Stopped in for something sweet and boy oh boy was I surprised. I wont lie its a bit pricey, but…read moreeverything I tryed was amazing. They had samples out and im happy they did. I ended up getting some truffles and a chocolate bar which were both amazing. The truffles didnt make it to the car.

A once great local institution, but something has gone awry these days -- two weeks before…read moreChristmas, their website accepted an online holiday order. But as the holidays arrived, there was no sign of life, no answer to phone calls or online messages. It's bad enough for the place to be defunct, but to be defunct with a zombie website borders on fraudulent, unfortunately.

Was very glad I tried it but not sure it's worth the hype. Few thoughts:…read more-the butter pecan homemade ice cream was pretty good but not the best I've had. (Kilwins may be #1) -the wait was very long. About 20-25 minutes. Woof. -they have items posted on the top near the ceiling but don't tell you what they are to know how much it is. -you can't see the menu from the line area.

Horrible service on Wednesday, April 29th at 10:30pm. Came in and waited for 10 minutes before…read moreanyone came to the register. Full conversations happening in the back. Eventually, put in order for two. People behind us put in an order and got their order immediately. Ours took another 10 minutes and they forgot one order. Twenty minutes later I walked out and tasted the ice cream. Wrong order!!!! Do better.

Chocolate dough + mix ins: oreo brownie, chocolate chips + oreo cream cheese frosting…read more Baked is a very cool concept where your wildest cookie combinations can be brought to life with different doughs and mix ins and even frostings. Pro tip: order a glass of milk to go with the rich and sweetn cookies :D It will come in a cutesy dino cup!

They had a table at Food Truck Friday with two types of cookie plus dog biscuits for sale. I…read moregrabbed a lemon cookie with cheesecake pieces. It was crazy good and totally exceeded my expectations. The cookie was thick and soft, almost cakelike, and not at all too sweet. The cheesecake pieces were kind of melted into the cookie which created an amazing texture.

I called the store to ask about a chocolate and the associate Penny was extremely unhelpful and…read morekept repeating that she didn't understand. Don't recommend calling.

I loved the shop and I always come in to buy little gifts boxes for my friends! However, this…read moreweekend, I believe Thursday, I went in to get some gift boxes for a friend of mines moving away and I over heard the associate Penny speaking ill of her coworkers in a very racist and hateful way. I as a black woman who supports this local business was appalled. The business is good however this associate can easily bring this business down. If she's working I would not recommend coming into the shop.

Love Hartzell's. It's my go-to whenever I crave for an icecream. They have so many amazing…read moreflavours. I personally love Dusty bean and Chocolate lovers. The seasonal flavours are delicious too. They have the best service and ambiance too. Sweetest people.

I saw they had ube ice cream and had to try it! The ube was delicious and the waffle cone is still…read morefantastic!

By far the best bakery with the best espresso in Bloomington. Got me through college with a smile…read more Will forever love this place. Very kind and accommodating staff. Cute outdoor seating to enjoy your treat. Thank you Peter for the kindness and the great service.

Friendly little coffee and bakery shop in historic building in downtown Bloomington. I guess…read morethey're still following some kind of protocol by only allowing two people in at a time-that being said not many more could fit in there. Good selection of baked goods and pastries. Good coffee. Seating out front is nice. Good option for basic coffees and baked goods.

Took daughter for an event at IU Bloomington and needed some bubble tea…read more Very cute inside, bathroom available . I enjoyed an orange tea with orange popping bubbles. Service was kind. I did have to pay to park and walk to the location.

Okay, so I have been here a handful of times now, and I really like the drinks, but the menu is…read morejust so inconsistent. Almost every time I've come here, they're either out of something or the fryer is down/not on yet. They have non dairy milk listed on the menu, and the first time I came here, I ordered and received an oolong milk tea with almond milk, but next time, when I tried to order a green milk tea with soy milk, they said all the milk teas were made with non-dairy creamer and they could only do the alt milk for lattes. All that aside, I have never been unhappy with anything that I actually got. Their matcha latte (regular or strawberry) is pretty good and the honey boba is excellent. The regular sugar level is too sweet for me, but less sweet is great. The cheese corn dog varies in the ratio of cornbread to cheese and how "done" it's cooked, but I've never gotten one that was bad. The most recent one I got was the best. They are kind of difficult and messy to eat because the melted cheese doesn't want to stay on the stick with the breading weighing it down. I haven't had the issue with the super long wait time again. The corn dog normally takes about 10 minutes because of how long it takes to make the thing, drinks are usually ready sooner. Most of the baristas are friendly, some not so much. I have gotten the eye roll once when I asked for a topping they were out of even though there was no way I could have known this. I do think it's overall worth it to come here, because again, the product is good and the cafe space is cute, but the situation where you can't count on anything being available is frustrating.

Elm absolutely delivered on every level. We tried the halibut, lamb ribs, and their signature…read morepull-apart milk bread with herbed butter--and every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The lamb was perfectly tender, richly seasoned, and paired well with bright, fresh sides. The halibut was delicate and artfully plated with vibrant greens and a silky sauce. And that milk bread? Pillowy, golden, and served with some of the best butter I've ever had. The ambiance was refined yet welcoming--perfect for a special night out or an upscale casual dinner. Service was attentive and warm without being overbearing. In my opinion, this is one of the best dining experiences in Bloomington. A must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

The Elm is "one of one" in Bloomington, really no place like it…read more From service to decor to the food, The Elm stands out. Went for dinner on a non-football weekend night and had great service. Helpful guidance on menu choices and super attentive without being a bother. The room and bar are handsomely decked out, with comfortable, well-spaced tables and banquettes and booths. Makes for a fun setting. The food is seasonal and local -- lots of corn and squash this time of year. The chicken roulettes are excellent, as was the beet salad with Calabrian honey and whipped feta -- a nice sweet/hot combo. The steak frites was perfectly cooked to medium rare as requested, and accompanied by scalloped potato fries. Don't miss the desserts, either. The sweet corn creme brûlée with popped sorghum was totally new to me and delish. The chocolate medley was also excellent. Kudos for well-made cocktails too. Great experience and 100% different from everything else in town. A little NYC in IN.

Wow! The Chocolate Moose Moved!…read more Who knew? Not me that's for sure! What can I say is that I was desperate for Ice Cream. And not just 'any' Ice Cream' either. But I wanted the ice cream only 'the moose' has. It was one of those moments after 10 pm at night, and I was without wheels, wondering how I was gonna get a little satisfaction for this craving I seem only to have late at night while having no transportation. Ironic, ( kinda like my nose itching every time I get my hands in dishwater). Perhaps you can relate... maybe not. Anyway I am a 'local' here in Bloomington, which is to say I've lived here almost all my life, ( except for those 'lost years' in Indy.... wherever they went.), Where DID they go? Anyway, I sure can remember the Chocolate Moose, as I'm sure many can, where it once stood in its original location at 401 S Walnut Street, in a tiny little A-frame building, which was actually located in a rather inconvenient spot if you think about it, although I doubt that ever affected it's business negatively. To be honest I had thought the Chocolate Moose just went out of business and closed down. This was just what I gathered when I pulled up with my Granddaughter to get Ice Cream as we had done many times before and the place was just... gone... like it never even existed. Was I in the wrong place? I felt lost, betrayed even. , Why didn't anyone tell me? Am I the only one that didn't know they didn't shut down, but simply relocated? And why did no one find this information newsworthy or important enough to mention? this was a part of our lives, for Chrissakes! My kids and I, trips with their gramma when she was still with us, rest her soul... More than that, it's a pice of history, a place of nostalgia, of good memories... how could this have happened ? Well, my friends, as it turns out, 'The Moose' is very much still in business, yeah, it just relocated to a bigger, trendier, commercial space, one of the new things here in Bloomington, new apartments buildings with retail space below , and they are EVERYWHERE! New buildings that is. It bears mentioning I'm not exactly happy about that, but change happens, and they tell me 'change is good', but I've not found any personal evidence of that as yet, I'm not exactly comfortable with 'change', but whatever. I had to do this thing, so I contacted the 'delivery app' people and placed my order, I had to spend $20 to get it delivered so I made sure it was worth it and started it off with one of my personal favorites, the lemon custard, it's quite 'yellow'! And although yellow is not one of my favorite colors, LEMON is one of my favorite flavors, at least as far as Desserts are concerned. It tasted the same as I remember, and I couldn't help wonder why they didn't just keep the old location and 'expand'? But I'm like that, very curious and always wanting answers to random questions no one else concerns themselves with. This could explain the passion I have for writing, for me it's like a 'feeling validator', works better than Therapy in my opinion, but in my opinion, Ice Cream IS THERAPY! And it saves money and is yummy, what is there not to feel good about? But I didn't stop at the Lemon Custard, I decided to also try their 'Latte'. Save your money for Starbucks overpriced, selection, just as good but... well.. overpriced at $6 for a large. So feeling pretty confident I would probably want more ice cream from the moose before I would be getting sufficient transportation, I also added an ever popular 'Banana Split' to my order, struggling with the options of both 'home made' and 'soft serve' but keep in mind you are limited on the 'soft serve' somewhat. There are three (3) choices; chocolate, vanilla, and 'twist'. I opted for a custom concoction which consisted of strawberry, chocolate, and Grasshopper, ( think mint Oreo). For toppings I chose black raspberry, hot fudge, and marshmallow, I think the whip cream and nuts were extra, jus sayin. Keep in mind they also offer 'vegan' ice cream. I'm not sure what this is but I'm guessing it's for those of us that are lactose intolerant, like me. However, this only affects me sometimes so I admit I totally ignore it. I risk it much more than I should, Good thing on this particular occasion my system found my choices agreeable.

Holy Moly Moose! A true Bloomington tradition is now…read moreavailable to students in the Indiana Memorial Union. Opened Aug 9! Semester hours start Aug 20. Homemade ice cream, including vegan options. Soft serve. Yogurt. Oce cream sandwhicjes with cookies from Sugar & Spice. Grab and go case and this week, lots of samples walking around the IMU and campus! The Chocolate Moose has been a part of Bloomington since 1933. They habe 12 flavors thay are homemade! I highly recommend the grasshopper!

This time I tried the tofu curry rice and a lavender milk tea with grass jelly. Really enjoyed the…read morecurry rice. Not comparable to what you get if you visit a real Japanese curry house, but still delicious. The menu marks it as spicy but, while it was warming and hearty, I didn't think it was very spicy. I like how they prepare their tofu - the texture is perfect for holding sauce. The lavender milk tea was the basic stuff from a premade mix. Not bad but not great. I think they may just have used too much of the mix because the drink was very sweet and a little thick. The grass jelly was also firmer than usual so I suspect this was a premade canned brand of not particularly high quality. I do sometimes like bubble tea made from tea mixes, so I might try different flavours and toppings to see if other options are better. They had regular waiter service this time. I had a different waitress than last time. She mentioned that she had just started, but she was very nice and did great.

The picture was alittle deceiving. I ordered the crepe cake expecting creamy light and refreshing…read more This one tasted really stale and not fresh at all. The cream between the layers was quite stiffened and dry. You might have needed a knife to cut through the layers. Yes... that bad. I also ordered an americano coffee, the cashier didn't really offer cream or sugar... so I had it black which is fine, but bc of how stale the cake was, it did not help the coffee any. I'm hoping it was just an off day. The young cashier seemed like she did not want to be there and I totally feel her, I remember being that age and not wanting to work, so it may also be a staffing issue as well. Overall, was kind of disappointed in my visit here. But there are other places in Bloomington to try out so no worries.