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The Best of B-Town: Food & Drink Edition 🍕🍣☕🍩🍻
We asked, you answered — and now it’s time to celebrate the local legends, greasy spoon heroes, and caffeine-slinging champions that fuel our beloved community. Whether you’re on a quest for the crispiest crust, the fluffiest bagel, or a cocktail that makes you rethink your life choices (in the best way), these are the spots that make Bloomington taste like home.
Think we missed your favorite hole-in-the-wall, secret sushi joint, or that one place with life-changing donuts? Don’t just stew about it — nominate them! Shoot us a message, tag us, or whisper it to us dramatically across a crowded cafe. However you do it, we want to hear from you.
Without further ado, here are some of the current MVPs of munchies and mixology in the Bloomington area:
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
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, 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
Best Brunch
Best Sports Bar
Nick’s English Hut, Kilroy’s, Brother’s, Yogi’s Bar & Grill, Switchyard Brewing Company