First our server Hailey was the sweetest server I had in long time. You walk into the classic old…read moreschool corner tavern where everyone knows your name just a place where all your problems disappear. Then you realize that the food is more of a 5 Star dive bar. The onion rings came highly recommended and they didn't disappoint at all. Next the Breaded Pork Tenderloin came out piping hot served on what seem to be a medium size pizza pan and it took the whole pan the meat was tender and great meat to breading ratio

I really enjoyed my visit to Schooner's Friday night. Set up in a house with outdoor seating in…read morethe back yard, with lots of greenery and ivied trees to enjoy. A beautiful wood bar greets you when you walk in, with some booth seating off to the side. We sat outside for dinner and enjoyed the space. Waitress was attentive with our beers and our dinners were great. We had to order the pork tenderloin, which was incredible. Moist pork within a beautiful fried coating. This kitchen knows how to fry their food. My chicken was a deep golden brown with a moist chicken breast within. YUM! I will definitely stop back in when in Bloomington. Thanks Schooners!

I have been slow to come around to this place. The lady has always liked the place more than me,…read moreever since we first ventured in to try their wings shortly after they opened years ago. They've always had good wings with creative sauces but at the time the beer selection was pretty lame, the decor and wait staff not particularly impressive and nothing we tried food-wise besides the wings impressed us. Cut to the visits I've made since PopUp lost their (3rd party) liquor license 6-8 weeks ago. It drove me back and I e since found the beer selection has improved immensely, the hired help seems a bit friendlier and the summer special chicken salad sammich (all by itself) is my new obsession! How times have changed. Not sure if joining UnTapped had anything to do with it, but they now have 16 taps - mostly craft beer always incl a cider and Guinness. They have a plethora of sports, etc. on a plethora of TVs, darts and gaming, an expansive food menu. And while the wings still rock, it's the chicken salad on warm cibatta bread is one of the best true sandwiches, and best deals at $8 with homemade potato chips, in town. Eyes opened.

Great food- some nights you are not able to get a table but would recommend -- beer could be colder…read moretho

Pop Up Chicken has the best chicken in town and surrounding areas. The food is always delicious- a…read morefew our our faves are OG Sando, Bbbb Sando, Buffalo chicken Philly, and the burgers. The owner is a stand up guy who stands behind his business and people.

This spot came highly recommended and took a couple attempts to finally stop in because they were…read moreso busy. You order your food at the door then sit down and they bring it to you when ready. I ordered the og sando and truffle fries. The fries were ok and the sando was pretty solid. It's a massive sandwich and could easily feed 2-3 people. It was a couple meals for me. If i lived in the area, i would probably come back. Good food and good vibes. Service was nothing special.

Server Emmy is amazing!!! I can't appreciate enough the fresh cut veggies...so simple yet great. I…read morehad the chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich... Delicious!

Came here after Family weekend at ISU and waited for two hours to get food. The waitress was so…read morebusy that we got only one drink per person. When we finally got our food it was cold. The outdoor patio was nice but so far out of the way that we were invisible. Food was mediocre at best.

In Bloomington for work, try to avoid the chains when I travel, was craving pizza so I came here…read more Food was awesome with great service, next night had a salad different people but same wonderful service. Needless to say this is my third evening here in four days. Atmosphere, service and food all rate excellent. Food is quick and fresh. I don't drink but their bar selection looks good as well. This will be a must visit every time I come to Bloomington.

This was our first visit to Flingers. We chose it based on the reviews and pictures. We visited on…read morea Tuesday night. No wait time. We decided to sit outside on the patio, because it was a beautiful evening. We started with drinks and the cheese bread with marinara for the appetizer. We later placed a food order and decided to try a variety of things since it was our first time. We ordered pepperoni rolls, a thin crust create your own pizza with pepperoni, onion, and bell peppers, and a hand tossed Italian beef pizza. After a significant amount of time the waitress returned to check on us and let us know the pizzas would be out soon, so we asked her about the appetizer. She admitted that she forgot to put it in. She asked if we still wanted it, which we did, and so she said it would be 8 minutes in the oven. The food all came out within the next 10 minutes or so (minus the appetizer), and we dove in. It was all very good and we were happy with the options we chose. The waitress returned once we were finished eating and we asked for boxes and the check. The appetizer still hadn't came out. She apologized again and asked if we just wanted it boxed up to go, to which we said yes. Several minutes later a manager showed up and told us again, that there was a miscommunication and the appetizer was never made and yet to be placed in the oven. At this point, we asked it to be canceled and just asked for boxes and the check. Things happen, and the way they responded to the mistake is the reason I am still giving them 4 stars. They reduced our bill significantly and offered us a coupon for a free pizza on the next visit as a way to make things right. The waitress was great and the manager was very professional. We will give them another try next time we are in town.

Super JJ Fish & Chicken 1510 Market Street…read moreBloomington, IL. 61701 Altoona, IA 1:02am 12/1/19 I would have bet my left testicle that I had already written a review for JJ's but my search to update my previous showed that I hadn't. I was in Bloomington on business because why the hell else would someone choose to go there. It's not a bad town, not at all, but it's five hours away from my favorite person. She thought about joining me but her business kept her in Des Moines. This would be the fourth time that I visited a JJ's, my third here in Bloomington. My other visit was to the JJ's that was briefly located in Merle Hay mall in DSM but unfortunately it didn't make it. Location is everything. If your looking for healthy, then JJ's should not be on your radar. If your looking for delicious, well then you've found it. A little over halfway in my drive from Des Moines to Bloomington, my boss called me to remind me of my past travel indulgences and to "take it easy" with the expense report. He knows that I am fan of lower end hotels in the seedier parts of town and normally higher end restaurants yet felt compelled to mention that he could certainly afford a steak or two. JJ's doesn't serve steak but they do serve fried catfish and chicken wings which are two of my favorite foods and at very reasonable prices. When I finally arrived in Bloomington and checked into the hotel, I was met in the lobby by my right hand man "Stones" who was still recovering from a pretty serious injury but wanted to get back to work even though he was somewhat limited. He was ready to eat and wanted to go to the place that I hate almost as much as genital warts and it was barely after 5 pm at this point. "Go right ahead. Enjoy yourself. I've got a few personal things I need to take care of then I'm going to JJ's" A few phone calls later and I'm driving through parts of Bloomington that I probably shouldn't be in, procuring things that I probably shouldn't be procuring but what is life if not one big adventure. Judge me all you want but I'll tell you this. The drugs that my doctor has me on are far, far worse then any pharmaceutical enhancements I may enjoy. When I arrived at JJ's it was pushing 9 pm and there was a gentleman at the counter waiting for his order who sat down at a table when I walked in. I was greeted immediately but took a few minutes to look at the menu which is posted in the wall behind the counter. Not really sure why I did because I already knew what I wanted, a 2/4 combo (2 catfish fillets, 4 wings) and breaded mushrooms. A few things that you should know about JJ's 1. It smells like grease. It doesn't take a Rhodes Scholar to figure this one out. Just about everything is deep fried and why wouldn't it be. Remember it's deliciousness that we are seeking. 2. This isn't fast food so be prepared to wait. Everything is prepared as it is ordered so be patient. and 3. Be prepared to answer the question "Would you like lemon pepper" multiple times with an enthusiastic "Yes I would, thank you" I excused myself to the boom boom room while they prepared my order and dearsweetbabyjesus I was almost knocked out by the fog of stench that filled my nostrils when opening the door. It smelled like Miley Cyrus took a colossal dump after being tag team fisted by Mel Gibson and Hulk Hogan. How it hadn't wafted out into the dining area was a miracle unto itself. I said nothing when returning to the counter after doing my business and they were just finishing up my order. "Sir, would you like lemon pepper" "Yes Sir I would, thank you very much" I paid my bill and took the food back to the room with me but not before stopping at the c store and grabbing a couple packs of Pall Mall orange talls, and a 3 Dt Dr Peppers. It was all delicious and the hot pepper cheese balls were absolutely the right choice. No fork or napkins in the bag kinda pissed me off so I had to eat the coleslaw with my pocket knife because I was to lazy to walk the 50 feet from my room to the lobby to grab one. JJ's is one of those places where you're either a fan or you're not. There is no middle ground here. I'm a fan. My cardiologist and colon, not so much. 4 nonne magnus est vita mirificus

Went tonight worker was polite and respectful even with very difficult non respectiful customers…read moreeven when given a discount and free soda. Food was outstanding and ready early and still piping hot. Corn nuggets were crisp and delicious as always great fish filets also!

Chicken Sandwich (Mild Heat): 7/10. Texturally the chicken was fairly tender but, you know, meaty…read more Had a nice crunchy breading on the outside. The coleslaw on it was... Odd? Or, at least odd in the context of the sandwich. Definitely takes more of a sweet route than your typical vinegar coleslaw. Sidewinder Fries: 5/10. Quite soft for french fries, and could have been cooked more for further crispiness. Spicy Cheese Curds: 8/10. Man, these pack a punch.

Even if I was a starving college student there is so much better for cheaper…read more The food was terrible, rubbery The drinks needed the syrup changed (which they did when asked) The restaurant was loud from a TV music station. But no one was there. The staff were disinterested at best. And for two 3 piece meals it was over $40 Not worth it.

Only reason I'm giving this a 4/5 is because of the setting. It's not always the cleanest inside,…read moresometimes there's some straw papers, spilled drink, etc.. but they work super hard in there. The service is always fast and they're constantly beating their feet getting ish done. This place was an ole reliable when I stayed down in Normal and I honestly couldn't be more grateful for them. The food was always hot, they always threw in a bit extra, they never skimped out on anything, and most importantly they always listened to the customer. One of the better Wingstop's I've been to in recent times.

Waited for my food for genuinely over 45 minutes. When I say the entire Bloomington population has…read morecome through this wingstop before I got my order I'm being so serious.

If you haven't tried Bonchon at the Park Regency Hotel, Bloomington IL you should !!! Food is…read morefresh, different and not the same old chicken! We went to Bonchon for lunch today and I got the 2 spicy chicken taco lunch special for $9.99 and my friend got the fried (not spicy) chicken taco special and both were great! Chunks of tender chicken, coleslaw with buttermilk ranch and spicy mayo. I added a side of the Korean Cucumber Salad with onion and red pepper flakes. Sliced, crisp cucumber with just a tiny heat. Delicious! They also have a full dinner menu and full bar with interesting drink specials. Love the Korean Chicken, Shrimp and Beef Specialties! Lots of Vegetarian options too. Our server, Jill was super friendly. Helpful and attentive. Atmosphere is casual and the modern dining room is large enough for big groups and cozy enough for two! If you are tired of fast food and chains, give Bonchon a try, you will probably see me there as I will be back here soon! Kate the Artist

Called for carryout 3 times in the last 4 days....was asked to leave a VM and they would call back…read more I never received any call backs therefor I never purchased their food. Have to give them a 1 star rating. They aren't even trying to get my business.

Short answer - expensive but well worth it! I had the What…read moreHappens in Vegas - which was phenomenal! Very tasty and a pretty good size - but $28.00 - but also - so much flavor and freshness. Service was good, but I was in and out, so can't really say. Sorry my photo is sideways.

I'm in the minority here because I did not care for this place. I can't quite put my finger on it…read morebut perhaps the dough and cheese felt just a little too heavy. My colleagues loved the food they got, though the leftovers didn't keep well. I ordered ate only a few slices, it just wasn't my thing. Service was very friendly but they were busy so it was a little slow (which, is fine..). I found the menu here to be quite limited as well.