I just had to stop inside this candy shop and check it out. It's located in a great part of…read moredowntown Bloomington. We were greeted by a really nice woman upon walking in and she was super genuine and friendly talking with us as we walked around. They have tons of candy in glass jars sold bulk and then lots of individually wrapped items, some super nostalgic. By the register, they have a bin full of items that are free, just as a thank you to customers! Its a spacious store, it was well air conditioned, organized and very clean. I loved some of the unique items like a 5 pound Gummy Bear and a GIANT candy necklace. They had a good selection, not too much - just enough of the things that count. I found a cookies & cream and brownie cow tails which I love so I purchased a couple of those. They accept credit cards, but pay cash if you can. I really enjoyed checking the shop out and talking with the nice woman who was working. We're in town for a few days so I'm sure I'll be back lol!

Stopped in for something sweet and boy oh boy was I surprised. I wont lie its a bit pricey, but…read moreeverything I tryed was amazing. They had samples out and im happy they did. I ended up getting some truffles and a chocolate bar which were both amazing. The truffles didnt make it to the car.

A once great local institution, but something has gone awry these days -- two weeks before…read moreChristmas, their website accepted an online holiday order. But as the holidays arrived, there was no sign of life, no answer to phone calls or online messages. It's bad enough for the place to be defunct, but to be defunct with a zombie website borders on fraudulent, unfortunately.

The owner of PopKorn is amazing. She's not only a popcorn master and entrepreneur, but she's also a…read moreprofessor at IU. She's so fun and her energy and smile are absolutely magnetic. I was writing about the company for a WTHR blog post and couldn't help but buy a ton of popcorn flavors. For research, right?! I ordered the dairy free cheddar, simply salted, white cheddar, Buffalo cheddar, and buttermilk ranch popcorn for delivery. I LOVE that they offer "snack size" bags of popcorn for only $3.50. Because I was new to the popcorn, I was able to order a ton of the flavors to find my favorites. I also thought it'd be a super fun Christmas or NYE activity to do popcorn taste testing or a popcorn/beer pairing at home. They also offer large, party time (1 gallon), and 4 gallon bags for those who are ready to commit a few flavors. Besides the flavors mentioned, there are sweet and seasonal flavors as well. Enjoy!

The service was great and the pop corn were creative and delicious! I bought a variety to a…read moregathering and they were well received.

The charcuterie board looked great and we found everything to be delicious! Several unusual foods…read morelike ground cherries and figs were included as well as tasty crackers. Ordering online was easy and staff were friendly when we picked up the board. I would definitely order again.

So much creativity on these Charcuterie's!! Beautifully abundant and flavorful! Delicious!! You…read morewill not be disappointed!!

They have some fun unique gifts and IU shirts. The woman at the counter was exceptionally nice.read more

It's a shop full of all that quirky, humorous swag that nobody really needs but makes great gifts…read more I bought a three-legged clay South American good-luck pig for my grandmother (who loves pigs) and left it at that, but I could have easily picked out something for each member of my whole family and several friends. Shot glasses, flasks, magnets, bumper stickers, all sorts of Anne Taintor stuff, books, greeting cards, buttons, candy, action figures...basically knick-knacks, gew-gaws, doodads, baubles, trinkets, novelties, and ephemera of all types. And an AVALANCHE of IU t-shirts, about a third of the store. Most are actual licensed t-shirts so you know that you're getting a quality shirt, but the prices range from six to ten bucks. Soft t-shirts, block-letter t-shirts, t-shirts with or without the trident symbol, "B-town" t-shirts, humorous t-shirts ("Purdouche", "Dry Campus", et al), etc etc etc, in numerous colors and several sizes. I saw t-shirts in several stores that day, and Greetings had the best prices and widest selection of all of them.

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 .

After 14 years as a loyal customer, I canceled my membership at Bloomingfoods today. I won't…read moresupport a business that tolerates bullying and ignores people who speak up against it. Anyone who shops here knows unfriendly, rude cashiers are a long-standing norm. But this goes far beyond that. I witnessed deli employees openly mocking and laughing at a customer for wearing glasses, including using fake voices and calling them "nerdy." It was cruel, public bullying of someone who appeared to have an eye disability. The stuff of Disney schoolyard villains. Truly an insane thing to witness from grown men in work uniform on the clock. Here's the really disturbing thing... Leadership didn't even care. I reported it immediately and followed up many times (phone, email, website form, social) asking for leadership to respond. The marketing manager assured me that leadership was well aware of the incident. Two weeks later, I still haven't gotten a single response. I won't support a business that tolerates bullying and ignores people who speak up against it. Vote with your money and shop at the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, where you can get local food AND be treated with basic human dignity.

My second visit to oak. was had today. It's such a sweet little shop. All of the plants made the…read moreair feel so clean. Also, the nicest people work here ! I attended their block party today and had a blast. I look forward to seeing more from oak. in the future.

Used the online ordering and contact frew delivery this weekend- lightning fast and such great…read morestuff! Picked up a plant and some puzzles :)

This is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades store. On the surface it seems like a Middle Eastern market,…read morewith bulk nuts, a large baklava selection, and frozen halal goat meat. But on the other hand, there's a large wine selection, and Italian pork products. In any case, if you're looking for a food that seems to be "cultural," you might find it here, and the prices might be better than Kroger. They have the best bulk nuts/grains I've found in town, and the De Decco pasta is a bit cheaper than Kroger. On the other hand, their baklava is just okay. They have East Asian selections too, but the selection is limited compared to the Chinese/Korean stores on the east side. But if you know what you want, you may well find it here.

They are such a unique and fun store. They have every kind of tea under the sun, all kinds of…read moregourmet coffee, like blueberry, maple pecan, German chocolate, that kind of thing. All different kinds of chocolate, spices. Foods from all over the world - hence the name of the store. Noodles of all kinds, pasta of all kinds, sauces, exquisite soaps, make up. Interesting sodas and unique drinks from all over the world, an incredible wine selection and craft beers. I am probably leaving out a lot. All I know is anytime I need something interesting or exotic like when I had a craving for pistachio chocolate from Dubai - I knew world foods would have it. Or if I was making butter chicken, I can be certain they have what I need. I also made a lemongrass noodle soup with vercemelli noodles and I got them from here. I have also really enjoyed their exotic selection of soaps and bath products. This store is a never ending fountain of exciting and interesting options for when you're seeking something international to prepare for food or something to pamper yourself with. Fits nicely into Bloomington's ever expanding eclectic and diversity vibe. You gotta try it!

As much as I want to be cynical about fancy food in Bloomington, the sweets here (chocolate and…read morefudge) are genuinely top-tier. Expensive, yes (after tax, $7 for 2 truffles), but of an appropriate quality for the price, with both a suitably rich dark chocolate flavor and good other ingredients. I can't comment on the actual oils/vinegars, didn't try them.

Black pepper olive oil is delicious, as is the Pomegranate balsamic, and the chocolate balsamic…read more Yes, delish! Put some pomegranate balsamic on vanilla ice cream-ridiculously good! A big selection of oils and vinegars, a bit pricey but quality

No food here is good the people that work here are very nice good to see businesses starting to…read morecome back to Ellettsville hope more start to stay

The Hawaiian Hoosier offers something a little out of the ordinary when you're in the mood for…read moresomething flavorful & unique. But, I warn you, the snacks are completely habit forming and borderline addictive, they are so good. The owner Stacie, offers a variety of different Hawaiian treats and along with her big smile, always seems ready to serve up some Hawaiian folklore which always makes this stop a fun experience! My fav: the Aloha Mix "Sweet w/ Heat".