I've been here twice, and both times I've been impressed with the speed and quality of the breakfast. Both times I had the lumberjack plate with eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, hash browns and pancakes. Both times I ordered and way before I expected the plate appeared. Granted; I've visited in the brunch time on a weekday, but pretty awesome. read more

This is a charming little spot, the staff is always very friendly and they offer interesting monthly specials that show the chef is really challenging himself. I highly recommend the Benedict options. Also? Terrific pancakes! read more

This is a great spot for breakfast or brunch! It was my first time here. It wasn't very busy. The coffee was good, the service was fast and friendly and the restaurant is clean and comfy. The menu has a lot to offer. There's a lot of interesting breakfast dishes with skillets and omelettes and sandwiches. I got the kimchi fried rice skillet which was really tasty and I would definitely get again! read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Menu and kimchi skillet and coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Stopped for a quick brunch on our drive from Chicago to St Louis and what a special surprise! Wonderful, warm service and delicious food. Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Avocado Toast! And tasty coffee. You can tell the staff really care about each other. Thanks for a great Mother's Day treat! read more

Food was delicious & service was great. I got the breakfast where you get eggs, choice of meat, choice of pancakes or French toast, and hashbrowns or fruit. The fruit was yummy - berries that were fresh! Pancakes were fluffy, and bacon was great. Highly recommend. Sorry , no photo, I ate it too fast. read more

Very nice and clean facility with very pleasant staff. I ordered The Decker, which included hash browns, diced sausage, biscuits and gravy, topped with scrambled eggs. Save for the scrambled eggs, the dish was delicious. The scrambled eggs were cooked way too long. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict which she loved. read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Glad to see such a place close by to home and with plenty of parking. The decor is modern, the dinning area is well laid out and the entire area is clean. They have a good selection of items on the menu for breakfast, although the lunch menu seems a bit thin. The service is very friendly, tentative and prompt. The food comes out as ordered and at the right temperature. Most importantly, the food is good!! I also like that they use toast for quick and easy payment. read more

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We waited a short time and walked into a clean and friendly cafe! The waitress was a delight and the food was fresh and tasty! The seasoning on the fries was the talk of the table! Fresh , tasty and a great experience. Highly recommend! Two of us had the Southern BLT & one had the Bistro Benedict! read more

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A high price point for the quality and serving size. Our waitress seemed ...upset we were there? The place is very cute, and the food SOUNDS good. But unfortunately we ate the entire skillet in about 4 bites. I rarely finish my food at restaurants and I unfortunately left hungry. Much better and more affordable local choices in town. read more

Bloomin' Cafe had gone through some growing pains when initially started, but definitely found their footing in a nice spot with ample parking in north Normal, Illinois. There have been changes made within the past year, some more subtle than others, but they make all the difference. The friendly, open atmosphere for breakfast is inviting and welcoming. The owners and their servers are all friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable, and that just makes you feel at ease to enjoy your meal. Speaking of which, some of the subtle changes you may notice are the organic ketchup condiment you have on the table and the real butter being used with your meal and for sides. This is intentional as it's about ensuring better quality, less additive ingredients are being used when preparing and serving your meal. Adding quality garnishes and spices to things like your eggs and hashbrowns are minor yet quite noticeable and enhance the meal in just the right way. Something that almost sounds silly when I'm saying it, yet is grossly devoid in many places is the fact that when you take a bite and taste the eggs, they taste like really fresh real eggs. Hashbrowns as well don't taste or feel like they have a bunch of extra or processed junk with them. A little salt and pepper to taste for each enhances the already great flavor. Additionally, the pancakes are exactly the same; great taste that just seems right. The meal tastes as it should, and brings me back to memories 40 years ago how my breakfast food used to taste. A few years ago, I may have said the meal was a bit on the pricey side, but in reality these days it's on par with other restaurants. However, that is a gross understatement as the quality is punching far above this standard of a weight class as the quality ingredients and preparation are much better. I've been here when it's early morning and not so busy as well as a mid Sunday morning with a packed house, and the meals stay consistent. The cooks do an excellent job and can you can tell they actually care about how they are preparing and serving the food. The cook and the owners do come around and ensure that things are just right as they care about their business and most importantly their customers, the life blood of why they do what they do. This may sound like a lot to just talk about some eggs on a plate, but if you really do care about what you eat and enjoy a simple yet quality meal, please consider patronizing this business and supporting what a family run restaurant in your local hometown should be. You'll be glad you did. read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Two egg breakfast with bacon and hash browns and side of pancakes (real butter too!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Host was very welcoming and greeted us right away! Inside was very clean. Food was incredible. The hot honey sriracha sandwich was phenomenal. Hash browns were also amazing. Food came out so fast! Server was also very nice and on top of it! New favorite breakfast spot! read more

Culinary Chronicles Review: Bloomin Cafe, Normal, Illinois Nestled in the heart of Normal, Illinois, Bloomin Cafe has become a local favorite for brunch enthusiasts. Owned by Nuli and Bimi Musaj for the past three years, this charming eatery has quickly established itself as a go-to spot for couples and food lovers alike. History and Atmosphere Bloomin Cafe opened its doors three years ago under the ownership of Nuli and Bimi Musaj, proud ISU Redbird alumni with over a decade of restaurant experience. The cafe's welcoming ambiance and family-oriented approach have transformed it into more than just a dining establishment - it's a home away from home for many patrons. Hours and Service The cafe operates from 7 AM to 1 PM on weekdays and extends its hours from 7 AM to 2 PM on weekends, catering to both early birds and late brunchers. During our visit, we were greeted by owner Nuli Musaj herself, who also served as our attentive server supporting our server Rianne, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. Menu Highlights The Culinary Chronicles sampled three of Bloomin Cafe's signature dishes: * Hot Honey Sriracha Sandwich: This innovative creation features applewood smoked bacon, a hard-fried egg, fried chicken strips, and cheddar cheese, all brought together with a tantalizing hot honey drizzle. Served on cinnamon swirl French toast, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. * Brunch Burger: A hearty option combining applewood bacon, fresh tomatoes, and an egg, all served on a brioche bun. This dish exemplifies the cafe's ability to elevate classic brunch fare. * Chicken and Waffles: A crowd-pleaser featuring a Belgian waffle topped with crispy chicken strips and complemented by a delightful cinnamon syrup. This dish showcases the cafe's commitment to combining comfort food with gourmet touches. * Bistro Egg Benedicts with fresh-sliced tomato and avocado, fried egg, on a English Muffin, applewood smoked bacon with a drizzle of hollandaise sauce. Atmosphere and Clientele Bloomin Cafe has cultivated an atmosphere that particularly appeals to couples, making it a popular choice for romantic brunch dates. The warm, inviting environment created by the Musaj family contributes to the cafe's reputation as a gathering spot for those seeking both excellent food and a cozy ambiance. With its diverse menu, personalized service, and welcoming atmosphere, Bloomin Cafe continues to bloom as a standout brunch destination in Normal, Illinois, under the passionate leadership of Nuli and Bimi Musaj, along with seasoned and dedicated servers, Rianne and Jordyn read more

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If you're even thinking about stopping here, do it. I had the burrito and it was outstanding -- fresh, packed with flavor, and perfectly balanced. The staff also recommended another dish and it completely lived up to the hype, easily 5-star worthy. Clean, welcoming atmosphere and people who clearly care about what they're serving. Two thumbs up read more

Service was a bit off. Breakfast burger was wonderful! Had the sriracha chicken and waffles, wish the chicken had a bit more flavor. Waffles were delicious. The smell when they arrived filled up the table with a terrific aroma! read more

Good breakfast but nothing wowed me. They can accommodate large groups which is nice. The omelette was frittata style in which the ingredients are baked into the eggs. I prefer folded omelettes. The hash browns were good. The pancakes were pretty good but had a grittiness that I couldn't understand. The biscuits and gravy were good with a flavorful thick gravy. The coffee was fine. read more

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We took our car to Discount Tire and walked here while we were waiting. There were only a few other customers at 8 AM. I ordered a cheddar cheese omelet, hash browns and some French toast with fruit. My husband got the Decker skillet which had biscuits and gravy with eggs on top. The food came in about 5 minutes. The portions were huge and we both only ate half. Both were excellent! We would definitely come back if we were in the area. Prices were reasonable and staff was very friendly. We are not sure why they weren't busier because this is a great place to dine for breakfast. read more

Bloomin' Cafe - French toast with berries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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What went wrong: We both Ordered items that came with pancakes and toast respectfully. When food was brought out after a considerably long wait we didn't receive these items and when we asked about them the waitress didn't believe us that they came with the food and then verified it then came back from the kitchen with just two pieces of bread on a plate and severely burnt pancakes. This was my second try of this cafe in the past two years after a non resolved over charging situation in 2022. Sadly I still cannot recommend this for breakfast after this much time of trying it again. What went right: Host up front was friendly and nice, food selection is good and prices are decent. read more

Cute, super clean little breakfast and lunch spot. Menu has all the stuff you expect in a breakfast/lunch place. Breakfast has eggs, pancakes, French toast, waffles, benedicts, omelet, plus an avocado toast plate with eggs and bacon. They have one waffle smothered in ice cream and crushed Oreos! The lunch menu offers sandwiches, salads, burgers. I went for breakfast and enjoyed a 2 egg combo with bacon and pancakes. Everything arrived hot and perfectly cooked. I'm a real butter girl so I didn't use the margarine that came with the pancakes. It was a later breakfast, so I went with iced tea and didn't try the coffee. Finally, my server was fantastic, very friendly. read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Yelp reviews for the win! We're passing through the area and turned to Yelp to find a breakfast spot. Took the advice of others and tried the cinnamon swirl french toast as my side for my egg plate and am glad I did. It's like eating a cinnamon roll inside of French toast but not as sweet. I tried some with syrup and some without, I preferred without. My husband got the hobo skillet and loved it! Everything was cooked perfectly and came out super fast. Service was exceptional. Lots of parking and they offer Wi-Fi but beware of a time limit of 60 minutes at the table. Cool little spot. read more

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First time being there. We had a group of 3. We celebrated our belated birthdays together. I ordered the lumber jack combo. It was delicious! We also had a complimentary ice cream for our celebration unexpectedly! The waitress was very tentative! Excellent little local place to go to. read more

Happy to see a new owner take a shot at this place based on 2 sub-par visits to the previous 'egg cafe'...and it did seem like they cleaned up some of the logistics, And while the menu hasn't change significantly, it's not necessarily much of an upgrade either. Everything we had was what our party of 4 would call a mixed bag of 'adequate'. - The poached eggs were over-cooked. - If you prefer crispier hash browns you really need to let them know, cuz what came out was under-cooked. - Neither the cinnamon roll French toast nor the corned beef hash were home-made. - Like most other places, the current prices make you question the need to go out for brunch at all, - However, there seems to be a lot less unnecessary grease involved and the coffee is an incrementally small step up. The bottom line for visit #1...we would put everything (including the service levels) into the 'currently acceptable' range. If we go again, maybe we will discover something they do really well (or really poorly for that matter) - but nothing along those lines for our first visit. read more

First timers here and we were very happy to have found a new place to eat when in town. The Hobo Skillet and French Toast were delicious! Great job Bloomin' Cafe! read more

This was our first time visiting this restaurant and boy it didn't disappoint. We were seated very promptly and our server Jordyn was quick to bring us coffees and water. She kindly let us take our time to peruse the menu, before we decide on the Hobo skillet (with the hash browns to be cooked extra crispy) with French toast, as well as the Garden Omelette also with French toast. The food came out promptly; in under ten minutes after we ordered. Everything tasted wonderful, especially the French toast. What I liked most was the convenience of paying right at our table after we were done with our meal. We will definitely be back!!! :) Diners tip: Because of limited seating they do ask that you keep dining to no more than 60 minutes so that other customers may get a chance to dine as well. :) read more

Bloomin' Cafe - The Hobo Skillet with extra crispy hash browns and French toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Another breakfast wonder hit alongside Fort Jesse Cafe, these guys offer cozy friendly small town indoor dining with a delightful menu of familiar options and some smartly done original craveables. I have been here twice the past six months with two different groups all ending on rave reviews from everyone, pancakes, meats, sides, and my benedict both times have been a star! It's a well trained friendly staff doing it all right with decent prices too. Fantastic location with plenty of parking, I'm all for a great combination of proteins and harty flavors! Highly recommend the southwest Benedict and was surprised how fresh my side fruit bowl turned out too! read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Amazing combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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I'm so happy to see another brunch spot open in Bloomington/Normal! There's definitely a need for more places like this, especially in North Normal. Overall, my experience here was good! We came with a large group and our waitress totally nailed it - everyone got exactly what they ordered in a timer manner (except me, but that's okay, read on!). The menu has what you'd expect to see on a brunch menu. I could tell that everyone I was with was happy with their order. I got the Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad and that's where my 4/5 stars really comes into play. I really wish I had taken a picture of it, but by the time my salad finally got to me, most of the people I was with were halfway through their meals and I was getting pretty darn hungry - so, I scarfed it down before I could snap a pic. To describe the salad itself: It had about one cup of chopped romaine, 4 slices of cucumber, one tomato slice (cut into 4s), bacon bits, 1/4 of an avocado, and maybe 1/4 of a smashed/grilled chicken breast. It tasted good, but I think $12 is quite steep for this little salad. I'd come back if other people suggested it, but I guess I'd have to find something else on the menu if I was really hungry. read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Menu as of 5/2022 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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We have been to this restaurant on several occasions. The food is good, but the prices are very high. We paid $53.00 for 2 people and didn't get much food. We ordered a couple of meals and a couple of drinks. Be prepared to drop a chunk of change before choosing this restaurant to eat at. read more

We were visiting the area for one day. It was an easy spot to meet family halfway. They live in Indiana. We live in Wisconsin. After a lovely evening and an overnight stay in Bloomington, we were looking for a good breakfast before we went our separate ways back home. We found the Bloomin Café on the Internet and decided to give it a try. We had an excellent meal made with fresh ingredients, served hot, and served with a sincere smile. Jordyn was extremely efficient and kind, and made our breakfast date most enjoyable. We left full and happy! When we are in the area again, we will certainly have breakfast at the Bloomin Café without reservation. Thank you, Jordyn for making our Sunday morning breakfast very special! read more

I love this incredible family run breakfast and lunch gem! I eat here once a week! They have the BEST Benny in Blono!!!! You are greeted with a smile and seated. TV screens show their specials and the menu has something for everyone. I can only testify to the Benny's they serve. My favorite is the Bistro Benny. A delectable English muffin served with avocado, tomato, bacon, brilliantly, poached, egg, and housemaid hollandaise sauce. If you love eggs Benedict, you must try it! ($13) My family also enjoys the breakfast burrito ($12). The restaurant is super clean and the staff works together like a symphony. I really can't say enough about them! Their hours are Tues- Sat 7am -2pm & closed on Monday. What are you waiting for? Go get a Benny!!! read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Bistro Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Good family-owned breakfast place with brunch-style items that go beyond the basics. Staff is friendly and it's a good place to relax in a not too hectic environment. read more

We had an excellent time visiting with our family at Bloomin' Cafe. I highly recommend the cinnamon French toast, and chicken and waffles. Our host, Merlinda and our waitress, Nuli were both friendly and responded in a timely manner! I highly recommend Bloomin Cafe for anyone looking for a great breakfast joint in Normal/Bloomington. Cinnamon Roll French Toast read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

I had heard of this place when it opened but haven't had the opportunity to check it out until today. I was not disappointed! The menu was an appropriate size with a good variety of breakfast and lunch flavor profiles available. The price point was appropriate for the going rate in our economy. The serving size was spot on and the quality was exceptional! The balance in the dish I had absolutely perfect with every component being well prepared individually. I have been a line cook previously. The only way that this quality of a preparation happens is if the chef cares enough to make sure it is done correctly. I was impressed with the entire experience. The servers were pleasant, professional, and attentive. I will definitely be back and definitely be recommending this cafe to others as well. Thank you for an excellent meal! read more

Food was okay but portions seemed small for the price. Place is clean and service was good but there were on 4 tables with customers for 2 servers, so..... Nothing to get excited about with this place at least for lunch. I'm willing to give breakfast a shot but lunch was just eh. read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Service was swift and often. The food tasted great without adding salt and pepper. The atmosphere was clean. Next time I'm in Bloomington/Normal, I'm visiting the establishment again. read more

Super yummy breakfast! Got the eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and very berry French toast. Everything was very good! And the vanilla latte came with the most adorable sprinkles and whip cream. Only complaint was I would have liked more berries on the French toast. read more

Bloomin' Cafe - French latte with sprinkles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Excellent breakfast venue. Service is not the quickest, but that is likely due to the heavy crowd there seems to be. It's a cute place to go with friends to get a quick bite in the morning but nothing mind blowing about the business in particular. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. We wish we had one in Madison, Wisconsin. They want 85 characters to post my review so here it is

The food was under seasoned.Think they threw paint and change menu. Waffles n cardboard. Waffles were not good. If it was zero stars. Avocado toast on the butt on bread ugh. They did ask if we wanted something else....he'll read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Butt bread toast and not fresh avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Food was ready in less than 10 minutes of ordering! The staff was friendly and the restaurant was cute and clean. The hobo skillet was amazing but we wished there was more meat in it. The pancakes were so good and filling! Great spot and it's right off the highway (55) read more

Bloomin' Cafe - Hobo skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Great service and awesome food. We stop here when we are at ISU visiting our daughter. She loves the avocado toast and Cary the chicken and waffles. I always enjoy the specials, and the coffee is delicious. read more

The food is outstanding! We have been there a couple of times. We ordered breakfast and brunch items. We had the biscuits and gravy, the quesadillas, and southern chicken sandwich. All three were cooked perfectly as order. The order was timely, and the service was exceptional. Our server Hannah was the best. We also met the owners as we were leaving. Very friendly and welcomed us back. We plan to visit again when back in town. read more