Their baked goods are the best! "Only 2 people in store at a…read moretime" policy is so strange to me though... slows the line so much... I asked them if it's a Covid thing, and they said it's because "it can get too loud," what?? I just want to take a minute to see what's available before I order, I won't make any noise!

If you enjoy waiting outside no matter the weather this is the bakery to visit, they only allow 2…read morecustomers in at a time which is ridiculous. The GF selection is average at best. And to cap it all of the parking situation is terrible.

Love Hartzell's. It's my go-to whenever I crave for an icecream. They have so many amazing…read moreflavours. I personally love Dusty bean and Chocolate lovers. The seasonal flavours are delicious too. They have the best service and ambiance too. Sweetest people.

I saw they had ube ice cream and had to try it! The ube was delicious and the waffle cone is still…read morefantastic!

Chocolate dough + mix ins: oreo brownie, chocolate chips + oreo cream cheese frosting…read more Baked is a very cool concept where your wildest cookie combinations can be brought to life with different doughs and mix ins and even frostings. Pro tip: order a glass of milk to go with the rich and sweetn cookies :D It will come in a cutesy dino cup!

They are the best cookies in Bloomington, hands down! The chocolate chip cookies are my favorite,…read moresimply delicious.

First time at this Crumble Coffee, but I love the other two. Same good experience here…read more I got a tomato red pepper danish, a piece of blueberry almond cake, and a summer garden tea (seasonal green tea with fruit syrup) The danish was actually my second choice after I found out they were out of the galette I wanted, but I actually liked the danish a lot and was glad it was what I ended up with. The pastry was great, with nice layers but not overly flaky for my taste like a lot of danishes; it had a nice tenderness to it. The filling was delicious, like a cheesy roasted red pepper dip baked into a danish. The cake was also great, not too sweet and very aesthetically pleasing too. The tea was really nice, with the fruit flavors balanced with the green tea. The shop is very cute and felt welcoming. There's a lot of outdoor seating. They have some local art prints for sale and there's even a printer for customer use. The baristas were friendly.

I ordered one Cookie it took about 15 minutes to receive it. It was a line though. The employees…read moreare not very friendly not much of a smile or a genuine thank you for your business. I ordered the cookie with the apples and crumbles on it. I assume the apple strudel cookie. It's very good. I also ordered milk. The lady didn't told me that they didn't have milk, but then a display showed that they did have milk so she had to go look for it and finally found it. It's really a unusual Customerservice experience as the employees aren't that friendly and don't seem very hospitable and welcoming.

Really liked it. I believe it's mostly, if not all, vegan. I know they were experimenting with some…read moreitems with dairy a while ago but I did not notice any non-vegan items while I was there, so not sure if that's still a thing. Anyway, it is a little out of the way. It's walkable from downtown but not really in the downtown core. Pretty quiet when I was there, but the atmosphere felt approachable. Some of the chairs were like school desk chairs (adult-sized, of course) that I haven't seen since I was in primary school which was kind of funny. The guy at the counter was cheerful and friendly. They looked like they had run out of some of the hot savory items by Saturday mid-afternoon, but there was still a wide variety of sweets. I believe the current owners are Indian, and you see some of those flavours featured. I got: Samosa handpie: Good, not mind-blowing, but good. Nice flavours. If you like a flaky crust, this is not it, but I liked the rustic pastry crust. Pistachio cardamom donut: Loved it. Before I moved to Bloomington, there were a few bakeries that offered vegan-GF cake donuts that I loved, and this was the first thing I've gotten here that reminded me of that. Pleasant texture and strong cardamom flavour, not too sweet. I think these are baked donuts, so they're a little different from regular fried donuts, but in a good way IMO. Rose dream latte: Milk with rose syrup topped with coconut whip and nuts, no espresso. Tasted great, but more of a dessert drink than I was expecting. The coconut whip was quite thick. The concept could probably use some refinement, because the whip was too thick and rigid to drink without a straw, but the nut pieces were too big to go through a straw, and so I couldn't figure out the best way to drink it. From what I understand, there are some longtime fans of this place who feel like the quality has dropped since the most recent change in ownership, but as someone who had never been here before, I really had a good experience. I get why people would be upset when something changes, but if you are considering trying this place for the first time, I wouldn't be too put off by the negativity around the change in ownership. There's no other place specialized in vegan baking in Bloomington, so I think it's good to support what they are continuing to do here, and even though I am partial to vegan food I wouldn't say that if it wasn't also GOOD. They also had some refreshingly unique options for baked goods.

Rainbow Bakery sits off of 4th street west of the IU campus. It's all vegan, and we had a chance to…read morestop by and get two donuts and a cookie. The inside is cute and whimsical. The owners, a Sikh family, gave us their cardamom donut for free. The samosa hand pies were out. I would rate it 4/5. The decor was nice, and the owners were friendly. We were told that the staff is limited, and the owners themselves are thinking of selling this location and hoping to restart it in Greenwood, where they currently live and actually drive down to Bloomington every day. The matcha latte was fine. Everything was fine but not great. The vegan chocolate chip cookie was good, but could've used more chocolate chips.

Very cozy place! I love the warm wood interior. They have lots of specialty drinks and a great…read morevariety of sweet and savoury baked goods. Whether you're looking for breakfast, light lunch, or dessert, and whether you're a tea or coffee person, you will find something here (except maybe not if you're vegan or gluten-intolerant - they have nondairy milks, but I didn't notice any vegan or gf pastries). I had a Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Quiche, an Almond Joy Cookie, and a Lavender Vanilla Chai Latte. All the food was delicious. I don't think I've had sweet potato in a quiche before but the texture worked really well with the egg base. The pastry crust was also perfect. The cookie was soft and thick, and they offered to warm it up for me which was a nice finishing touch. The chai latte was also great. The lavender flavour was subtle but it gave the drink a very smooth and soothing flavour. I really like that the lavender vanilla flavour is in the concentrate they use rather than being from added syrup on top of a standard chai concentrate, so you get a good depth of flavour with less excess sweetness. The baristas were really nice. There was a small chalkboard that listed some of the quiches/galettes, but it looked like there was more in the case than what was on the board, and I also wanted to ask about the two chai flavours, so I had a lot of questions, but the staff was really helpful and didn't get impatient. Standard prices for "artisanal" drinks and pastries.

While polite, the barista mis-announced a coffee order, therefore, the wrong person picked it up…read moreand my order was skipped. Also, my food order was incorrect. Just too many choices for coffee/breakfast to return to a place that made more than one mistake. Also, there are too many single people using the four top tables, making it hard for larger parties to sit comfortably.

This is a great spot, especially if you work nearby. They have a nice selection of breakfast and…read morelunch options, along with a grocery section that's convenient for picking up a few essentials. I also appreciate that they offer plenty of healthy choices. It's become one of my go-to places for a quick meal.

My family and I ventured down to Bloomington as part of our trip to Brown County for camping. Had…read morenever been here, and we found this co-op per the recommendations of a local art gallery owner. Bloomingfoods is a co-op. You pay a membership fee, and the workers there are part of the ownership. Immediately, you are hit with warmth and just that coziness you want in a local grocery store. Whole Foods ambiance but not corporate. There is a deli and a hot/cold foods bar. Produce and plenty of plant-based options to choose from. We definitely enjoyed the experience .

I want to love small local businesses but alas this fell a little short for me. I bought some…read moreChicago style popcorn that was packaged in front and it was a bit stale... I did see them making some caramel corn out front, and I think it would have been a better experience if the gentlemen would stay x more minutes till this batch is done if you want some fresh popcorn. It was a bit overpriced for what you get. :/ The Carmel Apple was also similar to what you could get at the grocery store.

This small business has survived for forty years making popcorn and treats for visitors to…read moreNashville. Located on the north end of town, it has a small street presence and seems even smaller inside. When you do step in, they have bags of flavored popcorn (double dipped) and popcorn puffs (no hard kernels or husks) coated with caramel. I didn't ask if they have any samples to try, but simply decided to go with the Caramel Delites. Unlike some caramel treats, these have caramel flavor but not the sticky texture. The puffs are larger than most popcorn too. Note that the popcorn is also popped and coated in the small area behind the counter. (Talk about efficient!) They may not have as many flavors as some of the other popcorn places I've been to, but they do have a menu of other items you can get including beverages and hot dogs. Review #1629