 8 am - 4pm M-F
Getting around
University Parking lots
IU parking lots are free on most evenings and all weekends unless near an IU EVENT