Local food, information and updates in Bloomington.
Hacienda Leon pairs Mexican cooking with a spacious dining room and an outdoor patio suited to group meals. Order the ribeye fajitas or queso-topped steak burrito, with chips and salsa to start and a margarita alongside.
Ancho & Agave pairs a broad Mexican menu with margaritas and outdoor seating in a casual, moderately priced setting. Start with piña guacamole and esquites, then try the fish or shrimp tacos that draw diners’ praise.
Cabin Restaurant & Lounge — 4015 S State Hwy 446, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA.
C3 Bar — 1505 S Piazza Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA.
The Butcher's Block — 115 S, 115 IN-46 E, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA.
3 Amigos Taquería — 340 S Patterson Dr Apt 2101, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA.
Casa Brava Authentic Mexican Cusine — 3482 W 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA.
Blooming Thai — 405 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA.
Bangkok Thai Cuisine — 2920 E Covenanter Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA.
Cafe Bali — 210 S Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA.
Amrit India — 124 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA.
Little Tibet Restaurant — 415 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA.
Go to this West Bloomington Brazilian steakhouse for a broad selection of meats, an extensive salad bar and an industrial-chic setting suited to groups. Look for filet mignon, grilled shrimp and cheesy bread bites, all singled out in diner feedback.
Community groceries, prepared meals and township resource information.
Go for local produce, baked goods and a lively Saturday gathering with friendly vendors and live music. Alongside peaches, tomatoes and greens, shoppers single out Bivis Tamales with mango salsa and The Inkwell’s coconut cold brew.
Bloomington’s bakeries and dessert shops offer custom celebration cakes, vegan pastries and cookies made to order for winter cravings and holiday planning. Start with Two Sticks Bakery’s much-mentioned pecan bars, build your own cookies at Baked!, or settle on peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
Oliver Winery combines landscaped picnic grounds with tastings that range from dry reds to fruit-forward sweet wines. Start with Blueberry Moscato or Camelot Mead, and add charcuterie for a longer afternoon.
Bloomington Farm Stop Collective combines local farm groceries, artisan goods and a café in one welcoming shop. Start with a Muddy Fork Bakery croissant and a latte, then browse produce, meat, dairy, jams and honey.
