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Anatolia
Mediterranean/Turkish
405 E. 4th St.
334-2991
restaurantanatolia.com
Bright and spacious, this comfortable restaurant has excellent meze-style appetizers (you can make a meal of them) as well as kebabs and pide (best described as open-faced sandwich boats, or Turkish pizzas). Lots of vegetarian options. Try the incredible tarator, a chopped-walnut yogurt spread, on freshly baked bread. Regular tables as well as traditional Turkish seating. • Prices: Lunch appetizers $2.75-6.95, entrées $6.95-11.95, dinner appetizers $3.50-7.95, entrées $8.95-13.95 • Hours: Daily 11 am-10 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Anyetsang’s Little Tibet
Tibetan/Thai/Indian
415 E. 4th St.
331-0122
This cozy restaurant occupies a vintage bungalow on Bloomington’s 4th Street restaurant row. Little Tibet serves house specialties of momo dumplings and curries from Thailand and India, as well as noodle dishes and vegetarian choices. • Prices: Lunch entrées $5.95, dinner appetizers $4.95, entrées $8.95-9.95, desserts $2-3 • Hours: Daily except Tu, 11 am-10 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Artist Colony
American
Franklin & Van Buren
Nashville, IN
812-988-0600
artistscolonyinn.com
The dining room in this gracious old building is filled with the work of local artists and a large stone fireplace. Menu items include homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and country fare like chicken potpie, meatloaf, fried catfish, and smoked grilled pork chops. Lots of vegetarian options. • Prices: Breakfast $3.99-10.99, soups and salads $3.29–10.99, appetizers $4.39-8.99, entrees $8.79-26.99, desserts $3.99-4.99 • Hours: Breakfast daily, 7:30 am-10:30 am, Sun-Th 11 am-8 pm, Fri. and Sat.11 am-9 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Ashenda Abash Restaurant
Ethiopian
420 E. 4th St.
333-5522
Craving authentic Ethiopian flavor? Head right over to Puccini’s La Dolce Vita. Owner Ashenda Hagos has divided her space, reopening her popular Bloomington Ethiopian restaurant in one half of Puccini’s. Though both cuisines are produced out of the same kitchen, they have different chefs and there is no danger of getting pesto in your Doro Wat. Start with some piquant, buttery kategna and get the combination dinners, scooping up the spicy and complex stews on the slightly sour, spongy injera bread. Good stuff! • Prices: Appetizers $4-6.50, entrées $9-14 • Hours: Sun-Th 5-10 pm Fri and Sat 5-11 pm • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, DC • Outside Seating: Yes
The Bakehouse
Bakery/Delicatessen
125 N. College • 331-6029
3002 E. 3rd St. • 323-7070
scholarsinn.com/btownbakehouse
Owned by the proprietors of the Scholars Inn, both branches of the Bakehouse offer a selection of New York-style deli sandwiches, kettle-boiled bagels, and desserts made from scratch, as well as all of their first-rate locally baked breads. A bowl of homemade soup followed by the harvest cobbler makes a generous lunch. Coffee drinks are discounted $1 during Happy Hour from 4-6 pm. • Prices: Entrées $4-8, desserts $3-7 • Hours: Daily 6:30 am-9 pm • Bar: Beer & wine at the downtown location • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Bear’s Place
American
1316 E. 3rd St.
339-3460
bearsplacebar.com
A Bloomington institution just off the south side of campus, Bear’s Place is famous for its Bear Burger and Bear Parmesan (veal parmesan and chili), and the Hairy Bear (six shots of liquor in a 32 oz. glass). Lunch specials served from 11 am to 4 pm. Nightly entertainment includes Comedy Caravan on Monday and Saturday, Ryder Films on Sunday and Tuesday, live local rock on Wednesday, Jazz Fables (a series of performers) and karaoke on Thursday, and blues on Friday. • Prices: Appetizers $2-4, entrées $4-11, desserts $3.75-4.50 • Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-1 am Sat-Sun 9 am-1 am • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outside Seating: No
Bella Cucina
Sandwiches/Salads
506 W. 4th St.
339-1676
At Bella Cucina, Victoria Colongione offers soups, side dishes and desserts, but sandwiches are the main attraction. Bestsellers include the Red Onion (smoked turkey, bacon, Gouda cheese, Fuji apple, onions, and cream cheese on sourdough bread) and the Asparagus (which is served on eight-grain bread along with melted parmesan, tomatoes, sautéed onions, and honey key-lime sauce). There is limited seating, but carryout and delivery are available. • Prices: Most sandwiches about $5.50, desserts 50 cents-$3 • Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-6 pm Sat noon-5 pm. Closed Sun • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX • Outdoor Seating: No
Bloomingfoods Market and Deli
Local/Organic/Fresh – BIRA Member
3220 E. 3rd St. • 336-5400
316 W. 6th St. • 333-7312
419 E. Kirkwood • 336-5300
bloomingfoods.coop
The cafés at these member-owned organic groceries feature hot dishes, a salad bar, and eclectic deli and dessert selections. Local ingredients are emphasized, and vegan and vegetarian choices abound. • Prices: Salad/hot bar $6.99/lb, entrées $5-15, desserts $1 and up • Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm Sun brunch 10 am-2 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No/Yes/Yes
Bloomington Bagel Co.
Bagels/Sandwiches
113 N. Dunn St. • 333-4653
701 N. Morton St. • 349-4653
913 S. College Mall Rd. • 339-4653
bbcbagel.com
Customers can watch employees make East Coast-style, kettle-boiled bagels from scratch while waiting on line in this laidback eatery. Bagelwiches (like the Lotsa Lox, with cream cheese, Nova lox, tomato, onion, and capers), salads, soups, coffees, and cookies are popular. Breakfast is served all day. • Prices: Appetizers $3-5, entrées $3-10, desserts around $2 • Hours: Mon-Sat 6 am-7 pm Sun 7 am-7 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Bloomington Sandwich Co.
Sandwiches – BIRA Member
107 N. College
330-9611
This 33-seat, casual restaurant on the west side of the downtown Square is all about good sandwiches. Chef and manager Mike Moy offers house-made Chicago-style corned beef and Italian beef, with Italian ices for dessert. • Prices: Sandwiches $2.50-6.50, desserts $1-2 • Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-7 pm Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Closed Sun • Bar: Beer • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Bombay House
Indian
416 E. 4th St.
331-8844
The family-owned Bombay House is known for its Indian breads and tandoor (clay oven) dishes. Menu items include chicken tandoori and the spicy lamb vindaloo. Good vegetarian choices. • Prices: Appetizers $2.50-6.95, entrées $9.95-14.95, desserts $2.95 • Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-2:30 pm and 5-10 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth
Italian-American
East 3rd Street at 45/46 Bypass • 331-1234
350 W. Liberty Dr. (in front of Kroger) • 323-0123
buccetos.com
Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth offers an array of innovative and tasty pizzas, calzones, entrées, and a generous house salad with homemade dressings in a family-friendly atmosphere. Monday through Friday, Bucceto’s offers a lunch special till 4 pm which features a meat or veggie pizza slice with a salad and a drink for $6.40. Bucceto’s offers dine-in, carryout, and delivery. Party trays and catering available. • Prices: Appetizers $2.75-4.95, entrées $8.50–11.25 with garlic bread and salad, pizzas starting at $4.70, desserts $3.95 • Hours: Mon-Th 11 am-11 pm Fri and Sat 11 am-12 am Sun 11 am-10 pm • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, DC • Outdoor Seating: No
BuffaLouie’s
Sandwiches/Wings
114 S. Indiana Ave.
333-3032
buffalouies.com
Seventeen years ago an IU student opened BuffaLouie’s, naming it after his grandfather. Wings, subs, and salads are the reason to go. Hoosier and sports-themed memorabilia adorn the walls, and big-screen TVs keep you entertained. • Prices: $1.99 (a hot dog) to $48.99 (super bucket of wings), cookies 89 cents • Hours: Sun-Th 11 am-9 pm and Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm • Bar: Beer • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Butch’s Grillacatessen & Eatzeria
New York Deli
120 E. 7th St.
822-0210
eatbutch.com
Butch’s offers everything a homesick East Coaster could want, from corned beef on rye to bagels to NY-style pizza. Open late to catch the after-hours crowd. • Prices: Appetizers $3.95-9.95, sandwiches $3.95-19.95, pizza $12.95-17.95, sides $2.50-7.25 • Hours: Mon-Tu 8 am-1 am Wed-Fri 8 am-4 am Sat 11 am-4 am Sun 11 am-1 am • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Café Django
International – BIRA Member
116 N. Grant St.
335-1297
Cozy and colorful, this funky café offers an eclectic pan-Asian menu and live jazz. For something different, make a meal of the unusual appetizers (try the really delicious but fiery Himalayan potatoes). Pastas are good, too, especially the peanut noodles. Lunch specials change daily. Wine is 30 percent off on Tuesday, and beer is discounted on Wednesday. • Prices: Lunch appetizers $2.75-9.95, entrées $5.65-6.95, desserts $.95-9.95, dinner appetizers $2.50-9.95, entrées $5.95-12.95, desserts $1.50-9.95 • Hours: Mon-Th 11:30 am-11 pm Fri 11:30 am-midnight Sat 9 am-midnight (brunch until noon) Sun 9 am-10 pm (brunch until 2 pm). Reservations recommended on weekends. • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Café Pizzaria
Pizza/Italian specialties
405 E. Kirkwood
332-2111
In business since 1953, Café Pizzaria was not only the first pizzeria in Bloomington but, according to store legend, the first restaurant to serve the Midwestern version of the Stromboli sandwich (with ground sausage, onion, cheese, and sauce on a sub bun). The original recipes are still in use and owner Larry Webb purchases local Indiana beef from Fischer Farms. Daily specials, seating for 100. • Prices: Appetizers around $3.50, entrées $5-10 • Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-midnight Sun 5 pm-midnight • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Casa Brava
Mexican
3482 W. 3rd St. • 339-1453
410 S. College Mall Rd. • 339-2777
The east-side location is newer and more colorful, but both locations of this cheerful, family-friendly Mexican place offer fajitas, chimichangas, and all the standards. • Prices: Lunch $5.99-9, appetizers $3.50-11.59, entrées $9.29-17.69, a la carte $4.39-10 • Hours: 11 am-9:30 pm • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX • Outdoor Seating: No
Casablanca Café
Moroccan/Mediterranean
402 E. 4th St.
335-9048
Family-owned Casablanca offers well-prepared Mediterranean specialties such as seafood kebab and paella, and vegetarian and vegan dishes. • Prices: Appetizers $4-8, entrées $9-13, desserts $4 • Hours: Sun-Mon 3-10 pm Tu-Sat 11:30 am-10:30 pm. • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Chapman’s Restaurant and Bar
American
300 Hwy 446 (just south of SR 46)
337-9999 • chapmansrestaurant.com
Chapman’s combines gracious dining rooms with an intimate bar, complete with an extensive martini list. Full dinner service, but an array of sandwiches is available at both lunch and dinner. • Prices: Lunch sandwiches $8-10, early dinner Mon-Th $12, dinner appetizers $9-11, dinner entrées $16-34, desserts $3-7 • Hours: Lunch Tu-Th 11:30 am-2 pm dinner Tu-Th 5 pm-9 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am-2 pm dinner 5 pm-10 pm Bar 10pm-1am Sat 5 pm-10 pm Sun brunch 10 am-2 pm dinner 5 pm-9 pm Closed Monday • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc., AMEX, DC • Outdoor Seating: No
Crazy Horse
American/Bar Food
214 W. Kirkwood
336-8877
At Weekday Happy Hour (from 4 to 7 pm) in this classic, comfortable bar, you’ll find free munchies and tall draft beer specials. The specialties of the house include flavored martinis, Angus Beef burgers, quesadillas, steaks, and barbecued ribs. Live bands play some Saturdays.• Prices: Appetizers $4-7, entrées $5-15, desserts $3-4 • Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-1 am Sun noon-midnight • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc., DC • Outdoor Seating: Yes
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