Discover Bloomington food and drink specials, locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, neighborhood favorites, and distinctive places worth trying.
Daily food & drink specials
Looking for lunch specials, happy hour, taco night, pizza deals, or another reason to try somewhere local? Browse this week’s Bloomington food and drink deals below.
Specials can change. Check with the business before making a special trip.
Browse by what you’re craving
Explore Bloomington food and drink businesses by category, from coffee and food trucks to desserts, bars, wineries, and more.
- Bar / Pub (21)
- Butcher Shop (2)
- Butcher shop deli (1)
- Cake shop (3)
- Charcuterie (3)
- Chocolate artisan (2)
- Chocolate shop (2)
- Coffee (79)
- Dessert Shop (11)
- Espresso bar (2)
- Food Truck (27)
- Ice cream shop (5)
- Sandwich Shop (2)
- Winery (7)
Explore Bloomington by local experience
Sometimes you don’t know exactly what you want. Start with one of these guides to the places and food traditions that help make Bloomington distinctive.
International Row
Explore East 4th Street and Bloomington’s global culinary corridor, including Tibetan, Thai, Burmese, Middle Eastern, and other international favorites.
Farm-to-Table & Upscale
Discover chef-driven restaurants inspired by Southern Indiana farms, growers, seasonal ingredients, and local food traditions.
Campus & Community Staples
Visit the pizzerias, taverns, coffeehouses, markets, and longtime gathering places woven into Bloomington and Indiana University life.
Hidden Gems
Go beyond the obvious choices and discover neighborhood favorites, specialty bakeries, small kitchens, and places worth seeking out.
Why eating local matters
Independent voices
Local restaurants, cafés, food trucks, markets, and makers give Bloomington much of its personality. Supporting them helps keep those choices part of our community.
A world of flavors
Bloomington’s food scene reflects the people who live here, with international cuisines, regional traditions, vegetarian and vegan choices, bakeries, coffee shops, and plenty in between.
More than a meal
Many local food businesses are gathering places too. They’re where people meet friends, study, hear music, celebrate milestones, or simply become regulars.
Community-powered discovery
Bloomington Online is built to help people find these places, share useful local information, and keep discovering what makes Bloomington feel like Bloomington.
Want to dig deeper?
Use the dedicated directory pages when you’re ready to search listings, compare businesses, view contact information, or browse a larger collection of places.
Know before you go
- Business descriptions and categories
- Addresses and location details when available
- Website and contact information
- Features, services, and useful listing details
Help make the guide better
Know a Bloomington restaurant, café, food truck, bar, bakery, or local favorite we’re missing? Send it our way.