Love this place so far. I've just gotten lunch a few times but they have a bit of everything on the…read moremenu with options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options! I've tried the vegan banh mi, vegan reuben, vegan brown sugar cookie, blondie, and Italian soda in lavender and vanilla. The marinated tofu used on both the banh mi sandwich and reuben is delicious. Lots of veggies on both of the sandwiches. The banh mi wasn't traditional - the mint and cilantro were more like a pesto instead of whole fresh herbs and the marinated tofu is a little different - but I really liked their take on it. Both desserts were really good, but in particular the gooey blondie with the flaked salt topping. I'm also grateful for the option to add cream to the Italian soda here - I love Italian cream soda but this is the first place I've been in a while that makes it. The atmosphere is very casual as you can place your order and pay at the counter and then seat yourself, but it's still nice and comfortable, and kept clean.

Super great sandwiches and roasted broccoli! I got the vegan bahn mi sandwich and a fountain…read moredrink, both were really delicious!

We came to Uptown Café after a busy Hoosiers football game, and the experience was excellent as…read morealways. Gabby (manager) deserves special recognition as she was incredibly attentive and creative in managing our seating arrangement when the restaurant was packed. She checked in often, making sure everything ran smoothly - Indiana hospitality at its finest. Our meals were outstanding: the steaks were cooked perfectly, and the rigatoni remains one of our all-time favorites. Uptown Café continues to be a must-visit on every trip back to B-town -- great food, great service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere no matter how busy it gets.

Two words: burnt roux…read more I had at least somewhat high expectations seeing as Uptown is a regular destination for folks on IU expense accounts. Going on a Tuesday provided the opportunity to order a weekly special of crawfish etouffee. To their credit, the crawfish themselves were cooked perfectly and flavorful. However, the first red flag was that it was far too dark (with a gumbo-like color, rather than the blond-brown of a proper etouffee), and when I tasted it, I was shocked that it simply tasted burnt. That they'd overdo a roux like this and then serve it (especially on a special that they could've just taken off the menu) is genuinely shocking.

I've been to farm a few times and I think there are some highlights that do deserve 5 stars:…read more 1. Their garlic fries - hands down some of the best fries I have EVER had. They're incredibly unique and their appetizer portion is HUGE and great for a group of people. 2. Their drinks - also unique, and really good. If you're looking for a good cocktail this is a great option. 3. Vibes - the space is cute, the vibes are fun - great for a dinner with friends or a date night. (Or a girlie brunch!) I give 4 stars because sometimes their menu feels boring - not much changes and it's a pretty small menu. I have to be in a very specific mood if I'm going here, and there's usually only 2 things I'll order. Id love more seasonal menus or just more options. Their service can also be hit or miss. I've been and had wonderful service, and I've been and felt like they forgot I existed. No one wants to be waiting around to order a drink, or to get the check. Overall - I'd definitely go. Make a reservation because they do get busy.

$60-70 Let me tell you what I experienced on 2/13/26…read more We had an OpenTable reservation, and our group traveled to Bloomington (from Carmel) for a play. We tried calling several times throughout the day to notify FARM that we needed to change the reservation because two of our guests were ill and would not be able to join. The restaurant's phone just kept forwarding to voicemail. We arrived at our reservation time and were told that we would be charged via OpenTable for the guests who did not join. When I mentioned the phone issue, the hostess said that it did not matter if we had called today, because the cancellation policy is 24 hours in advance. I did not know they would be ill 24 hours prior to the reservation - but whatever. I was not happy, but did not argue the issue. We were seated, only to find that there was a prefix "Valentine's Day Menu". We thought that was interesting because we had researched the website & menu before the evening, and there was no mention of this menu being the only option for Friday (2/13) night. Even the menu PDF says "Valentine's Day" - there were signs throughout the restaurant noting "Valentine's Day Menu". The server also mentioned that many other patrons were upset. The items on the menu were also priced far higher than the regular menu. So, we were excited to try FARM, arrived to a very sassy attitude (from the host) about the party size, noting that I was going to be charged. Getting to the table to see a modified menu, whose prices were jacked up. The (very sweet) server validated our feelings and confirmed that other patrons were upset, too. We finally just decided to leave. On the way out, the "sassy" host was snarky and mentioned that we would likely be charged again for the remaining guests leaving and not eating. I have pictures of the signs, and screenshots of the website - and I dare FARM to charge me for their false advertising. At least note the website, signage, and OpenTable if you are following modified menus or processes, and train your team better!! We were thrilled to try FARM, and left saying that we would NEVER go back. So disappointed :(

This is a fun little diner on the south end of Bloomington. I went there to try out their breakfast…read moreduring a snowstorm, and the waitress described being in the restaurant at the time like being in a snow globe. I think she was right. The staff are all very friendly and take care of you while you're there. The menu is a little confusing, so it might take a minute to figure out how to navigate it and understand what exactly comes with this or that type of meal. The food was good, though you can probably tell in the photos that the English muffins were overcooked and the omelette was a bit dry. This might be due to the breakfast rush starting to slow down, but the pancake was one of the best I've had in a long time. They can accommodate small or large parties and get the food out pretty fast.

What a fantastic diamond experience. You're looking for a diner you better stop here. As soon as I…read morepulled in, and I saw the sheriff deputy's leaving I knew this was the local place to stop. Extremely friendly waitress, taking care of the whole place by herself. About 10 tables on an early Tuesday morning. Everything is cooked order of fresh bread. You can't go around here the biscuits and gravy are fantastic and the bacon nice and crispy. Stop by here for sure if you wanna get breakfast.

I was a bit disappointed with this visit. I'm a big fan of Lennie's and recommended it for a work…read moreteam outing to celebrate a staff member's last day. Unfortunately, our reservation was lost, and the manager insisted we hadn't made one even after we showed confirmation. Despite the restaurant being mostly empty, the food took quite a while to come out, and the appetizers were served at the same time as our meals. That said, the food itself was very good and our server, Carson, was excellent! He worked with the hostess to help resolve the reservation issue and was very apologetic and personable throughout the experience.

Lennie's is such a great spot in Bloomington. Tons of seating--both inside and outside when the…read moreweather cooperates--so it never feels cramped. We had the flatbread and the house salad, and both were excellent. They've got a surprisingly nice wine selection and some solid Bloomington-brewed IPAs. The vibe is a modern diner with a big, varied menu: pasta, soup, salads, pizza, plus a really good lineup of appetizers. The staff is super friendly and really hustles.

Cute place. It may be slightly run down but not yet to the point where it's concerning. I liked the…read morecolourful atmosphere with the painted walls and stained glass decoration in the windows, and I thought my seat was very cozy. The food is diner-style but very good so far. I visited twice for a breakfast and a lunch. Lunch: I had a Black Russian sandwich and a pot of Emperor's Pride tea. The sandwich, which is a vegetarian version of a Reuben with roasted veggies instead of meat, was delicious. They really piled on the veggies. Some fell out of the sandwich, but I just ate them with the home fries. The home fries also were nicely seasoned. The tea was a little off. It's possible it was the tea itself that didn't taste how I expected, but it kind of tasted like I was getting the flavour of a different tea in the pot. Breakfast: Apple pancake and bouquet latte (seasonal special - lavender Ceylon tea latte with honey and rose syrup). The bouquet latte was wonderful and had this beautiful red swirl latte art. The pancake was nice and fluffy. One pancake is something like $5, but one is enough for a complete meal, maybe with a protein side if you're especially hungry. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. The food didn't take very long even though they seemed busy.

I'm not sure why we don't go to the Runcible Spoon more often, but honestly think we kind of forget…read moreit. Son decided he wanted to go as he was craving breakfast for dinner, so off we went. Again, as always, was impressed and enjoy the quirky nature of the Spoon. RS is in an old house just off Kirkwood. A bunch of smaller rooms, plus a large outdoor dining patio out front. We got lucky with parking on the street pretty close to the restaurant (no real parking lot) and I would have preferred to eat outside but daughter got to the hostess first and we ended up indoors. Everyone ended up with breakfast choices. Wife had an omelette, said it was great. I had banana+granola pancakes (two) which was plenty. The flavor was great. Also eggs and toast. Son had the Kevin which is basically what I ordered but with French Toast. Daughter had a chocolate chip pancake which she enjoyed. Overall, great food and very reasonable. Service was on point and again the atmosphere is fun and quirky. Need to add to our regular rotation.

Always a great experience at Southern Stone. Clean, friendly, great food! Loved the brunch menu and…read moreso yummy!

This place was dead on a Sunday afternoon so I'm somewhat surprised it's making it. The location is…read moreodd and not really near anything else in Bloomington so I have my doubts it will survive, but it definitely has potential. The decor is fun. Very aesthetically pleasing and cute spot for brunch. Our food was pretty mediocre and way too salty, plus for a place that's billed as a steakhouse, they claimed they did not have any steak sauce for the table. I'm not sure I believe that. My Nashville hot chicken sandwich was nothing like Nashville hot chicken. It wasn't bad, but the sauce wasn't hot and completely missed the mark on the correct flavor for that style of chicken. We had a great server, just overall this place isn't really anything exciting so I definitely don't think we'll be back, especially with all the different cuisines that B-town has to offer.

Excellent food, high quality beer & wine, and very friendly service. Glad we came! The stout and…read moreporter with both smooth and flavorful, and the burgers and pork tacos were delectable. Will visit again next we're in town.

Generally this is a great place to go ! We're locals & love the beer & food. The service is hit &…read moremiss. We went for dinner on a Sat (no home games) at 5-pm & over half of the restaurant was empty & we were told if we didn't have a reservation (never in 17-ish yrs have I never had them ask me this) we wouldn't get seated for over an hr. So we left . Very disappointing Uplands!! A coach gives a shoutout on Tv & all of a sudden they can't seat you w/o a reservation ‍

The Dats we went to used to be on Kirkwood and is around the corner on 4th Street. I'm not sure why…read moreYelp still has it on South Grant. Long ago, Dats used to be Yats, but while retaining the Yats format, they changed. It's not quite as good as Yats in Indy but it's still pretty good. This is inside of a tiny market, and they serve Middle Eastern foods, too. We ordered Cajun, a Thai Chili ettouffe and another with spinach artichoke and crawdad etouffe. These are served over rice, and come with garlic bread. These had been simmering for a while but were still pretty flavorful. Unlike Yats, there aren't a selection of hot sauces, but they were pretty nicely-spiced. Warn them if you can't handle spice. You get a beverage from a cooler, and many are available. There are seats for about 25 or so inside, more outside. The price isn't high for this restaurant row. Parking on the street costs money, unless it's Sunday. It's low-key, reasonably good food and a wide variety of it. We'll be back to try the Middle Eastern items, like falafel. The store is somewhat tiny and caters to Middle Eastern and South Asian tastes, with a few Latin additions. It's like a bodega in some ways, perhaps Bloomington's version of a deli with seats and variety.

Street parking and lots of available seating…read more Food was decent and service was friendly.

The food was hot. The service of the waiter was good. Everything was easy to talk to. They were the…read morebest food good job all around

The restaurant has been completely renovated which was a nice sign when we walked in. However, we…read morenoticed heavy glass vases sitting behind booths that would make parents of young toddlers scared for safety. It did appear that a small piece of tape was put under each glass but I'm not sure how stable that made them. The restaurant operates on a seat yourself policy, but it ended up taking almost 20 minutes for us to be greeted. Our server walked by us a handful of times during that period to clean dirty tables and drop off things to other customers, but didn't greet us. I ordered their grits, toast, and egg meal and an espresso drink. Our food took about 20 minutes to arrive. During that time I went to the bathroom and noticed a large bag of someone's makeup was left in the bathroom within 6 inches of the sink. No one was in the bathroom at that time so I found that oddly gross to leave personal makeup (worth over $500) in a public bathroom. The floors in the bathroom also had yellow buildup around the edge of the floor and the walls. When my food came out I received oatmeal instead of grits and there was issue with bringing out the grits. My group was done eating by the time they arrived undercooked. Once we were done eating we waited for our check to be dropped off but observed our server leave the restaurant and not come back in. I walked up to the counter and waited long enough for a nearby customer to comment on how it "seems like they don't want to take your money." Roughly 4 minutes later another server came up and helped cash us out. We paid for our meal and left, as an hour long experience in a restaurant like this without a present server, dangerous artwork, incorrect food, and unhygienic items and cleanliness being noted in a bathroom were enough to make us run. Also to note, they have at least one piece of artwork on the wall with the topic of the 2nd amendment, so if that isn't your thing, you can note it before making the decision to eat here.