Placed a phone order and everything was ready to go on arrival. Donuts are definitely best in town…read more Not to be missed spot

Breakfast is the main time to come to this long time favorite in Bloomington. Denny's Doughnuts…read morealways has a variety of sweet treats on hand. It also has an indoor dining area if planning to sit and stay. Coffee is basic but it's hot at least. There's also bagels as an option. A pretty worn out looking bakery from the looks of things in here. It's obviously been here quite awhile, and is one of the few breakfast places around for locals. The main thing is the doughnuts obviously. Has a few other things to get started in the morning. It's about $2 for coffee, which is pretty basic stuff out of a well. A few flavors. There's nothing really interesting about it. It's about $1.50 for a bagel. These again are pretty basic, with limited options as far as toppings. Come here if getting a pretty basic breakfast. It's basic coffee and lots of doughnuts. There's also some bagels but these are unremarkable.

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!

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.

Friendly staff and vibe Very reasonable priced menu…read moreChill, non corporate, cozy and comfy Nothing fancy and that's what's magic Food is great! Neighborhood walk with a to-go coffee is ideal - lots of small businesses and walkable streets

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.

My wife and I came here to watch a Blackhawks game. (yes we drove all the way from Champaign to…read moreBloomington!) We had some potato skins for the appetizer and ordered the southwest chicken sandwich. Not too shabby and you get a ton of fries which could have easily been shared with more than 2 people. We don't drink so I can't comment on the alcohol selection. The best part of this place is the huge screens (projectors) and the atmosphere. Once the game started, they switched it on just about every screen in the house and turned up the audio. After an intense ending to the game, the Blackhawks pulled out the victory and the place went nuts. They blasted Chelsea's Dagger and everyone sang along. The only issue that we had is that it was crazy hot in there. I'm not sure if they don't have air conditioning or if it was just broken, but it was a bit toasty. They did try to bring out some fans but it didn't help much. (maybe it's just a way to get you to buy more drinks??) :) BTW, there is a parking garage about a block away which is free after 6pm. Fun place for a game and hope to visit again!

The food was good! Service was fantastic. We had burgers and were quite pleased with the quality.read more

Best natural foods market in Bloomington. Green Top Grocery might be the only one of course. It has…read morea lot packed into this kind of small market and store. Has a lot of things grown locally. The prices are kind of high, which is the only bad thing. A lot of all natural and organic food and items. It's got some pretty interesting things and you can even order a hot meal. The selection isn't as good as something like Whole Foods, but it's locally owned. Has a lot of the things you can find somewhere else cheaper. That's the bad thing about it, so if you're just looking for good prices they won't have these. Even so, there's a few things that aren't bad. The staff is fairly knowledgeable. Comparing to other stores, it seems best as a complement to other places to get groceries. Its worst thing is the prices. The good things include locally grown products, and plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians.

This is by far one of the best health food stores I've ever been too in the state of Illinois. It's…read moreway better than anything too in Chicago nearly 3 hours away! This place offers so much to guests, it's a newer, very clean and well kept store. The selection of what is offered is comprehensive. Amazing health food that is great for my wife who is on gluten free diet. Their soups are absolutely delicious. Great deals and best of all, there's hard to find products I've never seen before! They have an eatery upstairs, they offer classes too! They're always promoting local happenings in the area on the bulletin board by the restroom. Staff here was a pleasure to be around. They even encourage everyone to become an owner too which really isn't much. They have over 6,000 owners and after my experience here I might consider becoming one too! Free boxes! My wife was really happy about how they sort out their trash here too! This is the standard bearer of what a health store should be. I don't come to Bloomington much but I highly suggest visiting this place! One of the best health food stores I've been too!

Everyone here is so kind! They always make my orders perfectly with no issues. This is my favorite…read morelocation in town.

I always have a wonderful experience here, specifically because of how attentive and caring the…read moreemployees are. Both Izy and Lauren are incredible at their jobs, and make me feel so taken care of and welcomed! It's people like them who make this location a great place to be. They both deserve a raise!

Food was cheap and came with decently sized servings. Two meals and coffees for $30. It was a…read morelittle bland and wasn't salted, but that's not a super big deal. Pancakes were spongy and the eggs were fluffy. The place had what appeared to be one worker at the time we went in, but it wasn't busy, and we were in there for maybe forty minutes. It seems it hasn't been renovated recently, but it just needs a new coat of paint to be charming.

We love Uncle Tom's Pancake House! Met a friend for breakfast last week and Uncle Tom's never…read moredisappoints. Vicki was our waitress and made us feel very welcome. Our food came out quickly and was delicious with plentiful portions. I had the classic 2 egg breakfast with hash browns and pancakes and my friend had a vegetable omlette. Delicious! Vicki kept the coffees full and checked us often to make sure we didn't need anything. She had also put some of her art on the specials board to make it more fun! Great homemade food and terrific service as always at Unc Tom's Pancake House! Definitely Recommend! Kate the Artist

I've come to this Panera Bread location many times. Its a reliable place to get healthy food while…read moretraveling. Everyone can find something that they can eat. On this trip, my husband and I stopped in to get a Sips Club drink on our way while on the road. We got in and out pretty fast and without any problems. The bathrooms were nice and clean. I highly recommend the Normal Panera Bread!

Everyone here is very short with me and they often forget parts of my order or it's poorly…read moreprepared. I much prefer the location on Veterans by the Barrel House!

Normal , IL On my…read moreway to see Lincolns Historical home. Yes, I said that ! I love Dunkin Donuts coffee. I have the app, filled with credit, so I can get their coffee on the fly. That's what I ordered here. I am never disappointed. Beautiful location.

Stopped here with our very large group for breakfast on our way to Chicago. The staff were…read moreprofessional and friendly. The location and bathrooms were clean. Our orders came out in a timely fashion and were correct. I'd come back if in the area again.