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    BuffaLouie's

    3.9 (457 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Corbin B.

    Bloomington institution that, if you have parents, they'll wanna go to with you. If you dont have parents its still an okay place to go. Counter service, cold beer, pretty good wings. Right by the sample gates. Cool inside too, lots of different levels of seating.

    Katie E.

    This is a beloved college-town wing spot, and dining in, I have zero complaints--the wings are great, and the vibe is exactly what you want in a local favorite. Unfortunately, the takeout doesn't hold up to the same standard. The wings I've gotten to-go have been sauceless, soggy, and honestly no better than a Buffalo Wild Wings or Wingstop, which feels overpriced for the quality. The curly fries also lacked any seasoning, making the whole meal feel more like a kids' meal than the bold, flavorful experience you get when dining in. Hoping they can bring their takeout quality up to match what they do so well in-house.

    Boneless wings
    Kate D.

    A Bloomington staple! This restaurant bleeds Bloomington and IU in the their decor making it a perfect place to bring visitors and students alike. Came in right before a football game, so I obviously knew they would be busy. We waited about 15 minutes after we ordered for our food to come out, not too bad considering how busy they were. (You do order at the counter here) I'm a boneless wing girl, I know come at me. But they are delicious here. I got the sweet BBQ sauce and honey garlic. Both are a very sticky sauce, but good. The tots are great as well! Will be back when I'm back home in Bloomington!

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    Micaela S.

    Do yourself a favor and go. Great food, great service, great environment! If you're looking to catch a game, this is a great way to do it while eating some delicious food. They have TVs everywhere,They have great music playing. Just an overall great place!

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    Joyce D.

    We decided to give this place a try over the weekend. It was busy and lively. Their menu was not overly complicated. We ordered boneless chicken wings with the Korean q sauce and it was ok. I think it would have been better with just regular buffalo sauce; the Korean q sauce was a bit sweet which I'm not necessarily a fan of. I can see why this place would be popular among young college types as it's very casual with reasonably priced food.

    Savi D.

    During my time in Bloomington, I kept hearing rave reviews about Buffa Lou's, and it was consistently recommended as a must-try spot. On my final night in Bloomington, I decided to see what all the hype was about, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a Thursday evening when I visited with my sister, and the place was buzzing with energy. Buffa Lou's had a typical bar atmosphere, but what stood out was the abundance of memorabilia decorating the walls and the variety of T-shirts and hats available for purchase. The two levels of seating created a spacious yet lively environment, heightened by the fact that it was trivia night - a fitting scene for a college town. The menu was extensive, offering a plethora of options, and if you were in the mood for dessert, they even had ice cream. My sister and I decided to dive into the wings, opting for 20 with a mix of three flavors (although I can't recall which ones) and adding curly fries to the order. The wings were good ordering 20 might have been a bit much; the sauce was so flavorful that it stood out on its own. The fries were a solid complement to the meal. Surprisingly, I didn't find the need for the ranch or blue cheese - the wings were delicious as is. If you're in the area and have a taste for amazing wings, Buffa Lou's is a definite recommendation. Plus, if you enjoy trivia, it's an added bonus to make your visit even more enjoyable. Oh the servers were very friendly !!!

    Sara A.

    Checked out this staple spot today for lunch! It's directly across the street from IU Bryan Hall. There's some seating outside and then tons of seating inside. Air conditioning inside felt great and they have all kinds of IU memorabilia on the walls which was cool to check out. You order at the counter and then they'll bring the food to your table. Service was very friendly and quick, our wings came out super fast....burgers and fries took a little longer but still super fast. Prices are super reasonable. Great for groups! Def recommend!!

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    Christopher F.

    I had never been to the place. The service is very kind and engaging. Wings were cooked great. I didn't love the TNT sauce flavor and the heat level isn't really that explosive but they were good. I also had a salad that was large with lots of cheese and tasty croutons. The nostalgic items in the dining area makes it a cool vibe. I will try some different sauces on my next visit.

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    Lisa G.

    This was our daughter's choice for a quick bite we loved the building and decor . Great sauce choices and drinks! All around we enjoyed everything and can't wait to come back next time in town

    20 Boneless Wings (Double) the medium, and Thai chili.
    Ellie S.

    Buffa Louie's is a great wing spot. You can tell there's a lot of history in the place based on the memorabilia decorating the walls. The prices are GREAT for wings! Easy to get a bunch of things and share with a large group. We just had some boneless wings and curly fries - keeping it simple. The fries weren't really hot - but they tasted good! It's possible that's because we came at an odd time of afternoon. The wings are good! Big size for boneless, and lots of sauce. I'm sure their bone-in are even better! Overall highly recommend.

    Bobby P.

    Wings were good! I always get the hot. Self serve drinks but it's nice not having to wait for a refill.

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    Evan R.

    I was very excited to try out the original Buffa Louie's before they open their Carmel location. I had heard a lot of really great things about their food. I decided to go with the classic bone-in buffalo wings as a litmus test. The wings were pretty decent, but sort of small. Other members of my group went different routes like spicy BBQ wings or boneless wings and thoroughly enjoyed their choices. I did enjoy the look and feel of the restaurant and the ordering process was simple at the counter. I will definitely be giving them another change when they come to Carmel, but will be trying something different next time.

    Sarah F.

    Another great stop at buffalouies! I took some students here who had not been before and they enjoyed it, I had tasty garlic parmesan wings!

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    Food was delicious, and ambiance fun. Walls covered with IU memorabilia. Sweet Lou chicken sandwich was great.

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    Ask the Community - BuffaLouie's

    Do they still offer Fire and Ice Challenge as of today?

    No. They no longer carry the ice cream. You can bring in a pint if you really want to do it (my husband did). The challenge wings have extra ghost pepper on them, so order them that way. Good luck!

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