Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bloomington

8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Crumble Coffee & Bakery - Downtown
Crumble Coffee & Bakery - Downtown
92/100 (409 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
American
Contemporary
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Café
American
Contemporary
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Jens made my drink perfectly, even with a special order of a half shot of espresso (to accommodate my stomach sensitivity). Some places have..."
Chris Husted
"Excellent pastries. Relaxed atmosphere. Courteous staff. Reasonable prices. It’s all good! I recommend their slamming good quiches and..."
Germaine Santos Cochran
"Very warm and friendly place to relax. The owners are so sweet. Love all the treats they make and great..."
Stuart Shear
"Relaxing atmosphere with fast and friendly service. Coffee and homemade baked goods are great! New favorite downtown..."
Erin Balarin
"Great drinks, and a wonderful..."
Jenn Flynn-McCormick
"The Samoan Latte with the dark microfoam was out of this world!! And the Broccoli Cheese Quiche was quite generous and..."
Cathy Krull Kirkman
"Loved the snacks and drunks. Everything tastes so good and I love the..."
Daniel Atlas
"First time visiting! Amazing..."
Dy Lockhart Finley
"The spinach parm quiche was amazing! Loved the scone and coffee as well! Very quiet and..."
Victor Elliott
"Um lugar super agradável. Para um cafezinho com amigos e um bate papo. Amei . nota..."
Dalva Barros
Hive
Hive
91/100 (397 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Deli
International
Healthy
Contemporary
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Toasts
Ramen
International
Deli
Contemporary
Healthy
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Avocado Toast : A+ Chicken Frites: A+ Pimento Cheese: A+ Favorites: Fast casual atmosphere, good vibes on the patio and a must see mandala (I’ll..."
Samantha Ezzo
"Now that i know you make your grits without the mushrooms, i won't be able to resist them! Coffee is the best on this side of town too. Glad to..."
Vanessa Rae
"The ham and cheese sandwich was great! I especially liked the bread as it was unique, nutty and very good. The “Hive pie” is awesome. It’s..."
Debbie Keister-Hubbard
"Yoga bowl and a glass of wine - perfect! Food is delicious and ambiance is great! Love this..."
April Michelle Moore
"Are supper tonight. Unbelievably fresh. I had the chicken salad sandwich. You must try the Hive pie. Can't wait to go..."
Cathy Bough McFarland
"Amazing food!! Can’t wait to try out the breakfast menu tomorrow..."
Ashley Harris
"Wonderful chicken breast sandwich on some great bread with spinach and onions and herbs. Next time I'm going for the..."
Harry Hopkins
"Chicken Veloute soup is amazing. Churrasco bowl is excellent. Hive-made cardamom cream soda and root beer are refreshing and well flavored...."
Katie Crider
"Such a fabulous addition to the Bloomington dining scene! Looking forward to many breakfasts, lunches and dinners here! Cheers to the Hive..."
Brandi Derleth Host
"We had the yoga salad bowl and sandwich, both perfect, fresh and tasty. So many menu options and lots of healthy choices. Bright and clean place with..."
WL Wang
"Hive is an awesome place for local meat and brews (coffee and beer)! My favorite is the Yoga Bowl. It's a great place to work alone or with others..."
Thomas & Rachel Landis
"Loved this little gem, the smash burgers are amazing. I have some serious allergies, and Humna (I sure hope I spelled that right) was so informed to..."
Lisa Fewer
"Pros: Delicious vegan/vegetarian options. A wide variety of bottled beer and wine. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Feels COVID..."
Kevin
"Looking for that elusive restaurant that gets everything perfect every time? It's Hive! Dine-in or out, its always perfect. I drop by Hive nearly..."
Elaine Guinn
Nightshop
Nightshop
89/100 (718 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Bar
American
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
American
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Nightshop is doing their best to continue to serve the community! We ate on their outdoor patio recently for brunch. They have a great selection of..."
ericka arreola
"Great selection of beers, with a frequently-changing list that often brings back the most popular drafts of previous rotations. Great entertainment,..."
Loring White
"This establishment was lovely, a modernized tavern-style theme with vegan comfort foods, yes please! I was overwhelmed at how mouthwateringly..."
Love Notes for TLC
"A uniquely styled restaurant with a developed variety of food. Really nice iced tea that compliments the food well. I got the brisket hand held with..."
Jonas Techmanski
"Gourmet breakfast. Best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Biscuits are light and fluffy and made from scratch. Gravy is nice and rich with delicious..."
Simon Kaulius
"Good food. Their menu is unique for bar food. Even pleases my vegetarian wife. Good beer choices. Always find a new one i like. With 25 taps, hard to..."
Ed McBride
"The Nightshop bar was a good surprise in Downtown, Bloomington, IL. The place is modern, new and offers great food and a good selection of drinks,..."
Miguel Sarmiento
"Love going there, the owner and the staff are really nice. The service is fast, the food is great! Me and my husband go there for our Weekly date..."
have a nice day
"So many great vegan choices. The jackfruit nachos were delish. The vegan cashew queso is QUITE scipy, but very..."
Diana Hansen
"This place is a gem. The best place to see smaller touring bands from all over. Plus, they have pinball games. The only place within MILES. They..."
Nick Barnett
"First time here and mind blown 🤯🤯 I absolutely love this place. They have a little bit of everything for everyone. Vegans, vegetarians, meat..."
Ken Imasurvivor
"Maz Overhaze, Great beer. We sat outside on the patio. Very quiet at 10am. There where a few families and other couples. Nice service. Update! We..."
Whitney Hemm
"Fun, diverse menu - have only been here for breakfast so far, and it's often quiet that time of day. Good place to meet and talk. Friendly service;..."
Brian Hastings
"Had such a great night partying with the band! Drove 5 hours just to get here. Small but clean bathroom. Friendly bartenders. Average price drinks..."
han
"The bartenders and their service at this establishment are always beyond great. Good service, good conversations, and a good time. If you come around..."
Nicholas Allee
"Didn't eat here but everything else was on point. And the band, Kill the Martian was right up my alley! Perfect fit for our Bad Moms Christmas..."
Brandy Remington
"Quick food delivery. Tasty food! Enjoy the wide selection of..."
Ashley Fischer
Darn Good Soup
Darn Good Soup
88/100 (1073 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Soups
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Baguette
Minestrone
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Chili
Chowder
"No-frills counter service soup, bread, salads, and cookies. Very simple concept, but executed perfectly. Tiny rotating menu of 8-10 amazing soups,..."
Troy Maynard
"I really love this place! Their lentil soup is one of the best I've ever had and the included bread is an extra bonus. The only reason why I can't..."
Nancy Zhang
"This place is so good, and I feel it may be either underrated or overlooked quite a bit. Its tiny but it's on the square so you really shouldnt miss..."
Kelsie Fitzpatrick
"I went to Darn Good Soup because I was pretty sick and I just wanted some really good soup! I entered and there was a huge chalkboard of the..."
Prasiddha Nabilaka
"I had the acorn squash soup and it was excellent, served with a nice chunk of bread, perfect to insure you get every bit of deliciousness. It's a..."
Jean Tarquninio
"I served Darn Good Soup at my wedding reception and it was a huge hit! I served Chicken Tortilla, Beef Bourguignon, and Sweet Potato Coconut. My..."
Jessica McClellan
"I've been going here for a few years and really love this place. Their soups are an actual meal full of stuff and not watery like how most places..."
Gelis Galarce
Farm Bloomington
Farm Bloomington
87/100 (2096 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Waffles
Risotto
Octopus
Salmon
Pork
Sandwiches
BLT
Burger
Cakes
Tapas
Hamburgers
Lamb
Fish Taco
Pesto
Tacos
Fish
Beef
Ribs
French Fries
Hummus
Pasta
French Toast
Salad
Toasts
Chili
Omelette
Duck
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I prefer to sit at the bar rail when I patronize a restaurant, even for meals. Doug has been my tour guide each time I have been to Farm and he has..."
Lisa Naessens Bell
"We were introduced through a friend's wedding dinner and have been hooked ever since! We have been to the Gourmet Club dinners and spent..."
Jolee Clarke-Kasprzak
"Excellent food and above excellent service. The server was very enthusiastic, helpful and attentive to our needs. There were five of us and each..."
Joe R Crimmins
"Food was phenomenal, but what was even better was that the owner Daniel introduced himself to us as we are new to town and it was our first visit to..."
Laine Mello
"If you are new or old to Bloomington, hands down one of the best places to visit in town! I particularly love their brunch and beer..."
Avery Benjamin
"One of the best brunches I've ever had! The food is so worth it and I'm glad we made time to stop..."
Paige Amber
"Out of this world! Their food is just incredible, don’t even leave without those 4th generation biscuits or a honeybee latte!! A family favorite,..."
Emilie Kay
"High quality food, drink, and service. We loved this place so much we brought the whole family the next day... should we make it 3 days in a..."
Rob Jeter
"What a great experience. The hostesses, the bartenders and our server were so friendly and professional. The atmosphere was relaxed, and comfortable...."
Lisa Higgins
"First time eating here tonight and it was AMAZING! Men had ribeyes and women had pizza. We had Brussels sprouts and garlic fries for appetizers. ..."
Scott Weitzenkamp
"We loved this restaurant! The food was fantastic! The atmosphere was great! And the customer service is the best. Also, the restaurant is beautiful...."
Wilson Reyes
"I really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant. We went with a group of 10 people and they did a great job serving us all at the same time without..."
Yoliem
"Very good prime rib, garlic fries, and adult beverages to wash it all down. Even tried Chef D's special rice krispie treat. Love this place and the..."
Dave Martin
"Fantastic & unique specialty drinks! We had the bacon wrapped apricot goat cheese appetizer & roasted Brussel Sprouts for appetizers- delicious. The..."
Suzanne Freed
"Drinks and garlic fries were great. Our group had mixed feelings about some of the dishes we ordered. Our server was great. Plenty of vegetarian..."
R Davis
5120 Restaurant & Onyx Bar
5120 Restaurant & Onyx Bar
80/100 (328 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Bar
Mediterranean
Pub
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
Mediterranean
Contemporary
American
Dinner
Burger
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Mediterranean
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
Bedrak Cafe
Bedrak Cafe
72/100 (875 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Contemporary
Contemporary
Healthy
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Toasts
American
Café
Contemporary
Healthy
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I love the bedrak cafe! Their outside courtyard is wonderful to sit at (get there earlier though for a seat!) their omelets are delicious as well as..."
Sarah Miller
"I went here today when I was on a walk. The juice was delicious, the coffee was good as well, and the service was great. I think my server's name was..."
Elise Coryell
"Mimosa flights, avocado toast, crapcake egg benedict biscuits and gravy with Family. Austin waited on us and great service man... P.s. Leticia, love..."
Danny Mamanua
"This Place is Amazing!! The Atmosphere is Calm, the Staff provides great customer Service. I have eaten here quite a bit and have tried a different..."
Miguel Sanchez