🍔 Food

Best Pizza

Da Vinci, 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

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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!

October 2024

Tuesday October 22

All Day
Tuesday Food Deals
Recurs weekly

  • Ami – 30% off sushi
  • BJ’s – $4 pazooki
  • Brother’s Bar and Grill – $2 pints, $2 double wells
  • Bucceto’s until 4 pm – Big slice of pizza + garden salad + dressing + large drink $8.25
  • The Butcher’s Block – $3 Pulled Pork Sandwich from 11am-6pm
  • DeAngelo’s – $1 kids cheese pizzas, $3 glass of house wine. Enjoy half price appetizers from 3-5pm
  • Kilroy’s on Kirkwood— $2 Tuesday; $2 specialty grilled cheese, drinks, and others
  • La Una $2 tacos
  • Le Petit Cafe – Crepe Tuesdays – Savory crepe (meaty or veggie, gluten free available) or croque monsieur and a salad $6.45
  • IMU Tudor Room: Student pricing at $13.99 with student ID (after 1:00 pm until close).
  • Mother Bear’s: Dine-in specials until 4:00 pm:
    • Two slices of deep-dish pizza with one topping and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • One six inch, one topping pizza and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large specialty salad with a half-order of breadsticks and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day, a house salad, and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day, half order of breadsticks, and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day and a soft drink for $5.50.
  • Social Cantina – Taco Tuesday. $4 Tacos
  • Upstairs Pub  – $2 drinks
  • Uptown Cafe – 1/2 Price bottles of wine

Weekly Food Deals
Recurs daily

Weekly Specials:

  • Chubbies Burrito: $2 Taco Tuesdays.
  • Krogucci Deli: Burger special on Thursdays for $5.99 (includes a burger, chicken, turkey, or 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 to close.

Daily Lunch Specials/Deals:

  1. Butcher’s Block: $4 pulled pork sandwich.
  2. Happy Thai: Large portion of pad Thai for $11–12.
  3. Mother Bear’s: Weekday lunch specials including salad, half-order of breadsticks, slice of the day, and a soft drink.
  4. Bucceto’s: 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 (includes 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 four 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: Quality lunch, though specifics not listed.
  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’ Jack’s Rib Shack: $6 for a 1/4 lb pulled pork sandwich with one side.

Wednesday October 23

All Day
Wednesday Food Deals
Recurs weekly
  • Ami – 30% off noodles
  • Brother’s Bar and Grill – $0.25 bone-in & boneless wings – 9 pm
  • Bucceto’s until 4 pm – Big slice of pizza + garden salad + dressing + large drink $8.25
  • The Butcher’s Block – $3 Pulled Pork Sandwich from 11am-6pm
  • Crazy Horse – half-price bottled wine
  • DeAngelo’s Italian Creole Restaurant – Enjoy half-price appetizers from 3-5 pm. Half off all wines on Wednesday.
  • Kilroy’s on Kirkwood— $2 Tuesday; $2 specialty grilled cheese, drinks, and others
  • Kroger East (Krogucci) – $5 sushi
  • IMU Tudor Room: Student pricing at $13.99 with student ID (after 1:00 pm until close).
  • Mother Bear’s: Dine-in specials until 4:00 pm:
    • Two slices of deep-dish pizza with one topping and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • One six inch, one topping pizza and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large specialty salad with a half-order of breadsticks and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day, a house salad, and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day, half order of breadsticks, and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day and a soft drink for $5.50.
  • Smokin’ Jack’s Rib Shack – $1 per rib
  • Social Cantina – Taco Tuesday. $4 Tacos
  • The Bishop – $3 pints
  • Uptown Cafe – 1/2 Price bottles of wine
Weekly Food Deals
Recurs daily

Weekly Specials:

  • Chubbies Burrito: $2 Taco Tuesdays.
  • Krogucci Deli: Burger special on Thursdays for $5.99 (includes a burger, chicken, turkey, or 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 to close.

Daily Lunch Specials/Deals:

  1. Butcher’s Block: $4 pulled pork sandwich.
  2. Happy Thai: Large portion of pad Thai for $11–12.
  3. Mother Bear’s: Weekday lunch specials including salad, half-order of breadsticks, slice of the day, and a soft drink.
  4. Bucceto’s: 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 (includes 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 four 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: Quality lunch, though specifics not listed.
  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’ Jack’s Rib Shack: $6 for a 1/4 lb pulled pork sandwich with one side.

Thursday October 24

All Day
Thursday Food Deals
Recurs weekly

  • Bucceto’s – until 4 pm – Big slice of pizza + garden salad + dressing + large drink $8.25
  • The Butcher’s Block – $3 Pulled Pork Sandwich from 11am-6pm
  • DeAngelo’s Italian Creole Restaurant – Enjoy half-price appetizers from 3-5 pm. $4 craft beers
  • Fresh Thyme – $6 sushi
  • IMU Tudor Room: Student pricing at $13.99 with student ID (after 1:00 pm until close).
  • Kilroy’s/Sports – $3 Thursday
  • Mother Bear’s: Dine-in specials until 4:00 pm:
    • Two slices of deep-dish pizza with one topping and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • One six inch, one topping pizza and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large specialty salad with a half-order of breadsticks and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day, a house salad, and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day, half order of breadsticks, and a soft drink for $7.95.
    • Large slice of pizza-of-the-day and a soft drink for $5.50.
    • Thursday Thursdays: Any large pitcher for $15.95.

Weekly Food Deals
Recurs daily

Weekly Specials:

  • Chubbies Burrito: $2 Taco Tuesdays.
  • Krogucci Deli: Burger special on Thursdays for $5.99 (includes a burger, chicken, turkey, or 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 to close.

Daily Lunch Specials/Deals:

  1. Butcher’s Block: $4 pulled pork sandwich.
  2. Happy Thai: Large portion of pad Thai for $11–12.
  3. Mother Bear’s: Weekday lunch specials including salad, half-order of breadsticks, slice of the day, and a soft drink.
  4. Bucceto’s: 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 (includes 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 four 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: Quality lunch, though specifics not listed.
  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’ Jack’s Rib Shack: $6 for a 1/4 lb pulled pork sandwich with one side.

No Dishes

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!!

  • 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!!

  • Trailhead Pizzeria

    Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

    Google Maps: 4303 State Hwy 446, Bloomington, IN 47401, United States

    Price per person:

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    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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    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.

  • 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

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    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.

  • 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!

Featured Restaurant Listings

The Elm Restaurant
Phone
812-407-4339
A gathering place for people who crave community and culinary adventures. Here, the creative spirit of Bloomington takes shape in new, delicious ways.
Smokin Jack’s Rib Shack
Phone
812-332-7427
Call ahead for carry out or talk to Jack about our catering options. From a hog roast to a tailgate, we can fit your needs.
DeAngelo’s Italian Creole Restaurant
Phone
812-961-0008
Janko’s Little Zagreb Inc
Phone
812-332-0694
Lennie’s Brewpub
Phone
812-323-2112
Lennie’s introduced gourmet pizza to Bloomington in 1989. Lennie’s set another local landmark in 1994 with the addition of the first commercial brewery in Monroe County and the first brewpub in Southern Indiana.
Hive
Phone
812-287-7405
The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe
Phone
812-822-2925

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