IU classic not be missed! Wings are fantastic, the Mac and cheese (both classic and Buffalo) are excellent and the ambiance perfect. If your lucky Ed is around. Delightful man and the consummate host. Good golly I like this place! Do yourself a favor and stop in....again and again! read more

BuffaLouie's - Fantastic! Busy for a reason! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Louies is my favorite wing place in Bloomington. The parking is non existent unless you are lucky to find a spot on the curb but if it's during school sessions, forget about it. I have been a patron of Buffalouies since the days when they were on west 17th street. And the food is still just as good. Great salads , sandwiches are top notch and of course the wings and in house sauces are the best. F Buffalo Wild Wings! You get WAY better service and food from Louie's. Now prices are a little steep but worth it. read more

We were driving through town and stopped on a whim. We were blown away with how tasty the food was and ended up taking a bottle of wing sauce home to Utah with us. read more

Wings are absolutely awesome, some of the very best we've ever had. Salad was good also. But the wings yum yum. It's a busy place and a little noisy you order at the counter and they do a good job of getting the food out. read more

Best wings I have ever had and very good service with great vibes for a game day to watch some sports and eat.

Great wings fun atmosphere Would definitely recommend We visited on a busy Saturday and the place was full but they were keeping up read more

Cold unsalted fries, tiny tiny wings, overpriced microwaved meals. Mac and cheese had a roughly chopped chicken tenter on it. Noodles too soft and literally all food we got seemed prefrozen. So pricey. read more

Are their wings small? Yes. But is the taste on point? YES. Ordered a wide range of flavors (all drumsticks). The hot and Korean Q were our favs. They're skimpy on the blue cheese, so if you're a double dipper, definitely order extra. Take-out process during COVID was streamlined nicely. read more

Came in with IU coach and Friends and was treated disrespectful by on duty manager. Service was bad. We have had issues with Service before, but this made us decide to not come back. read more

Buffa Louie's is a well-known Indiana University tradition located just a few steps from campus. A typical wings and sandwich restaurant but located in an old/historic building. Hoagie C. penned some classic songs in this space, which has also been home to some Bloomington classic restaurants - my favorite being Garcia's Flying Tomato. Food is good, they have many healthy options and the owners are very friendly as is the staff. Décor is typical Hoosier sports theme and the dining area spreads across many levels and can accommodate intimate dining or large groups or families. It's a great option when walking around the downtown or campus areas. read more

There were only a few people dining in when we got there but the kitchen looked really busy with what looked like a dozen to go boxes lined up. We ordered and it took over 22 minutes for us to receive our food, and when we got it all the food was just slightly warm. It tasted good, but the temperature of the food was poor like it had been sitting around for 10 minutes before anyone brought it out. We has gotten 15 wings (sweet bbq and hot garlic), order of curly fries, and cheesy garlic bread with tomato. Everything tasted good, it just would have been better if it was hot out of the oven/fryer. The 22 minute wait didn't help. read more

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**I LIKE Buffalouies ! ** We've had Beer, Chicken Tenders and tater tots, 26 times Between Jan 2, 2017 and Oct 3, 2018. Several salads and wings too. Buffalouies has Beer specials Every Day of the week ! Watch and cheer for your favorite Teams, Football, Basketball, and Soccer. it's a spectacular place for sports events read more

BuffaLouie's - Cheering for da Bears ! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Tried Buffa Louie's today for the first time. Easier to get in and get a seat now that IU is on Summer break. Very cool inside with a ton of IU and Big Ten memorabilia on the walls and the ceiling. You order at the counter and they hand you your drinks. Then they call your name when your order is ready. You wave them down and they bring it to you. Plenty of seating although many of the tables have high benches and stools. Be careful on the dismount if you have had a beer or two. I ordered chicken tenders with tater tots. The sauces I ordered were the medium BBQ and the teriyaki. My partner ordered a side salad and the mac with chicken. We each had a beer, they have some nice choices on tap. I had the Bloomington Brewing Quarryman IPA and Jean had some kind of Scottish ale. Service at the counter was fast and friendly and since it was our first time there, we had questions which were patiently and thoughtfully answered. The food arrived hot and there was plenty of it. I enjoyed the chicken tenders and tots, but was not wild about either of my sauce choices. The medium BBQ sauce is basically Buffalo sauce and was a bit too salty for me. The teriyaki sauce was okay, just not to my taste. The tots were perfect though and seriously the best chicken I have had in a long time. Jean enjoyed her salad and her mac and chicken. She said the chicken was especially good. Staff came over to make sure we were enjoying our meal and to see if we needed anything. A bit later, a different staffer came by to grab our empty plates. It was nice, no hovering but efficient and friendly service. A cool side note, a few IU Football coaches came in with a potential recruit and his parents. The kid seemed to enjoy the Hoosier bling all over the walls and looked to be enjoying his food too. GO BIG RED! All in all, Buffa Louie's is legit. I would like to return and try some of the other sauces. Go check it out. read more

This place has the best wings in Bloomington! I always stop by in here whenever I'm in the area. I like the sports vibe and the history of Indiana sports on the walls. The wings always come out fresh and juicy, and their seasonings are so gooood! I haven't tried a seasoning I didn't like. Definitely a must have if you're in the area. read more

This is my first time writing a yelp review because I have never been this disappointed in a restaurant experience. I've gone to BuffaLouie's many times throughout my stay in Bloomington. I have noticed their quality going downhill and prices continuing to go up. The final nail in the coffin was being made aware how the owners have been treating their staff behind closed doors. I am honestly shocked that I overheard Ed (the owner) verbally harassing his staff behind the counter while they were clearly understaffed and trying their best. Beyond disappointed and will not be returning any time soon and I recommend other patrons also avoid the restaurant as well. read more

We have been a Louie's fan since they were located on the other side of Bloomington. Loved Louie's. The past 3 years they have gone way done hill. We haven't had great wings from them for years. The wings are small and the buffalo wings are dry. We tried again tonight and they were dry, and cool when they got to our table. We ordered 50 -- 30 mild Buffalo and 20 med bbq. Then, 30--10 TNT Buffalo and 20 TNT bbq. The 50 had TNT AND med. buffalo, The 30 had all TNT Buffalo. No TNT bbq They did make us the TNT BBQ. The sauce is not the same as it used to be. This is the experience that we have had for the past 3 years. I'm not sure if they have different owners or management. It's not the same wing place that we loved. Staff was very friendly!! read more

The moment we walked in, Valentine made it clear, for us "first timers" how the process worked. She was staying busy keeping tables clean and ready for the start pace of customers. She was the individual to bring our order, again friendly! Later, saw her working the counter and able to flow to all needs of the restaurant! The helpful staff at the counter made it easy to decide on delicious wings!! All 4 of us agreed - wings are a must here!! We had the loaded tator tots - yummy, just the right mix of flavors. Nice selection of beer!! Highly recommend read more

Small wings for it's value but a whole lot of flavor! Love the atmosphere, I went in on a Friday afternoon, not so busy during the time. Service was friendly and fast, I've been wanting some good chicken wings for a while, so this really hit the spot! The menu and the alcohol options are pretty good too! read more

Honestly, it has to be the atmosphere and staff that earns this place its high stars. Because the wings definitely cannot be the reason. Hands down the WORST wings I have had in years, maybe ever. Reminds me of convenience store food, and that might be a insult to the convenience stores. In the 10 pieces boneless wings I ordered, at least 3 had no chicken in them whatsoever and where just balls of burnt breading. On a good note, the staff was very warm and inviting, and that is the only thing keeping it from earning one star. Sadly disappointed. read more

My favorite (boneless) wing spot! The fries are served in generous portions and are so tasty. The wings come in a huge array of flavors that you add and they make to order. I prefer the honey garlic! If you "make it a meal" it'll definitely save you a few bucks with a drink. Enjoy the IU and Big 10 sports items around the restaurant. Next time, I want to try out their breakfast. Who knew?! I bet it's awesome! Parking is easier to find along 4th street than in the lot directly behind (campus parking) or along Kirkwood. Enjoy! Note: be sure to check out the daily specials so you don't miss out on something extra special! read more

BuffaLouie's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Family restaurant with the perfect home town feel! I love the decor, it's very Bloomington, In and the tables have plenty of seating from 2 people to 10. The music is FANTASTIC! Chuck Berry to Prince, there is something for everyone. Speaking of something for everyone...the FOOD! The best thing about this place is the tots, no the Cobb salad! Oh wait, the wings and burgers-too many to pick from, I love it all! They even have a plant based burger for the healthier options, there truly is something for everyone. Don't be scared if you walk in and the line is to the door, they open all the cash registers and get you through the line quick. Fabulous service, the staff is attentive and the atmosphere is laid back, fun. Highly recommend! read more

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Some of the best wings I've ever had . The hot buffalo was delicious. The tots were delicious also. For a small place we didn't have to wait long at all on a Saturday night. Service was great also. They stop at the table several times to check on us. read more

Buffa Louie's is a Bloomington staple! They have deals on various week nights so be sure to check those out! I've been to Buffa Louie's multiple times throughout my college career and I have to say, these are the best wings in town. On my most recent visit, I wanted a salad with crispy chicken so I ordered the buffalo chicken salad. This came with your choice of crispy or grilled chicken along with any wing sauce (I chose medium buffalo), various veggies like tomato, celery, carrot, and also croutons. My fiancé also ordered boneless Jamaican Jerk wings, fried pickles, and celery. Just a heads up, carrots, celery, ranch, and blue cheese is extra so make sure you order only what you want! My salad was delicious and exactly what I was craving. Their fried pickles are also great as they're pickle spears, my personal favorite! I feel like everything in Buffa Louie's tastes fantastic and you really can't go wrong. Also, I've used them for catering many times and they are always very helpful! Highly recommend if you have a big event! read more

BuffaLouie's - Buffalo chicken salad with ranch. In the background are boneless Jamaican Jerk wings, fried pickles, and celery. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Supposed to be best wings in town. Maybe. I wasn't super impressed. Order at counter, there was one cashier and a line to the door. That was before the fall semester started so maybe it's easier to staff now that all the kids are back. read more

Nothing special in my opinion. Honestly i prefer bdubs over these guys. The wings are just like any other wing place and not bigger than a chicken nugget. The sauces are pretty good. Unfortunately the worst part to me about this place was the quality of food you received for the price you pay. WAY OVERPRICED. I got 15 wings and an order of fried pickles for $30!! Rip off to say the least. read more

I had high hopes as they were ranked to have some of the best wings. I thought the wings were okay, but nothing special. I also tried a burger which I thought had a great presentation and taste. Mac and cheese was delicious. Overall a good experience but the food was very average. read more

Wow the food and service really blew me away! The ambiance made me gay fr. 10/10 i would recommend. read more

BuffaLouie's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I heard about this spot from an alumni of IU! It was totally amazing!!! I will literally travel from Indianapolis just for their wings! Nice and crispy wings, great wing flavors and the salad was excellent! read more

#1 chicken wings in the world hands down. Sweet Q, lawwwdddd someone definitely took they time with that one. Perfect...

Got a small takeout order when they weren't very busy. Waited an hour for food, while multiple groups who came in behind us were served 20 minutes before us. All of our food was cold, except the coleslaw, which was slightly warm. Wings were tiny (photo of the smallest one of our 15 attached, with quarter for scale). The rest weren't a lot larger. Sauce was "medium barbecue" but tasted like they took pre-sauced buffalo wings and then put bbq sauce on them too (not a good flavor). The meat itself was a bad texture and tasted terrible, basically inedible overall. Curly fries were cold, green, and completely inedible. Sweet potato fries were edible cold, but even ignoring the temperature they weren't very good for sweet potato fries. Coleslaw was fine. Essentially paid ~$30 for two plastic cups and a small thing of coleslaw (it was simply alright). read more

BuffaLouie's - A small barbecue chicken wing next to a quarter. The wing is about the same size as the quarter. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I have now waited over an hour for my food. We have missed afternoon activities. If you don't have proper staffing you should tell customers it's an hour wait. We would have left. This was after waiting 15 min in line. We have now been here for 1 hour 20 minutes. read more

Update your website so that you aren't falsely advertising prices you don't offer... Everywhere online, including your own menu, says that you can get 50 wings for $46.99... Yet when we got to the restaurant, they would not honor their own menu and demanded we pay more than $60 for our wings... Absolutely EGREGIOUS case of false advertising from an otherwise solid wing place. read more

BuffaLouie's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Every time I'm in Bloomington or remotely close I have to stop at Buffa Louie's for the best chicken south of Indy. On today's visit I enjoyed a snack size hot garlic (5 pieces) wing, loaded tots, and a sweet tea. I asked my wings to be fried hard and they did just that! Buffa Louie's never disappoints! read more

BuffaLouie's - Loaded Tots (sweet bbq sauce, bacon, and ranch) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I loveee the wings but it's super expensive. Easy place to stop by after class but genuinely hurts your wallet after 2-3 trips.

Awesome wings. Had a great time here during my son's IU orientation visit. Definitely recommend.

College venue but we had an excellently dining experience. Ordered wings, burger, salad, sweet potato fries and chicken sandwich. Every item was tasty and delivered in reasonable time. Good venue to watch the IU game too. Will be back when we visit our son. read more

Best wings in the history of the world! I have been eating Buffa Louie's wings for 30 years. I have eaten wings at hundreds of restaurants. No wings can match theirs. I love the seating in the restaurant and a really enjoy the atmosphere. But the wings are the best thing. Sure do miss the char cheddar dogs though. Wish you would bring them back! read more

This place is so good and so consistent. Great pizza. Great wings. Great game food. Can't beat it!

It'll never be considered fine dining but Buffa Louie's is as much a part of IU as Wells. The wings are great, the location couldn't be more convenient for me and my fellow law students when we wanted to drown our sorrows, and is stuffed to the brim with IU and Bloomington memorabilia. If you want a truly IU experience, look no further. read more

Great wings bone in and boneless. A Robust variety of beers. Friendly staff with plenty of seating. Incredible amount of Indiana memorabilia. This was my first time but it wont be the last. I highly recommend! read more

BuffaLouie's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana