My family and I ventured down to Bloomington as part of our trip to Brown County for camping. Had…read morenever been here, and we found this co-op per the recommendations of a local art gallery owner. Bloomingfoods is a co-op. You pay a membership fee, and the workers there are part of the ownership. Immediately, you are hit with warmth and just that coziness you want in a local grocery store. Whole Foods ambiance but not corporate. There is a deli and a hot/cold foods bar. Produce and plenty of plant-based options to choose from. We definitely enjoyed the experience .

Really good lunch place! They have a hit bar and full salad bar. They also have a deli serving made…read moreto order sandwhiches. All located within a little co-op market. Really good sandwhich! Not inexpensive but good quality! Little homey atmosphere with friendly people. There is indoor seating !

The menu features burgers, sandwiches, pot pies, bowls. The Chicken Salad was a little different…read morethan a usual chicken salad. There was a thin layer of slaw on the bun. It was an interesting addition to the sandwich because it made the sandwich a little more sour. I added a little hot honey to help counter some of the sourness. The Hive bun was very fresh. It had great texture- crunchy edges but spongy middle. The burgers looked good but appeared very small. I was a little surprised by the portion size considering the cost. It was very expensive for such a small burger that did not come with sides & drink. I liked the big plastic cups for water. It had a bunch of advertisements on the cup, but thought it was great sizewise for water. Usually we get a small plastic flimsy cup for water at other restaurants, so it was a nice surprise. The staff was friendly and served our order relatively quickly. Patrons came in waves. The outside is deceiving because the sign isn't flashy and looks relatively small. But, once you walk in, it appears a lot more spacious than from the outside. Plenty of seating for big/small groups.

Love this place so far. I've just gotten lunch a few times but they have a bit of everything on the…read moremenu with options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options! I've tried the vegan banh mi, vegan reuben, vegan brown sugar cookie, blondie, and Italian soda in lavender and vanilla. The marinated tofu used on both the banh mi sandwich and reuben is delicious. Lots of veggies on both of the sandwiches. The banh mi wasn't traditional - the mint and cilantro were more like a pesto instead of whole fresh herbs and the marinated tofu is a little different - but I really liked their take on it. Both desserts were really good, but in particular the gooey blondie with the flaked salt topping. I'm also grateful for the option to add cream to the Italian soda here - I love Italian cream soda but this is the first place I've been in a while that makes it. The atmosphere is very casual as you can place your order and pay at the counter and then seat yourself, but it's still nice and comfortable, and kept clean.

Overall, Homey Hot Pot was a good experience. My friends and I did the AYCE sushi when we went,…read morewhich is priced at around $26, which is not bad for the quantity you can order. The sushi is great, but is a little heavy on the rice. The issue we encountered was the service. The first two orders came out pretty quickly, but for our third order, we only did 2 rolls, and it took over 1.5 hours despite us giving several reminders to the waiters. Overall, a good experience, but I would recommend ordering most of the sushi in the first two orders.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Worth every penny! This was my first ever time trying hot pot and will definitely…read morenot be the last. The ingredients were so fresh and delicious. I got the hot spicy base and boy was it spicy. As they added more soup to it, it only got better. Loved it. The inside is a little awkward seating wise, but nothing to worry about. The server who explained everything to us after learning it was our first time was a little... weird? He was talking normally and then switched into an accent and talked super quickly. Not sure what that was about, haha. There is a nice and affordable parking garage nearby as well!

Excellent service and delish dishes! The noodles are all homemade. The menu is new and expanded…read moresince the move from the previous location.

They would never put some information about closing time on their website. It has already been…read moreseveral times that I came for lunch or dinner and they closed at regular time. Really crazy.

The food was top notch. And Grace was so lovely and a joy to have serve us at the bar top!!…read more (Zach you were great also!!)

Emma was a fantastic waitress She was very attentive and…read moremake recommendations Great place to eat

Took a quick detour off 69 while heading south and found Uptown Cafe in Bloomington, IN. What a…read moreGREAT find!! Hands down the best Caesar salad I've ever had (complete with anchovies which are optional). Too many good looking choices on the menu and settled for a Cajun pasta special that was more than I could eat. Sat at the bar and service was excellent. Prices are reasonable and the place had an upbeat vibe for being a random Tuesday during July when most IU students are home for the summer. Overall - Fabulous dining experience !!

Two words: burnt roux…read more I had at least somewhat high expectations seeing as Uptown is a regular destination for folks on IU expense accounts. Going on a Tuesday provided the opportunity to order a weekly special of crawfish etouffee. To their credit, the crawfish themselves were cooked perfectly and flavorful. However, the first red flag was that it was far too dark (with a gumbo-like color, rather than the blond-brown of a proper etouffee), and when I tasted it, I was shocked that it simply tasted burnt. That they'd overdo a roux like this and then serve it (especially on a special that they could've just taken off the menu) is genuinely shocking.

Sooo yummy! My parents and I had a light dinner following a trip to Heartwork, and loved the red…read morelentil soup, the Greek salads, the butternut squash, and the tiramisu. Good grief was the tiramisu good! I will be back just for that. Our servers were also wonderful and so personable, especially the host who sat us. Quite grateful to live in a town with yummy Afghan food.

Love this restaurant for its authentic food. Everything I have tried has been great and the red…read morelentil soup that you can have with your meal (or you can opt for a salad) is absolutely delicious!!

Pineapple Hefeweizen for the win. Will be back to try the porter. Great service. Place was empty…read morebecause IU students on summer break.

Went here for the first time over the weekend. My partner and I have decided that we have found…read more"our" pub. Our server was sweet. There was live music and the place honestly wasn't crowded. The food was delicious and the price wasn't bad. We'll be back for sure !