Anyetsang’s Little Tibet

East Asian, Fair Labor, Gluten-Free, Indian, South/Southeast Asian, Thai, Tibetan, Vegan, Vegetarian

415 E. 4th St.
812-331-0122

anyetsangs.com

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. And besides wine and Champagne, Anyetsang’s serves a large variety of mimosas. • Prices: $–$$ • Hours: Daily lunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m., dinner 5-9 p.m. • Bar: Wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes • Fair Labor Decal

Baked!

Bakery, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

115 N. Washington St.
812-336-2253

bakedofbloomington.com

Baked! specializes in making fresh, custom cookies from scratch. Customers can pick their dough, mix-ins, and toppings to create endless combinations. Regular doughs include traditional options, such as oatmeal and sugar, as well as seasonal and vegan/gluten-free varieties. The plethora of toppings range from candies, to dried fruit, to any kind of nuts you can imagine. The last step is to grab a pint of milk and dunk away! • Prices: Three cookies: $; Dozen cookies: $$ • Hours: Sun.–Th. 12 p.m.–12 a.m.; Fri–Sat. 12 p.m.–2 a.m. • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No • Fair Labor Decal

Bedräk Café

American, Brunch, Gluten-Free, Juice Bar, Vegan, Vegetarian

409 S. Walnut
812-369-9173

bedrakcafe.com

Seasonal, local, and fresh ingredients are the focus at this new café. Family friendly, Bedräk specializes in juices and smoothies, with flavors including Tropical Envy and Feel the Beet, and serves innovative dishes including a fresh take on biscuits and gravy. Favorites include the Crab Cake Benedict, Quiche, Breakfast Tacos, and Sweet Dijon Glazed Ham Steak. Create your own omelet with several veggie and protein choices. • Prices: $–$$ • Hours: 7 a.m.–4 p.m. daily • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes

Brilliant Coffee Company

Coffee, Gluten-Free, Ice Cream, Vegan, Vegetarian

217 W. 6th St.
812-668-2925

brilliantcoffeeco.com

Brilliant Coffee Company serves espresso, house made gelato, and pastries. Try the affogato—gelato topped with a shot of espresso. Gelato comes in convenient sizes to enjoy in store or on a walk, or purchase a pint to take home for a treat later on. • Prices: $ • Hours: Sun.–Thu. 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Closed Mon. • Bar: No • Outdoor Seating: No

Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth

Gluten-Free, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian

E. 3rd St. at 45/46 Bypass • 812-331-1234
350 S. Liberty Dr. • 812-323-0123

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. Pizza choices include the Ultimate Warrior, topped with sausage, pepperoni, onions, black olives, mushrooms, and green peppers. A gluten-free menu is also available. Choose whether you want to dine-in, get carryout, or have your dinner delivered. Party trays and catering are available. • Prices: $-$$ • Hours: Sun.–Th. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Campus Access • Outdoor Seating: No • Accessibility Decal

Da Vinci Pizza & Pasta

Gluten-Free, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian

250 S Washington St
(812) 822-1887

https://vincipie.com/

Pizza takes center stage at Da Vinci Pizza & Pasta. The menu offers a classic margherita but also mixes things up with creations like the Truffle Funghi, which features truffle oil, burrata, Italian sausage, roasted mushroom, garlic paste, and basil.  For those with dietary restrictions, Da Vinci has gluten-free crusts and vegetarian options. Try the spaghetti bolognese or spaghetti with meatballs for a pizza alternative. • Prices: $–$$ • Hours: Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun. 11:00 a.m.–9 p.m. • Bar: Beer and wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes

DeAngelo’s

European, Fair Labor, Gluten-Free, Italian, Pizza

2620 E. 3rd St.
812-961-0008

deangelosbloomington.com

This Tuscan-themed restaurant specializes in New York-style pizzas, pastas, calzones, lasagnas, and spaghettis. The menu includes flat breads, salads, and Italian classics such as Chicken Parmesan and Fettuccine Alfredo. Some dishes incorporate creole flavors as well, including Chris's Spicy Jambalaya and the Crawfish Étouffée. All-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs is offered on Monday, and wine is half-off on Wednesday. Gluten-free pasta is available upon request. All items on the regular menu are available for carryout. • Prices: $–$$ • Hours: Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No • Fair Labor Decal

Falafels Flavors From Jerusalem

Gluten-Free, Israeli, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian

430 E. Kirkwood
812-355-3555

falafelsonline.com

This small Dunkirk Square restaurant specializes in the sandwich that gives it its name, as well as in other Middle Eastern delicacies like hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and baba ganoush. The menu also includes kebabs, salads, entrée platters, and very good fries. • Prices: $–$$ • Hours: Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sun. noon–9 p.m. • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No

Feta Kitchen + Café

Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian

600 E. Hillside Drive
812-336-3382

fetakitchen.com

With its customizable menu, there are multiple options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike. Diners build their own Mediterranean-style bowls by choosing a base, adding a protein, and then selecting from fresh and pickled vegetables, dressings, dips, and spreads. In the café you’ll find house-made baked goods, smoothies, smoothie bowls, and, of course, coffee and tea. • Prices: • Hours: Kitchen: Tue.–Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Café: Tue.–Sun. 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m. • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes

Hive Bloomington

Chicken, Gluten-Free, International Comfort Food, Vegan, Vegetarian

2608 E. 10th St.
812-287-7405

hivebloomington.com

While Hive specializes in chicken and serves up whole roast birds, complete with fixings, the restaurant also offers Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches, ramen, and Cuban breakfast bowls among its extensive all-day menu. But be sure to save room for dessert. Hive is famous for its Hive Pie—their take on a classic Hoosier favorite, sugar cream pie. • Prices: $$ • Hours: Mon.–Sat. 6 a.m.–9 p.m. • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes

Hobnob Corner, The

American, Breakfast, Brunch, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

17 W. Main St., Nashville, IN
812-988-4114

hobnobcornerrestaurant.com

Housed in a historic former dry-goods store that has stood at the corner of Main and Van Buren in downtown Nashville since 1873, the Hobnob serves home-baked goods and classic American fare like long-simmered pot roast, liver and onions, and peach shortcake (when in season). Sandwiches, pasta dishes, and salads also available. • Prices: $–$$$ • Hours: Mon. 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Tu. 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Wed.–Th. 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (Hours vary seasonally; call ahead.) • Bar: Wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc., DC • Outdoor Seating: No

Laughing Planet Cafe, The

Cafés, Fair Labor, Gluten-Free, Mexican, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

322 E. Kirkwood
812-323-2233

thelaughingplanetcafe.com

Both vegan- and omnivore-friendly, this charming, funky shop offers delicious salads, soups, veggie burgers, quesadillas, and baked goods. Hungarian Mushroom Soup and the Spinach Black Bean Burrito are specialties. The restaurant serves organic and local produce and composts back to suppliers. • Prices: $ • Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m. • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Campus Access • Outdoor Seating: Yes • Fair Labor Decal

Lennie’s

American, Brunch, Fair Labor, Gluten-Free, Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches

1795 E. 10th St.
812-323-2112

lenniesbloomington.com

Home of the Bloomington Brewing Co., Lennie’s offers its own award-winning ales. Chef Fred Manion, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, creates eclectic dishes—main-course salads, gourmet pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and daily dinner and soup specials. Try the rustic flat breads — hearth baked daily and lightly topped with fresh ingredients. • Prices: $$–$$$ • Hours: Sun.–Th. 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight (Pub closes nightly one hour after the restaurant.) • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX • Outdoor Seating: No • Accessibility Decal • Fair Labor Decal

Read our review of Lennie’s here! 

Malibu Grill

American, Fair Labor, Gluten-Free, Seafood, Steaks, Vegan, Vegetarian

106 N. Walnut
812-332-4334

malibugrill.net

Malibu Grill, on the east side of the downtown Square, offers casual dining in an upscale atmosphere for 200. Specialties include the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Caesar salad, Lime Chicken Fettuccini, and Caramelized Salmon. Live jazz Wed.–Fri. 6–9 p.m. • Prices: $–$$$$ • Hours: Mon.–Th. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5:30–9:30 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5:30–10:30 p.m.; Sat. noon–10:30 p.m.; Sun. noon–9 p.m.; Reservations accepted only during the week; 20-minute call-ahead service available. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc., DC • Outdoor Seating: Yes • Fair Labor Decal

Read our review of Malibu Grill here!

Osteria Rago

Gluten-Free, Italian, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Soup, Vegetarian

419 E. Kirkwood
812-822-0694

osteriarago.com

Tucked away in the alley behind Nick's English Hut, Osteria Rago offers comforting Italian dishes from breakfast to dinner. Start your meal off with the Crostini and Olive Tapenade antipasti, then try the Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza, or choose from the list of paninis. Cap your meal off with gelato or tiramisu, and be sure to check out the espresso bar. Gluten-free pizza and pasta are available upon request. • Prices: $$ • Hours: Mon. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.-Sat. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No

Owlery, The

Brunch, Fair Labor, Gluten-Free, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian

118 W. 6th St.
812-333-7344

theowleryrestaurant.com

This hip but comfortable vegetarian restaurant is furnished with vintage enameled tables and a small bar serving a carefully curated selection of beers. Menu options range from faux meat sandwiches to pierogies and Asian veggie bowls. Try a riff on fish and chips: Battered and fried tofu is flavored with nori, adding a hint of the sea. A display case full of vegan layer cakes and cupcakes provides visual incentive to leave a little room for something sweet. • Prices: $–$$ • Hours: Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun. brunch 10 a.m.–3 p.m. • Bar: Beer • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No • Fair Labor Decal

Read our review of The Owlery here!

Popkorn! Kernels with a Twist

Gluten-Free, Sweets, Vegetarian

122 S. College
812-318-3945

popkorntwist.com

Now located just off the downtown Square, PopKorn! Kernels with a Twist offers over 30 sweet and savory popcorn varieties flavored with real foods like cheeses, peppers, nuts, and banana chips. Two flavors are vegan, and 80% of PopKorn! products are gluten free. Try Midwest Delight (cheddar and caramel) or Celebration (white chocolate with sprinkles). Prices: $–$$ • Hours: Thu.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Closed Sun.–Wed. • Bar: No. • Outdoor Seating: No

Rainbow Bakery

Bakery, Gluten-Free, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian

201 S. Rogers St.
812-822-3741

rainbowbakery.net

This funky café is Bloomington’s first all-vegan bakery. They whip up dozens of fun cupcake flavors, such as Sweet Coconut Curry and Chai Latte. The types of cupcakes available change daily. They also offer a varying assortment of baked goodies, such as doughnuts, cookies, and cinnamon rolls. Many of their treats are gluten-free, or can be specially ordered that way for an extra charge. • Prices: $–$$$$ • Hours: Tu.–Sat. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Closed Mon.• Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes

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