My son suggested we try BRU Burger Bar during it visit to IU, and I'm so glad we did…read more Delaney was a delightful server, and was very helpful and knowledgeable, and did not steer us wrong. Interestingly, neither of us ordered a burger, but the wings were fantastic, the fries were super crispy, and the truffle aioli that we dipped them in was house-made and delicious. But the crown jewel of the evening was the honey gochujang chicken sandwich! I can't say enough good things about it. The chicken was tender, the breading was crisp and tasty, the honey gochujang sauce was to die for, and the toppings just brought it all together. Seriously. Get it! Super casual atmosphere. Very friendly. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!

This restaurant is one of my favorites in Bloomington. Though the burgers are far better here than…read moreanywhere else in Bloomington, they've remained affordable by comparison. Inside the restaurant is a really nice modern design and they have a lot of space and tables. The servers are always very nice and provide quick service. The burgers, though, are so good. They're made to order and you can tell that whoever is running the kitchen really cares about quality. I highly recommend coming here for easily the best burger you'll have in Bloomington.

Woah! Incredible food and shakes! I had the mini Texas burger with sweet fries and mallo dip... it…read morewas so delicious!! I also mixed the Oreo and mint ice cream for a shake and it was so good. Customer service was great and the place itself is so cool with so much history on their walls

Ate there yesterday- ordered a settle for less Ugly -Elk , med rare, with sweet potatoes waffle…read morefries. We used to go often 2012-2014 (my daughter worked there in HS) back then the food was always Spot on! Burger always came out pink & juicy They lost their baker for the buns and struggled to find a new once that could meet the quality of that first baking co. They did finally find one very comparable, However, somewhere during that time is when we also noticed the quality of service & food started to decline . Same as yesterday, not busy at all , service was slow, and it took almost 45 min to get our food (table of 4). Saved the burgers were not cooked Med -they were no longer juicy or pink . They also have a horrible dejection of beer ,especially since they are located right in the middle of a collection with a wide variety of breweries. Once again left there disappointed. Maybe the parent restaurant has better reviews,but a local here in the btown area- still not so much.

Fun, good energy and vibes. The unique sporty decor gives a warm, inviting, personal touch. All the…read moretables were a tad sticky which was not surprising but felt kinda gross. The staff were friendly. There were so many levels of seating which included long bench/tables accommodating for groups. Wings were great! The sweet Lou's were VERY sweet! They had a strong caramelized brown sugar flavor. Hot wings were vinegary and spicy. Tater tots were perfectly fried. Great bar food and wings. Would definitely visit again!

This place is a btown staple. If you havent been or havent been in a while. Run dont walk. Deals…read moreare solid, fast, friendly, fresh, close to campus. Legit college restaurant. Do it.

Best Burgers in town!! I also love how the service the people there are the sweetest and kindest…read morepeople they always make you feel at home.

Good burger but it takes like 25 minutes to get your order out during lunch time…read more Tater cakes Ambience is friendly, a little packed during busy hours - especially the line inside to wait for food. I recommend, just keep in mind that you will need to come with time. Not a "fast food" place.

Wow. What happened? This place I swore by not so long ago has taken a serious nosedive…read more Lunch with the kid again. Fun, right? Nope. They were a bit busy but it didn't seem like a huge crowd today. We sat outside again. I knew what I wanted immediately, and placed our order as soon as our waitress came over to greet us. A cheeseburger for the kid, and a pulled pork sandwich for me. I've never had theirs before. And I never will again. And fries. We got fries. The wait was insane. At least a half hour for very simple dishes. The kid got a tiny burger. Beef and bun. No cheese, no ketchup. I had to ask for cheese. Yes. They messed up a cheese burger. Then there was my pulled pork. It was literally inedible. I've since come to learn that it was not reheated properly, so the goo that covered every bit of meat was fat. It was served cold, for some reason, and the way it was presented on the menu, listed under a picture of some yummy browned wings led me to believe it would be a very different - and HOT- sandwich. The server did offer to take it back, but at that point the meal was ruined for me and I didn't trust them to make anything else, or make it quickly. I made it clear I was very unhappy about such a disgusting sandwich. She took all of 10% off my bill. Better than nothing, but a lot less than I was expecting. if this is how they're doing things now, I'm done with this place. Badly overseasoned fries... cold pulled pork... cheeseburger with no cheese... I mean, come on... and based on what little I caught from people at another table, getting food out seemed to be an issue for them. I'm not sure if any other places nearby that aren't just bars serve decent food, but if they do, you can definitely give this place a hard pass. Yuck.

I wouldn't exactly call their appetizers "fun size," even though the menu refers to them as "fun…read moresize fun baskets." The portions are massive! I wasn't particularly hungry that day and, as a first-timer at Fat Dan's, I expected a small snack. Nope--what I got was a huge portion, but thankfully, it was delicious. The restaurant was packed since IU had just hosted a football game, so it was loud, and seating was limited and service was lacking. Still, it was a tasty experience overall!

Classic Burger with Gouda cheese was excellent! He fries were crispy and had just the right amount…read moreof salt! My favorite French fries so far! The beer roasted salmon with the sweet potato fingerlings and shiitake mushrooms was very good. The silver skin was not completely removed from the salmon. There was not a lot of spinach. Would have preferred more spinach & less sweet soy syrup. Service was spot on! Server was very attentive and helpful with beer and food selections.

Upland has an industrial, comfortable feel with unique vibes. They brew their own beer obviously…read moreand do it very well! We drank Courtside & Wheat Ale. They have drink specials and offer happy hour. Casey was our server and did a wonderful job! Appetizers: Chicharrons & Soft Pretzel. Very cracking and delicious. Entrees: Sweet Plum burger, Bad Elmer's burger & Blue cheese slaw. We loved the plum sauce & BBQ sauce. The chef has a neat and different take on dips using in-house beers. Blue cheese slaw had lots of red cabbage but maybe missing something or more sauce. Suggestion: order bbq sauce on the side for dipping the Bad Elmer burger. Overall, our meals were correct, service was excellent and worth going back to try other menu items.

The famous Sample Gates of Indiana University are just right down the street from Nick's English…read moreHut in Bloomington. Next year Nick's will turn 100 years old!!! An amazing success! Greek immigrant Nick Hrisomalos started Nick's. Nick's "Sink the Biz" fries have Nick's spices sprinkled on them along with Romano cheese and a great garlic mayo to dip them in! The Stromboli is incredible! Lots of flavor, great bread, meat, cheese yum!!! Oh, and the bread and butter pickles on the side are delicious too! The inside is really cool! Lots of booths always a plus, I U memorabilia, TV's playing sports, a bar, all in a very warm and inviting down home college hang out. I took home one of their great glass mugs. Took a keychain home also on the at out. Just nice friendly staff in a great college town. Oh, I will say I don't like mushrooms but on the way out we saw a plate of breaded mushrooms and my goodness they were huge and looked good. I might've tried one. Ha

NICK'S ENGLISH HUT IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA IS NOSTALGIC…read more============================== I attended a parent's cocktail party about nine years ago when I visited IU during the student orientation for my son. I had fun, had a beer and collected a Nick's Hut glass jar/glass. Fast forward nine years and my son and daughter-in-law had their "Welcome Party" the evening before their wedding on Friday, June 19, 2026. This was after their wedding rehearsal and dinner elsewhere. We had a great time on the second floor that was totally reserved for our big group. They had more food, beer and other beverages as well. Kind of cool to attend events before my son started college and years later.

Bree is the best server ever! I love the tap, nefarious nectar w the chicken wrap is the best!read more

The Tap was a good spot!!! They had tons of beer options that they brew in house. We loved the…read moremexican lager! We both ordered wraps and fries. These fries were AMAZING. I'm not a big fry lover, but I loved these. The wrap was just okay. They forgot to put dressing in it, so I had to ask for a side and then dip my wrap in it. The chicken in it came crispy and had a healthy amount of cheese which I was a fan of. We went on a Friday late afternoon & it wasn't busy at all but the service was not good. Our service was very nice but everything just took awhile.

Amazing Food and Even Better Service…read more I was in town from California last week for a family reunion and visited the brewery on Thursday (8/6). The food was so good that we brought several of our local family members from Indianapolis back again on Saturday. While we did encounter a small issue during our visit, what truly stood out was how it was handled. Christian, the manager, could not have been more professional, attentive, and customer-focused. Our server (whose name I unfortunately don't remember) was equally outstanding throughout the experience. I often say that it's easy to provide great service when everything goes perfectly. The real test is how a business responds when something doesn't go as planned. Christian and the team passed that test with flying colors. They addressed the situation promptly, genuinely cared about making things right, and turned what could have been a negative experience into a memorable example of exceptional hospitality. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was great, and the customer service was truly top-notch. Because of the way Christian and our server handled everything, we left with an even better impression of Big Woods than we had before. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Both my family and I, including our local Indianapolis relatives, will definitely be back!

Shout out to Ava, our server! We had a wonderful dinner, and…read moreeveryone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Excellent service can make such a difference, and Ava certainly did! Ava was friendly, personable, and attentive from beginning to end. She made sure we had everything we needed, and allowed us to relax and enjoy our evening without ever feeling hurried. To top it off, we shared the wings and everyone thought they were absolutely delicious! Thank you, Ava, We look forward to coming back!

Brunch was fantastic! We sat outside on the covered patio and enjoyed our meals. The service was…read morevery friendly and when the food took awhile to come out they checked in on multiple occasions. The food was cooked to PERFECTION the eggs on the egg sandwich in particular were absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back!!

We have enjoyed time at Cardinal Spirits twice recently. The first visit was fantastic (and…read moreprompted us to make reservations for Mother's Day for the second visit). The second visit was okay. First, the best parts: the cocktails were delicious and I loved trying a few of the different spirits when our server brought us samples to try. Also, the patio atmosphere was lovely as the weather was perfect for both visits. The bingo was also a lot of fun! Overall, the food was good, but on our second visit the service was incredibly slow. Our server told us that the kitchen was running behind, but our friends were at the table next to us (with a different server) and they ordered when we did and had finished eating before our food even arrived - and I had to go find someone to inquire about it as our server never returned after dropping off drinks. She did apologize and take an item off the bill and hand us a few drink coupons which was appreciated, but the experience had put a damper on our enthusiasm (especially after we told the rest of our party how awesome the place was). Will I go back? Yes, but maybe with tempered expectations.