I just moved to Bloomington from Chicago and I'll be honest, the food scene has been depressing so…read moreI was SO happy when I found this place because it's amazing. I'm very picky about my Thai, especially tom yum soup, and this place nailed it. You can just tell it's good authentic Thai food. Highly recommend

I love Thai food, so when we drove past this place I decided to look at the menu. I was immediately…read moreintrigued to see the photos of the pineapple rice that were posted. I decided to place an order... such a mistake! Starting with placing the order. I inquired about what came in the rice - carrots, onion, pineapple, bell pepper, and choice of meat. I asked about green onion and I was told it was $3 up-charge-- wow, for slices of green onion vs white onion?!? Price gauging Ok whatever, I proceed with placing my order-- 40 min!! Now, I live in a busier city than this and I've been to major cities, this amount of time is a bit ridiculous. I should have just canceled then, but my sister said their food is good, so I stayed the course. Arrived to pick up my order and stood there for about 2-3 min while the man took phone orders. I get it, but at minimum acknowledge your customer. My total was $17.95 for rice... I asked for chili sauce and he said $1 for a small side, peanut sauce $5, and soy sauce $.50... these are not reasonable up charges at all! A packet of soy sauce is customary. It smells good so, let's get to the food. It's an orange-y color with pieces of pineapple and super chunks of green pepper and onion -- The flavor is ok, not impressive at all! The presentation of the rice is NOTHING like the photos. The pineapples are sweet, but I noticed a couple of bad pineapples (they were brown and soggy!). I wouldn't recommend and I probably won't come to this place again. Poor quality, poor service... I'm guessing the only thing that must be keeping this place in business is the lack of Thai options here. Shame!

We try and go to Baba's on Fridays, and dine in. The food is great and the service is always…read moreprofessional yet friendly. The Catfish is cooked to perfection and seasoned just right for my taste, you can't please everyone, the fry's are very good. Sometimes I get the 1/2 fried chicken meal special for 12.00 excellent. We were just there last night (7.31.26). I changed my order up, I had 1 catfish fillet and a small order of fried chicken livers! My wife and her sister had the 2 catfish meal, in the past we've had catfish nuggets, liver and gizzards combo, see photos!

Amazing and sweet owner. He made sure to ask me if my table liked all the food…read more Food was so good, and finally!!! Crispy fries!!!! The inside is cute and friendly as well. I wish more people were coming here!

Food was good but not very spicy or flavorful. Service was fast and easy. It has a nice dining area…read morewith outdoor seating for late night dining and good music.

I finally got to go check out Dave's Hot Chicken in Bloomington! This is some of the freshest hot…read morechicken I've ever had. First of all, their chicken strips are NOT small, so be prepared. When you order a slider, don't think you're getting some tiny sandwich--this thing is full-size and loaded. The kale slaw adds the perfect amount of flavor and crunch, especially when paired with Dave's sauce... such a good combo. The fries are also fantastic--almost perfect. I personally like mine just a little crispier, but the seasoning on them is so good it doesn't exactly matter lol And yes... we're talking about the pickles too. Perfect pickles. They add that extra bite and flavor that pushes the sandwich right over the edge to perfection. Oh and I almost forgot to mention my son wanted to try the macaroni and cheese so bad that he went up there and ordered a side of it, we all shared it. It was good, the noodles tasted just a little bit well done, and it smelled like velveeta. This place definitely gets crowded, but for good reason--it's a hot, popular spot and people know their chicken is fresh and amazing. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and I absolutely love the graffiti artwork on the walls. The bright, bold colors are so inviting, it almost makes you want to come inside before you even smell the food. If you haven't been here yet, do yourself a favor and get over here and check it out. It's great!

Our waitress, Abigail, was exceptionally attentive throughout the entire meal. Ask for her if she's…read moreavailable, she is very friendly and efficient. I had the "Choose 3 Shrimp" and highly recommend the Dragon selection as it was just the right amount of heat. The coconut shrimp comes with a piña colada dipping sauce and was delicious. The third of choice was "Walt's Favorite" and was served with cocktail sauce. Side dish was their mashed potatoes with butter. My wife had the chicken fettuccine Alfredo, which was very good and enough to take leftovers home. The restaurant is decorated nicely and well kept. Clean bathrooms too. Plenty of parking, and of course offers carry out.

Our server was Abigail. She was very friendly and conscientious about our service and visit in…read moregeneral. She checked on us several times during our visit to see if we needed anything else. The food was delicious, flavorful, and definitely hot enough.The restaurant was clean with many quaint maritime decorations. I'm so glad we went, will de be back.

I've eaten here a few times and it never disappoints. All the bowls I've gotten have been really…read morefresh and tasty. We always get our food quickly and it's pretty clean. I also like the different kinds of drinks that you can get there makes me feel full without feeling gross.

I wasn't a fan when CoreLife first opened, but recently tried it again and have been back at least…read moreonce a week for the past few months. The large bowl is a great deal, and healthier than chipotle for about the same price. My favorite is the southwest bowl with a few modifications to make it vegetarian. The tofu is really good. I also like the smoothies! The service is usually good. I wish they had outlets by some of the tables, but they do have wifi.

Went tonight worker was polite and respectful even with very difficult non respectiful customers…read moreeven when given a discount and free soda. Food was outstanding and ready early and still piping hot. Corn nuggets were crisp and delicious as always great fish filets also!

I placed an order online for pick up at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and my order was ready on time…read more The ambience of the restaurant left something to be desired. The front door was open, the back door was open and there was no air conditioning . There really isn't any place for customers to sit and be comfortable. There was only one employee and he was running the deep fryer and was also running the checkout area. I ordered a four piece all white chicken dinner with Hush puppies for a total of $20. When I got home and opened the box I had one large chicken breast one small chicken breast and two wings. The chicken was cooked and tasty however the breading was soggy and not crisp. I can't say I was overly pleased with the chicken, but the hush puppies were to die for. It was my first time there and I probably won't return. There are too many other fried chicken places that are better.

Came all the way from Peoria for take out. Got here with 15 minutes and they tell me they close the…read morekitchen before they close. Not one word about that anywhere in description. So disappointed. At least make that clear and I would have phoned my order ahead!!! Really sucks!!!

First time in Bloomington and needed some tacos for Taco Tuesday. This spot was perfect. The tacos…read morewere flavorful and hit the spot, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. You can tell it's more than just a restaurant -- it feels like a community space where people are genuinely welcomed. Definitely glad I stopped in, and I'd come back again next time I'm in town.

If you haven't tried Bonchon at the Park Regency Hotel, Bloomington IL you should !!! Food is…read morefresh, different and not the same old chicken! We went to Bonchon for lunch today and I got the 2 spicy chicken taco lunch special for $9.99 and my friend got the fried (not spicy) chicken taco special and both were great! Chunks of tender chicken, coleslaw with buttermilk ranch and spicy mayo. I added a side of the Korean Cucumber Salad with onion and red pepper flakes. Sliced, crisp cucumber with just a tiny heat. Delicious! They also have a full dinner menu and full bar with interesting drink specials. Love the Korean Chicken, Shrimp and Beef Specialties! Lots of Vegetarian options too. Our server, Jill was super friendly. Helpful and attentive. Atmosphere is casual and the modern dining room is large enough for big groups and cozy enough for two! If you are tired of fast food and chains, give Bonchon a try, you will probably see me there as I will be back here soon! Kate the Artist

The food was fresh and flavorful. Loved the ability to order half and half. The gentleman was very…read morenice and accommodating. The atmosphere was on point. Nice vibe and ambiance. Certainly will be back during my brief visit. I wish there was a 4.5 as the food was good. My only down side is the boneless were cooked a tad bit harder than I prefer, but did not take away from the flavor.