Seated at the bar because it was so packed, but no problem--we were hungry. The three of us ordered…read moredifferent burgers and WOW! All three of them were spectacular! They were unbelievable and the creative toppings made them even better! I honestly can't remember ever having a better burger (I ordered the southern burger). And not to be outdone, the fries were delicious--crunchy on the outside, and served with three different "sauces." We WILL be back!!! Yum!! Thanks for a wonderful dinner!

My son suggested we try BRU Burger Bar during it visit to IU, and I'm so glad we did…read more Delaney was a delightful server, and was very helpful and knowledgeable, and did not steer us wrong. Interestingly, neither of us ordered a burger, but the wings were fantastic, the fries were super crispy, and the truffle aioli that we dipped them in was house-made and delicious. But the crown jewel of the evening was the honey gochujang chicken sandwich! I can't say enough good things about it. The chicken was tender, the breading was crisp and tasty, the honey gochujang sauce was to die for, and the toppings just brought it all together. Seriously. Get it! Super casual atmosphere. Very friendly. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!

Bub's burgers and ice cream tasted absolutely amazing!! the Bub's special, which included a burger…read morewith fries was well cooked and well done. the taste was just perfect, and the perfect meal on a nice sunny day! the staff was very nice and greeted me upon entry, and outstanding customer service. I would give it 67 stars if I could! Chef's kiss well deserved

Woah! Incredible food and shakes! I had the mini Texas burger with sweet fries and mallo dip... it…read morewas so delicious!! I also mixed the Oreo and mint ice cream for a shake and it was so good. Customer service was great and the place itself is so cool with so much history on their walls

Fun, good energy and vibes. The unique sporty decor gives a warm, inviting, personal touch. All the…read moretables were a tad sticky which was not surprising but felt kinda gross. The staff were friendly. There were so many levels of seating which included long bench/tables accommodating for groups. Wings were great! The sweet Lou's were VERY sweet! They had a strong caramelized brown sugar flavor. Hot wings were vinegary and spicy. Tater tots were perfectly fried. Great bar food and wings. Would definitely visit again!

BuffaLouie's was a fun place to go, with a lively college atmosphere. You order your food and beer…read moreat the counter, and they bring it to your table. The staff were amazing, and the beer was flowing. The menu covers the basics--wings, burgers, and fries--which fit the setting perfectly. A great spot to grab a bite and enjoy the college-town energy.

Best Burgers in town!! I also love how the service the people there are the sweetest and kindest…read morepeople they always make you feel at home.

Just drove into Bloomington for the day to grab some stuff from the stores in town. We live about…read morean hour into the country. Burgers and fries had absolutely no seasoning whatsoever. Tasted like bland red meat and American cheese. Not the best burgers in town. Fries taste like dog water that's been sitting for two weeks. No care was put into this food. The girls in the back look like they hate their life and want to put no love into their cooking. Not sure if this is the new ownership or what but this place will be out of business if it continues. Regulars or not standards matter.

Classic Burger with Gouda cheese was excellent! He fries were crispy and had just the right amount…read moreof salt! My favorite French fries so far! The beer roasted salmon with the sweet potato fingerlings and shiitake mushrooms was very good. The silver skin was not completely removed from the salmon. There was not a lot of spinach. Would have preferred more spinach & less sweet soy syrup. Service was spot on! Server was very attentive and helpful with beer and food selections.

Upland has an industrial, comfortable feel with unique vibes. They brew their own beer obviously…read moreand do it very well! We drank Courtside & Wheat Ale. They have drink specials and offer happy hour. Casey was our server and did a wonderful job! Appetizers: Chicharrons & Soft Pretzel. Very cracking and delicious. Entrees: Sweet Plum burger, Bad Elmer's burger & Blue cheese slaw. We loved the plum sauce & BBQ sauce. The chef has a neat and different take on dips using in-house beers. Blue cheese slaw had lots of red cabbage but maybe missing something or more sauce. Suggestion: order bbq sauce on the side for dipping the Bad Elmer burger. Overall, our meals were correct, service was excellent and worth going back to try other menu items.

The famous Sample Gates of Indiana University are just right down the street from Nick's English…read moreHut in Bloomington. Next year Nick's will turn 100 years old!!! An amazing success! Greek immigrant Nick Hrisomalos started Nick's. Nick's "Sink the Biz" fries have Nick's spices sprinkled on them along with Romano cheese and a great garlic mayo to dip them in! The Stromboli is incredible! Lots of flavor, great bread, meat, cheese yum!!! Oh, and the bread and butter pickles on the side are delicious too! The inside is really cool! Lots of booths always a plus, I U memorabilia, TV's playing sports, a bar, all in a very warm and inviting down home college hang out. I took home one of their great glass mugs. Took a keychain home also on the at out. Just nice friendly staff in a great college town. Oh, I will say I don't like mushrooms but on the way out we saw a plate of breaded mushrooms and my goodness they were huge and looked good. I might've tried one. Ha

NICK'S ENGLISH HUT IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA IS NOSTALGIC…read more============================== I attended a parent's cocktail party about nine years ago when I visited IU during the student orientation for my son. I had fun, had a beer and collected a Nick's Hut glass jar/glass. Fast forward nine years and my son and daughter-in-law had their "Welcome Party" the evening before their wedding on Friday, June 19, 2026. This was after their wedding rehearsal and dinner elsewhere. We had a great time on the second floor that was totally reserved for our big group. They had more food, beer and other beverages as well. Kind of cool to attend events before my son started college and years later.

Hubby and I made a stop in for a beer. There is a huge tap beer selection, plenty of seating and…read morestaff is great. We did not stay for dinner, but there's a huge menu selection of food available.

The Tap was a good spot!!! They had tons of beer options that they brew in house. We loved the…read moremexican lager! We both ordered wraps and fries. These fries were AMAZING. I'm not a big fry lover, but I loved these. The wrap was just okay. They forgot to put dressing in it, so I had to ask for a side and then dip my wrap in it. The chicken in it came crispy and had a healthy amount of cheese which I was a fan of. We went on a Friday late afternoon & it wasn't busy at all but the service was not good. Our service was very nice but everything just took awhile.

Big Woods is a relaxed, down-to-earth place for a good meal in Bloomington. The food was…read moresatisfying, and the experience felt welcoming and unpretentious. Four stars from me: very good overall, with a little room to make it even better. I finally tried an Indiana specialty: the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. As a European, I had to smile. Back home, we might simply call it a Schnitzelbrot. Here, it gets to be a local celebrity.

How the hell do you mess up a blueberry balsamic salad? Zero taste, field greens marginal. Second…read moreentree, cheeseburger, to be cooked to medium that was actually cooked to charcoal and beyond WELL! Asked for some ketchup they never arrived and just a terrible meal across the board and service by a young guy who disappeared! No refill on drinks and it seemed other tables around us were not getting their right orders. Will Scratch this one off the places for Lunch this summer...

I had my doubts because this restaurant is in a hotel, and a Holiday Inn nonetheless. I don't trust…read morehotel food but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Beyond Burger and it was delicious. The patty was thick and the way they put it together with the toppings was really tasty. The fries that came with it were very flavorful and I could not have expected more. Add to that a local craft IPA and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Big thumbs up.

Burger theory is closed. The hotel has the bar open with 4 appetizers for food. Very limited…read morealcohol too. The bartender is also the cook. Not open on mondays

Brunch was fantastic! We sat outside on the covered patio and enjoyed our meals. The service was…read morevery friendly and when the food took awhile to come out they checked in on multiple occasions. The food was cooked to PERFECTION the eggs on the egg sandwich in particular were absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back!!

We have enjoyed time at Cardinal Spirits twice recently. The first visit was fantastic (and…read moreprompted us to make reservations for Mother's Day for the second visit). The second visit was okay. First, the best parts: the cocktails were delicious and I loved trying a few of the different spirits when our server brought us samples to try. Also, the patio atmosphere was lovely as the weather was perfect for both visits. The bingo was also a lot of fun! Overall, the food was good, but on our second visit the service was incredibly slow. Our server told us that the kitchen was running behind, but our friends were at the table next to us (with a different server) and they ordered when we did and had finished eating before our food even arrived - and I had to go find someone to inquire about it as our server never returned after dropping off drinks. She did apologize and take an item off the bill and hand us a few drink coupons which was appreciated, but the experience had put a damper on our enthusiasm (especially after we told the rest of our party how awesome the place was). Will I go back? Yes, but maybe with tempered expectations.