Nearly every type of cuisine can be found in Bloomington. There are some great pizza places, such as Max's Place and Mother Bear’s, as well as local delivery options such as Aver’s Pizza, and Pizza X. You’ll find restaurants featuring Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Moroccan, Tibetan, and Thai cuisine.

There are Indian, Afghani, Turkish, Eritrean, French, Italian, Cajun, and Mexican eateries, too, as well as great barbeque, bistros, hamburger joints, chocolatiers, and ice cream. Bakeries and bagel shops, like Two Sticks, Gables Bagels, and Bloomington Bagel Company are great places to start the day. Gluten-free eaters enjoy pastries and sandwiches at Brightside Cafe, and Rainbow Bakery is a sweet gathering place. Food trucks are an option for delicious fast food.

We’re home to several microbreweries, including Upland Brewery, Bloomington Brewing Company, and Heartwork Brewing. If you want drinks with friends, try Atlas, the Bishop, or the local distillery, Cardinal Spirits. Nick’s English Hut, Michael’s Uptown Café, and The Tap are favorite spots for watching a game, or for mingling with both townies and students.

Great local coffee houses, such as Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar, The Inkwell, and Hopscotch Coffee keep the city buzzing. A food co-op, Bloomingfoods Market and Deli, has locations near the square and on the East side near College Mall. Popular retail chains and supermarkets are also accessible on the eastern and western edges of town.