Fusion Brew was recommended to me by my goddaughter and ISU alum when I was looking for hot…read morechocolate for a marching band. Fusion Brew was SO accommodating. They filled the band's 5 gallon cambros with 12 gallons of delicious hot chocolate. I had to ask for the ingredients for the allergy information and I was pleasantly surprised that there were minimal ingredients. They worked with us to make sure they had staffing to ensure the kids for the hot chocolate--well, hot! I had to drop off the cambros in the afternoon and took advantage of the stop and purchased myself a large blended chai. SO GOOD! It was not too spicy, not too sweet, and the unique blended option was perfect for a hot afternoon, On the flip side, the hot chocolate was perfect for the cool night! Not too sweet, rich, and made the kids happy!

The flavor of the espresso is good, the hot lattes are pretty aerated and are more like cappuccinos…read morethan lattes.

Drive-thru coffee shops are blooming on here recently…read more I suppose that having visited a few drive-thru coffeehouses, this opens the prior closed door on visiting them for my blog. I figured that the lack of being able to experience the vibe and feel for them shouldn't exclude them from my sampling as they can have their own style and their own uniqueness. On a trip to Bloomington with my dad to get lunch, I needed coffee. I slept all morning so trying to get one before we left was a no-go. I figured that since we are visiting Bloomington, I would just visit one that I still have on my list and Blooms Coffee Bar was my choice for today. I drove around the building to see if there was a walk-up window but no such luck. I pullled up to one window (there was one on each side) and the kind barista asked me to pull around to the other side as that's the proper side to order from. I zoomed on over and asked for a moment to look over the menu before deciding what sounded good. Shockingly, I didn't get my usual americano. I was in town for pigging out and decided to treat myself to the Salty Sweet. My dad said he had 3 cups of coffee already and wasn't in the mood for more. It wasn't busy so the lady said I didn't need to pull around to the other window I was just at to pick up my order. So THAT'S how they operate. The drink was made fairly quick and I dipped to the parking lot behind Bloom's to enjoy my drink as we waited for Flinger's to open at 11am. This drink was just the thing to start my day. It was a perfect balance of sweet and salty (which is how I mis-ordered the drink by saying the name backwards). I even went against my usual order style and got a medium instead of a large. I should've gotten the large cause it went down smooth and fast. I pulled around to the front of the building to try and snap a few photos but ended up pulling out too far so my phone's camera put in some work on getting some decent quick snaps for this blog. I am glad that I've started to add these drive-thru only places to my list as each one has been delicious so far. Take this as a lesson to not limit yourself based on silly notions and assumptions.

Our drinks were really bad. I threw out my drink after a few sips. It tasted like badly flavored…read moreice water. I got a Twilight. My husband said his was bad-the voltage. We will not be coming back here. I do not understand how they have such a high rating, we were extremely disappointed.

One of the best coffee places in town and they have two locations. We always pickup a bag of Red…read moreDog when we stop in as it's our favorite to brew at home. Tried this pistachio raspberry pastry today and probably one of the best things I've ever eaten!

What a cute local coffee shop! I just admit, when I am home I rarely go out for coffee, but when I…read moredo- I am going to find a local small business. I was suggested the Coffee Hound by a local while I was in town for an IEA event, and I was pleased with my purchase. I appreciated the open support of the LGBTQ community in the signage, and the service was very friendly. I went with an ice vanilla latte- my starter beverage everywhere- and it was great. If you like your coffee sweet, I'd ask for some extra syrup- but it was perfect for me. The next time I'm back in Normal I'll stop in here again for sure!

Came on a Saturday during the farmers market. The shop was very crowded and the line was super…read morelong- all the way to the bathroom. Took about 40-45 mins to finally get our coffee after walking in but the baristas were all super kind and apologized for the wait despite it being out of their control and them working diligently. They have a wide assortment of pastries that look absolutely delicious and of course, coffee, with syrup options (they use the 1883 brand), and a seasonal menu. We got the vanilla and the caramel latte, and both were the perfect amount of sweet and had good flavor. Would absolutely recommend!

The food was okay but not worth the price. I haven't tried their coffee but the place is cute and…read moreworkers are kind. Menu is small and not very interesting I'll try other coffee shops instead

Service was not good, not the wait staff themselves, but how disorganized everything appeared to…read morebe. We waited over 20 minutes for our food. Somehow we had the same order number as another table which confused the poor waitress who was nice. They clearly don't have a system for the wait staff to identify which table has whose food (you order at the front, not your table). We thought we saw my order come out but the eggs were scrambled, not fried, so I assumed it wasn't mine and didn't say anything. Eventually my friend confirmed they made my order wrong and didn't know who to bring it to and quickly remade it. Potatoes were overcooked, toast was dry, and eggs were fried with a good runny yolk. They're good for coffee orders but don't sit down to eat.

I don't know why I even come back and looking at my reviews from 8 years ago, the experience…read moresomehow got worse. If you don't look a certain way, the staffer treats your extremely rude. She talked to and smile to anyone before and after me. Also was yelling at another guy who didn't look a certain way. Paying $7 for a premade mid latte. Tables are dirty and extremely unpleasant experience.

Cool vibes, neat atmosphere, delicious food, great coffee and the 3 owners are awesome! You must…read moretry this unique spin on a coffee shop out and take a group of friends with you!

Cinnamon Muffin: Nothing to really write about here. 5/10…read moreGluten-free Doughnut: Had a characteristic gummy (?) texture to it. Taste was good though. 7/10 Chocolate Croissant: Instantly smiled when I put it in my mouth. Ask the cashier to warm it up for you. 9/10

A lot of the local coffee shops close by 3:00ish. We had been traveling and needed a pick me up to…read moreget through the evening, so we were looking for something open late afternoon, and luckily Jasper's was! We pulled up, were greeted warmly, and our drinks were out quickly. They have a lot of different flavor options, but we are basic coffee drinkers, so we got Americanos. Quality coffee - we were both happy with our drinks. We don't live in the area anymore, so not sure if they ever set up tables when it's warm, but maybe a good idea? Regardless, the drive through is super convenient, and we would return when back to visit!

Jasper's is definitely in my top 3 coffee spots in town! I love that they have a variety of drinks…read moreand flavors but still have quality coffee. I find other places that offer fun flavors often skip on the coffee quality but not here! They are also super consistent in making their drinks, it will taste the same every time. I love them so much! My only critique would be that the price tends to change day to day. I think this is likely due to how the cashier enters in the order. I typically order the same drink (including same size) about 3 times a week and the price is rarely the same. Not a huge difference each time, but the same order vary from $.25 to $1.00 difference each time I order. Other than that- no complaints. Amazing coffee and so happy to have them!

I stopped in here with friends before work this week, visiting from out of town. The spot is cute…read moreand looks like it would be fun for after hours. Our coffee shop experience was ok. I was fine with my drink and service but my friends were unimpressed and found the employees not friendly/welcoming and said they needed to wake up. We opted not to come back and ended up at Starbucks other mornings.

When they are good, they are SO good but this is probably the most inconsistent coffee shop in town…read more(apart from McDonalds or Dunkin). I typically order their specials (love a good cold brew extreme) but the SAME drink will taste different almost every time I order it. For example- this morning I ordered the Caramel Apple Cold Brew Extreme. It was AMAZING! My husband tried it and wanted one so I ventured back the same day in the afternoon to get 2 more (one for me, one for him- don't judge me) and just prayed that the same barista would make it. It was likely a different barista as it didn't even taste similar to the drink I had in the morning. Very bitter and not good at all. I wish I could say this is a one off situation, but it almost always happens when I find a drink I like. One time fantastic, next time terrible. Anyhoo- they could totally be five stars at their best but I have to leave 3 because you never know what you're gonna get.