Guidebook for Bloomington
Food Scene
Feast Bakery Cafe
581 E Hillside DrFeast Market & Cellar
407 W Patterson DrGreat Tapas and wine selection!
FARMbloomington
108 E Kirkwood AveIncredible farm to table local restaurant.
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveUnreal brunch and drink menu! Love the creole-style cafe.
Live music happens occasionally, but great coffee spot downtown. Free parking behind the building and they have an incredible Lavender latte!
6 locals recommend
The Pourhouse Cafe
314 E Kirkwood AveLive music happens occasionally, but great coffee spot downtown. Free parking behind the building and they have an incredible Lavender latte!
Crumble Coffee and Bakery
1567 S Piazza Drthe best coffee in town! A little more expensive.
Only happens on Saturdays, but great source of baked goods, farm fresh eggs, vegetables, fruits, flower arrangements, and anything else you can think of!
58 locals recommend
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
401 N Morton StOnly happens on Saturdays, but great source of baked goods, farm fresh eggs, vegetables, fruits, flower arrangements, and anything else you can think of!
Darn Good Soup
107 N College AveGood for vegans
The Owlery Restaurant
118 W 6th StVegetarian and vegan options, great drink menu too
Rainbow Bakery
201 S Rogers StLove the vibe here! Vegan bakery
Scenic View Restaurant
4600 State Hwy 446Best brunch! Although a bit of a drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Scotty's Brewhouse
302 N Walnut StAlso has great food selections, but of course wonderful brews too!
96 locals recommend
Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyAlso has great food selections, but of course wonderful brews too!
The Bluebird
216 N Walnut StCover bands galore!
Serendipity Martini Bar
201 S College AveSometimes there are salsa lessons or salsa nights
Root Cellar
108 E Kirkwood AveSpeakeasy style!
The Tap
101 N College AveGreat food, too. Tons of brews on tap from everywhere!
Parks & Nature
Well marked trails, great views over the lake, but you can also rent kayaks for very cheap!
82 locals recommend
Griffy Lake
Well marked trails, great views over the lake, but you can also rent kayaks for very cheap!
While a bit of a drive, cheap entry fee gets you access to stunning views and endless hiking trails.
124 locals recommend
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46While a bit of a drive, cheap entry fee gets you access to stunning views and endless hiking trails.
Monroe Lake
Essentials
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market- Bloomington IN
3600 W 3rd StClosest thing to Whole Foods!
Everything Else
Walmart Supercenter
3313 IN-45Entertainment & Activities
Great wine, take a tour, grab a tasting for $5, and enjoy the calm scenes!
82 locals recommend
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdGreat wine, take a tour, grab a tasting for $5, and enjoy the calm scenes!
Arts & Culture
Eskenazi Museum of Art
1133 E 7th StIU Auditorium
1211 E 7th St