Guidebook for Bloomington
Shopping
Say Hi to my friend Talia and check out all her handmade goods. She gathers local and regional artists and sells their handmade art, jewelry, and home goods.
10 locals recommend
Gather
116 N Walnut StSay Hi to my friend Talia and check out all her handmade goods. She gathers local and regional artists and sells their handmade art, jewelry, and home goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Sunday brunch in town. Michael the owner is a huge soccer fan and this is where all the real footballers hang out.
97 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe
102 E Kirkwood AveBest Sunday brunch in town. Michael the owner is a huge soccer fan and this is where all the real footballers hang out.
The Office Lounge & Liquor Store
3900 E 3rd StBest dive bar in town. Be prepared to sing some karaoke.
Food Scene
Smells so good! Local Coffee is roasted in house. The location is right off the b-line trail.
58 locals recommend
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StSmells so good! Local Coffee is roasted in house. The location is right off the b-line trail.
Malibu Grill
106 N Walnut StGreat spot for a nice lunch. I love their Cobb salad.
The Roost
514 E Kirkwood AveMy favorite restaurant in town.
Essentials
Sahara Mart
106 E 2nd StBloomingfoods Market & Deli East
3220 E 3rd StLocal co-op
Entertainment & Activities
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
114 E Kirkwood AveSightseeing
The Dalahi Lama makes a trip to Bloomington once a year.
26 locals recommend
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
3655 S Snoddy RdThe Dalahi Lama makes a trip to Bloomington once a year.
Parks & Nature
Yellowwood State Forest
772 Yellowwood Lake RdOne of our favorite areas to hike.