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!

Onion Rings: 10/10 -- i would come back just for these!!! the crisp was immaculate and the batter…read morewas so good the onion stayed in tact with each bite. the house sauce was a creamy aoili-like mix which was super yummy too. Buffalo Chicken: 6/10 -- my sister got this and rated it a 6 (because there are no 7s on my scale). for $15+ and no side of fries this was kind of a scam sandwich lol #recessionindicator Sweet Lou's: 6/10 -- heavy on the sweet i was a fool i looooove bbq but their special "q sauce" was a bit like molasses rather than classic bbq. the patty, onion ring, and bacon were perfect but i literally could not taste them without scraping off the sticky sauce. again, $15+ and no side i feel like the flavor wasn't enough for me to recommend this to anyone. Tender & Fries: 6/10 -- what in the walmart brand frozen curly fries without salt nonsense on a plate was this... they got us LOOOOL... great value??? YEAH hard pass!!!! I was visiting my sister and she recommended this place because she had heard about it from fellow IU students. My thoughts: come for the IU memorabilia, and ambience, eat an order of onion rings (maybe sip a beer) while you watch a game and leave! The food was mediocre at best and wayyy overpriced.

Just as good as it was 10 years ago. Monte Cristo was insanely good…read more We had an issue with delivery and the staff handled it perfectly. Thanks to you!

When I first moved to Bloomington years ago I was surprised that the town did not have a Little…read moreCaesar's Pizza. Locals told me that it was because the local pizza places, especially Mother Bear's, are so popular, that college students would go there instead of getting cheap, mid pizza. I have now been to Mother Bear's three or four times and really wish that there was a Little Caesar's Pizza in town. This most recent trip was during lunchtime and I ordered a cheese slice, a small house salad, and a drink. I fortunately got there early enough to get a clean table, though I saw probably fifteen to twenty people come in after me who were not so lucky. Following the sign at the door, instructing them to "Please Seat Yourselves," I heard several people ask out loud how they were supposed to do that if there were no clean tables. Some employees frantically cleaned a few tables and had them sit down. A few minutes after I ordered, the waitress brought the house salad. It looked fresh at first but the more I ate the more I realized that several of the romaine pieces were either clearly out of date or simply bad. In a moment when cyclospora is running rampant through the US, the lack of care in selecting the lettuce was worrying. Several moments later I began wondering if the cheese slice was going to be brought to my table soon. Instead, it was probably twenty minutes between getting the salad and the cheese slice and it was pretty obvious (see the photo) that the slice had been sitting under a heat lamp for around that same amount of time. The crust was dry, the cheese had become stale and too salty, and it was not a very enjoyable experience. Eating around the bad lettuce was, unfortunately, more enjoyable, and it was also better than the pizzas I've had here in the past, where the dough, toppings, and cheese aren't integrated in a way that blends their flavors together very well. The one thing I can say about this time is that the Dr. Pepper was fine, which is not something I can always say about restaurant sodas. I think for me this will probably be my last time going to Mother Bear's. It seems like one of those places that probably was good at some point in the past but now they rely on the fact that undergrads and locals will go to the restaurant no matter what. I'll probably just keep dreaming of eating Little Caesar's instead or, more likely, I'll just go get better pizza at Osteria Rago.

holy cow the wings here are crazyyy. i got a deal, 10 wings for $9 and thought they were gonna be…read moreskimpy for that low, but oh my god these are so crazy. i could imagine seeing god if i ate these drunk. sauce is amazing, and they DUNK these mfs in it. literally 10/10 the mozzarella sticks are mid. big tho and service was quick and easy. nice.

This used to be one of my favorite wing places. Since the new management has taken over, everything…read moreseems watered down. Literally. The ranch seems diluted. The wing sauce. The bbq. It's really bad. The sauce just sits in the bottom of the container, not on the wings. I want to say that I went 3 times with the same results before writing this. Very disappointed. O, and 25 bucks for 15 wings?? Really?

The Food Is Yummy The Service Is Terrific…read moreAnd The Ambiance It's Really Good La-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken Steve's Lava Chicken, yeah, it's tasty as hell Ooh, mamacita, now you're ringing the bell Crispy and juicy, now you're having a snack Ooh, super spicy, it's a lava attack I Recommend This Place! Chicken Jockey

Honestly surprised reviews are not higher for this place. Stopped in for a Monday lunch while…read morevisiting Bloomington. There's a bar side and a less bar side, but overall it does have a bar feel. The menu however, is elevated bar food. Not quite approaching Gastropub level, but more than what you're going to find in a dive bar situation. We enjoyed the breaded tenderloin sliders, the salmon BLT (that hoagie bun was pillowy soft), the sautéed brussels sprouts, and the potato pancakes. Although maybe they didn't call them pancakes? They were smashed potatoes. Loaded with butter, salt and pepper, and boy were they delicious. We had excellent service from Morgan, who was very attentive. And I don't know what mixture they're using of syrup and carbonation for their Diet Coke, but it was seriously good. Don't sleep on this place.

This place deserves 10 stars ! We were visiting from out of…read moretown, but I'd gladly make the four hour drive to come here again! The space gives casual hipster. The dining room filled up quickly during my visit seemingly quite popular with the locals. The staff were very friendly and helpful with the menu. I lived in Hawaii for many years and the food scene there contains a healthy Korean influence. I know what my favorites are. But my server encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and explore a few unfamiliar items. The mandu was amazing. Delicious flavorful bulgogi in a crisp wrapper. I would have been happy with just this as a meal. The pickled veggies are perfectly balanced. I am very particular about my rice. Living in Hawaii and Japan has made me a bit of a snob in this regard. The rice was the perfect consistency and paired well with this beautiful sizzling plate of galbi. All in all an awesome meal. Writing this review has me wanting to head back for another meal

We placed an order for pickup and were very impressed with the two soups we tried!…read more The Galbitang Beef Short Rib Soup and Soondubu Tofu Jjigae were so savory and flavorful. Definitely worth a try if you don't know what to order! Our order was ready very quickly and also came with sides: rice, kimchi, bean sprouts, etc.

Criminy! That's the best way to describe my experience this afternoon. Wing Stop prides themselves…read moreon being a reliable and beloved choice of eatery on Sunday Football in particular, as showcased in their advertisements. I believe someone needs to remind Wing Stop of the Lanham Act of 1946. Essentially, this act bans false advertising, which I think is apparent Wing Stop is committing. However, I will not notify the authorities; I'll take a more civil approach and inform the commonwealth! First of all, my experience was immediately tarnished when my drink was not included in my delivery order. In fact, my two peers who ordered 30 mins prior to my placement did not receive their drinks either, allowing a reasonable conclusion this is the fault of the restaurant, not the driver. The cherry on top was when my "Hickory Barbecue Wings" (using quotations because these may have well have been sauceless) contained an offensively low amount of sauce. Truth be told, I dislike writing messages of such tone, but you f*ck me and I f*ck you harder. Now, since I'm clearly the victim here, you're going to give me what I want, which is a medium Diet Coke hand delivered with an apology letter. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

First time in store purchase. I was with my 15 year old granddaughter…read moreI received a call and stepped outside and left her to pay. One of help in the kitchen made lewd gestures with his tongue and hands towards my granddaughter. She came out very upset and repeated the gestures he made. Unacceptable in any enviroment. We will never order again and hopefully be able to tell as many people we can of the disrespect the employee showed my granddaughter

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.

Lennie's is such a great spot in Bloomington. Tons of seating--both inside and outside when the…read moreweather cooperates--so it never feels cramped. We had the flatbread and the house salad, and both were excellent. They've got a surprisingly nice wine selection and some solid Bloomington-brewed IPAs. The vibe is a modern diner with a big, varied menu: pasta, soup, salads, pizza, plus a really good lineup of appetizers. The staff is super friendly and really hustles.

Right on Kirkwood. Clean, friendly and prompt service. We picked this restaurant wanting healthier…read morefood options passing through town. Diners seemed more affluent and menu prices on higher side. Our kids unfortunately didn't like the grilled cheese probably because it wasn't highly processed or buttered which is a good thing nor the mandarin oranges it came with. Kids were likely overstimulated from our travels. I did try their foods and could see why they didn't take to it at first. Didn't taste bad by any means. Husband liked his sandwich the Lennie Original that has roast beef, bacon, lettuce, mayo, marinated red onions, tomato, and mozzarella on house bread. I opted for the soup of the day, the Hungarian Mushroom soup, never having something like that before. It was a smidge heavy on the salt for me but again I'm sensitive to salt having cutting it down in my diet. It was a very flavorful soup with dill and other seasonings. The salad didn't really do much for me except help me feel like I was getting fiber into my diet. Overall the vibe and service would bring me back to try more. Their drink menu certainly looked interesting featuring local Bloomington Brewing Company drinks.

Bree is the best server ever! I love the tap, nefarious nectar w the chicken wrap is the best!read more

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.

Ultimate nachos were very disappointing. They should be called less than average nachos. The server…read morewas very inattentive and the overall dining experience was less than enjoyable. The restaurant was not very clean will not be going back for a while. Update: tried BWWs again and the burgers were cold and the fries were cold. The waitress was excellent, the food wasn't.

We're so disappointed in the food at this Buffalo Wild Wings location. We have been going there to…read moreeat for the past several years. It was bad food/service prior covid. It had improved for a while and now it's going downhill again. Past several times our food has been cold. We never get hot fries. So disappointing. We cannot eat a cold cheeseburger. They need new management.