Want to add some spice to your life? Come visit Dat’s for a wide variety of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This cozy cafe will make you feel like you are deep in the heart of Louisiana. Get a taste of Mardi Gras flavor and enjoy their gumbo, jambalaya and more!

No matter what your favorite thing about going out for breakfast is, Waffle House will start your day off right. Not a morning person? Waffle House serves their breakfast menu 24 hours a day. So grab a cup of coffee, waffles, sausages and more to fulfill your breakfast cravings at any time you need.

No matter what sport you enjoy watching or what team you usually root for, finding a great place to hang out and enjoy the game is imperative. At Yogi’s watching the game is a gameday experience. With all the great munchies like corn dogs and buffalo chips (not to mention the drinks to accompany them), Yogi’s is a fantastic and fun environment to hang out and cheer for your favorite team!

Shanti offers authentic Indian cuisine with several meat choices such as chicken, shrimp, fish and lamb. There is also a large selection of vegetarian meals complete with all your favorite Indian delicacies like chutney and other spices. Shanti also makes Tandoori dinners. Tandoori is an ancient Indian cooking style in which food is cooked in a clay oven over hot coals. The smoke and spices give tandoori style dinners a unique flavor. Shanti specializes in bringing the exotic taste of India right here to downtown Bloomington.

If you need a little change in your life perhaps you should try some new pizza toppings. At Domino’s you can order anything from the Meatzza Feast Pizza to the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza. If those options do not make your stomach growl with hunger, you can create your own pizza by choosing your favorite crust and then adding your favorite toppings.

Nothing beats a homemade breakfast in the morning, so don’t hold back any longer! Check out The Village Deli’s extensive list of hearty, homemade from scratch breakfasts served all day long. With dishes like, ‘Our Famous, COLOSSAL, HUGE, GINORMOUS, Fresh buttermilk pancakes,’ and the title of Bloomington’s Best Breakfast for 5 years, it goes without saying that The Village Deli is the answer for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Widely hailed by Bloomington natives for its delicious drinks, skilled baristas, and all-around genuine, low-key atmosphere, Soma Coffee House is a must-visit any time, day or night. Bring your laptop and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi. You can find Soma conveniently located at the corner of Kirkwood Ave. and S. Lincoln St. Whether you’re looking for a new place to study, an opportunity to relax and meet new people or a little extra pep in your step, Soma Coffee House and its wide array of coffees, juices and teas can’t be beat.

There’s one recognizable and undeniable quality that any chicken dish has, no matter how it’s prepared: It’ll always taste like chicken. Loaded with options ranging from classic salads and sandwiches to chicken Florentine pasta and even low-carb wraps, Crazy Horse’s menu offers a variety of chicken entrees that are sure to please. So if you’re looking for excellent food and an extensive drink list, drop in this summer and enjoy the food and atmosphere of Crazy Horse on Kirkwood Ave.

If you like the idea of a gourmet pizza made with the perfect variety of toppings, Mad Mushroom has what you crave. The menu contains various gourmet pizza options, which include everything from a Basil Potato Head Pizza to an Italian Chicken Pizza. So next time you are in the mood for something slightly fancier than the usual pepperoni pizza, be sure to make a stop at Mad Mushroom.

With delicious breakfast selections as well as wonderful service, the Village Deli will make you feel as if you are right at home. Whether you are in the mood for the usual omelet or for “famous, colossal huge gigantic fresh buttermilk pancakes” made from scratch, Village Deli has it (among many other things). Breakfast is not the only thing Village Deli has to offer. They also have a full lunch menu. Stop in and experience the Village Deli.