Simply put. A fun dining experience and great atmosphere. Food was DELICIOUS! Went for my birthday and the made it special! read more

We were very excited to try " the experience " but unfortunately disappointed. I'm glad that there is a different twist on dinning in Bloomington but the service and staff was a let down. The food was delightful maybe everyone wasn't on their "A" game? Just my opinion of course. read more

The waitress looked confused throughout our dinner. This experience was over 3 hours and had it been enjoyable that would be a different story, it was painful. Managers weren't present to apologize for mistakes made. It was frustrating to see staff just standing around in the kitchen talking amongst themselves while we waited for stacks of plates to be cleared and dishes served. read more

Great concept with a creative menu of fresh, high quality foods and drinks at reasonable prices. It is likely that B&P will appeal to a very narrow segment of the B/N market plus it's not a place you would frequent (maybe once per quarter or less). It will definitely be busy Friday and Saturday evenings. Not sure about the late evening "Speakeasy" format. Sounds interesting but will it play in B/N? The upscale atmosphere and vibe of B&P does not fit in with the rough neighborhood it's in. The wall thumping rock music of the adjacent bars competed with the soothing piano music in B&P. If B&P were in a larger metro, it would be packed consistently. We hope it gets traction in B/N but it will take time. Expect to spend at least $50 per person for the multi course "experience" menu plus drink and supplements. read more

This was one of the best meals we have had in a VERY long time - and we are serious foodies. The salad was so fresh, the veggies perfectly prepared and on and on. It's an amazing restaurant imagined by some very creative minds! Thank you for an exquisite experience on all levels! read more

My family & I stopped in for a drink after having dinner at sister restaurant, Anju Above. We had a small charcuterie plate, and some amazing drinks! A very gorgeous bar and the restaurant is decorated so well. Cannot wait to come back for the full experience! read more

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Spoiler alert if you read any of these reviews, the "experiences" are better as surprises, just trust me, it is amazing! We picked this on a road trip, driving from Chicago to St. Louis, and when we arrived at 4:00 we thought the place must've gone out of business. All of a sudden the lock clicked open and we stepped inside to ask if we were at the right place. The experience was magical, the food was delicious, the drinks were exceptional, the staff was friendly, and the ambience is amazing-- old timey, speak-easy, that makes you forget there's a world outside. It's two hours away from where I live but I'm determined to go back, it was that good! read more

My first speak easy experience. It's always fun to experience new adventures. After a secret entrance the world of Bakery & Pickle started off at the bar, with a great bartender name Chewy. He poured a perfect whiskey sour with egg whites ($10). The experience ($35) was our choice for dining. That price includes a meal with appetizers, all first course choices, a choice of one entree, & dessert. We then headed to chefs table for a lovely plate of appetizers which included a drink. The very generous tasting menu included a flatbread, salad, and veloute. Every course was plated beautifully! Each item was described and explained by the server eloquently. The add on menu (aka À la cart menu) is full of excellent choices. We chose the pickle bowl ($5) and the oysters with kimchi ($6). Our dinner cost about $65 each. A wonderful change of pace in dining. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. Most guests were a little dressed up. Definitely a wonderful experience! Don't forget your password read more

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Lovely experience. Service was professional, warm, and efficient. Food presentation was unique and interesting. The whole concept is a little unusual, so bring an open mind and a willingness to try new things. Cocktails are interesting, well-made, and pretty to look at. Dessert was excellent. read more

No chicken entree $11 cocktails should be $8. dry burger and ratio of burger to bread was not good. Do you want some meat with your bread. couldn't taste the bluegill and once agin too much bread for a bun ambience was good for a speakeasy. read more

Absolutely love this place. Great atmosphere and even better food. I recommend it to everyone. Make sure you make reservations in advance and book the experience. Food is so unique and fresh. Oh and the sexy butter is to die for. read more

I love the ambiance! It's such a unique and inviting place. We sampled a lot of the bar menu and a couple drinks, all were delicious. I really wish I could remember our servers name because he was fantastic and definitely added to our experience. We can't wait to go back! read more

An unusual place but quite fine. Fixed price menu of high-quality food. It is part of the Epiphany group, with fresh food. I believe it is a good value for $35 fixed price menu plus alcohol, since I value quality over quantity. Starters, entree and dessert. Up charge if you go with steak. read more

I have been here twice now - I really want to like this place - we had a much better experience last week. Last night, the bartender cast a pall on the night from the beginning- he was not nice or welcoming. Seemed annoyed at having to deal with patrons who did not have seats at the bar. once seats became available at the bar, the female bartender at he other end of the bar was much nicer. Our waitress seemed to be a bit distracted. We went on to have a weirdly timed meal - not sure if it was her, or the kitchen but our dishes appeared to come out randomly, often without items that were listed on the menu, the wrong condiments with the burger, etc... Also - no salt and pepper on the tables? I think this is a cool idea for a restaurant but the execution seems all mixed up - being a speakeasy should bring with it a certain vibe - this restaurant hasn't nailed a welcoming vibe yet. read more

If you enjoy food, you must go to Bakery and Pickle. Wasn't quite sure what to expect. Usually speakeasys are gimmicky. This restaurant is total food sophistication. Every course was a surprise. Every morsel was so well thought out and quite unexpected. The staff was attentive and taught us so much, from the farming technique to the preparation. No pretension whatsoever. Unforgettable tastes. I couldn't suggest one dish. The carrots alone were the best carrots I've tasted. Great night. Thank you. We will be back. Just writing this made me have waterfall mouth. Seriously that good. And that different. Total food experience. read more

Fantastic time at Bakery and Pickle tonight with a creative, delicious menu pairing seasonal dishes and drinks featuring local brewery White Oak. I mean inventive cocktails riffing off the beer? Who does that? These folks! And they were delicious. The food was also creative and fun, and paired perfectly with the food. Music was so nice, kept at a complimentary volume and hey, who would ever complain about Tame Impala anyway? Bang up job! read more

What a fun experience! Make your reservation for The Experience & Dave the A La Carte for another time. Don't walk past the place, it's easy to do. Once in the door be greeted by the host or hostess or better yet use the speak easy entrance-it's a secret. Be sure to know your password prior to going! Enjoy a drink at the bar, then be escorted to have tour aperitif. Small sampling plate. Then be escorted to tour table. The only decision to make is the entree. You'll split one between two of you. We paid the upcharge for the bacon wrapped filet mignon & it was well worth it. We also ordered bread & sexy butter-delish! From soup to nuts we were not disappointed! We plan on making this a regular stop! read more

This place was 5 stars when we ate there in the summer. My daughter and I have been thinking of the food regularly and telling everyone we know to go. Since it was a long holiday weekend, we decided to get dressed up and make the hour drive for our special occasion. I wished we hadn't, as it was a disappointment-a total waste of time and money. I should have know it wouldn't be a good night when our waitress approached the table and announced that we were her first table as a front waitress. She didn't know the drink menu well and we felt rushed to put our entire meal order in at once. I declined after ordering the apps and said I wanted to pace our meal. She didn't listen well. Sadly, half of our shrimp cocktail had partial veins left in. Our bread and sexy butter plate was served with sliced white "Wonder," wheat and focaccia. (I can toast white and wheat bread at home.) Most disappointing was that the fried blue gill sandwiches were a wet mess. The buns were soaked, so much so that the breading on the fish quickly disintegrated. After a mere minute, the entire thing needed to be eaten with fork and knife. I stopped after bite three. My daughter ate half of it and asked for a togo box, later telling me in the car that she thought complaining would be rude. I offered feedback to the waitress to pass along to the chef, perhaps put the slaw on the side instead of on the fish and eliminate the dill dip? Her reply was less than professional, "But, you enjoyed your night, right?" No, we didn't. I wanted the bill so we could go and grab coffee and dessert elsewhere. We love Anju and Old Bank, Bakery and the Pickle not so much. When I pay $60, plus tip for a meal, I want and expect better food. On a positive note, the host was on point with his professionalism and attention to detail. read more

When you eat at this restaurant... You don't feel like you are in Bloomington. Great place!

This is one of the most unique and delightfull dining experiences in Bloomington/Normal. I've been all over and never had anything like it. A very exclusive list of fine whiskeys/wines/cocktails andat a shockingly low price. The dinner they call an "experience", which is just that. Without ruining the bit of surprise it offers, it's many courses each more interesting and delicous than the last. This is a must go! read more

An AMAZING dining experience! Some friends and I dined there recently to celebrate an anniversary. Wonderfully creative and delicious food served in a charming and unique atmosphere by a a friendly and gracious staff. FAR SUPERIOR to other restaurants in Bloomington/Normal. FINALLY, we have a special restaurant for special occasions! read more

Best restaurant in BloNo. Get "The Experience." Great pairings of food. The drinks are also awesome. Will definitely go back.

Loved the ambience but the food definitely left something to be desired. Reminded me of a Sunday dinner at grandma's. Tasted several dishes that were just not up my alley. Waited for that one dish that would make my night worth every penny, but it never came. First time I've been disappointed with a $70 dinner. read more

My family and I came to Bakery and Pickle to celebrate my birthday and it was indeed a memorable experience. The ambience and food were phenomenal but an added bonus was the attention they paid to our dietary concerns. I have a severe allergy to peanuts and to my great relief, they do not use peanuts in any of their dishes. It was a worry-free meal for me. My son is lactose intolerant and the chef took great care to insure that the food he was served was every bit as delicious as the food the rest of us ate. The bartender even made a special 'mocktail' for my granddaughter so she could feel grownup without the alcohol. Thanks for an extraordinary evening. read more

Awesome experience. We tried so many new drinks and food. Service was impeccable. ambiance was great for an adult night out.

I liked it. I managed to order some cocktails that were not great (but my friends had some really good ones). Loved the meal. Temperatures were off. Nothing was quite hot enough and I found it very warm in the restaurant. They will get it figured out though. I definitely would like to go back again. It was a fun experience :) read more

Regretfully, it was a really busy and noisy night, and we felt bad for our waitress who was trying her best. Food was pretty good. Would consider returning in a few months once the newness wanes. read more

Such a cool concept! I really appreciate The Epiphany Farms team bringing unique dining experiences to the BN area. Delicious food and cool experience. read more