One of the best coffee places in town and they have two locations. We always pickup a bag of Red…read moreDog when we stop in as it's our favorite to brew at home. Tried this pistachio raspberry pastry today and probably one of the best things I've ever eaten!

What a cute local coffee shop! I just admit, when I am home I rarely go out for coffee, but when I…read moredo- I am going to find a local small business. I was suggested the Coffee Hound by a local while I was in town for an IEA event, and I was pleased with my purchase. I appreciated the open support of the LGBTQ community in the signage, and the service was very friendly. I went with an ice vanilla latte- my starter beverage everywhere- and it was great. If you like your coffee sweet, I'd ask for some extra syrup- but it was perfect for me. The next time I'm back in Normal I'll stop in here again for sure!

Drive-thru coffee shops are blooming on here recently…read more I suppose that having visited a few drive-thru coffeehouses, this opens the prior closed door on visiting them for my blog. I figured that the lack of being able to experience the vibe and feel for them shouldn't exclude them from my sampling as they can have their own style and their own uniqueness. On a trip to Bloomington with my dad to get lunch, I needed coffee. I slept all morning so trying to get one before we left was a no-go. I figured that since we are visiting Bloomington, I would just visit one that I still have on my list and Blooms Coffee Bar was my choice for today. I drove around the building to see if there was a walk-up window but no such luck. I pullled up to one window (there was one on each side) and the kind barista asked me to pull around to the other side as that's the proper side to order from. I zoomed on over and asked for a moment to look over the menu before deciding what sounded good. Shockingly, I didn't get my usual americano. I was in town for pigging out and decided to treat myself to the Salty Sweet. My dad said he had 3 cups of coffee already and wasn't in the mood for more. It wasn't busy so the lady said I didn't need to pull around to the other window I was just at to pick up my order. So THAT'S how they operate. The drink was made fairly quick and I dipped to the parking lot behind Bloom's to enjoy my drink as we waited for Flinger's to open at 11am. This drink was just the thing to start my day. It was a perfect balance of sweet and salty (which is how I mis-ordered the drink by saying the name backwards). I even went against my usual order style and got a medium instead of a large. I should've gotten the large cause it went down smooth and fast. I pulled around to the front of the building to try and snap a few photos but ended up pulling out too far so my phone's camera put in some work on getting some decent quick snaps for this blog. I am glad that I've started to add these drive-thru only places to my list as each one has been delicious so far. Take this as a lesson to not limit yourself based on silly notions and assumptions.

Our drinks were really bad. I threw out my drink after a few sips. It tasted like badly flavored…read moreice water. I got a Twilight. My husband said his was bad-the voltage. We will not be coming back here. I do not understand how they have such a high rating, we were extremely disappointed.

I ordered a small iced matcha latte with almond milk, sugar free, and light on the matcha. It was…read moreperfectly balanced and refreshing. I also had a small hot Pumpkin Miel with oat milk that was cozy, smooth, and full of flavor. Both drinks were a great size and tasted wonderful. I really like that they seem open to custom orders, and you might even be able to create something off menu with the syrups displayed near the register. There is also a small table with straws and other extras, including boba straws. The pastry selection is impressive, and I even saw a chocolate vegan pastry. The shop has a calm and inviting atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. This town is known as the pumpkin capital of the world, so of course I had to try a pumpkin latte. It did not disappoint.

What a cute little coffee house. On a chilly (and snowy) fall day, I stopped by and got one of…read moretheir specialty Iced lattes. It was good, not the best I've ever had, but i definitely liked it. I liked how they had some fun seasonal drinks. For example, my boyfriend got the campfire cold brew, which he enjoyed. Service was quick and friendly.

Absolutely fabulous!!!! I love crafted coffee. Coffee in the am and wine in the pm! Can't be beat!read more

Lost the ticket for our sandwich. Burnt the bagel…read more No flavor to the sandwich. Coffee is bland. I gave it a two because the prices are cheap! And, quick service. The ladies at the window were professional and polite. First and only time I'll visit here.

This cafe is so cool, and actually one of the most chill places in the whole of the Midwest. All…read morethe food options are modern day top quality eats, coffee level is great because they roast their own beans. The service and the option to chill and have a few drinks makes this place a must visit and support type of place because we want to keep these type of people in business.

A gem!!! Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere. Staff is extremely kind and welcoming. I had the…read moreaffogato and it was delicious! They have some goat milk gelato and it was soooo good. HIGHLY recommend!

Quaint cafe with lots of delicious goodies to choose from. The korean brisket bowl was phenomenal!…read moreLoved the sriracha mayo and other combo of flavors. My specialty almond croissant latte was a bit sweet for my taste but the powdered sugar rim on the for-here mug was super cute and the coffee was good. My sister really enjoyed her blt chicken salad croissant sandwich as well.

I absolutely loved the avocado toast here. The avocado to toast ratio was perfect and they…read moresprinkled a slightly spicy tangy powder on top that made it extra delicious. They topped it with some pumpkin seeds as well. I asked for no egg and it was still so satisfying. The cafe itself is cozy and welcoming with a cute exterior seat that makes a perfect little stop on a road trip. Inside there are comfortable chairs by a fireplace that give it such a homey feel. They also have a to go fridge with ready to heat items which is very convenient. The staff was friendly and kind which made the visit even better. Definitely worth stopping in if you are passing through.

For a new bakery in town, it has some really good coffee. It was good to reuse the space as a…read morebakery still.

I have visited this new shop three times since they have opened and it's so good! The service is…read morealways quick and the girls working behind the counter are super sweet!

Fun little road side stop! Not surprised that there were no Yelp reviews as the most popular spot…read morein town only had 15 reviews! We stopped in here on our way back to Chicago from Lincoln on a business trip. I got an Oreo cookie shake with 2 shots of espresso, it was pretty tasty. The menu showed fruit loops on top and that got me excited but it ended up having a half cracked Oreo, oh well. It was pretty tasty. I likely won't be back as I'm from far from here. If you live near by, definitely give'em a try!

The coffee is great and everyone is so friendly! They always give pup cups to my dog and are always…read morehappy to see him!