I called the store to ask about a chocolate and the associate Penny was extremely unhelpful and…read morekept repeating that she didn't understand. Don't recommend calling.

I loved the shop and I always come in to buy little gifts boxes for my friends! However, this…read moreweekend, I believe Thursday, I went in to get some gift boxes for a friend of mines moving away and I over heard the associate Penny speaking ill of her coworkers in a very racist and hateful way. I as a black woman who supports this local business was appalled. The business is good however this associate can easily bring this business down. If she's working I would not recommend coming into the shop.

A once great local institution, but something has gone awry these days -- two weeks before…read moreChristmas, their website accepted an online holiday order. But as the holidays arrived, there was no sign of life, no answer to phone calls or online messages. It's bad enough for the place to be defunct, but to be defunct with a zombie website borders on fraudulent, unfortunately.

The first time I ever ventured into Bloomington, I stopped in BLU Boy ! I had heard really great…read morethings about their macarons. And I will say - I haven't had a better macaron since I've lived in Bloomington. And the staff are always so friendly.

The owner of PopKorn is amazing. She's not only a popcorn master and entrepreneur, but she's also a…read moreprofessor at IU. She's so fun and her energy and smile are absolutely magnetic. I was writing about the company for a WTHR blog post and couldn't help but buy a ton of popcorn flavors. For research, right?! I ordered the dairy free cheddar, simply salted, white cheddar, Buffalo cheddar, and buttermilk ranch popcorn for delivery. I LOVE that they offer "snack size" bags of popcorn for only $3.50. Because I was new to the popcorn, I was able to order a ton of the flavors to find my favorites. I also thought it'd be a super fun Christmas or NYE activity to do popcorn taste testing or a popcorn/beer pairing at home. They also offer large, party time (1 gallon), and 4 gallon bags for those who are ready to commit a few flavors. Besides the flavors mentioned, there are sweet and seasonal flavors as well. Enjoy!

The service was great and the pop corn were creative and delicious! I bought a variety to a…read moregathering and they were well received.

So much creativity on these Charcuterie's!! Beautifully abundant and flavorful! Delicious!! You…read morewill not be disappointed!!

The charcuterie board looked great and we found everything to be delicious! Several unusual foods…read morelike ground cherries and figs were included as well as tasty crackers. Ordering online was easy and staff were friendly when we picked up the board. I would definitely order again.

They have some fun unique gifts and IU shirts. The woman at the counter was exceptionally nice.read more

It's a shop full of all that quirky, humorous swag that nobody really needs but makes great gifts…read more I bought a three-legged clay South American good-luck pig for my grandmother (who loves pigs) and left it at that, but I could have easily picked out something for each member of my whole family and several friends. Shot glasses, flasks, magnets, bumper stickers, all sorts of Anne Taintor stuff, books, greeting cards, buttons, candy, action figures...basically knick-knacks, gew-gaws, doodads, baubles, trinkets, novelties, and ephemera of all types. And an AVALANCHE of IU t-shirts, about a third of the store. Most are actual licensed t-shirts so you know that you're getting a quality shirt, but the prices range from six to ten bucks. Soft t-shirts, block-letter t-shirts, t-shirts with or without the trident symbol, "B-town" t-shirts, humorous t-shirts ("Purdouche", "Dry Campus", et al), etc etc etc, in numerous colors and several sizes. I saw t-shirts in several stores that day, and Greetings had the best prices and widest selection of all of them.

This is a great spot, especially if you work nearby. They have a nice selection of breakfast and…read morelunch options, along with a grocery section that's convenient for picking up a few essentials. I also appreciate that they offer plenty of healthy choices. It's become one of my go-to places for a quick meal.

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 .

My second visit to oak. was had today. It's such a sweet little shop. All of the plants made the…read moreair feel so clean. Also, the nicest people work here ! I attended their block party today and had a blast. I look forward to seeing more from oak. in the future.

Used the online ordering and contact frew delivery this weekend- lightning fast and such great…read morestuff! Picked up a plant and some puzzles :)

Found the vast wall of coffee from Michigan in bulk, hopefully the beans are fresh. Grinder is…read morelocated at register. Lots of variety for candies, beverages, dairy and many International variety of eats. Friendly staff in a clean store.

You can find many great foods here, many with an international fan club. It's not cheap. There is a…read morewine selection that rivals any in the city. Asian and Middle Eastern foods about. They're usually fresh, and in variety. Therein lies my sense of discomfort. I started to like some of those selections. Then the inventory disappeared. Gone. Is it because of tariffs? Bad ordering cycles? Student invasions? I can't tell. I walk out empty-handed, as the items I'd been accustomed to aren't on the shelves anymore. This means I have to find them elsewhere, or take the trip to Saraga Mart in Indy to find them. They lose my business this way. Others won't have my problem, but if I were to put a name on the problem, it's inventory consistency-- something that also plagues Aldi. Is it because international foods supply chains are in turmoil? I can't know. It's opaque. The answer, however, is: I'm increasingly empty handed when I walk out. Yes, I tell them what's out of stock. Hasn't done any good so far. Maybe it'll change when the world trading climate is less strange.

The Olive Leaf sells specialty infused olive oils and vinegars. There are so many oils to choose…read morefrom. Fortunately, you can sample the oils and vinegars before you buy. Unfortunately, it is difficult to narrow the options after you taste them. I tried and purchased bottles of the Fig Balsamic and the Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil. The shop also carries local crafted truffles and chocolates from Bloomington Chocolate Company. The truffles are beautiful works of art. We picked up a couple to try and they were bursting with flavor. They did seem to be a bit pricey at $3 per candy. The shop is currently running a 10% off sale on the candies to celebrate their birthday. In addition, they sell an other assorted food products that originate in Indiana. The selection would make a perfect gift basket. The clerk was friendly and helpful. Checkout was easy. There is plenty of parking in the shared strip mall lot. The entrance is accessible.

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.

No food here is good the people that work here are very nice good to see businesses starting to…read morecome back to Ellettsville hope more start to stay

The Hawaiian Hoosier offers something a little out of the ordinary when you're in the mood for…read moresomething flavorful & unique. But, I warn you, the snacks are completely habit forming and borderline addictive, they are so good. The owner Stacie, offers a variety of different Hawaiian treats and along with her big smile, always seems ready to serve up some Hawaiian folklore which always makes this stop a fun experience! My fav: the Aloha Mix "Sweet w/ Heat".