When you get bored of RPS food, dig into all Bloomington has to offer. There are a ton of possibilities, but these are just a few of our favorites.
COFFEE
Pourhouse Café
314 E. Kirkwood Ave.
812-339-7000
This local non-profit coffee house donates 100 percent of its profits to help fund relief efforts throughout the world.
Starbucks
110 S. Indiana Ave., 900 E. Seventh St.
812-333-6075, 812-856-2093
If you need to wake up while you’re on campus, just drop by the IMU.
BREAKFAST
Bloomington Bagel Company
113 N. Dunn St.
812-333-4653
If you’re a huge fan of breakfast, or just bagels in general, you’ve got to check out Bloomington Bagel Company.
Village Deli
409 E. Kirkwood Ave.
812-336-2303
Village Deli serves some of the largest pancakes you have ever seen.
SOMETHING QUICK
Dagwoods
116 S. Indiana Ave.
812-333-3000
This place serves some of the most stock-filled sandwiches and is arguably one of the most popular sandwich places in Bloomington.
Laughing Planet
322 E. Kirkwood Ave.
812-323-2233
Laughing Planet offers vegan and vegetarian-friendly options and has some of the best burritos in town.
ETHNIC
Fortune Cookies
1809 E. 10th St.
812-822-2828
Fortune Cookies solves your Chinese craving, and it’s close enough to walk from most residence halls.
Siam House
430 E. Fourth St.
812-331-1233
This Fourth Street mainstay is perfect for your Thai fix or if you want to try something new.
Trojan Horse
100 E. Kirkwood Ave.
812-332-1101
With tons of Greek and American favorites, this Kirkwood restaurant is a safe way to get a taste of the international.
UPSCALE
Grazie! Italian Eatery
106 E. Sixth St.
812-323-0303
Grazie! is on the square, and it’s perfect for a date.
Malibu Grill
106 N. Walnut St.
812-332-4334
Malibu has something for everyone and is a great place to take parents.
BURGERS AND WINGS
Buffalouie’s
114 S. Indiana Ave.
812-333-3030
Located just down from the Sample Gates, these wings are definitely an IU tradition.
Opie Taylor’s
110 N. Walnut St.
812-333-7287
Opie Taylor’s has a huge selection of unique burgers, and they’re some of the best in town.
PIZZA
Mother Bear’s
1428 E. Third St.
812-332-4495
With some of the best pizza in town — and in the country — Mother Bear’s is one place you shouldn’t forget to try during your time as an IU student.
Pizza X
1791 E. 10th St.
812-339-7737
Open until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Pizza X is a favorite for late night munchies for IU students.
DESSERT
Baked!
313 E. Third St.
812-336-2253
Create your own custom cookies — from dough to mix-ins — and have them delivered.
Chocolate Moose
401 S. Walnut St.
812-333-0475
A Bloomington landmark since 1933, The Chocolate Moose is a true Hoosier tradition.
Jiffy Treet
1000 N. Walnut St., 3293 W. Third St.
812-333-1362, 812-333-3990
With three locations in town and delivery available, Jiffy Treet is there for all your cravings. The store also offers tons of mix-ins for custom treats.
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