EAT LOCAL
Eat & Explore Local in Bloomington
Last Updated February 24, 2020
Bloomingfoods Co-Op Market and Deli
Why We Love It: Head to Bloomingfoods stores for organic, natural and locally-grown fare. The 38-year old community-owned business is dedicated to supporting sustainable agriculture, artisanal produce and building...
Cardinal Spirits
Why We Love It: Cardinal Spirits is a craft distillery and cocktail bar and restaurant just off the B-Line in Bloomington, Indiana. They combine age-old distilling techniques with modern technology, and specialize in...
FARM Bloomington
Why We Love It: Chef Daniel Orr has won awards for his Lugar bison burger and inventive use of local ingredients at Farm Bloomington. The bucolic setting is the perfect backdrop to start the day, mull over one of the...
Feast Bakery Cafe & Catering
Why We Love It: Sisters Erika Yochum & Jennifer Burt opened Feast in 2010. Erika is the head chef. They are long-time farmers market vendors, and they support and benefit from local farmers and ranchers. They hold...
The Laughing Planet Cafe
Why We Love It: This vegetarian and vegan restaurant has a laid-back hipster vibe. They offer a wide variety of burritos made with locally grown and organic ingredients. Patrons recommend the Cuban burrito with brown...
Lennie's Restaurant & Pub
Why We Love It: Local artists’ paintings adorn the walls in the cozy dining room and pub across the street from the Indiana University campus. They serve a wide variety of local Bloomington beers and unique...
Oliver Winery
Why We Love It: Oliver Winery is located conveniently off State Road 37 and has a large tasting room. The winery also has second home in the downtown square of Bloomington and offers small plates and desserts.
