This was my second time dining at Lennie's. I live in another state, and dined there last night while visiting family (my last time at Lennie's was about 3 years ago). It was super easy to reserve a table for 3 on Open Table at the time we wanted. Loved the warm, friendly and casual atmosphere, the terrific food and drink, and excellent service. I had 2 seasonal beers: the Cherry Tart (which was good, not a sour, had mild tartness) and the Krampus Russian Imperial Stout (AMAZING, great flavor! But very strong, so don't plan to drink several in one night). I and another in my party had the entree special: Baked Mac & Cheese with Shrimp & Andouille Sausage. It was TO DIE FOR GOOD. The third member of my party had the Turkey Tortilla Salad from the regular menu, and said it was excellent. Our server Audrey was just great: friendly, fun, informative and did just the right amount of checking on us without being intrusive. A really terrific dinner from every angle. Looking forward to coming back to Lennie's on my next visit! read more

Probably the worst thincrust pizza we've had anywhere in a long time. Tons of cheese, no flavor, crust had no flavor and zero integrity. Super floppy/flimsy. Might as well have been warm cheese and toppings on a plate. Seeing the huge wood burning pizza oven made me think something edible was coming to our table. Nope. Atmosphere and other items were good. read more

Great day to be at Lennie's Brewpub in Bloomington, Indiana. They have great beer, fantastic food, and some great handcrafted sodas made by The Sodaguy! The service is wonderful. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. If you are in the area, check them out! read more

Lennie's - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great wings! Great flatbreads! The patio is beautiful! The service is exceptional! Perfect Bloomington restaurant!

I walked in after a hike nearby and was hungry. I ordered a full order of mushroom tortellini with a pint of their wheat ale. The food and service were five star, but the beer lacked flavor. I sat at the counter. There were no outlets to charge my phone with though, and my phone was in the single digits. Most brewpubs I have walked in on my travels have outlets under their counters. The ambiance was nice. All the servers were busting butt and managers were standing around on their phones. They really need to do that kind of stuff away from customers. There is outside dining on Kirkwood Avenue. read more

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Great food, great atmosphere, and great staff highly recommend they have outside seating as well!

I didn't like the menu or the food or even the service, really. The loaded potato soup was needlessly adulterated with way too much flimsy bacon pieces and pretty much no potato bites. The spaghetti and meatballs were pretty bad-watery tasteless sauce, without telling you whether the meatballs are beef or pork (I think mine were pork, they didn't taste very good). I did appreciate the fact that they could serve us and the beer was tasty. I won't go back, I'm sorry. I've grown picky in my older years. It was a Sunday night, they were out of french fries among a lot of other stuff and that seems lame to me. I know the restaurant business is hard, I've been there plenty, but this is my opinion, and I am entitled to it. read more

Good food, great service. Nice vibe. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Bloomington.

Here's what you need to know: the flavor and baking not as good as it used to be, and the location is not nearly as charming as next to eigenmann hall on 10th, but the Stromboli was enjoyable and the stout from BBC (Bloomington brewing company) was good. The pesto dipping sauce was enjoyable too. Service was very friendly but painfully slow. Overall, good nostalgic flashback and nice patio dining. read more

Lennie's - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Pretty quaint spot on a sunday evening if you want to relax and have a beer. Friendly and calm atmosphere. Parking will be a bit difficult in downtown bloomington, so your best bet is to use the nearest parking garage which is very close. read more

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Amazing specials today for St Patrick's Day. We had salmon appetizer, entrees corn beef & cabbage and stew and dessert whiskey cake with ice cream. Everything tasted fabulous. It was busy but that did not impact service. Emy was our server and she checked on us several times to see if we had any needs. She was very kind and friendly. The owner Mike also made time to say hello to us. Highly recommend this venue. read more

Lennie's - Husband said best corn beef he's ever had. - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Following a show at the IU Auditorium, we were looking for a spot that was open a little later, was able to take care of a few under 21 types, and had a nice variety of light bites. Lennie's was able to take care of us and then some. I had their Roasted Garlic Focaccia, which was served up nice and hot on their wood-fired oven. It has a delicious blend of caramelized onions and rosemary and a perfectly roasted garlic bulb on the side. Our high school kid was really happy with their spaghetti and meatballs and my wife was taken with the seasonal roasted veggies - some of the best roasted bell peppers I've had in a long time. All told, we would add this to the rotation when head down to Bloomington to visit our college kid. Excellent customer service and delicious menu options. read more

Went for dinner and received fast and great quality service. Love the layout of the restaurant and it's a cool place to eat a meal. Got the voodoo chili and it was phenomenal, just the right amount of spice. The stromboli I got was solid too but that chili in particular was to die for. Will be back. read more

Yesterday's lunch consisted of a cup of chili and a side salad from Lennie's ! When we went in, we were sat immediately and had our drink orders taken. The waitress was super friendly and had an absolutely killer vibe ! When I got my lemonade, it was so crisp and delicious. Definitely recommend ! The salad was super fresh and crisp. I had an Italian dressing with blue cheese crumbles. The onions were marinated to perfection, which gave them a really pretty pink/red color. I would have described the chili as being more of a stew or goulash. It was thick and actually had a kick of spice every bite or so. The tomatoes were cooked in it perfectly. As a chili, I wouldn't rate it very high on my list. But as a soup, it was really, really good ! My partner had a flatbread and it was cooked very well. You could smell and taste the char from the pizza oven. It had a lot of flavor and was definitely enough food for a lunch sized entree. The atmosphere was also fun ! The walls were painted in a very whimsical way. While we were there, they were plying some absolutely bumping club music. You can also see the giant dome pizza oven, which is pretty neat. Definitely recommend paying them a visit ! read more

Lennie's - Voodoo Chili and Side Salad - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Got the spaghetti and spinach and artichoke torta. They were good not amazing. The chicken quesadilla was different and not in a good way unfortunately. The staff was young but respectable. Need to try outside seating next read more

Lennie's - Spinach & Artichoke Torta - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great outdoor seating. Nice in the summer when they close Kirkwood and put a tent out. read more

Lennie's - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Haven't been back to Lennie's since they've moved to Kirkwood, while I miss the old space for sentimental reasons, the new venue is very nice. Service was excellent, Voodoo Chili and Roasted Veggies with Tarragon Mayo were just as awesome as we remembered. The Lemon Tortellini and Supreme Stromboli were excellent. The Clown Convention Hazy warranted taking a couple of 4 packs home :) read more

After walking in we waited at the hostess station, for a minute before being shown to our seats. Our hostess didn't say hello or welcome in no greeting, but that's beside the point. We were sat in the bar area at a table (we did not ask to be sat there). Well we had just gone out for a quick bite to eat and my girlfriend didn't bring her ID with her. We sat for about 10 minutes before our first interaction with our waitress. No waters were brought and this is when we found out that my girlfriend didn't have her ID with her. This then ensued the chaos of being asked why we were sitting in the bar. We said that they didn't ask and we weren't at the bar top but at a table in the bar area. The waitress then left us and went to speak with the hostess for another 5 minutes before moving all of our belongings to a table in the normal area. Honestly this is still not the biggest issue at this point. We thought we had everything covered to sit in the bar area while we weren't asked we waited patiently and were very open to moving. When we sat at our final table we were not served for 15 minutes. No waters, our a stopping by from our server to say that she was busy and she would be with us in a moment. We actually saw the server multiple times at the order kiosk area actually on her phone and talking to other servers. Lastly, it was not busy, there were a lot of open tables, and with the open style kitchen they have it's pretty easy to be aware and see that the kitchen was also not busy. Unfortunately, we will most likely not be returning we did end up ordering just their famous voodoo chili I believe and it was quite good, but not enough for the lack of service. Sorry Lennie :/ read more

Always a favorite place to meet up with friends and family! A comfortable place to enjoy a meal and conversation. Food is delicious and many options are very shareable. Staff promptly seated us and were patient while we decided on our order. Order the torta, you won't be sorry! read more

Lennie's - Spinach & Artichoke Torta ~ almost forgot to take a photo! So good! - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I want to recommend everything here! However- I'll start with the delicious beer. BBC has a great IPA and Ruby Bloom is delicious. Their pizza... oh so good. Their salads! That house dressing! (Don't skip it: Italian plus blue cheese is amazing.) And the service is top-notch. The location is perfect. This is great for work meetings, family dinners, and drinks with friends. Go there now. read more

We had lunch here on a Saturday, and were able to walk in without a reservation around 1:30, but it looked like the big brunch/lunch rush had just cleared out so a reservation is probably not a bad idea if you're coming earlier. I had the Irani iced tea, and it was excellent! Iced tea is so hit or miss, particularly in the winter, but this was definitely freshly brewed real tea. I started with a cup of the Voodoo chili which is labeled "spicier than most". It was not at all spicy, but did have really good flavor! I then had the wild beet spinach salad which was very good. At first I thought the beets were missing, but a nice portion of diced beets was hiding under the onions. The goat cheese and glazed pecans were plentiful and good. I opted for the olive oil and balsamic dressing which came in separate bottles. I do this at home for dressing so this worked for me along with the salt and pepper on the table, but just mentioning it as a heads up for anyone who doesn't want a DIY dressing. Service was great and the atmosphere was relaxed. The tables near the door do get a blast of cold air every time the door is opened, so I'd recommend trying to get a table closer to the back if possible during cold weather. read more

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Got the Lennies original. Looked very promising opening it up but in the end, it lacked flavor. Their proportion of meat to the how thick the bread was, was not good. Too much bread for how much meat they give. The beef was tender though. Fries were good. If the cheese was actually melted inside the meat, it would be better read more

Lennie's - Lennie's Original - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Was my first visit had the best food and the service our server Eliot did a Awesome job. We had a large birthday party and kept our waiter hopping he was very patient with us. read more

Our Airbnb host recommended Lennie's for a meal, so we ventured through campus on a Friday night and ended up there for dinner on Kirkwood Street, steps from Sample Gates. The waitress recommended we sit on the second floor (didn't realize they had one) and seated us at a perfect high-top table with a view overlooking Kirkwood and the Sample Gates in the distance. It was quiet and secluded and we loved her seating choice. I was eyeing a healthy salad, but the Bacon Turkey Melt is their most popular sandwich since opening in 1989...so, I definitely chose that, with a side of cucumber slaw (refreshing, and made up for my no salad). The sandwich was enormous on fluffy ciabatta, mozzarella melted on top. I ate half the sandwich and ate the filling out of the second half. Lennie's proved to be an affordable, busy but not crowded, dining option on a Friday night in Btown. Highly recommend! read more

I am a long-time fan of Lennie's! The pizza is superb, but my favorite menu is the Teriyaki Chicken Salad, with the house dressing. (It is a delicious vinaigrette with bits of bleu cheese--just wonderful!) The salad has tender pieces of marinated teriyaki chicken and the usual mixed greens, but also egg, cheese, snap peas, and almond slices. It is served with a piece of warm french bread and butter. This is a delectable and delicious dish, and a wonderful treat. You must try it! read more

A friend and I ordered the BBQ shrimp appetizer and were both sick for 2+ days. Won't be eating here again. read more

Stopped in to Lennie's on a Saturday afternoon and had a great meal! We were seated right away and served very quickly. They had several beers and ciders on tap to choose from. We each ordered a sandwich on the house bread and though I expected to have leftovers, I absolutely ate it all! The Original is a big tasty sandwich, just as you'd want a sandwich to be. Don't skip the house bread, I mean it! I did order my sandwich without Mayo though it did come on it still, but it was extremely good regardless. Will return next time I'm in Bloomington! read more

Lennie's - Lennie's Original - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great service here. Love the wood fired pizza and the cocktails. Definitely get the fries for the appetizer so everyone will be happy waiting for their food. Please bring back the charcuterie board!!!! read more

great food. excellent service. dimmed lighting and fun ambiance. definitely recommend. mushroom and chicken tortellini was on point. read more

Lennie's - Mushroom & Chicken Tortellini - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Wow, stopped by late on a Friday night for a sandwich. The Bacon Turkey club is AMAZING! read more

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Lennie's was really nice, we sat outside and enjoyed the great evening weather and the hustle and bustle of the people walking around the street below. this restaurant is located just off of the campus so lots to see. This was one of the best meals I've had in Bloomington I had the spaghetti and meatballs. The homemade root beer is really good as well. This is a great place to eat and unwind. read more

Lennie's - Spaghetti & Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

An amazing experience highlighted by great service We stopped by for a couple of drinks. Good beer and wine selection, and ended up adding a couple of soups after succumbing to the temptation of seeing such great dishes passing us by. Oliver took great care of us. Top-shelf service provided by him, always looking to keep us happy, and that he accomplished. We sat at the outdoor front terrace. I look forward to coming back. read more

Took my family to Lennie's on move in day and it could not have been more perfect! We ordered a flat bread appetizer and were amazed when it came out with a whole bulb of perfectly spreadable roasted garlic! The bread, garlic, dipping sauce - all perfect. For our main dishes, there was something for everyone on the menu, the desert was delicious, and we ordered extra of the black bean soup 'to go' because it was that good! Our server was kind and attentive. We sat outside next to beautiful flower beds with well maintained flowers and even fresh basil growing! Such a wonderful afternoon in Bloomington! We cant get back to Lennie's fast enough! ps. giving a bonus star for the doggie treat and watering station. read more

My last trip to Lennies was wonderful. The bartender was friendly from the get go, nice casual conversation, with solid beer knowledge. I got the wings as a starter, and they were crispy and the sauce had the right amount of heat. I went with the classic JM's favorite for my entree, and it was great as always. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. Overall just a very chill environment and high quality food. Great place to take your dog in the summertime too, staff is always very accommodating. I go there every time I'm in town. read more

So they moved. Lol. My friend and I were very confused when we came upon this location. They were doing a busy lunch crowd so we were offered seats at the bar. We were so hungry so it was hard to decide what to eat. I chose the 1/2 chicken quesadilla and basket of fries, which comes with two choices of dipping sauces. I went with ketchup and chipotle Mayo, which was great when the fries were dunked in both! Our bartender was very friendly and when asked about the location advised they moved three years ago! We don't get to Bloomington very often! The food was great! Fries were fresh and perfectly cooked! The wood fire oven was beautiful and gave off some nice warmth too! read more

This place cares about their customers' experience and it shows. My party and I arrived having forgotten my ID in the car, and as my partner left to grab it the owner Mike came to our table. He very graciously explained the restaurant's policy, took our drink order, and delivered it shortly after my partner came back with my ID. Our server, Ella, was absolutely lovely - and so was Devin! The beer was delicious, food was good, and the ambiance was very friendly. But overall, this place SHINES when it comes to good service. We walked in after having a long day, and walked out with a smile! Five stars! read more

Decided to eat here for a late night date night! We were sat right away inside on a Saturday evening (which was surprising). The inside was nice, but didn't seem the cleanest! They had hand sanitizer immediately when you walked in, but it just seemed stuffy. Definitely think you should sit outside if you're given the option! The food was just "alright". We felt it was a little overpriced.. the beer on the other hand was great and the service was good as well! read more

Lennie's - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Cozy pub with reliably good food. The wood-fired pizza is excellent, but there are lots of other options (salad, soup, pasta, etc.), many crafted with local ingredients. If you have special dietary needs, the staff will make sure you're taken care of. The only reason I'm giving Lennie's four stars is because it's very popular and can get noisy to the point where it's hard to have a conversation. read more

Stopped in and talked to one of the managers, Cara, and the bartender. They were both very attentive which is something I have always noticed about Lennie's staff. I didn't buy food tonight, but I do want to give a shout out to the meatballs. Pair them with a glass of wine and you have a chefs kiss. read more

Nice place to meet old friends. Good beer selection and a varied menu. I had their classic sandwich. The meat was dry but still good. My friend had a Stromboli, which he enjoyed. The service is quick and very helpful with the busy menus. read more