The Olive Leaf sells specialty infused olive oils and vinegars. There are so many oils to choose…read morefrom. Fortunately, you can sample the oils and vinegars before you buy. Unfortunately, it is difficult to narrow the options after you taste them. I tried and purchased bottles of the Fig Balsamic and the Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil. The shop also carries local crafted truffles and chocolates from Bloomington Chocolate Company. The truffles are beautiful works of art. We picked up a couple to try and they were bursting with flavor. They did seem to be a bit pricey at $3 per candy. The shop is currently running a 10% off sale on the candies to celebrate their birthday. In addition, they sell an other assorted food products that originate in Indiana. The selection would make a perfect gift basket. The clerk was friendly and helpful. Checkout was easy. There is plenty of parking in the shared strip mall lot. The entrance is accessible.

As much as I want to be cynical about fancy food in Bloomington, the sweets here (chocolate and…read morefudge) are genuinely top-tier. Expensive, yes (after tax, $7 for 2 truffles), but of an appropriate quality for the price, with both a suitably rich dark chocolate flavor and good other ingredients. I can't comment on the actual oils/vinegars, didn't try them.

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.

Absolutely love the coffee, and the selection of sweet treats. Great customer service every time.read more

For such a little shop, this place has a huge number of options. Do you want chocolate sweets?…read more Got'em! How about baked items like brownies and cookes? Got'em! Coffee? Ice Cream? Chocolate covered caramel pecans? They got'em! There is a small amount of seating in the front of the shop. Metered street parking is available out front. The guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful, getting us our selection right away. As with most chocolate shops, you can expect to pay a higher premium for the fresh products. But with so many options, you will have fun picking out what you want to try next. Review #2112

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.

Great food. Nice people. Loved the doughnuts. Will definitely go back. The breakfast handpie was…read moregood too

Really liked it. I believe it's mostly, if not all, vegan. I know they were experimenting with some…read moreitems with dairy a while ago but I did not notice any non-vegan items while I was there, so not sure if that's still a thing. Anyway, it is a little out of the way. It's walkable from downtown but not really in the downtown core. Pretty quiet when I was there, but the atmosphere felt approachable. Some of the chairs were like school desk chairs (adult-sized, of course) that I haven't seen since I was in primary school which was kind of funny. The guy at the counter was cheerful and friendly. They looked like they had run out of some of the hot savory items by Saturday mid-afternoon, but there was still a wide variety of sweets. I believe the current owners are Indian, and you see some of those flavours featured. I got: Samosa handpie: Good, not mind-blowing, but good. Nice flavours. If you like a flaky crust, this is not it, but I liked the rustic pastry crust. Pistachio cardamom donut: Loved it. Before I moved to Bloomington, there were a few bakeries that offered vegan-GF cake donuts that I loved, and this was the first thing I've gotten here that reminded me of that. Pleasant texture and strong cardamom flavour, not too sweet. I think these are baked donuts, so they're a little different from regular fried donuts, but in a good way IMO. Rose dream latte: Milk with rose syrup topped with coconut whip and nuts, no espresso. Tasted great, but more of a dessert drink than I was expecting. The coconut whip was quite thick. The concept could probably use some refinement, because the whip was too thick and rigid to drink without a straw, but the nut pieces were too big to go through a straw, and so I couldn't figure out the best way to drink it. From what I understand, there are some longtime fans of this place who feel like the quality has dropped since the most recent change in ownership, but as someone who had never been here before, I really had a good experience. I get why people would be upset when something changes, but if you are considering trying this place for the first time, I wouldn't be too put off by the negativity around the change in ownership. There's no other place specialized in vegan baking in Bloomington, so I think it's good to support what they are continuing to do here, and even though I am partial to vegan food I wouldn't say that if it wasn't also GOOD. They also had some refreshingly unique options for baked goods.

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.

I have been generally dissatisfied with donuts in Indiana. These are the best I've found so far,…read morebut they're not perfect. I'll give them credit for being fresh-fried and having a good dough flavor. The apple fritter was particularly good, with nice big chunks of apple. However, I found some of the donuts (especially the glazed) to be too soft, and many donuts had so much sweetness in the dough that it was overwhelming when taken together with the glaze. They definitely deserve their reputation and their regular crowd, but I don't think I'd make a special trip from Bloomington.

Thanks, fellow Yelpers, for sending me to Magic Morning Bakery. The 5 star rating for this little…read morebakery is well deserved. There were many patrons going in and out with bags of donuts when I arrived early morning. I needed a treat to take to an event and, of course, I found out last minute. The shop is pristine and simple. The cases were filled with amazing donuts, cookies and cakes. There was so much to chose from. Those cream pies were incredibly tempting. I opted for a tray of turtle brownies. The brownies were smothered in caramel and nuts. The chocolate brownies was the consistency of a rich fudge. Needless to say, the brownies disappeared fast, so fast that I didn't have a chance to get a photo. The service was quick and friendly and I was off in a flash. Prices are incredibly reasonable. I plan on trying those iconic cookies on my next visit. I highly, recommend.

Proud to be the First to Review Bea's Soda! The enthusiasm bundled up in these two ladies is beyond…read morecontagious. Thanks to the good ole' internet I was introduced to their business a few months ago. The thing that amazed and attracted me the most about this business is that they are a perfect example of farm to fork....err, straw. When sharing their story with me, they told me how they visit the market to gather fruits, honey, etc. and cook down the fruit at home to create these ridiculously (in my words) delicious concoctions that pair with club soda. You can tell their product is made with love. Can't wait to have them at Yelp's Totally Bazaar in December! *Note: they also have catering/eats options!

As I was walking to and from the Bakehouse to meet my friend, I noticed an adorable little camper…read moreselling homemade sodas. On my way back to my car, I had to get a taste of Bea's Soda Bar. You guys... Strawberry. Rhubarb. Soda. I'll let you imagine this refreshing drink. I love seeing local entrepreneurs bringing concepts like this to towns I love. It reminds me of when Dad would take me to the old fashioned soda fountain in his hometown in a way. I opted out of hanging downtown for Taste of Bloomington, because it was already becoming a madhouse (and Mom was cooking goodies at home) so Bea's was my refreshing "something new" from my latest trip home. Such a sweet little business.

I love going to Apple Work. Lauren and Kim are amazing. The atmosphere is wonderful and it's just…read morepeaceful to just go and walk around.

I love visiting Appleworks - there truly isn't anything else quite like it in Indiana! With lots of…read moreactivities for families and beautiful grounds that provide a picturesque backdrop for photos, this is a must visit place in the Hoosier state. For my Thanksgiving apple pie, I stopped in to pick up a variety of their apples and I think they grow the best apples for pie making. It was definitely the most popular dessert at my Thanksgiving table, with only one piece leftover. Highly recommend buying your apples here and supporting a locally owned orchard.