We just happened to come here because the place we planned in going to was closed for work. One of the locals told us to try this place. Wasn't sure they was open the outside front needs work but I am sure it will look nice when the weather breaks. The staff welcomed us as soon as we walked in. We sat ourselves. The waitress came right over and took our drink order. Our food came out quickly. The food had a very flavorful taste read more

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A quaint, cute little spot for good breakfast food that's right in town. Try the hash.

I have enjoyed my visits to the spoon since it opened in the 70's. The food has always been pretty good but under the original owner the service was notoriously slow. Matt the current owner, has greatly improved the service, expanded the menu, and improved the outside seating. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast with good coffee and reasonable pricing or an evening tea and tiramisu you can find it here. I especially enjoy their salmon offerings at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Meat eaters will especially enjoy their plentiful Reuben sandwich. Matt wisely improved what needed improving without changing the original homey ambiance. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed. Matt is protective of his servers as well as the quality of what they serve. His hiring reflects Bloomington's diversity and inclusion policies that differentiate it from much of the state. read more

Easter breakfast with my cute boy Every weekend we go to Runcible Spoon, it's sort of our thing. I've never had a bad experience here. The pancakes are as big as your face and the omelettes are stuft ! This morning I manged on a ham, onion, and cheddar omelette with some wheat toast and, of course, some coffee ! Our server was super bubbly and chipper. The service was excellent, as always ! Thank you for being our weekend thing ! read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - Omelet w/ ham, onion, cheddar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Social distancing, and masks are a must. The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. This is a well organized, beautifully decorative, and clean restaurant. The environment is really pleasant. Jess was our waitress, and she was fantastic. There was another lady that assisted her, but I forgot her name. She wear glasses, but was pleasant as well. My husband chose corn beef, eggs, and decided to drink water. I had an omelette with mushrooms, home fries, a pancake and drank lemonade. Everything was delicious. The restaurant gives huge portions, so my husband and I had a lot of leftovers. I am here for a couple of weeks, but I'm planning on returning. I love the vibe here and the employees are really nice. read more

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It's hard to review this institution without dripping about my past and nostalgia. I spent the greatest portion of my money (ha) and study time in this coffee house from 1987-1991. It's still there, still cool...although a bit more restaurant than coffee house now. The favorites are still there...like the mocha. Fresh roasted beans bf doing that was cool. I remember sitting at a table in the old living room of the old house it's in. The kitchen is the coffee making area. The bathroom had the old tub with Goldfish in it (no longer). The rooms had burlap sacks of green coffee beans from around the world. Today the outdoor space in front looks larger and is just great. Coffee still amazing. Still has a cool liberal coffeehouse vibe. Has a lot of good brunch and breakfast foods too. I'll end by saying this was the place that I got addicted to coffee and caffeine without knowing it (thanks?)by drinking mochas, and going home to WV in my freshman year where there were none and the headaches began. Ha. I also heard on NPR the first bombs drop in the first Iraq war when another student gave me his other earphone. We sat at the table together listening. This place is special to me and so many. I'm so glad to see it 30 years later. read more

Came here for a late lunch while in Btown for work. What a fun, eclectic little restaurant! RS has been in operation since the 70's, and it's located in a small house near Dunnkirk Square in Bloomington. It's just that, a restaurant/coffee shop in a house with two beautiful decks, front and back. Next time I'll sit outside! I chose this spot for its offering of intriguing smoked salmon creations. I ordered coffee and the SS omelet. My coffee arrived quickly and I was offered several warm ups throughout my meal. My omelet came after a short wait, and was all I hoped and dreamed of! So delicious and served with thick cut wheat toast, browned just to my liking. My server was an attentive young gal and quite fun, to boot! I will mention that while I was eating, I noticed the kitchen appears to be in the basement of the house because all the servers were walking up the stairs with food. I thought, wow that's some serious exercise! Also, my server frequently was running food outside and attending to those guests as well. Despite the small exterior appearance, there are really quite a few tables in this place...I would not choose this place if I were pressed for time. Not that I felt service was slow by any means, it's just a busy spot. No need to rush anyway! So many fun artifacts on the walls and conversations to be had here. I'll be back! read more

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Great ambiance at this converted home. Food was just ok and fairly expensive for what we ordered.

Came here with a group of friends who recommended this place for breakfast. The food was delicious, however, I found the breakfast menu to be quite limited. There wasn't as much selection as I had hoped for, and I also found the service, although friendly, to be somewhat slow. The food portions were also quite small for the amount of money I paid to eat here. I'd probably go find another place to eat breakfast, but I also wouldn't say it's wise to stay away from here either. This place still gets the breakfast craving needs taken care of. read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Amazing food and service! All the staff are extremely friendly and the food and drinks are delicious!! I highly recommend this place!

Rincible has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our breakfast was delicious. Service was great considering it was Parents Weekend at IU. We will definitely be back! read more

Best breakfast in Bloomington! Try the salmon hash and, if your feeling dangerous at breakfast, pair it with a Bell's Two Hearted IPA

We came to the Bloomy area to visit my friend's family home. Then we got a little tour of the favorite spots from her hometown. This is apparently the spot for breakfast. I was super impressed by how large it actually is. There is an outside area, an inside area, and a downstairs area! And even with all the room it does get busy and the wait could be long, but apparently worth it. I was happy that we did not have to wait and got a table right away. With a two year old a wait is not always the best idea. So we had a table of four adults and one child and got a great table and a highchair and it didn't feel super cramped. We were in the downstairs area so it was a little bit louder there since the ceilings were lower. But still wasn't awful. I ordered the regular Eggs Benedict, fried potatoes, and an iced chai. The iced chai hit the SPOT!! The eggs benny had thick slices of ham that I was super impressed with. The fried potatoes were not what I expected at all. They were huge HUNKS of spiced potatoes. I liked the spice but the size was a little too much for me. And since I like them crispy it's hard to get potatoes that size really crispy. Other than that it was awesome. Also we got my daughter the yogurt bowl with fruit and it was nothing short of majestic. Honestly, I don't know how they got that much fruit in there. She would then dip her fruit into the yogurt. It was the sweetest!! I was happy that I got to eat here with my friends and family. It was a very fun experience. read more

Sitting in the front courtyard on a sunny day in a little slice of heaven. I ordered an iced coffee and French toast. Kudos for no up-charge for almond milk! Our waitress Savanna added to the warm and welcoming vibe. The French toast want that special, but everything else was. A definite Go To when in Bloomington! read more

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The food and service were AWESOME. I have lived here for 2 years and have just gotten around to trying Runcible Spoon. I wish I would have gotten here sooner! I got the smoked salmon hash and my partner got a classic breakfast plate. Both were outstanding. My only qualm was the horseradish sauce could have used more horseradish, but I like mine spicy. Will definitely be back! read more

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Came again and got the Smoked Salmon Hash! Was really great and came with a side of lemon and horseradish which really tied all the flavors together. Staff and atmosphere were great! One of my favorite breakfast places in Bloomington now read more

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This was my absolute favorite place while attending IU over 30 years ago. Planning a reunion and can't wait to go back for amazing food and coffee and atmosphere! read more

Seems to be a wild disparity among reviews. I lean toward the poor reviews in part due to the service. I walked in and inquired about seating, was handed 2 menus, and told to choose any small table. Problem is that no one (servers) seem to keep track of new patrons seating themselves so we waited a rather long time for a server to approach us and it seemed like they weren't even going to approach us if we hadn't worked to get their attention. Judging by their laissez fair attitude they may have forgotten they were working in the service industry. The menu is a bit limited but we decided on a make your own omelette and the yogurt, fruit, and granola bowl. The avocado is really guacamole (call it what it is) but the omelette was otherwise ok. The bowl is the star of the show, very good. read more

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Always great home cooked breakfast!! We love to come here often. Bloomington staple for the day after a game

Always worth a bit of a wait, always lovely, food never disappoints and service is spot on

If your reading this review and are looking for a spectacular brunch in Bloomington you found it. Understand this is coming from a tourist not a towny. However, I find it hard to believe that the small college town has another spot that offers a better atmosphere and delicious bites than the Runcible Spoon Cafe. They've been in operation for decades and are beloved by locals. The parking situation is in their own small lot out back, off street, or nearby parking garage. Our party located a space in the rear on a Monday mid morning. The area was clean including a visible dumpster. However, a stack of recyclable card board was a bit of an eyesore, but it was in the rear and possible it was soon to be picked up. A nice patio out front of the 1930-40''s era home off Indiana University campus seemed a perfect fit for a beautiful Spring morning. They also offer a more intimate outdoor setting in the rear. The exterior look and vibe reminds me of businesses you may find in Asheville, NC. It's maintained, quaint and welcoming. The interior on a quick walk through was just as charming and cozy as the outside. Wood floors, book cases and distinctive odors waffled through the air like something familiar in grandmas home, or an old library. The bakery items from their nearby scratch kitchen made me feel right at home. Family I was with said their apple pie is a must try item. Our young female waitress was on top of drinks and providing menus. Both side of the menu provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had my eyes set on a Benedict from the beginning after watching a few tables that were just served prior to locating a front patio seat. House coffee arrived and a veggie Benedict was ordered with side of potatoes. The atmosphere was chill to catch up with family. With no need to rush I loved a relaxing meal. Everyone's plates hit at the same time around 15-20 minutes after the order was placed. The aroma and visual aligned with a satisfying first bite. Eggs cooked perfect with yoke running down the side after a slice. Veggies fresh and the base English muffin warm and crisp. Garnish on the top would have been a nice touch. Homemade cube taters dark and crispy with the correct amount of grease was yum! My coffee was super too! Without knowing I assume this business is farm to table operation. Everything was excellent! It's with sadness that I cannot experience a second meal at Runcible on my last day in Bloomington. My recommendation is that you don't miss out their strong menu, great service and wonderful dishes that are sure to leave you satisfied. With a single visit 4.5, rounding up. read more

Basic breakfast fare in Bloomington. Super busy on a Sunday for brunch. A little pricey for 3. Brings back college memories though. It hasn't changed a bit. With tip it was 57.00. read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Hands down the best corn beef hash in the Midwest. I'm from Missouri, lived in Illinois, and spent 4 years at school in Bloomington. Best hash period. read more

Cute little spot for brunch! The food is average, nothing to write home about but good bang for your buck (sizes are pretty generous). Friendly staff and waiter, quick service. No complaints, and would recommend stopping by just to see the cute interior! read more

Nice breakfast/:brunch. Wait time could be vary. We came here first time last year and this is the second visit. Love the weekender. read more

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Runcible Spoon is our first stop every time we visit Bloomington, Indiana. We only just discovered this quaint little place three years ago, and we eagerly await each return visit. The restaurant itself is quite charming, and the staff is always very friendly. The outdoor seating area is absolutely beautiful, so if the weather is decent, I strongly encourage you to dine outside. Indoors or out, though, the service is quick. Traditionally, I have always ordered the French Toast with a half order of Home Fries, which are both delicious. This time around I ordered a stack of three pancakes with chocolate chips. OMG! The pancakes are thick, fluffy, and absolutely wonderful. Be warned, however, the pancakes are enormous. Not just big -- enormous. So much so that they bleed over the edge of the plate. My advice, order 1 or 2 unless you plan to share them with a group. My husband on the other hand typically orders an omelette, which he always enjoys. Today, he ordered the Bonne Femme omelette with sausage added. That was a decent-sized portion as well. Needless to say, you might want to think about fasting before you visit the Runcible Spoon. You'll want plenty of room to enjoy all the goodness. To sum things up, Runcible Spoon is a charming, cozy place to dine with flavorful dishes and a great staff. Stop in and have a bite today. Bon appetit! read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Whomp, whomp. Kinda disappointed with my meal at Runcible Spoon, which sucks because I've had this place bookmarked for over a year. But, I love that they named the restaurant after the Edward Lear poem, "The Owl and the Pussycat," which is a favorite of mine and committed to my memory. (The name comes from the part of the poem that goes, "They dined on mince and slices of quince, which they ate with a runcible spoon.") They serve breakfast all day, which is great in theory, but the menu is like 75% breakfast, so if you're visiting during dinner, which we were, and you're not in the mood for breakfast ... good luck. I got the eggs Benedict because it sounded great, and it was OK, but the hollandaise was strangely lemony. The eggs were cooked well, though. My husband got the biscuits and gravy, which he said were OK. My kids got a pancake to share (the pancakes here are huge!) and they loved it. We ordered a side of bacon, but the bacon was not crisp at all. It was that kind of bacon that's sort of limp and fatty instead of crisp and tasty. Our server was super nice and checked on us frequently. There isn't a whole lot of seating, and it seems like their busiest times are during the morning and afternoon, but we didn't have a problem getting a good table for an early dinner. read more

Loved visiting Runcible Spoon the morning of a football game! We had excellent and efficient service for a weekend brunch time. I loved all the specialty coffee drinks to choose from on their fall menu. We ordered two different style of eggs Benedict and their house Benedict was one of the best I've had in my life. They had plenty of sauce on the plate and the egg was cooked perfectly! The home fries are also a star of the show. I'd like to come back and try them loaded like other Yelpers suggest! Definitely a yummy eclectic place in BTown to try! read more

The food was okay but the ambiance was great! The little decor was nice and the staff is very nice! read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - The Runcible Spoon Burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Breakfast here is better than dinner. Just well executed standard dishes around here. You're not going to have something unexpected, but you'll have a damn good omelette. Also, it's just a cute place with good vibes. read more

It's a staple, enough said! A classic for a reason, such amazing food, the most unique interior and vibe, my mom actually went into labor with me back in the day during brunch here at Runcible! It's the best, their food is iconic! read more

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This is one of my all time favorite breakfast spots in Bloomington. The atmosphere is artsy and welcoming and the patio is great. I ordered the French toast with strawberries and bacon. It was good! My normal breakfast choice was cut from the menu, so I had to switch it up. My only complaint was that service was not good at all, even though typically it is amazing. It's still a favorite and we will be back again! read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - French Toast (2 Slices) Hickory Bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This is my favorite place for breakfast....well maybe the drinks! Love the hash and breakfast options. It's not a huge menu, but the old house makes it. Best seats in the house are outside with friends after a Kayak at Griffy Lake. Don't forget the coffee...it's great. Relax and stay awhile next to wonderful greenery and flowers on the patio. This place is our top spot in Bloomington are breakfast and great friends. It is a tight space so large families and large parties may not be ideal. But 2-6 would work. read more

This is a quirky, cool little joint for breakfast. It's an old house, converted into a cafe. The decor is eclectic and cute. The staff is friendly and attentive. (Our waitress, Erin was spunky and oh so nice! She made for a very good experience.) And of course, the food was quite good. My son (who can eat) had 2 pancakes, which are huge (plate sized and thick), and found finishing challenging but doable. My cornbeef hash was very good. Obviously not from a can, freshly shredded. I don't know if we got lucky because maybe Labor Day weekend isn't a very crowded weekend, but we were seated (for 3) in under 10 minutes at 10am on a Sunday! Never expected that! (Town isn't empty, but not a football weekend either.) read more

Cozy cafe in Bloomington! Great teas and cafe. Nice to sit and enjoy a solo lunch any day. read more

Parking is very tight as it's nestled in narrow downtown blocks. You'll want to carpool. The food is absolutely exquisite! Their pancakes are a unique recipe unlike any other. The interior is an antique hipster theme. Very unique place. We did wait a bit to have our orders taken otherwise it would have been 5 stars. read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - eggs benedict, pancake, french toast, home fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Wonderful place! Enormous portions, crazy kind and friendly staff, charming and cute physical place. So glad we were recommended to come here. I read all of the negative reviews and I have to say, for anyone who's interested, that all of the negative comments I read were problems with the reviewer. "You" problems - not "restaurant" problems. Pretty much they could be summed up with "I ordered the wrong thing but everybody else liked every single thing they ate and they should be the ones doing the review", or " I clearly did not even bother to look up what kind of restaurant this was and so I was disappointed because it did not meet my weirdo and unreasonable expectations". "I wanted them to have sushi and there isn't so I'm giving a bad review". In other words, no one really has a problem with the restaurant itself or the food it serves. And how could they? Because everything is really lovely here. read more

Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - Cafe au lait is delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Runcible Spoon is a Bloomington staple. Like the multiple breakfast and brunch spots in the area, it's beloved, especially for specific things and orders. Most people (including myself) head to The Deli - the Village Deli, that is - for pancakes that are plate-sized and sinful. But for worthwhile beverages, Runcible is a lovely find. Most people choose Runcible for a cold, wintery afternoon in Bloomington. Blanketed in snow, the town seems less gloomy when you're treating yourself to the Cafe's signature hot chocolate, topped off with a giant dollop of whipped cream that, I'm pretty convinced, is Reddi Whip. I chose something more up my alley: a latte of some sort, although I can't really remember which one I chose. It was pleasant enough, but I felt that both beverages (my friend's hot chocolate and the latte I tasted) were both extremely 'watered down' and lacking in flavor. That being said, I've had friends who've loved the other espresso drinks and, mainly, the food. Next time I'm in Bloomington, I'll give Runcible another go-around. read more

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Wonderful food, friendly folks. Breakfast is the best in town, especially for the price.

One of the top 3 breakfast spots in Bloomington, along with Inkwell and Bedrak cafe. A little more on the expensive side if you want a lot of food. Also open late night for only coffee and desserts most days of the week, a fun way to cap off the night. read more

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