I don't eat chicken but was really curious to try the "not chicken" cauliflower - I missed it the…read morefirst time they offered it, but since they brought it back a few months ago I've gotten it a few times in different forms. It's really good! People who don't like imitation meats will appreciate this because it's not trying to be chicken at all - you can clearly tell it's breaded cauliflower. Great texture when you bite into the crispy breading and get the perfectly cooked flaky cauliflower inside. The seasoning is intense and delicious. The hot is legit hot, but even the milder spice levels are still flavorful. I tried the cauli bites, tenders, and slider. The tenders are huge! The cauli bites and chicken bites are the same price, but the cauli tenders cost $2 more per tender compared to the chicken, so meals with the tenders are $2-4 more to the equivalent chicken entrees, which is kind of ridiculous because cauliflower has to be cheaper than chicken. If you are interested in the cauliflower, be aware that the batter contains dairy and egg, and it's fried in the same oil as the chicken. So it's unfortunately not suitable for vegans or vegetarians who are strict about cross-contamination. Did not have great experiences with drinks either time I tried to get something. I tried to get a Powerade slush, but was told the Powerade machine wasn't working, so I could choose another flavor if I wanted. The fruit punch was also apparently not working (although I saw the worker pour some out and it looked fine from what I could see), so I ended up with orange which didn't really do anything for me. I tried to get iced tea on another visit. I attempted to mix the unsweetened and raspberry but I think the machine may have been not working or just out of tea because I got what tasted like straight raspberry syrup and was undrinkable. I will give the tea another go if I confirm that the machine is fixed, because I like the Gold Peak tea. I think the food is fried to order, so you have to wait for the stuff to be made, but considering that, the service is timely. The place has been clean when I'm there. The indoor seating feels very industrial but there's lots of outside seating which looks nice.

I'm on a roll so here's another review of what I ate in Bloomington. Okay so I lived in LA and…read morenever made it to Dave's Hot Chicken and somehow still haven't tried it, but this trip when a lot of the restaurants were closed (turning into bar scene) I stumbled upon Dave's and then after doing a loop and failing to find something else of interest, I circled back to Dave's and ordered a sandwich and the BEST FRIES ever!! The cashier was very sweet too. Popular hangout for the college kids...there was so many of them.

I dined in of the day The experience was great. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The…read moreprice is reasonable for a three finger meal. I ordered a side of coleslaw to add to it. The chicken came out hot fresh. The Texas toast is perfectly buttered and sauce and the french fries were hot. Their sauce is amazing. I needed an extra one and the gal working the dining room said we normally charge but she just gave it to me. Speaking of the dining room it is very clean and taken care of. I love the interior of the decorating they use local high school and the local university to highlight the Sports and other accomplishments in the area. Quick in and out, they have a kiosk where you can order and also at the counter.

Stopped in here while visiting Bloomington and they were super busy. It was a little chaotic trying…read moreto order, but we eventually got there. The chicken I was a little underwhelmed by, the sauce on my sandwich is what redeemed it. Fries were pretty darn delish, loved having them with some ranch. It's definitely a vibe of a spot, especially where it is in Bloomington.

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!

Onion Rings: 10/10 -- i would come back just for these!!! the crisp was immaculate and the batter…read morewas so good the onion stayed in tact with each bite. the house sauce was a creamy aoili-like mix which was super yummy too. Buffalo Chicken: 6/10 -- my sister got this and rated it a 6 (because there are no 7s on my scale). for $15+ and no side of fries this was kind of a scam sandwich lol #recessionindicator Sweet Lou's: 6/10 -- heavy on the sweet i was a fool i looooove bbq but their special "q sauce" was a bit like molasses rather than classic bbq. the patty, onion ring, and bacon were perfect but i literally could not taste them without scraping off the sticky sauce. again, $15+ and no side i feel like the flavor wasn't enough for me to recommend this to anyone. Tender & Fries: 6/10 -- what in the walmart brand frozen curly fries without salt nonsense on a plate was this... they got us LOOOOL... great value??? YEAH hard pass!!!! I was visiting my sister and she recommended this place because she had heard about it from fellow IU students. My thoughts: come for the IU memorabilia, and ambience, eat an order of onion rings (maybe sip a beer) while you watch a game and leave! The food was mediocre at best and wayyy overpriced.

I had the loaded tot-zza. Not too bad. Toppers pizzas are very unique with allot more variety of…read morepizzas from any ordinary pizza place. I liked it though the bread from the pizza may be a bit dry but not too bad. Staff are always nice when going in but it's mostly for pick up. No where to eat inside. Not dirty inside. The wings were legit. Not the biggest but the taste was nice. I had the boom boom wings.

Ordered delivery yesterday using their BOGO deal. We had never had toppers, so we tried a classic…read morecheese and a supreme pizza. I also ordered some of their cheese curds. The only real issue I had with my order was that the delivery person left my order outside and didn't let me know it was there - no knock, no text, no call. I feel like the service could have been better. As far as the pizza goes, it was really good ! Definitely a step up from other chain pizzas - maybe not as good as something local. But I would eat their pizza again. They were normally $19/ each which I think is reasonable. The cheese curds were absolutely delicious. But honestly, you can't go wrong there !

Food is always amazing ! Service great ! A true gotta try !…read more Quaint , clean down home southern Indiana located in central Indiana ! Come get some !

This has been one of my favorite places to eat since 2021 when I moved to Bloomington but the last…read morecouple of times the food has been awful. I ordered the rib tips for my nephew and he couldn't eat them since they were half burned to a hard crisp and half soggy fat. I tried to feed them to my dog who sniffed them and promptly walked away with his head up. A couple of our $2 sides were actually served in a small plastic condiment cups and our half lb burgers were dry and cold. The staff is friendly and prompt while you are there but we were supposed to be notified when to pick it up and a hour later I just ran over and it was ready but who knows for how long ....Whoever works there now should call whoever worked there a year ago and get some training.

My office had its Christmas party at Hoosier Alley in December 2025, and it was a great night…read more We did a package deal for ~40 attendees (taco bar), and Emma M. was our events coordinator. She stayed on top of everything and made sure we were set for the night-of. Unfortunately the night of the party was a terrible snow, and some of our team were unable to make it in... and Emma was kind enough to work with us on our numbers. The package included bowling, axe throwing, the arcade, Laser Tag, drink tickets and more. Our group had specific times in a couple different areas, which helped keep things moving. The food and service were good... the facility was clean and nicely decked out... just a positive experience all-around.

I'm beginning to think that the type of experience you have here is very much determined by which…read moresection you choose. I've been here several times, and the bowling alley is always going strong. This time I went on a Sunday night, which seems to be my favorite. The idea was to play in the arcade and have a birthday dinner there. It was less than ideal, and the friendliness of the staff is what made the night somewhat of a success. The bumper car area was empty. I have never seen anyone use them. The skating rink had a couple of people on it. The arcade area seems like it could use more. There are a few ways to earn tickets, and a few games. Some you see in nearly every arcade, like the Jurassic Park one. I wouldn't mind seeing some pinball in here. That would get me in more regularly. We had a few hitches, most of which were addressed quickly. The air hockey table did not give us a puck. After a bit of waiting, a guy came out and gave us one. I noticed the black lights were out on both tables. They have a giant claw to try and grab the big rings of tickets. One of the workers refilled the machine, and after one play we got an error that wouldn't let us play. That was fixed quickly. Almost everything was working, which was nice to see, but I'd like more of it. I grew up in arcades, so even though things have changed, there is a feeling of nostalgia. Bring in some pinball games and let's complete it! To end the night we actually went to BK. I'm not even sure why. I think in the past I just didn't find the food here enjoyable, so I was kind of reluctant to try again. So 3 stars for the arcade experience and +1 for the employees.

Stop by for a quick lunch and had a bowl with half lettuce and half brown rice and grilled chicken…read more Although the line was long, the people behind the counter and in the kitchen were working at a very good rate and got me through quickly. The restroom was clean, but the trash was overflowing a bit, and a few of the tables had not been bust, but that's sort of understandable that a busy lunch hour. I would certainly go here again

I've been to this restaurant several times. It never posted a review. The service was excellent…read more Food was hot and fresh really great combination of the meat with the veggies to make a salad. The dining room and outside dining was a little dirty tables, but one of the employees quickly came to the rescue and clean the tables. They were very busy and we were getting folks through Fast in the dining room and the drive-through. Professional and friendly staff very accommodating and kind. Highly recommend this chipotle even though it's out of the way from downtown it is worth a drive.

Honestly surprised reviews are not higher for this place. Stopped in for a Monday lunch while…read morevisiting Bloomington. There's a bar side and a less bar side, but overall it does have a bar feel. The menu however, is elevated bar food. Not quite approaching Gastropub level, but more than what you're going to find in a dive bar situation. We enjoyed the breaded tenderloin sliders, the salmon BLT (that hoagie bun was pillowy soft), the sautéed brussels sprouts, and the potato pancakes. Although maybe they didn't call them pancakes? They were smashed potatoes. Loaded with butter, salt and pepper, and boy were they delicious. We had excellent service from Morgan, who was very attentive. And I don't know what mixture they're using of syrup and carbonation for their Diet Coke, but it was seriously good. Don't sleep on this place.

Not sure why this place doesn't have a five star rating. The food and service has been amazing the…read moretwo times we have visited from out of town. A random Yelp find, we ordered the blackened salmon and a burger. The salmon is the best I have ever had. I feared the seasoning as I am not a pepper or spicy girl. It was neither. Whatever they use, it's perfect. The grilled seasonal vegetables that came with it were unique and top notch. On my second visit, I couldn't bring myself to order anything but the salmon - doubt I ever will. The mozzarella sticks were HUGE and filled with cheese. The wings were great too and our server was kind and prompt. The hostess took time to answer our questions about the history of the location and is the one who recommended the salmon. We later spoke to a manager who relayed it is fresh salmon that makes it so good - so much so that IU sports team request it frequently. The inside of the pub-like setting is spacious with different levels and sides. There is small outdoor seating where dogs are welcomed. The only negative is parking. There is very little street parking nearby and no adjoining parking lot. This can be a problem for this with mobility issues and in busy downtown days. I wish they could fix this issue. Highly recommend this enchanting restaurant.