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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!

Great place. The food was very good and coming here for vacation I was very happy that they had…read moresweet tea. Would recommend for any person in college or not.

Buffalo Chicken Salad

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All-American Burger with Curly Fries

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.2(38 reviews)

1.6 mi

Stopped in for Shark Week drinks! Decided to grab loaded Mac n fries while I was there…read more The drinks were delicious and came in a fun cup with gummy sharks. The Mac n cheese with fries were super good-had lots of cheese, buffalo sauce and several nuggets. I did not order anything with heat so will have to report back, ha. The atmosphere had a fun vibe, loved the rubber chickens around.

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.

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King Gyros Restaurant

4.0(93 reviews)

2.1 mi

Honestly the best gyros in btown ! We always order them during our dnd nights and they're quick to…read morepick up. I think we normally spend 6.99/person and the gyro is giant ! Definitely recommend.

In town with family and we were looking for some good Greek food. Up came King Gyros and it had a…read moreton of great reviews. The location is in a dicey locale and is a bit tired. We all ordered the gyro platters and were blown away with how tasty it all was. Even the tzatziki was amazing. The amount of gyro was incredible. A definite go back to place!

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Potbelly

3.5(31 reviews)

1.7 mi

My boy & I went to dinner with my brother last night and we landed at Potbelly Sandwich Shop ! It…read morecan be described as a more local version of subway. I got a roast beef and provolone that was amazing. I'm super upset at the fact that subway got rid of their roast beef. So, I was thrilled they had a roast beef option. Definitely a good sandwich ! Good flavor. Good service. The restaurant had a very rustic feel. I recommend giving it a try !

Potbelly is a good and quick spot to grab a bite to eat. I went with the CBR wrap on this visit. It…read morenever misses and they have a wide variety of different sandwiches and wraps. The service here is pretty good not anything crazy but hits all the marks. Its location is perfect as it is right on kirkwood right outside of the sample gates. This place also has amazing shakes that never miss.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.9(23 reviews)

1.7 mi

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.

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Hinkle's Hamburgers - New Ownership

4.1(117 reviews)

0.5 mi

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.

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Five Guys

3.7(54 reviews)

3.4 mi

When I opened the bag, there were more fires in the bag than in the cup and the cup was full. I…read moreordered a "little" fry because I didn't want very many, but this was like receiving a large s"super sized" fry order. To me, this is a waste of food. I couldn't begin to finish the fries from the bag and never touched the full cup. The fries are not that good. They are limp. I ordered a "little" cheeseburger with just lettuce and tomato. It was good, better than the fries, but still not worth the $16 it cost for a small burger, small fry and a fountain drink. I still think they are overpriced for fast food and you do have to wait longer and that's why they don't have a drive up window, imo.

Five guys has been epic for years.....cooking and serving awesome burgers and plentiful helpings of…read morefries. However, they recently transitioned to small paper sacks for their fries and seriously cut back on the serving size of their fries, while increasing pr I ce and decreasing value. We have tried it out 3 times aver tue last 2 months and we have decided it may be time to stop patronizing their restaurant. I hope it is not a business wide move. The one on College Mall Road has definitely cut back on portion size. So long, Five Guys.

Exterior photograph of the Five Guys restaurant at 1199 South College Mall Road in Bloomington, Indiana.

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2.2(97 reviews)

1.7 mi

Usually, this place is really good, but the new person that was serving food gave very small…read moreportions with everything and it took a long time and didn't roll my burrito right or give me enough 10 foot to cover the whole thing and my friends guacamole was just an avocado

I have always had such a good experience at this Chipotle. It is right down the street from my…read morework, so I visit perhaps once a week. The portions are fair, the workers are always engaged & seem to actually enjoy working with each other, and the freshness of the ingredients makes you feel good. Thank you for your work!

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Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream

3.7(219 reviews)

1.3 mi

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.

Look close and you'll see me on the Big Ugly wall!

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1/2 pounder - no bun.

Maye's Grill Express Mexican Food

5.0(1 review)

1.4 mi

Damn good burrito and open late night which is great. Slightly better than Chubbies in my opinion…read moreand more options. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Welcome to Maye’s Grill Express Mexican Food. Where you will find fresh elite quality food, with…read moreaffordable prices made for your palate. We have something for everyone: Burritos, Tacos, Chimichangas, Nachos, Taco Salad, Tortas, Quesadillas, and House Specials. All the options can be suited for carnivores, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and more! For the little ones, we have a menu just for them to enjoy. We work on the go, zero time waiting, this is real time Mexican Fast-Food.

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Tammie H.

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8 years ago

Finally, a Great Restaurant that has Great Food & Ice Cream that One can't get No Where else in Bloomington, Indiana! We Salute Culver's for just Newly Open & giving half their Sales one day to a Family that were Victims of a Tragic Fire! Besides Great Food & Ice Cream, they are a Caring Christian Staff who Cares & Love the People of Bloomington, Indiana! God Bless You All! read more

Sasha A.

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4

7 years ago

This is my new favorite fast food burger. Service is great and food is awesome. Prices could be better, but you get what you pay for.

Jamie C.

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3

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3 years ago

Love it Reminds me of the fried I ate as a kid :) Thanks I haven't been in a while but think I will go sometime this weekend maybe :) read more

William E.

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3

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1 year ago

love culvers the people and the manager are so nice thier food is the best ive ever had would give this 6 stars read more

Kimberley W.

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7

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1 year ago

I have not be able to spend enough time in Culver's, but everyone I ask tells me that "it's really good!"

Charlotte W.

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2 years ago

Great food every time! Friendly staff! We love the curbside pickup as well. . . . . .

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Five Guys

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When I opened the bag, there were more fires in the bag than in the cup and the cup was full. I…read moreordered a "little" fry because I didn't want very many, but this was like receiving a large s"super sized" fry order. To me, this is a waste of food. I couldn't begin to finish the fries from the bag and never touched the full cup. The fries are not that good. They are limp. I ordered a "little" cheeseburger with just lettuce and tomato. It was good, better than the fries, but still not worth the $16 it cost for a small burger, small fry and a fountain drink. I still think they are overpriced for fast food and you do have to wait longer and that's why they don't have a drive up window, imo.

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Great place. The food was very good and coming here for vacation I was very happy that they had…read moresweet tea. Would recommend for any person in college or not.

Rally's

3.1

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The manager was really nice and got the food out quickly. The employees were really nice, and the…read moreatmosphere was calm.

Service was quick & my mushroom/ Swiss hit the spot. Love their fries as well. Nikki was my…read morecashier- she was quick and friendly- all in all a good experience.

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Instead of having to read all the menu of a sandwiches, I just fill out one of their make your own…read moresandwich. You add your size of your wrap. Hot or cold, meat, and cheese. Then all the toppings. So you get your own sandwich that you love! I even liked their tuna salad. And be sure and get a cookie. I couldn't have a cookie cause they didn't have any gluten-free. One reason I go there is they have the gluten-free wrap.

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