Our favorite B-Town spots
Local coffee and more
Local cafe with a wide selection of coffee and tea and a comfy place to sit with friends or work. They have three locations, each with their own unique style.
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Soma Coffee house And Juice Bar
1400 E 3rd StLocal cafe with a wide selection of coffee and tea and a comfy place to sit with friends or work. They have three locations, each with their own unique style.
Locally roasted coffee and great atmosphere to relax, work, or meet with friends
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Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StLocally roasted coffee and great atmosphere to relax, work, or meet with friends
Great coffee and baked goods in a central location.
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The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe
105 N College AveGreat coffee and baked goods in a central location.
Favorite quick bites
Great salads, burritos, and more. Locally owned and operated.
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Laughing Planet Cafe
322 E Kirkwood AveGreat salads, burritos, and more. Locally owned and operated.
Great salads with a Mediterranean bend and more. Relaxed atmosphere and a play space for kids.
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Feta Kitchen & Cafe
600 E Hillside DrGreat salads with a Mediterranean bend and more. Relaxed atmosphere and a play space for kids.
Great bagels, sandwiches, breakfast. Locally owned and operated.
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Bloomington Bagel Co
113 N Dunn StGreat bagels, sandwiches, breakfast. Locally owned and operated.
Food scene
Restaurant Ami
1500 E 3rd StGreat sushi, ramen, and creative chef's specials!
Reliably good food, good service, and a great location.
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Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveReliably good food, good service, and a great location.
Delicious Afghani dishes, must have the eggplant and chicken kebab!
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Samira Restaurant
100 W 6th StDelicious Afghani dishes, must have the eggplant and chicken kebab!
A great place to wine and dine. Select your own wine from the cellar at market price! The cheese boards and salads are fantastic. Reservation may be needed.
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Feast Market & Cellar
407 W Patterson DrA great place to wine and dine. Select your own wine from the cellar at market price! The cheese boards and salads are fantastic. Reservation may be needed.
Innovative yet traditional and flavorful Thai dining. We love the wrapped pad Thai!
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Blooming Thai
405 N College AveInnovative yet traditional and flavorful Thai dining. We love the wrapped pad Thai!
Favorite local breweries and more
Great selection of locally brewed beers, IPAs, and sours in a friendly and spacious indoor and outdoor setting.
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Upland Brewing Company
4060 Profile PkwyGreat selection of locally brewed beers, IPAs, and sours in a friendly and spacious indoor and outdoor setting.
Local brews and more. The tuna salad is a great choice any time.
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Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood AveLocal brews and more. The tuna salad is a great choice any time.
Local spirits and good food. What more does one need?
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Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
922 S Morton StLocal spirits and good food. What more does one need?
Play, exercise, relax, repeat!
Switchyard Park
239 W Grimes LnA long course pool, slides, and diving for splash and fun in the summer.
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Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveA long course pool, slides, and diving for splash and fun in the summer.
Five tennis courts centrally located in beautiful surroundings. Bryan Park has to playgrounds, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and lots of green goodness to refresh your mood all day.
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Bryan Park Pool
1020 S Woodlawn AveFive tennis courts centrally located in beautiful surroundings. Bryan Park has to playgrounds, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and lots of green goodness to refresh your mood all day.
Wether for a run, a bike ride, or a walk the B-Line offers great views and a host of spots to stop and refuel. On Saturdays from April to November you can enjoy the beat of the community at the Farmer's Market along the trail.
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B-Line Trail
B-Line TrailWether for a run, a bike ride, or a walk the B-Line offers great views and a host of spots to stop and refuel. On Saturdays from April to November you can enjoy the beat of the community at the Farmer's Market along the trail.
Favorite breakfast places
Runcible Spoon
412 E 6th StBreakfast all day!
Village Deli
409 E Kirkwood AveEnormous pancakes, great eggs!
Groceries
Kroger
1175 S College Mall RdFresh Thyme Farmers Market
2812 E 3rd StBloomingfoods Market & Deli East
3220 E 3rd St