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.

It was our first time in Bloomington and this was the first restaurant we went to as it was highly…read morerecommended in Yelp. It didn't disappoint! The atmosphere was darling, the service was impeccable, and the food was delicious. My favorite was the meatballs.

The food! The portions! The food! We took a road trip to…read moreBloomington last weekend and found a great little restaurant. One companion called his French dip the best he'd ever had. Another liked her muffaletta, but wished she'd ordered more than a cold sandwich - as tall and as full as it was. My partner and I shared the meatball grinder appetizer. Best meatball I've ever had. There were three meatballs (each one looked as big as a tennis ball!) with little garlic crostinis circling them on the plate. We each ate one and took the other home, which he happily ate the next day. Delicious! Our hostess/server Lanie was the hardest working server I've ever seen, and always with a smile that carried to her voice and eyes. Although we went there to check out mosaic supplies in an art store, I'd easily go back here just for the food! Inside, the restaurant was Diner-noisy. Outside in the pavilion, it was very pleasant.

Fantastic time enjoying the game with my friends and family…read more Great good great service great community

Humidity was just right for the Loob. A tradition for a reason, on Natty Nights. Please don't move…read moreto Elletsville

Little Italy Market is an absolute gem in Bloomington. I've lived in Indy for a few years now, but…read morebeing from Chicago and having also lived in Baltimore and San Diego, one thing I really miss is the neighborhood culture those cities have. Each has a Little Italy and other neighborhoods where you can experience the food, traditions, and culture of different communities. That's probably one of my biggest complaints about Indianapolis, there just isn't anything. Then you find this little Italian market tucked away in a Bloomington strip mall. Being Sicilian and Italian, every time I head down to Lake Monroe to take the boat out, Little Italy Market has become a mandatory stop to fill the cooler. The Turkey and the Many Meats are my go-to sandwiches, and they never disappoint. Everything is fresh, the portions are huge, and these are easily some of the best deli sandwiches I've found anywhere in Indiana. I actually find myself craving them when I'm back home in Indy. If I lived in Bloomington, I'd definitely be a regular for the Italian grocery selection too. But for me, the sandwiches are the star of the show. The family running the place is always incredibly friendly, and they're more than happy to add or change anything on a sandwich to make it exactly how you want it. Little Italy Market is one of those locally owned places you hope sticks around forever. Great food, huge sandwiches, friendly people, and a little taste of the Italian neighborhood culture I miss. I'm literally writing this on a Friday morning waiting for noon to roll around so they can open before I head down to the lake. That probably says everything you need to know. Easy 9.3/10 If you're in Bloomington, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

Love the options and supporting the "mom & pop" shop! However, Several products have been expired…read morewhen I've been in there the last two times -summer and fall of 2026. The owner fits the stereotypes, which adds to the experience (the loud tone, lecture & finger pointing was over the top when he asked about the source of my ricotta and mozzarella. I didn't need a lecture about supporting corporate when I was checking out with over $50 of groceries for one meal from him... the bystander college students behind us had their jaws drop and my child was confused to say the least! )

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.

Wow. What happened? This place I swore by not so long ago has taken a serious nosedive…read more Lunch with the kid again. Fun, right? Nope. They were a bit busy but it didn't seem like a huge crowd today. We sat outside again. I knew what I wanted immediately, and placed our order as soon as our waitress came over to greet us. A cheeseburger for the kid, and a pulled pork sandwich for me. I've never had theirs before. And I never will again. And fries. We got fries. The wait was insane. At least a half hour for very simple dishes. The kid got a tiny burger. Beef and bun. No cheese, no ketchup. I had to ask for cheese. Yes. They messed up a cheese burger. Then there was my pulled pork. It was literally inedible. I've since come to learn that it was not reheated properly, so the goo that covered every bit of meat was fat. It was served cold, for some reason, and the way it was presented on the menu, listed under a picture of some yummy browned wings led me to believe it would be a very different - and HOT- sandwich. The server did offer to take it back, but at that point the meal was ruined for me and I didn't trust them to make anything else, or make it quickly. I made it clear I was very unhappy about such a disgusting sandwich. She took all of 10% off my bill. Better than nothing, but a lot less than I was expecting. if this is how they're doing things now, I'm done with this place. Badly overseasoned fries... cold pulled pork... cheeseburger with no cheese... I mean, come on... and based on what little I caught from people at another table, getting food out seemed to be an issue for them. I'm not sure if any other places nearby that aren't just bars serve decent food, but if they do, you can definitely give this place a hard pass. Yuck.

I wouldn't exactly call their appetizers "fun size," even though the menu refers to them as "fun…read moresize fun baskets." The portions are massive! I wasn't particularly hungry that day and, as a first-timer at Fat Dan's, I expected a small snack. Nope--what I got was a huge portion, but thankfully, it was delicious. The restaurant was packed since IU had just hosted a football game, so it was loud, and seating was limited and service was lacking. Still, it was a tasty experience overall!

My boy & I went to dinner with my brother last night and we landed at Potbelly Sandwich Shop ! It…read morecan be described as a more local version of subway. I got a roast beef and provolone that was amazing. I'm super upset at the fact that subway got rid of their roast beef. So, I was thrilled they had a roast beef option. Definitely a good sandwich ! Good flavor. Good service. The restaurant had a very rustic feel. I recommend giving it a try !

Potbelly is a good and quick spot to grab a bite to eat. I went with the CBR wrap on this visit. It…read morenever misses and they have a wide variety of different sandwiches and wraps. The service here is pretty good not anything crazy but hits all the marks. Its location is perfect as it is right on kirkwood right outside of the sample gates. This place also has amazing shakes that never miss.

Ordered a 4-bone Prime Rib for Christmas. They separated the bones and trussed it together!! We…read morehave never cooked one before and were very excited!! This was a Choice cut and came out delicious!! Thanks guys!! You made this a great experience!!

We got catering trays for a graduation party: brisket, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans,…read moreassorted individual bags of chips, and a vegetable tray. So delicious, great service. There were so many wonderful looking things in the shop-my only sadness is discovering this place as my kid is graduating and leaving Bloomington!

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.

Boyfriends review:…read more Italian sub very yum! Very mid tuna sandwich, tuna is just too wet for a sandwich, soaked to the brim, got that drip! Service was funny it was great 10/10 !! Ambiance was pretty nice... Club supreme, unwrapping this guy ok... mmmm.... This one's good but so far the Italian is winning by a lot. Mmmm *chewing noise* the bacon is nice the bacon helps mmmm...mmmm...mmmm! Onion! Mmm mhm, I'm still eating! The sandwiches are really good, Holy cow! I'm gonna finish this sandwich and move on to my first cancro special, mmmmmm.... I will say for $100 this is a really good deal, this is a lot of food. Too full to try the last sandwich, very good very tasty

I have been a customer for 4 years. Recently I noticed that the bread seemed different, it was…read moresofter than usual. I contacted JERSEY MIKES and they said that the local store would contact me. They never did, so I guess they don't really care about customer service. PENN STATION looks better and better.