Wicked pricey, and unparalleled in Bloomington if you're an actual chef or cook. Much merch and…read morekitchen gear that can't be found elsewhere. Cutlery, knives, top-quality pans and utensils. Actual junk is hard to find here. They have much "gourmet" foods, but some are actually quite good, including vinegars, oils, and sometimes, teas. It won't come cheap. Go to Target if you need cheap. This is high quality gear, and plenty of it. Upsides: Thickly presented merchandise, mostly Euro-appetite based. Downsides: Mostly Euro-appetite based and at retail.

I've been to this store a few times now, and they have literally everything you could need for…read morecooking even down to the basics. Good quality items and beautiful selection of glassware/ceramic goods. What really stood out to me was the fact that when I purchased a gift for my mother's birthday, they gift wrapped it beautifully for free! I love this store so very much.

As much as I want to be cynical about fancy food in Bloomington, the sweets here (chocolate and…read morefudge) are genuinely top-tier. Expensive, yes (after tax, $7 for 2 truffles), but of an appropriate quality for the price, with both a suitably rich dark chocolate flavor and good other ingredients. I can't comment on the actual oils/vinegars, didn't try them.

Black pepper olive oil is delicious, as is the Pomegranate balsamic, and the chocolate balsamic…read more Yes, delish! Put some pomegranate balsamic on vanilla ice cream-ridiculously good! A big selection of oils and vinegars, a bit pricey but quality

My family and I ventured down to Bloomington as part of our trip to Brown County for camping. Had…read morenever been here, and we found this co-op per the recommendations of a local art gallery owner. Bloomingfoods is a co-op. You pay a membership fee, and the workers there are part of the ownership. Immediately, you are hit with warmth and just that coziness you want in a local grocery store. Whole Foods ambiance but not corporate. There is a deli and a hot/cold foods bar. Produce and plenty of plant-based options to choose from. We definitely enjoyed the experience .

After 14 years as a loyal customer, I canceled my membership at Bloomingfoods today. I won't…read moresupport a business that tolerates bullying and ignores people who speak up against it. Anyone who shops here knows unfriendly, rude cashiers are a long-standing norm. But this goes far beyond that. I witnessed deli employees openly mocking and laughing at a customer for wearing glasses, including using fake voices and calling them "nerdy." It was cruel, public bullying of someone who appeared to have an eye disability. The stuff of Disney schoolyard villains. Truly an insane thing to witness from grown men in work uniform on the clock. Here's the really disturbing thing... Leadership didn't even care. I reported it immediately and followed up many times (phone, email, website form, social) asking for leadership to respond. The marketing manager assured me that leadership was well aware of the incident. Two weeks later, I still haven't gotten a single response. I won't support a business that tolerates bullying and ignores people who speak up against it. Vote with your money and shop at the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, where you can get local food AND be treated with basic human dignity.

It's with a heavy heart that I write this. I'm probably not going any more. I had high hopes. Often…read moreAldi would embarrass other grocers with great prices and staples we use frequently. Sometimes, their special buys might be interesting. Now, they're only an aisle of someone's unsold carbohydrates. Pickle-flavored popcorn. We'd buy some of their cheeses. Now they're not competitive. There might be bay scallops, even tofu pot stickers. No more. Once in a rare while, there might be inexpensive avocados and yes, there were some this week. But many other staples we bought are gone, or can be found cheaper up and down the street. Their aisles are clogged, but their merchandise comes twice a week, and specials are sold out quickly; they offer no rainchecks. With barely a single cashier, you have to love their automated checkout or wait in long lines. Their staff are worked really hard; it's a good job if you like exercise. I don't find them as deceptive or mercurial as Kroger, who tries to dominate Monroe County. A recent remodel seems to have shrunken available merchandise diversity. What merchandise they have has increased in price paralleling and exceeding their competition. I wish I could say better. I love competition.

When on the road for a few days or more, I usually end up at a grocery store for supplies. In the…read morecase of this ALDI, my search was for sparking water, which is a key way for me to reduce my alcohol consumption. This grocery store is close to Gayle's Son's house and was easy to get in, navigate, and leave. Nice prices too. The Inventory remined me a little bit of Grocery Outlet, except I think ALDI selections are a little more timely. If I lived here, this ALDI would probably serve as supplemental shopping to a larger store like Kroger. The items here are more basic for the home, but in smaller sizes than say Costco. ALDI is also different than a Trader Joe's which strikes me as offering more specialty items to a more disposable income crowd. I could be all wrong here, but my pattern is to regularly shop across at least a few stores.

Ordered a 4-bone Prime Rib for Christmas. They separated the bones and trussed it together!! We…read morehave never cooked one before and were very excited!! This was a Choice cut and came out delicious!! Thanks guys!! You made this a great experience!!

Definitely the best meat market in Bloomington. They are now serving pre-made pre-packaged meals…read more Just heat and eat. We picked up the jambalaya and it is SO good. Nice to have another option for takeout in Bloomington and even nicer to not have to cook during this pandemic. Five stars all day for the Butcher's Block.

These guys are wonderful!!! I just sent through a bunch of orders (after procrastinating way too…read morelong). Sadly, I mistyped something on one very important order that had an incorrect address . After a nice e-mail they fixed everything and made my gift giving melt down all perfect. Thank you Joan's Caramels!!!!!.

They have a small storefront filled with peaches, apples and everything apple. Their orchard is 12…read moreacres up near Kokomo Indiana. It's a family owned and run orchard recently acquired by parents and children. They plan to increase their footprint locally by developing a tasting room etc here outside of Bloomington. The older couple running the shop were extremely helpful and friendly. Give them a try when you are looking for fruit.

It's no secret that my favorite season is autumn. Or, if you prefer, fall…read more It reminds me of change, going to football games, participating in marching band, and all of the enjoyable activities that involve the season. One such activity is visiting apple orchards and sampling the many varieties of apples and apple adjacent treats. On a sunny fall day, after visiting I.U., I traveled a little bit out to Slaughter and was greeted warmly by the proprietor. I learned that they were the parents of the owners and were looking after the place for a bit. Upon entering the farm market, I was presented with wonderful displays of apples, ciders, apple butter, and of course, cider donuts. Samples were offered up on many of their wares, and was able to taste one of their unique apple varieties as well as one of their hard ciders. Of course, I left with several bags worth of goodies as well as an amazing experience. Will look forward to a return visit next time I'm in the area.

The owner is so friendly. We have met him many times at the farmers market. We've bought several…read morecuts of his meat for special projects, as it is a little more pricey than others, but worth it. He has a wide range of pork products including a ham roast and Guanciale which is hard to find.We plan on taking our kids out to visit his animals soon. We love supporting this veteran owned business.

From the owner: MKONO Farm is a small batch swinery that specializes in the slow growing heritage breed Kunekune…read more We are a pastured piggery that practices pasture rotation fostering permaculture systems on farm. We strive to utilize the Kunekune pig in every facet we can by selling show/breeding stock, homestead stock, feeders to whole pig, roasters, meat by the cut, and charcuterie. Our pigs are humanely raised, well loved, and grass fed from start to finis

Been here one time and it's definitely clean inside. Very friendly staff and you can get what you…read moreneed rather it's protein, multivitamins, fish oil etc. Their is typically one staff but he or she seems to know allot on what to get for what a person is looking for. But the customer should do research before letting someone else (even staff) decide what's best for you