Guidebook for Bloomington
Food Scene
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveThe Owlery Restaurant
118 W 6th StVegetarian
The Amrit India
124 N Walnut St Indian Food
Hipster-intellectual-coffee shop-center of the town
42 locals recommend
Soma Coffee house And Juice Bar
1400 E 3rd StHipster-intellectual-coffee shop-center of the town
Scenic View Restaurant
4600 State Hwy 446Rainbow Bakery
201 S Rogers StGluten free options. Good tea and coffee selection.
Organic produce shop with food and salad bar.
58 locals recommend
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th StOrganic produce shop with food and salad bar.
Casa Brava Restaurante
410 S College Mall Rd Mexican Food
Trojan Horse
100 E Kirkwood AveGreek Food
Samira Restaurant
100 W 6th StAfghani Food.
Falafels Middle Eastern Grill
430 E Kirkwood AveMediterranean Food
Drinks & Nightlife
Malibu Grill
106 N Walnut StThe Bishop
123 S Walnut StThe Back Door
207 S College AveGLBTQ friendly
Arts & Culture
Restaurant as well as a venue for International Dance and Music.
Family friendly.
9 locals recommend
Player's Pub
424 S Walnut StRestaurant as well as a venue for International Dance and Music.
Family friendly.
Venue Fine Art & Gifts
114 S Grant StGrunwald Gallery of Art
1201 E 7th StIvy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
122 S Walnut StIndiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th StParks & Nature
Lake Monroe
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46Lake Lemon
Hiking trail, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, playground
35 locals recommend
Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveHiking trail, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, playground
Cascade Park
Sightseeing
The Monastery established by late Thubten Norbu, HH Dalai lama's brother is open to visitors from 9am-5pm daily. It has a wonderful hiking trail and you can sit and meditate within the temple or study at the library. There is a gift shop for those interested in Tibetan Buddhist books and jewelry.
26 locals recommend
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
3655 S Snoddy RdThe Monastery established by late Thubten Norbu, HH Dalai lama's brother is open to visitors from 9am-5pm daily. It has a wonderful hiking trail and you can sit and meditate within the temple or study at the library. There is a gift shop for those interested in Tibetan Buddhist books and jewelry.
Everything Else
Restaurant-bar that host live music, comedy shows, poetry reading and independent film series on weekend.
7 locals recommend
Bear's Place
1316 E 3rd StRestaurant-bar that host live music, comedy shows, poetry reading and independent film series on weekend.
Shopping
Cactus Flower
600 East Hillside Drive