Love this place so far. I've just gotten lunch a few times but they have a bit of everything on the menu with options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options! I've tried the vegan banh mi, vegan reuben, vegan brown sugar cookie, blondie, and Italian soda in lavender and vanilla. The marinated tofu used on both the banh mi sandwich and reuben is delicious. Lots of veggies on both of the sandwiches. The banh mi wasn't traditional - the mint and cilantro were more like a pesto instead of whole fresh herbs and the marinated tofu is a little different - but I really liked their take on it. Both desserts were really good, but in particular the gooey blondie with the flaked salt topping. I'm also grateful for the option to add cream to the Italian soda here - I love Italian cream soda but this is the first place I've been in a while that makes it. The atmosphere is very casual as you can place your order and pay at the counter and then seat yourself, but it's still nice and comfortable, and kept clean. read more

Hive - Vegan reuben, blondie, lavender Italian soda - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Super great sandwiches and roasted broccoli! I got the vegan bahn mi sandwich and a fountain drink, both were really delicious!

I've been to Hive a few times and it's a solid option for breakfast and lunch. Hive is a stand to order type of place/counter-service, immediately upon entry. The chicken pot pie was a bit too sweet for my liking. Baked goods are pretty good. Their matcha (notoriously bitter) was surprisingly done well. Service is usually timely. We came at an intense Sunday brunch rush hour and they were good about letting us know that we were close to their max capacity so that we were more prepared for ordering. They have comfortable seating both indoor and outdoor. read more

Hive - Chicken Pot Pie - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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We stopped into the Hive looking for something quick and not fried. You order at counter get a number, and they bring it out to you. I enjoyed the chill vibe. I grabbed a Cortado coffee to go, and it was great! The Banh Mi was good. Not authentic, but had good flavor. I liked how it was wrapped in the parchment for cleaner eating. I could have used more veggies in it. The chicken pot pie was very flaky and good. Soup and rice and beans were comforting. We also got a smash burger that was ok, it was good, soft bread, but not our favorite. read more

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AWESOME place! One of my absolute go-tos in Bloomington for breakfast and brunch. I love their all-day breakfast menu, and the tater tots are unbelievably tasty -- perfectly crispy and seasoned just right. Their weekend brunches are even better -- the blueberry pancakes and quiche slices absolutely rock. Tons of great breakfast and lunch options, so there's always something new to try. The vibe is very casual and welcoming, and the staff are always friendly. You order at the counter, and they bring your food right to your table. Prices are reasonable, and they even have a rewards program, which is a nice bonus. I also appreciate how clean this restaurant is in general, too. A must-visit if you're in Bloomington -- Hive never disappoints! read more

Hive - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I have eaten at Hive many times and tried most of their menu options. Food is always great. Nice to have the option of eating outside or the easy chairs in the sunlit corner. read more

Love their food! And the hive pie is super delicious. Fresh ingredients. Worth trying here if you've never been. We usually get the hive Burger and the chicken sandwich with fries. But honestly anything from here has been delicious. Makes me want to get it for dinner tonight talking about it. read more

Great place full of local food and coffee. I'm usually skeptical of places where you order at the counter but this place is big enough and organized so that it's not an inconvenience. The coffee was especially delicious and better than typical diner coffee. We both ordered the eggs your way and were surprised that the eggs were basically chopped up fried eggs instead of actually scrambled but they tasted surprisingly good. The bread was fresh and bacon was crispy! read more

Had brunch today (Sunday) on the patio. We came in at 11:30 and got seated easily. Ordering is at the cashier then you seat yourself here. I had a heady veggie sandwich which was was very tasty and filling for a veggie option. All of the ingredients were fresh and the black beans/hummus had a slight kick to the flavor. Hubs had blueberry pancakes and veggie quiche. He didn't think either had much flavor unfortunately (which is why only 4 stars). My son had biscuits and gravy which he loved. It looked good to me as well. The weather was great so that made the experience even more special with the outdoor seating. I would return! read more

We have been visiting Hive at 10th and the Bypass since their opening. One World has a great tradition of good food at Lennie's and the we have been so happy to have this option on the East side. Lots of parking Pies so many delicious pies Indoor/outdoor seating Some fun menu offerings that make it a little more distinct Love the velvet soup, roast chicken, the bahn mi (so delish), and the Hive out of course. The grab and go pickup is wonderful. I love sending in an order and having my husband just run in on his way home and it is ready to go on the shelf with no waiting in line. read more

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This was my first time trying Hive. I've heard so many good things about the tater tots so I had to try them. This is the type of place where you order at the front, sit down, and then they bring your food to you when it's ready. I liked how spacious it was with lots of natural light and outdoor seating for when it's nice out. We ordered the smash burgers and these were decent burgers. I expected a little more flavor but it's okay. The bun is really soft but the meat and toppings slip out really easily. The tater tots were honestly life changing--a 5/5! I loved the sauce they came with. I would definitely come again to try other items on their menu, especially the brownie pie! read more

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Loved the outdoor seating and the coffee was quite good. We thought the food was good, not out of the world amazing, but good. We tried a variety of dishes, a breakfast sammie (loved the challah), two different burgers and avocado toast. I liked that we could serve ourselves coffee and soda. The hot honey and jams were delicious. Definitely a solid choice if you are looking for a quick brunch or lunch a bit away from campus. read more

Hive - Breakfast sandwich & coffee - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Delicious burger, crispy fries and great atmosphere. Met some friends for lunch and had the Frisco burger with fries. The sourdough bread was crispy and perfectly sour. The beef was flat with crispy edges. Loved the thousand island dressing. The shoestring fries were thin,crispy and perfectly seasoned. Yum! read more

Hive - Frisco Melt with seasoned fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Unique menu. Everything is excellent. Service is quick and friendly. A good place to be with friends and family. I go there at least once a week. read more

We've returned to Hive several times and tried a variety of foods from the menu. Every entree has been awesome! Also the best tots in town.

I wrote a 5 star review in 2022 but today I had to write a one-star that only concerns the chicken salad sandwich ($14!). It was so incredibly awful I thought it would be a public service to alert everyone. First, they make it with dark meat (who does that?); next it is big chunks of chicken, some containing gristle, so not well blended at all. The flavor is pretty much tasteless. And they put it on a Hive bun which is a really nasty piece of bread. The only good thing about this sandwich is the turmeric slaw they put on the sandwich. I only had two bites and just couldn't even eat the rest it was so awful. I should have sent it back and asked for a refund but they were busy, as usual. Please Hive, do better - if you're going to have something on the menu make it delicious. This sandwich is horrible. read more

Hadn't been to Hive in a while. Decided to take advantage of their 50% off coffee drinks deal since they just got an espresso machine. Plus I wanted a late lunch/early dinner. The person working the register and taking orders seemed a bit confused. I ordered a double smash burger (the first time trying that item) and tots. My wife ordered the quarter chicken with a garden salad. It took a surprisingly long time for our food to arrive, especially considering that there were very few customers. However, the food was good. I enjoyed the burger and you cannot go wrong with deep-fried tater tots. We then went back up front and ordered a couple of coffee drinks (mocha and cappuccino) and a couple of pieces of pie. The person who made the coffee drinks did a great job, they were delicious. (and half price!) The pie was good, the crust was especially well done. We had been bypassing Hive due to spotty customer service on previous visits, and the portion sizes that seemed to be shrinking. However, it was solid on this visit and we look forward to adding it back to our regular dining rotation. read more

Yummy smash burger and huge helping of seasoned, delicious fries. The black bean soup, veggie sandwich, and hot ham and cheese sandwich were tasty too! read more

I heard great things about Hive and was eager to try it but was really disappointed by the food. We had the Yoga bowl, Baja bowl, Cristo smashburger with fries, and chicken pot pie. The greens and alfalfa sprouts in the Yoga and Baja bowls were wilted. The greens were starting to go bad as they were discolored and mushy (not because they were dressed but because it was kept wet for too long) and sour and really should have been thrown out rather than served. The bowl overall did not have much flavor to it. The sweety-drop peppers were my favorite part of the Yoga bowl. The 7-minute egg is actually only have an egg and there were only a couple slivers of avocado. For a $13.75 vegetarian bowl, I would have expected them to be a little more generous with the protein. The Baja bowl was not much better although at least there is a reasonable amount of chicken on there. The chicken was not too dry but not flavorful. I was disappointed by the chicken considering that they're supposed to be known for their chicken?! I did not love the combination of ingredients in this bowl. All of the flavor in this bowl comes from the avocado salsa. The frisco smashburger was the burger of the day. This was the best item of everything we had. I can remember what was in it but the bread was toasted well and it was a good combination overall. The fries were not soggy but not crispy either. There was seasoning on it but it was pretty plain. The chicken pot pie was mostly crust. I usually like crust but this was excessive crust (1-2 cm) with very little filing. There is supposed to be carrots, peas, corn, and chicken in there but all I really could taste is the crust. You order at the counter and they bring food out to you. You bus the tables yourself. The staff are nice and I like the ambiance of the restaurant. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong dishes but unfortunately, we just did not enjoy the food. read more

Food is always delicious and reasonable in price! The service is quick and things stay clean. Perfect afternoon lunch or weekend brunch spot read more

Hive - Coffee - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Food is GREAT. One of our favorite week day spots. I like the Cuban breakfast bowl for dinner. They sometimes over cook the eggs but still delicious! Their burgers are great too! Quick service. A little spendy for ordering at the counter, but always good food. Also love the chicken velvet soup! read more

After several reviews, I decided to try Hive. I was passing through Bloomington and thought it sounded like a cool place to get some brunch. Fast, fresh, and friendly, supporting locally sourced ingredients and community partners? Sure! Walking in, I noticed that it was bustling like a bee hive (pun intended). Definitely a popular breakfast/ brunch/lunch place. Spacious with lots of seating inside and outside. I was greeted at the counter. The manager suggested I try the Cuban breakfast bowl, a fresh and healthy take on arroz a la cubana. Two eggs over easy and runny just how I like it with black beans, rice, Cotija cheese, pico avocado salsa, and cilantro. They also have craft sodas, coffee, and plenty of baked goods to try. Service was quick and friendly. They bring out your food on little baking sheets. I wanted to like this place. But the food was mediocre, not elevated. A filling portion, but a little steep in price ($13.75). I guess I was expecting a bit more. Maybe I am a rice snob, but was not expecting overcooked sticky long grain white rice. Looking at the bowl, I thought. I can make a better version of this at home and with more flavor. Yes, it is vegetarian and gluten free, but give me more spice, a little kick, some sofrito (tomato sauce) or plantains. There is so much potential! Maybe I am asking for too much. Or maybe next time I will just stick with a burger or some chicken. read more

Hive - Cuban Breakfast Bowl. Eggs cooked to perfection, but overcooked rice and needs more flavor! - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great neighborhood eatery. The food is wholesome and I'm pretty sure locally sourced, which means it's a bit pricey. But it's worth it in every way. I've never had a bad meal there and I've had everything on the menu. The staff is great: friendly and helpful. Weekend brunches are wonderful. If you haven't tried Hive, you should! read more

My husband and I have been here a few times & enjoyed it. It's a nice lunch spot with options for takeout breads, soups, beer & food. It has a chill cozy modern vibe with a handwashing station and a large patio. The manager seemed happy and very competent, and the staff is extremely friendly, including the back of the house. On this visit, I had a hot ham and cheese with veggies and turmeric slaw with Kombucha. My food was 10 bucks which seems like a good deal because of the homemade wheat bread. I loved the wide range of beverages including wine and beer. I would've liked a better wine selection. The turmeric slaw could have used a little more salt and pepper but overall visits have been great! read more

Hive - Bahn Mi with Tumeric Slaw - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Hive specializes in roast chicken, brunch and comfort food, so what do I do? I order a burger. Doh! I can't trust myself to order food sometimes. My burger was fine, but I can't help but feel like I should have ordered differently. They have smash burgers here, which are those very tasty and thin burgers. But it was a burger, you know? Good, but not unlike a burger you can fine elsewhere. One of my eagle-eyed children noticed some rolls of MrBeast stickers in the kitchen, which makes me think that Hive is a satellite kitchen for MrBeast Burger. And after I tasted my burger, I am almost positive of this hypothesis, because I've had MrBeast burgers before, and that's what they taste like. My husband got the chicken pot pie, and enjoyed it a lot. Which is why I think I should have ordered differently: Of course my husband enjoyed his food a lot -- he ordered something that they specialize in! My in-laws got chicken salad sandwiches, and I was jealous because they looked really good. Note to everyone: Get the chicken (or something with chicken in it) at Hive. Even if I can't trust myself to order lunch, I can always trust myself when ordering dessert. And I got two desserts: a cinnamon roll and the Hive Pie, which is similar to sugar cream pie. I can't decide which one I loved more, but why pick one when I can love both equally? I made a good decision when choosing my desserts. The cinnamon roll is huge and easily shareable (which I did), and it was super gooey and soft, like a great cinnamon roll should be. The pie was creamy and the crust was flaky, and I did not share this because I am selfish when it comes to good pie. read more

This has become our go to brunch spot when we're in Bloomington. Great options for breakfast or lunch. Reasonable prices and plenty of space as well. A very nice little place. read more

Quick and easy service as you place your order at the front. The server hands you a number stand and you pick your seating. It's homey interior. I appreciate the hand washing sink in the corner too!! I always get the ham and cheese sandwich!! It's really delicious but may be overpriced to some, sitting at a little above $9. read more

Hive - Hot Ham & Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Love the laid back vibe, and the side patio is so nice! Food was fresh. I had the turkey melt and turmeric slaw and thoroughly enjoyed it!

3 of us were in for dinner last evening and waited at the counter to order as we watched 2 workers play rock, paper, scissors. I assume it was to see which one had to come take are order. Clearly visible in front of us and I could plainly see them glance towards us as we waited. Asked how the Brussel Sprouts were cooked and she just added them to the order which is not what was requested. Upon removal and completing the order for all of us, one bill, I was asked if I wanted a receipt. I said yes but of course she did not print it. The total she stated at the time was not what was billed to my account. As for the food itself, nothing special, Reuben had more kraut than corn beef. Burger was just ok. Visited this place a few times now, try to support local but maybe not this place anymore. read more

One of the more unique places in Bloomington- super healthy and clean menu which I love. Odd location in college mall but they have a spacious seating area and a nice patio. I got the Baja bowl which had mixed greens, chicken, pico, pickled red onion, bacon, and an avocado salsa (highlight of the dish) and it was great! Reasonably priced, will be back! read more

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I went in for a simple drip coffee and even brought my own re-usable mug. It cost $3.51! The coffee itself is unremarkable.

I stopped by HIVE for breakfast while visiting IU. I was pleasantly surprised as it didn't exist when I was here from late 2016 to mid-2018! I really enjoyed the veggie options! I had the: *Veggie sausage: they house-make this veggie concoction & it was VERY tasty! It was also nice and crispy too! *Kuku - This Persian frittata was FANTASTIC. I've never had it before but I found it fluffier and less egg-y than a regular frittata. I also liked the added texture add from the walnuts! Will definitely be back to HIVE when I'm in town! read more

Hive - (L): Veggie Sausage (R): Kuku - almost like a vegetarian quiche; it was surprisingly good!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This is to let you all know that the roast chicken is SOOO darn good. I had the white meat quarter plate, sonny had the dark meat quarter plate. It came with a very rustic big cube stuffing that was heavily seasoned (In a good way) and a white gravy with chicken chunks in it. The meat is VERY well seasoned, very juicy and just a joy to eat. I had tots as a side and son had the dressed greens. Greens had a great dressing and tots were hot and well cooked. I plan on getting this again!! Thank you Hive! read more

I love going to Hive. The food always tastes like it's made with quality and fresh ingredients. Their hamburgers have a wonderful crispy edge, tomatoes, lettuce are fresh. Dressed greens are wonderful. Fries are a treat! Convenient location, easy (free) parking.indoor and outdoor seating. Good space for larger (4-8) groups. One of my favorite go to's. read more

Boring atmosphere, long wait to order, but menu was pretty interesting for a place like this, and the food was pretty good. Person that took orders was nice and got the order correct. read more

Came here last week for dinner with a friend after reading the reviews and wanting something fresh and simple for dinner. This place was pretty empty when I came in and it was easy- just order get a number and have the food come to you. I ended up ordering the following: *chicken velvet soup- this was creamy with tiny bits of chicken, but I felt it lacked flavor so I would skip this next time * pulled pork bowl - this was really yummy with lots of different flavors, but I really enjoyed all the flavors together, and everything was super fresh! *hive pie- this was sweet creamy and just really the perfect end to a meal. I'd get it again! read more

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Food was good and well priced. Causal atmosphere and a little noisy. Will definitely give it another try

We went to the Hive restaurant to check out one of the restaurants participating in Devour Bloomington. It's a delicatessen and restaurant combined. The waitress was extremely helpful as well as friendly. she told us about their new smash cheeseburger, and we decided to try it out. It was delicious! As our side we chose the turmeric Cole slaw. it was so good you couldn't tell it was healthy for you. The baked good looked so good but nothing sugar free. oh well! read more

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Whether we get take out or dine in, hive is always a good choice. Everything has always been delicious but a favorite is their smash burger and fries. read more

Such a good place to take parents visiting IU! I highly recommend the burgers and bowls - the Cuban breakfast is great. I love the hand washing stations throughout and the nice patio to enjoy a nice day. I would love to see this restaurant move into an independent building one day! read more