Gables Bagels

Solid bagel spot. If you're looking for NYC-style bagels, these won't hit the same, but they are…read moregood, freshly made bagels. Bloomington Bagel vs Gables is kind of a hot local debate, but I don't really have a preference and I like both of them for different reasons. I think the quality of the bagels here is a little better (this is the only place where they are made fresh) and there's more customization options for sandwiches, but the Gables bagels are a little bigger and the sandwich style is closer to NY/NJ delis. Lots of options to build you own sandwich here with many bagel and schmear flavours and different veggies. Because the style of bagel is thick/fluffy and not very wide around, sometimes the fillings do not want to stay in the sandwich. They have some delicious options though. I especially love the sushi-inspired Godzilla sandwich made with smoked salmon, miso schmear, and nori. The veggies are always fresh and generously piled on. As for non-bagel offerings, they have some other baked goods, like muffins and cookies. The blueberry muffin I tried was great. The cookies are usually good but kind of inconsistent. They're usually very soft but occasionally you will get a suboptimal crumbly one. The cookies are very sugary and huge. I have been known to eat an entire cookie at once but to be honest I usually regret it, so I recommend splitting one in half to share or save for later. They have coffee and espresso drinks, tea, and smoothies. Unfortunately no decaf coffee or espresso. I keep getting tea to go with my cookie or bagel but the selection is all very cheap brands. I like the chai though. Service is very good. They're on it so you don't have to wait too long even when it gets busy. Sometimes the place is packed and sometimes unexpectedly empty, and I can't figure out if there's any pattern to it.

Typical college town bagel spot. Great, fresh bagels and lots of cream cheese options. Wish there…read morewere a few more sandwich topping options. Service was quick and friendly and the outdoor (shaded) seating was a big plus. Great option for a quick bite.

Lox sandwich

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Wake and bake

Bloomington Bagel Company

3.2(54 reviews)

0.4 mi

Just a block removed from the courthouse square, I found this coffee/bagel shop after street…read moreparking nearby (metered). I had been exploring the area west of the square on a chilly day and a cup of coffee seemed like a good plan. Yelp directed me to this nearby location. Located on the corner, there is a small seating area by the entrance and then a counter area along the south wall. There I found a selection of baked goods and coffees ready to go. I picked a blueberry scone with large sugar crystals (turbinado?) and a small cup of Hazelnut coffee to go. The staff were very helpful in showing me where to find the lids and other items (I didn't need the cream/sugar). Both the coffee and scone were really good. The coffee was right on the edge of being too hot, but I was able to drink it promptly without feeling the burn, so that's a plus! Service was prompt and I was soon on my way. Review #3415

Fun bagel brunch spot with annoyingly expensive parking, inviting simple industrial atmosphere, big…read moremenu and enjoyable staff, my friend and I got the hangover and Godzilla bagels. Both were sized right and filled up with all the right stuff, bagel seemed a bit aged but ingredients worked well together. Can see why it is rated so well!

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The Hangover

Bagel Shop

3.3(3 reviews)

0.7 mi

I am a fan of Bloomington Bagel Company bagels, this shop bears their name ... but, nothing about…read moreit is good. I came in for lunch with a friend today, we were hoping to get some sandwiches, it was our first time in the shop. We asked a few questions and were made feel stupid for doing so. I understand this is a bagel shop, but they also sell sandwiches, so asking if they have mayo should be a standard question. Perhaps they're used to dealing with rude students, but, even then customer service should be at the forefront. Molly had an attitude from the beginning! She was rude and condescending. We will not be back to the shop! If you have a hankering for a bagel, or a bagel sandwich, Gables bagels is right up the road, and they are far superior!

This place is awesome. They were super busy when I went. I think there was a game last Saturday…read more Atmosphere: College Game Day friendly setting. I LOVE IT!!!!!! The smells of the food were amazing. When we are in town again I'll make sure to stop by. Customer Service: As I would expect with a lot of people the workers really didn't have time to stop and actually look up but they were great respectful and had a smile on their face. Food Ordered Asego Bacon Egg and cheese and two sprinkle cookies. Total $11 something The samich (lol)was good I loved it but the cookies were not soft at all. Those tastes like they were left there over night All in all this place is good. Just wished they had fresh cookies.

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Hopscotch Coffee

4.4(189 reviews)

0.6 mi

Coffee Shop No. 421 Hopscotch Coffee & Kitchen…read moreBloomington, ID September 26, 2024 The beauty of a cortado is it can be enjoyed quietly on your own or with good friends. On this particular outing a friend was eager to take my husband and I to his favorite coffee shop in his hometown of Bloomington, ID. Hopscotch Coffee & Kitchen sits right in along the Bloomington Rail Trail. The setting of the cafe is calm, inviting, and simple. A large porch welcomes you to the shop; it's obviously a local favorite. When you enter the shop the coffee bar is to the right, comfortable couch seating along with work tables and cafe tables are to the left. If you want something more than a coffee and a treat there is a restaurant towards the back on your left. The cortado was delicious and the company was priceless. I hope you're able to share a cortado with someone soon. It's a good way to turn something ordinary into something special. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

The service is impeccable. The baristas are lovely and very helpful! The vibes were definitely…read morecollege town, so as someone who was just visiting the city, I felt nostalgic to my old college years, haha. I don't know if it was a bad batch or what, but my latte wasn't great. I think it was the syrup. It didn't really taste like maple syrup at all. It was kind of metallic-y in a way. I would be interested in trying some of their other house made syrups if I'm in the area!

Chicken salad

Maple chai latte

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Bloomington Bagel Company

3.0(37 reviews)

1.7 mi

Not to be dramatic but I literally dream about this place…read more Today I got the hot mess. Which I chose the pretzel bagel, garlic and herb smear, cheddar cheese, spinach, and capers. It is absolutely delicious. The pretzel bagel is great! A little chewier than a traditional bagel, but as to be expected. I came at opening, and the employee was welcoming and quickly got my order started. There's tables inside but I chose to take it to go. Overall, I'll be counting down the days until I get to return to BBC!

There's an obvious comparison to a certain other bagel establishment that I won't name. Those are…read morebetter as food, but they aren't bagels. Bloomington Bagel Company has one main perk: the bagels look, smell, and taste like bagels. However, they are not particularly fresh or tasty. They could be okay with toasting. Really, the best way to get bagels in Bloomington is to bring them yourself from a different city.

$12.50 for 2 Sausage, Schmear, and Egg bagel

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Soma Coffee House

4.0(192 reviews)

0.1 mi

Soma deserves a better rating. Lattes and cakes/cookies are delicious, baristas are friendly…read more Sometimes a little wait at the counter, but worth it.

I grab my Friday morning coffee almost every week at Soma. I love the atmosphere & the music they…read moreplay, it's become a beloved weekly routine for me. It's not my favorite place for espresso drinks, but their Blackbeard drip coffee hits the spot for me. My husband also loves their juices. The back patio is a perfect spot for meeting with a friend during the summer, and they have a prime downtown location as well.

Interesting bathroom decor

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The Village Deli

3.3(268 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Village Deli is known for it's amazing breakfast options, including the famous 'pancake the…read moresize of a hubcap' that is somehow perfectly cooked even though it's huge. But rarely is it thought of as a lunch place, and it should be. I, for the first time ever, ordered a lunch item and was seriously impressed. Kids decided to grace us with their presence for lunch (both are in college) and while I'd like to think it was because they missed us, it's more likely they wanted free food. Whatever, it was good to see them and one wanted breakfast food and the other lunch, so the village deli was the choice. My wife ordered the BLT with hot chips, which she said is her go-to every time. She used to work down the street, so she's a regular. I am not a BLT fan, so didn't try it - even for Yelp I'm not touching a fully dressed BLT - but she loved it as usual. I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich. I usually get breakfast but I had a big breakfast earlier and was craving a sandwich. Glad I made the choice. It was amazing. Huge portion of chicken, plenty of ham and Swiss. If you've read my reviews, you know I had them keep the mustard away from it, so can't speak to that. The hot chips were great. They make their own potato chips, they are served hot/warm, and they might need a bit more salt, but better than french fries. Kid 1 (the one who wanted lunch) ordered breakfast. Ugh. Paxton's Potatoes and the breakfast croissant. Paxton's are basically hash brown/home fries with cheese, gravy and chives. You can add an egg (I suggest it) and the croissant is what you think it is - croissant and egg sandwich, with or without protein addition. Both are great. Kid2 had his usual power breakfast which is a drink plus two eggs, home fries, and one (plenty for two people) pancake. He gets his plain, I suggest banana and walnut additions. He's allergic to nuts so probably a bad idea, lest we need the epi pen. He's a growing boy and still gave me half the pancake if that gives you any idea of the size. Great service as usual. It was a week day, so not too crowded for lunch. Their motto is 'Eat and Get Out' but during lunch it's probably not an issue. On the weekends, the place is slammed full all day - expect a wait and them to rush you a bit. On Sunday it's best to beat the church crowd. TLDR: Eat here if you've visiting your kid at college, looking for a good lunch or great breakfast, and never ever order two pancakes.

It was alright...I was disappointed because a couple of people had told me that the food was great…read more I ordered a breakfast burrito and the salsa had too many big chunky onions. Food was okay, service was good. Pretty women love this place. If the weather is nice during weekend brunch hours, the customers will be at least 50% hot women.

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Village veggie omelette

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Breakfast croissant

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant

3.8(673 reviews)

0.2 mi

Cute place. It may be slightly run down but not yet to the point where it's concerning. I liked the…read morecolourful atmosphere with the painted walls and stained glass decoration in the windows, and I thought my seat was very cozy. The food is diner-style but very good so far. I visited twice for a breakfast and a lunch. Lunch: I had a Black Russian sandwich and a pot of Emperor's Pride tea. The sandwich, which is a vegetarian version of a Reuben with roasted veggies instead of meat, was delicious. They really piled on the veggies. Some fell out of the sandwich, but I just ate them with the home fries. The home fries also were nicely seasoned. The tea was a little off. It's possible it was the tea itself that didn't taste how I expected, but it kind of tasted like I was getting the flavour of a different tea in the pot. Breakfast: Apple pancake and bouquet latte (seasonal special - lavender Ceylon tea latte with honey and rose syrup). The bouquet latte was wonderful and had this beautiful red swirl latte art. The pancake was nice and fluffy. One pancake is something like $5, but one is enough for a complete meal, maybe with a protein side if you're especially hungry. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. The food didn't take very long even though they seemed busy.

went here on a date with my girlfriend and she liked the place :) all that matters to meread more

Black Russian sandwich, Emperor's Pride tea

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Dagwood's Deli

3.7(125 reviews)

0.1 mi

All comments on the food hold true from my previous 4 star review, but docking a star because the…read moreservice just has not been great the last few times. It takes a while for anyone to come out to help you after you come in and then they seem unhappy to be having to take your order, and it still takes a while to get the food even when you get something easy like soup. I could forgive the wait if they were just friendlier.

Tasty sandwich shop with a large menu. I got The Vinny Pancini Sandwich. I do recommend it. Very…read moregood Italian-style sandwich. I paired it with Sun Chips. I wanted to get an unsweetened tea. The tea container was empty. So I got a Diet Pepsi. The inside is somewhat small. Music was playing...a tiny bit loud but you could still have a conversation. Staff were friendly. The establishment was clean. It's right across from the IU campus, so great location for students.

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Roasted red pepper & smoked gouda soup, Oreo blizzard

Uptown Cafe

4.2(789 reviews)

0.2 mi

One of our favorite special occasion places for dinner, the Uptown is also open for breakfast and…read morelunch. From cocktails to dessert, food and drinks are excellent, and the ambiance and service match that quality. Try the Louisiana Hot Pepper Chicken. Just the perfect tease of heat! Tip: Ask to substitute mashed potatoes for the rice. More in the mood for comfort food? Try the pot roast. Pescatarian? The crab cakes can't be beat! Want to really indulge? Gorgonzola filet mignon. It's not necessarily the best choice for vegans, but if you eat flesh, fish, or fowl, there's probably something you'll love.

Two words: burnt roux…read more I had at least somewhat high expectations seeing as Uptown is a regular destination for folks on IU expense accounts. Going on a Tuesday provided the opportunity to order a weekly special of crawfish etouffee. To their credit, the crawfish themselves were cooked perfectly and flavorful. However, the first red flag was that it was far too dark (with a gumbo-like color, rather than the blond-brown of a proper etouffee), and when I tasted it, I was shocked that it simply tasted burnt. That they'd overdo a roux like this and then serve it (especially on a special that they could've just taken off the menu) is genuinely shocking.