I grab my Friday morning coffee almost every week at Soma. I love the atmosphere & the music they play, it's become a beloved weekly routine for me. It's not my favorite place for espresso drinks, but their Blackbeard drip coffee hits the spot for me. My husband also loves their juices. The back patio is a perfect spot for meeting with a friend during the summer, and they have a prime downtown location as well. read more

It was a busy morning after homecoming weekend, but we only waited about 10-15 minutes for our group of five, which wasn't bad. I tried the hot PB Cup of Joe, and it was just okay. It was missing some extra PB, chocolate, or sweetness, and it got really milky toward the end. My friends had the hot Pistachio, and I kind of wish I'd ordered that instead. Overall, it's a cozy spot, though I can definitely see it getting crowded at times. read more

Soma Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Getting basement level coffee house-part of the IU downtown. Busy and packed, funky interior with loud(ish) music, indoor and outdoor seating, selection of food, smoothies and coffee/teas. Good cold brew. read more

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My second Soma in two days and this one was just as good today as yesterdays. A perfect cortado (followed by a cup of drip) and I stayed here for a good few hours until my work day ended. A nice cave-like room in the back was comfortable and the wifi worked really well. [Review 20567 overall - 104 in Indiana - 1548 of 2023.] read more

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Soma deserves a better rating. Lattes and cakes/cookies are delicious, baristas are friendly. Sometimes a little wait at the counter, but worth it. read more

Soma has everything you could want in a coffee shop. The vibes are immaculate with fun decor and music that all can enjoy (I would describe as chill/indie rock). The baristas are super helpful and kind. The service was fast and the drinks were made with care. They have a rotating specials board with seasonal items and plenty of pastries to choose from. We had a dirty chai and their cold brew, both tasted perfect. There are three seating areas - one outdoors (with and without umbrellas), inside the main entrance, and a back room. No music is playing in the back room, making it a great place to study or read. Depending on the time you go, seating can be limited or you will have to sit next to someone you don't know yet. Overall I highly recommend Soma. read more

Super cute coffee shop. They had some amazing flavor combos for lattes, I went with the bee stinger which was habanero syrup and honey. It was delicious. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Soma Coffee House - Interesting bathroom decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Nice tucked out of the way coffee shop. We ordered flat whites and homemade coffee cake. Both were delicious with insta worthy art. Vibes were upbeat and happy and service was friendly. read more

Soma Coffee House - Flat white and coffee cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Stopped here before the IU football game. Neat little coffee shop located in the basement of a building. Friendly workers and decent coffee. There's a back room with seating that's a little on the dark side but unique. Had a muffin as well and it was okay. Several people were getting something I've never heard of called a Lebowski or something. Looked good from what I saw. read more

Soma Coffee House - Extra seating. Plenty of outlets for students wishing to study. A little dark but cool vibe. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Stopped there for coffee. Unassuming place but solid coffee and great variety of coffee styles and muffins etc. great vibe from IU being right in their backyard. The cashier was very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend. Parking is a bit sketchy but if you persist you'll find a metered spot. read more

I came into Soma coffeehouse to get me a smoothie and a brownie and she tells me that the brownie was only a day old. But a day old brownie I've had here before, but this one was so dried out it crumbled as I bit into it very disappointing so now I'm wasting my money on that cause I have to throw it in the trash also ordered a smoothie and definitely scared to drink this smoothie because if she can lie so easy about the food that she serves on how old it really is, she probably serving bad drinks too. They can get a sick if the dairy is bad and old as well, so I just gave them the smoothie back and lost my money that I spent, and I gave them a tip on top of it for no reason, but I gave them a tip before I even got the food without knowing if the food was gonna be even good, so apparently I should not have given them a tip either She didn't even seem to care about my concerns that I had her name was BARISTAK unbelievable that I got this terrible service today so disappointed. read more

Delicious! Cappuccino was delicious! From LA and every time I come to Bloomington I crave SOMA!

I've been here so many times and I've never had a complaint. Each time I've had something different. I think I've settled on a hot Lewinski as my drink of choice. I definitely recommend trying it, especially if you enjoy coconut. Today I also had a birthday cake scone ! I thought it was fitting since it's my birthday month. read more

Soma Coffee House - a hand holding a biscuit with sprinkles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Soma Coffee House handled my huge group of students exceptionally well. Their service was fast and friendly and the coffee/food/smoothies were delicious. The space was super cute and cozy as well. 10/10! read more

I've gone here twice and each time I ended up being disappointed. The first time I got a pineapple smoothie and a sandwich. The smoothie was okay but the sandwich was pretty bad, the bread was really soggy and I had to throw away the bottom slice. The second time I got the farmer boy Tim smoothie and it was pretty good. Unfortunately, I also decided to buy some muffins for a snack. I was especially deceived by the cheesecake muffin because I thought it would have the cheesecake core all the way through, but it was actually a thin little layer of cheesecake plastered on top of the dryest most flavorless muffin I've had in my life. The service and the environment is actually really great. So for that I give 2 stars. I haven't had their coffee so I can't speak on that, for all I know it could be great, which probably matters more than dry muffins considering its a coffee shop and not a bakery. read more

Super cute little shop! The baristas were all super nice and friendly even with the large crowd and our drinks were made very quickly! read more

Soma Coffee House - Ice 9 shaken espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This is still a pretty local-vibe coffee house in Bloomington, but it did feel like they broadened their selection since the last time I've been here (or my memory is fading). Staff was friendly and had helpful recommendations. If you like coffee houses, this is a good stop in downtown Bloomington (you'll definitely get more out of it than the local Starbucks). read more

Soma Coffee House - Honey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

the downtown soma is literally falling apart. the tiles on the floor are lifting up so bad I see people trip on them all the time. the wall in the back room is caving in on itself. one time i tried to use the microwave but the stand it was on was so rickety, it almost fell off. it has that cute college town coffee shop vibe and the people who work there are always chill. food and coffee is always good. but the level of grime in that place completely takes away its charm. if they just fixed the walls, wallpaper, tiles, and gave it a deep deep scrub, it would exponentially improve the quality of the place. read more

Absolutely love this place. Have tried a smoothie, and the kale juice. Would love to get in here for a few hours to try a latte and do some work. Nice vibes. read more

The Peppermint Patty latte is minty delicious and a perfect pick-me-up for a crisp fall morning. My visit to the cafe was short, but the interior was cozy with different types of seating and lots of games and books on a bookshelf. I told my brother he should come with his friends. I don't think he will listen but if I was an IU college student, I would be a regular at this spot. read more

Not a train station, but still a cool place to check out. The atmosphere has a chill college student vibe with friendly faces to greet you. I'm typically an enthusiast of Big Train Chai. Although it is not provided here, their Oregon Chai concentrate isn't half bad. The Bee Sting (honey and habeñero latte) brings a sweet bite to the palette. If your tall (6'+), watch your head. This sub-ground level café can be a bit tight. read more

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Wonderful baristas who were friendly and helpful. The coffee was rich and smooth and delicious. Prices were reasonable and the ambiance was fun and cozy. A+ read more

I've been coming to this establishment for about 1-2 years. The coffee is always amazing and the service is also great (most of the time). My most recent visit was a little different as the air conditioner seemed to be off and it felt like 90 degrees in there. The coffee was good as always but I felt extremely uncomfortable waiting for my drink as I was swamped with sweat. I also noticed the baristas were also sweating a lot and while I do appreciate their hard work, I don't want sweat in my drink. I don't think I'll return until the weather cools down or if the air conditioning is fixed. read more

Another wonderful experience at Soma, with friendly baristas and excellent coffee. With the current heat wave, my husband and I sprung for two iced coffees. The ICED VIETNAMESE COFFEE was absolutely amazing. Whether you are in the mood for it hot or iced it's a sure bet. I had the ICED HONEY HABANERO LATTE, which was a delicious and interesting mix of cool and spicy. It was great for a hot summer day. Seriously, stop in here and investigate the menu. Their smoothies are also fantastic and refreshing, so when those who don't like coffee or caffeine have delicious options. read more

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Fantastic atmosphere. They had me at Björk, Aurora and beautiful indie music. The coffee is delicious and isn't over roasted. The natural lighting is the star of the cafe. My new favorite coffee shop, I got so much work done! The staff radiate kindness and passion. Thank you Soma team, cheers! read more

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Cool atmosphere and great coffee. I love that they offer a mobile order option for when I need to be at work early. It's so nice to have another option besides the huge corporate coffee shop for mobile orders! read more

Great coffee and unique store. I had ice coffee and it taste great. You also need to check the restroom

Soma coffee shops run Bloomington, and for good reason! Got 2 smoothies, a latte and a muffin all for $20! Prices are decent and food/drinks are delicious! Will definitely be stopping in more often! read more

Soma Coffee House - * almond milk latte * blueberry buckwheat muffin * lethal weapon smoothie * banana colada smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Soma is a quirky little coffee place, but overall underwhelming. I ordered the Swamp Thing and was pretty excited to try, but the drink left me wanting more. Nothing really jumped out at me in terms of flavor, and the iced drink was too warm for me. I guess they aptly named it however as it was muddled and warm. I will give the place props on the cool aquarium they have and the info they posted on their fish, and the place was pretty busy on a Saturday with people studying and hanging out. I would try Soma again if there weren't so many other cafes and pastry shops in Bloomington and I was in town more often. read more

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Coffee (breve) was great, as are their baked goods (split a cookie and a cinnamon roll between all of us). Staff is great and friendly, but be certain they are making what you want. Orders seems to slip through the cracks. read more

Soma Coffee House - a coffee cup on a picnic table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Cutest little place with such a fun interior, especially the restroom lol!! There are lots of vegan options (scones, muffins, etc) which was lovely. The smoothies are very good as well. read more

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Soma is the place to be if you're looking for quality coffee, espresso, tea, and baked goods. Soma is one of the coziest coffee shops in Bloomington. Slightly sub-terranian with plenty of light and warm yellow lights from a host of lamps, Soma is a welcome stop on a chilly day in Bloomington. There's free wifi and plenty of seating in the front room or in the back room extension, and good music everywhere (there's even a record store attached to the back room!) The coffee here is good enough to drink without a hint of cream or sugar (or soy milk and simple syrup, if that's more your thing). Normally they have three caffeinated blends and one decaf out on the bar, with one blend being from a special monthly roaster. The espresso drinks are just great too. A variety of choices from the traditional (cappuccino, latte, americano) to more exciting choices (try the Swamp Thing--espresso + soy milk + mint). And the smoothies/juices are incredibly refreshing if you're here on a hot day. They can be customized to your hearts desire. Baked goods here never disappoint either. They've got vegan stuff, savory things, goods from the local Italian bakery Piccoli Dolci, bagels, you name it. TLDR; if you're looking for a cozy, welcoming coffee shop with a good variety of drinks and snacks, check out Soma. read more

Soma Coffee House - mid-morning americano and cookie as a midterms pick me up! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Soma is the epitome of nostalgia for me and a must-visit when in Bloomington...so many hours spent during undergrad in the brightly-colored, oddly-decorated basement, sipping on a murky-green Swamp Thing or rhubarb-tinged Farmboy Tim smoothie. Since revisiting Soma, I've noticed some positive changes that could influence those who previously described Soma as "dirty" or "messy": - The beat-up floor in the main entrance and coffee shop area has been replaced with nice, easy-to-clean hardwood-looking tile. -The walls have been repainted and a lot of the bric-a-brac has been removed. This could be considered a plus or minus, depending on your leanings...but no worries, TV aquarium has made the cut! - The pastries, cards, and other areas have been more efficiently organized, lay-out wise. - The menu board is larger and easier to read. I've always experienced friendly service at Soma, so am wary of fellow reviewers who have experienced worse or use the dreaded cliché "hipster" moniker. The drinks and flavor options are stellar, with the aforementioned Swamp Thing (espresso, soy & mint over ice) always my first pick. The smoothies are entirely fruit-based, with no added sugar, syrups, or dairy; I highly recommend the Farmboy Tim (rhubarb, peach, melon, & blueberry) or TD's Peachy (peach & raspberry). You can also continue to easily explore Soma's neighbors, connected via staircase or open door; I recommend checking out TD's CDs & LPs, as you sip on your "hipster"-crafted latte. read more

Soma Coffee House - Swamp Thing...espresso, soy and mint - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I've been stopping by Soma off and on for 10 years and it the more post-college I get, the more weird nostalgia I have about strange little places like this. The tv fish tank. The mannequin legs in the bathroom. Something about basement establishments always adds to the mood. Oh, and they have great drinks too. The Swamp Thing has been my go-to for years- it's espresso, soy milk and mint syrup. It's a great place to grab a snack, meet a friend, remind yourself of the little mindwarp that is a college town. (Heck, I went to Purdue but discovered this place on visits to IU). It's always pretty crowded - inside and out and conveniently located near lots of other shops and restaurants. read more

Soma Coffee House - Pastry options - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This spot had such great vibes inside and outside! It was a little pricy but worth it. Great coffee. The service was quick and the workers were nice. Overall 5/5 I will return! read more

Soma Coffee House - 2x Top Of the Mornin Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Great coffee and tea, cute atmosphere with lots of natural light, yummy pastries, but there are like three outlets so make sure your devices arrive charged. read more

Soma is a Bloomington place, 100% They are a coffee house AND a juice bar with some serious personality. Take time to skip Starbucks and check out this local business. Everything you are getting here is local and delicious (not frozen and shipped). Now, I go to the bux, but when I am at work on Kirkwood Ave, I choose Soma for my caffeine boost or a little treat. This location is in a basement and not shiny or fancy, but eclectic and full of personality and art with a nice patio on Grant street. This location is a little more hipster feeling than the others that have opened around campus the last few years. When I moved to Bloomington for college, this was the only location and I quickly loved it. I love this place because the have the most delicious juices and smoothies - Berry Berry Good is awesome, but they have a lot more adventurous options as well. The smoothies and juices are made fresh. Vegan treats and the cosmic muffin is YUMMO! My favorite coffee drinks are the Razz-Ma-Tazz (chocolate and raspberry) and Peppermint Patty. This summer they also had a nitro coffee that was worth the trip to any location. Ice tea is my go to in the summer. They have a great loose tea selection and always have 2-3 iced and ready to go. Last visit was ginger peach and jasmine mint. Keep Bloomington Weird, play with the magnets on the espresso machine and if you need lunch, walk up the staircase to Laughing Planet for a burrito. read more

Soma has been in my top 3 coffee shops simply because of the atmosphere. Soma has such a quant and comfy feel. Go to the bathroom if you visit. On this particular visit, I was treated very well, as one of the burristas actually walked my drink to me. They also let me eat my kabab from street truck. I really didn't enjoy my drink (chocolate banana smoothie) but I don't think I'd like that drink anywhere. read more

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I don't think the coffee is that phenomenal but I like the pastries and there is a cool place in the back to get some work done.

Friends and I stopped by this place after a lunch next door at Laughing Planet. I like the integration of the two businesses - it created a nice community feeling. As with many coffee shops, this place was flooded with students and people working on their lap tops, interviewing, and conversing. Sadly, it was too dark and dreary for me, even on a beautiful sunny day. This is more of a grab 'n' go type of place....or at least sit outside on the patio! I ordered the Swamp Thing, iced. It was delicious! To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what's in it, but it was a great drink to satisfy my minty coffee craving. They offer local goods as well, including baked goods and other treats. Great coffee. Good patio. Decent coffee shop. read more

Soma Coffee House - Swamp thing. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana