The Best of Bloomington

Below are the winners of the Indiana Daily Student’s annual survey of student opinion, Best of Bloomington. The people who know Bloomington best have spoken, and these Bloomington classics came out on top last year. You can use this list as inspiration when exploring the town — you already know they’re local-approved.

Best Annual Event
Little 500

Best Bar
Kilroy’s on Kirkwood

Best Greek House
Alpha Gamma Delta

Best Burger
Opie Taylor’s

Best Campus Food Court
Wright

Best Music Venue
The Bluebird

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Siam House

Best Late Night
Munchies
Pizza X

Best Place to Take
Visiting Parents
Nick’s English Hut

Best Local Band
Hotfox

Best Student Athlete
Ben Chappell (graduated)

Best Local Restaurant
Mother Bear’s Pizza
Best Coffee Shop
Starbucks

Best Local Shop
Cactus Flower

Best New Restaurant
Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream

Best Pizza
Mother Bear’s Pizza

Best Place for Hair Cut/Style
Senoj Salon

Best Place for Ice Cream/Dessert
Jiffy Treet

Best Local Drink
Bear’s Place, Hairy Bear

Best Place to Meet Singles
Kilroy’s on Kirkwood

Best Place to Take a Date
Grazie! Italian Eatery

Best Student
Organization
IU Student Foundation

Best Campus
Philanthropy
IU Dance Marathon