Best Pizza
DaVinci, Rockits, Mother Bear’s, Pizza X, Aver’s, DeAngelo’s, Goodfellas Pizzeria, Trailhead Pizzeria, Bucceto’s, Hank’s Pizza, Pizza Pantry, Chicago’s, Baldy’s Pizza, Butch’s
Best Chinese
Uncle Wang’s Alley, Lucky Express, Golden China, Longfei, Judy’s Kitchen, Chow Bar, Dragon West, China Star, Peach Garden, Sunny Palace, China Wok, Panda Express
Best Bagels
BBC Bagels, Gable’s Bagels, Feast Market & Cellar
Best Donuts
Parlor Doughnuts, Square Donuts, Cresent Donuts, Rainbow Bakery
Best Sushi
Asuka, Sakura 15, Homey Hot Pot, Japonee, Domo, Ami, Sushi Bar
Best Cocktails
C3, The Dunnkirk Library, The Elm, Village Pub
Best Baked Goods
Crumble Coffee and Bakery, Two Sticks Bakery, Blu Boy Cafe & Cakery, Wild Side, Underground Bakery, Muddy Fork Bakery, Rainbow Bakery
Best Wings
BuffaLouie’s, Fat Dan’s, Nick’s English Hut, WingsXtreme U, Mother Bear’s Pizza
Best Coffee
Hopscotch Coffee, Soma Coffee House, Verona Coffee House, Needmore Coffee Roasters, The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe, Cafe Bali
Best Beer Selection
The Crazy Horse, The Tap
Best Brunch
The Runcible Spoon
Best Sports Bar
Nick’s English Hut, Kilroy’s, Brother’s, Yogi’s Bar & Grill, Switchyard Brewing Company
Eat Local isn’t just a trendy slogan.
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There are many great restaurants in Bloomington that offer daily food and drink specials. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or a luxurious meal, you can find a great deal in Bloomington!
September 2024
Saturday September 7
- All Day
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Saturday Food DealsRecurs weekly
- The Butcher’s Block – $3 Pulled Pork Sandwich from 11am-6pm
- Le Petit Cafe window on the B-Line – (mornings until around 1pm – during Farmers Market) – crepes, smoothies, coffee, rotating variety of tasty French things
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Weekly Food DealsRecurs daily
**Weekly Specials:**
– **Chubbies Burrito**: $2 Taco Tuesdays.
– **Krogucci Deli**: Burger special on Thursdays for $5.99 (includes a burger/chicken/turkey/mushroom sandwich with fries and a drink).
– **Wings XTreme**: $0.60 per wing from opening until 7 PM on weekdays.
– **Buffalo Wild Wings**: $5 appetizers and drinks from 9 PM-close.**Daily Lunch Specials/Deals:**
1. **Butcher’s Block**: $4 pulled pork sandwich.
2. **Happy Thai**: Large portion pad Thai for $11-12.
3. **Mother Bears**: Weekday lunch specials including salad, half-order of breadsticks, slice of the day, and a soft drink.
4. **Buccetos**: Lunch menu featuring a salad and slice of the day.
5. **Taste of India**: $14 buffet.
6. **Asuka’s Sushi**: $10.95 sushi lunch, $24.95 sushi and sashimi dinner for two with soup and salad.
7. **Asuka’s**: $8.95 fried rice lunch.
8. **Goodfellas**: $10 lunch combo with a huge slice, breadstick, and a drink.
9. **3 Amigos**: $10.99 lunch combo for carry-out or dine-in.
10. **Little Tibet**: Affordable lunch menu.
11. **Golden China**: Around $10.25 for 4 food items with a drink, $5 card minimum.
12. **Chili’s**: Burger, fries, chips and salsa, and a drink for $11.
13. **Brown Gyro**: Gyro combo platter for $12-$13.
14. **Bloomingfoods**: $4.29 chicken salad bento box.
15. **Cloverleaf South**: Not specified, but known for quality.
16. **Outback**: Special lunch menu.
17. **Cracker Barrel**: Kids’ meals available for all ages.
18. **Pizza Pantry (Ellettsville)**: Lunch combos.
19. **Hoosier Bar & Grill**: Lunch specials.
20. **Lennie’s**: $7 fresh soup with bread.
21. **King Gyro**: Gyro plate for around $10.
22. **Chow Bar**: Buffet noted for good value.
23. **Baldy’s Pizza**: Lunch specials.
24. **Chinese buffet by Big Lots**: $10 buffet.**Special Mentions:**
– **Dat’s Cajun**: $6.50 for Cajun/Creole dishes with garlic bread and a large serving of rice.
– **Mother Bear’s**: Munchie Madness for $14.95 includes a 10 1 Topping Pizza, Cheesebread or breadsticks, 2 Brownies, and a 2-liter soda.
– **Mr. Hibachi**: Chinese buffet lunch special for $7-8 after tax.
– **Smokin’ Jacks Rib Shack**: $6 for a 1/4 lb pulled pork sandwich with one side.
Sunday September 8
- All Day
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Sunday Food DealsRecurs weekly
1. **The Butcher’s Block**: $4 Pulled Pork Sandwich available from 11 am to 6 pm.
2. **Crazy Horse**: Offers half-priced bottled wine, enhancing the brunch or dinner experience.
3. **DeAngelo’s Italian Creole Restaurant**: All-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs for $12, perfect for Italian cuisine lovers.
4. **The Upstairs Pub**: Features $1 double ups, great for enhancing your drink experience at an affordable rate.
5. **Cardinal Spirits**: Known for their craft cocktails, they offer inventive drinks along with a seasonal menu that includes brunch options on Sundays. -
Weekly Food DealsRecurs daily
**Weekly Specials:**
– **Chubbies Burrito**: $2 Taco Tuesdays.
– **Krogucci Deli**: Burger special on Thursdays for $5.99 (includes a burger/chicken/turkey/mushroom sandwich with fries and a drink).
– **Wings XTreme**: $0.60 per wing from opening until 7 PM on weekdays.
– **Buffalo Wild Wings**: $5 appetizers and drinks from 9 PM-close.**Daily Lunch Specials/Deals:**
1. **Butcher’s Block**: $4 pulled pork sandwich.
2. **Happy Thai**: Large portion pad Thai for $11-12.
3. **Mother Bears**: Weekday lunch specials including salad, half-order of breadsticks, slice of the day, and a soft drink.
4. **Buccetos**: Lunch menu featuring a salad and slice of the day.
5. **Taste of India**: $14 buffet.
6. **Asuka’s Sushi**: $10.95 sushi lunch, $24.95 sushi and sashimi dinner for two with soup and salad.
7. **Asuka’s**: $8.95 fried rice lunch.
8. **Goodfellas**: $10 lunch combo with a huge slice, breadstick, and a drink.
9. **3 Amigos**: $10.99 lunch combo for carry-out or dine-in.
10. **Little Tibet**: Affordable lunch menu.
11. **Golden China**: Around $10.25 for 4 food items with a drink, $5 card minimum.
12. **Chili’s**: Burger, fries, chips and salsa, and a drink for $11.
13. **Brown Gyro**: Gyro combo platter for $12-$13.
14. **Bloomingfoods**: $4.29 chicken salad bento box.
15. **Cloverleaf South**: Not specified, but known for quality.
16. **Outback**: Special lunch menu.
17. **Cracker Barrel**: Kids’ meals available for all ages.
18. **Pizza Pantry (Ellettsville)**: Lunch combos.
19. **Hoosier Bar & Grill**: Lunch specials.
20. **Lennie’s**: $7 fresh soup with bread.
21. **King Gyro**: Gyro plate for around $10.
22. **Chow Bar**: Buffet noted for good value.
23. **Baldy’s Pizza**: Lunch specials.
24. **Chinese buffet by Big Lots**: $10 buffet.**Special Mentions:**
– **Dat’s Cajun**: $6.50 for Cajun/Creole dishes with garlic bread and a large serving of rice.
– **Mother Bear’s**: Munchie Madness for $14.95 includes a 10 1 Topping Pizza, Cheesebread or breadsticks, 2 Brownies, and a 2-liter soda.
– **Mr. Hibachi**: Chinese buffet lunch special for $7-8 after tax.
– **Smokin’ Jacks Rib Shack**: $6 for a 1/4 lb pulled pork sandwich with one side.
Monday September 9
- All Day
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Monday Food DealsRecurs weekly
1. **Goodfella’s Pizzeria**: 50% off 12-inch pizzas or larger. Great for pizza lovers looking for a deal [[❞]](https://www.idsnews.com/article/2023/09/restaurant-deals-daily-bloomington).
2. **BuffaLouie’s**: Traditional wings at a discounted price of 0.89 cents each when ordering at least 10.
3. **DeAngelo’s Italian Creole Restaurant**: Buy one pizza or calzone, get another of equal or lesser value for free, both from the provided list and the found specials [[❞]](https://www.idsnews.com/article/2023/09/restaurant-deals-daily-bloomington).
4. **Bucceto’s**: Big slice of pizza, garden salad, dressing, and large drink for $8.25, available until 4 pm.
5. **The Butcher’s Block**: $3 Pulled Pork Sandwich available from 11 am to 6 pm.
6. **Kilroy’s on Kirkwood**: Offers 50-cent stuffed breadsticks, 25-cent wings, and $3 pulled pork sandwiches with a side.
7. **IMU Tudor Room**: Student pricing with a student ID after 1:00 pm until close at $11.99.
8. **Mother Bear’s**: Several dine-in options available until 4:00 PM, including two slices of deep-dish pizza with one topping and a soft drink for $7.50, or a large specialty salad with a half-order of breadsticks and a soft drink for free. They also offer a large slice of pizza-of-the-day and a soft drink for $5.50.
9. **Uptown Cafe**: 1/2 price on bottles of wine, perfect for a more relaxed dining experience. -
Weekly Food DealsRecurs daily
**Weekly Specials:**
– **Chubbies Burrito**: $2 Taco Tuesdays.
– **Krogucci Deli**: Burger special on Thursdays for $5.99 (includes a burger/chicken/turkey/mushroom sandwich with fries and a drink).
– **Wings XTreme**: $0.60 per wing from opening until 7 PM on weekdays.
– **Buffalo Wild Wings**: $5 appetizers and drinks from 9 PM-close.**Daily Lunch Specials/Deals:**
1. **Butcher’s Block**: $4 pulled pork sandwich.
2. **Happy Thai**: Large portion pad Thai for $11-12.
3. **Mother Bears**: Weekday lunch specials including salad, half-order of breadsticks, slice of the day, and a soft drink.
4. **Buccetos**: Lunch menu featuring a salad and slice of the day.
5. **Taste of India**: $14 buffet.
6. **Asuka’s Sushi**: $10.95 sushi lunch, $24.95 sushi and sashimi dinner for two with soup and salad.
7. **Asuka’s**: $8.95 fried rice lunch.
8. **Goodfellas**: $10 lunch combo with a huge slice, breadstick, and a drink.
9. **3 Amigos**: $10.99 lunch combo for carry-out or dine-in.
10. **Little Tibet**: Affordable lunch menu.
11. **Golden China**: Around $10.25 for 4 food items with a drink, $5 card minimum.
12. **Chili’s**: Burger, fries, chips and salsa, and a drink for $11.
13. **Brown Gyro**: Gyro combo platter for $12-$13.
14. **Bloomingfoods**: $4.29 chicken salad bento box.
15. **Cloverleaf South**: Not specified, but known for quality.
16. **Outback**: Special lunch menu.
17. **Cracker Barrel**: Kids’ meals available for all ages.
18. **Pizza Pantry (Ellettsville)**: Lunch combos.
19. **Hoosier Bar & Grill**: Lunch specials.
20. **Lennie’s**: $7 fresh soup with bread.
21. **King Gyro**: Gyro plate for around $10.
22. **Chow Bar**: Buffet noted for good value.
23. **Baldy’s Pizza**: Lunch specials.
24. **Chinese buffet by Big Lots**: $10 buffet.**Special Mentions:**
– **Dat’s Cajun**: $6.50 for Cajun/Creole dishes with garlic bread and a large serving of rice.
– **Mother Bear’s**: Munchie Madness for $14.95 includes a 10 1 Topping Pizza, Cheesebread or breadsticks, 2 Brownies, and a 2-liter soda.
– **Mr. Hibachi**: Chinese buffet lunch special for $7-8 after tax.
– **Smokin’ Jacks Rib Shack**: $6 for a 1/4 lb pulled pork sandwich with one side.
Join host Jordan Davis as he talks to your favorite restauranteurs, mixologists, and industry legends about their stories in the service industry and their favorite places to go in and around the Bloomington, Indiana foodies scene.
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Chubbies Burrito
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 118 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States
Price per person: $10–20
Recommended Dishes: , ,
Review: Huuuuge burritos made exactly how you want them. I had the Chubby with steak, chorizo, cilantro, rice, black beans, queso, onions, and hot salsa. The chips and queso were delish and the horchata was legit. Highly recommend this place. My wife and I spent about $35 and couldn’t finish everything.
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Taste of India
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 316 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States
Price per person:
Recommended Dishes: , ,
Review: Today I had a delicious Indian meal with my good friend, Lan C. It was so hard to choose what to start with, everything smelled amazing. I filled my plate twice – It’s so nice to have a buffet of items to choose from including chicken curry, butter chicken, salad, dessert, & more. I finished with the Kheer-Rice pudding made with cardamom and would highly recommend everything I had. It’s a great atmosphere with traditional Indian Music including 5 star fine dining service. Thanks to everyone for a great experience, highly recommend this for 1-2 people or for large groups.
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Bloomington Bagel Co
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 113 N Dunn St, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States
Price per person:
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Review: Thanks for the delicious garlic herb schmear asiago & ham bagel. It was a great way to start the day! Nice to see you today Sue and thanks for the coffee!!
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Bloomington Bagel Co
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 913 S College Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401, United States
Price per person:
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Review: The hangover breakfast sandwiches on Asiago with garlic herb schmear, the Lotsa Lox bagel, strawberry banana smoothie, and double espresso were a great start to our day. Good luck taking a full bite of the hangover sandwich. Ha!!
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Trailhead Pizzeria
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 4303 State Hwy 446, Bloomington, IN 47401, United States
Price per person:
Recommended Dishes: , ,
Review: Enjoyed stopping by and seeing the newly updated interior. The pizza was great and the garlicky caesar salad with chicken was delicious. Definitely will be back to try more pizza flavors and I look forward to hearing live music hear in the future.
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Lennie’s Brewpub
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 514 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States
Price per person: $20–30
Recommended Dishes: , ,
Review: It was really busy there today but the hostess let me sit outside and grab a table while I was waiting for the kitchen to catch up. Sydney did a great job and came by to hook me up with a really great salad and a new beer collaboration IPA. The salad with chicken was outstanding and I really liked the dressing. The beer was great and I’m so excited for the warm weather and being able to sit outside here. Thanks for a great meal.
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FARMbloomington
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 108 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States
Price per person: $30–50
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Review: Very good prime rib, garlic fries, and adult beverages to wash it all down. Even tried Chef D’s special rice krispie treat. Love this place and the farm to table experience. Peter did a great job.
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Big Woods Bloomington
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 116 N Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States
Price per person: $10–20
Recommended Dishes: , ,
Review: We walked in around 4:45pm on a Saturday and it was already starting to get busy. The steak salad was fantastic and everyone enjoyed their food. The service is always outstanding here.
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Mother Bear’s Pizza West
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 2980 W Whitehall Crossing Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States
Price per person: $10–20
Recommended Dishes: , ,
Review: Mother Bear’s is really well known for their pizza but you should definitely try the Sweet Georgia Brown salad or the Cobb salad. Their wings are pretty bomb, definitely some of the best wings in town.
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Google Maps: 380 N Jacob Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States
Price per person:
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Review: Great breakfast with my genius wife! Enjoyed some fresh new options and of course the nostalgic items in their retail gift shop. Thanks Cracker Barrel!
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