great food and excellent service! Bartenders make the best bloody marys. 100% recommend. read more

We had a large party of 12 for Breakfast and they were very accommodating. When we all had placed our orders, the food came out in good time, the food was hot fresh made and fabulous. The service was great and the manager was very nice. A good place if you are in the area for a meal. It is a very popular place for the locals, so a lot of talking going on but it is a place to connect with loved ones. read more

Food is not too bad, the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy that Food is not too bad, but the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy that served me was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me! He was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me! read more

Delicious! Known for breakfast but the dinner options are great as well! Always consistent read more

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It had been a long time since I had dined at TPI. Service was great and food was very good I will return soon this summer read more

excellent food, great service, nice decor. I agree with staff's shirts Times Past is making diners great again! read more

Average food. Small menu. The TPI Skillet comes with your choice of Hashbrowns or American Fries which are large diced potatoes. I wish they were a much smaller dice. They kind of ruined the whole dish for us. Next time I would choose the hash browns. You can choose more than one meat, I chose bacon and sausage. The sausage chunks were great. My wife got the Nacho Meat (nicely seasoned ground beef) and it was great. You can't get poached eggs so I got over easy. They don't have Eggs Benedict so you can't get Hollandaise sauce so I got a side of their sausage gravy. The sausage gravy is pretty good. As for toast you can get Raisin Bread and that was nice. read more

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Service was outstanding Good quality outstanding Price was exceptional Ambiance was very very nice read more

Several couples from my neighborhood in Le Roy, shared a wonderful breakfast here. Food was excellent and service as well, during a very busy time. I'd say. . .give it a try. I think you will love it. read more

Great service and really enjoy their breakfasts! Fruit cups/bowls have a nice variety and always fresh. They offer pecans and blueberries in the buttermilk pancakes. Eggs, skillets, waffles are also good options! We enjoy the outdoor patio which is dog-friendly! read more

I went here on a recommendation... unfortunately I think the quality has gone down since we recommender was here. I met a friend for brunch while visiting the Bloomington/normal area. I got French my go to at diner style places and a cup of coffee since it's the life blood of all brunches with friends. I was unimpressed with the small portions and bland food. read more

Friendly staff, excellent service, family friendly. Upgraded interior . A must go for a friendly smile and a hearty breakfast. Open face turkey sandwich definitely a favorite... read more

It had been awhile since I'd been to Times Past Inn, but sure glad my friend and I decided to have breakfast there. The refreshed restaurant looks beautiful. My omelet was delicious! Actually, best one I've had in awhile. The waitress was friendly and kept our coffee cups full. Prices were right too! I (we'll) be back soon. Thank you TPI read more

Go to breakfast spot for decades. Great service and plenty of breakfast options. Food and coffee is fresh/tastes great. Family friendly.

This is a good breakfast place to dine with your family for the price. They have the choice whether to sit in the restaurant or by the bar. They separate the two, and I was almost confused at first since they have two doors to the restaurant, one leads to the bar and the other to the restaurant. I have a big appetite, so for me with the #2 I felt like it was not enough food for me. Our waitress was very kind and brought over anything we needed or asked for. I still enjoyed my meal even though it wasn't the best breakfast food, and I just wish I had ordered something with more food. For the price, I think it's worth coming as other breakfast places can get a little pricey. It just depends what you want: spend more money for great food or save some money for not as great food. For me, I'm the type to save money. read more

Times Past Inn - #2 eggs, bacon, hash brown, and wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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Fantastic little restaurant right off the freeway in Bloomington. Service was super fast, the prices were unbelievably cheap, and the food tasted great! For $18 (after tax) my friend and I received: One glass of orange juice Two glasses of chocolate milk (no free refills) One small order of biscuits and gravy One short stack of pancakes One breakfast special with two eggs, two pieces of toast, hash browns and three pieces of bacon One breakfast special with two eggs, two pieces of toast, and three pieces of sausage All of the food tasted great, it was all seasoned perfectly, I didn't need to add anything. The bacon was nice and crisp, the toast was toasted correctly...no complaints here! Our waitress was really nice and we were probably in and out within 30 minutes. If you're driving through town, I highly suggest stopping off and eating here! read more

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Great service and food! Had breakfast and would highly recommend! Clean and easy parking.

Average breakfast food. I would rate it 3.5 star for its value and service quality, but the food itself is more than a 3 star. We came in on St. Patrick's day morning, so the room was somehow packed. The lady who served us was attentive although she was helping almost half of the house at the same time. My friend's coffee was always refilled after she took a few sips. However, the food itself was not notable. I had the #10 Country Fried Steak (2) Eggs, Hash Browns and Toast for $6.50. The hash browns were not crispy or even dry, and the steak was okay, but I didn't finish it. Although their toast deserved 5 star. My friend had the skillet, and unfortunately, it tasted just mediocre too. But the price, portion, and service were definitely worth 4 stars. I personally would not come back again for their just okay food. read more

Times Past Inn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

straight-forward, down-to-earth food at great prices. we've mostly popped in for breakfast, and each meal has been great, especially the specials. while I've never had lunch or dinner here, I hope to one day. read more

My mom and i had a great supper here. The special board had many dishes to choose from. The salad bar and soup was very good and filled when needed freshened up. The chili and vegetable soup both were delicious. My mom actually said it was the best chili she had ever had in a restaurant. She ordered the full rack of bbq ribs and they were fall off the bone tender. They were EXCELLENT! I ordered the strip steak which was a special and it was grilled to a perfect medium rare. For the most part the steak was very good. A few grisly spots but the flavor made up for that. Our service was great and we will definitely be going back for the many nightly specials they have every week. I already know they have one of a kind crispy fried chicken. It was a wonderful dinner experience so don't forget to stop in and try an entrée or twenty lol. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by my experience at Times Past Inn. Stopped here for lunch with some co-workers. When I entered I truly wasn't expecting much as the building seems to be outdated and the lunch crowd was on the older side. I had the Southwest Chicken Wrap with Sweet Potato Fries and was blown away. Super delicious, much better than the wraps at other places in town. The service was friendly and it was also incredibly affordable. I highly recommend giving this place a visit. You won't regret it. read more

Times Past Inn - Southwest Chicken Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

We've only eaten breakfast there and it's pretty good. It is right down the street from our house, so convenient. The basic breakfast is good - what can you really do with bacon and eggs. We like our hash browns and bacon crispy, and they have done a good job with that. The best thing is they have great prices, and daily specials that save even more. Over all a good place for a good breakfast, read more

I went to breakfast there today. I ordered the #4, which is: Hash browns 2 Eggs Choice of 4 ounce steak or Burger Toast I also got the small biscuits and gravy and tea and coffee The service was more than adequate, the food was cooked super fast and was perfect. It wasn't the best breakfast, I could have had, but for the price, I believe it was. The food was reasonably priced or cheap, depending on your financial situation. I would recommend. The Reapers Rap Up: Cheap, Fast, Good, Attentive. - G.R. read more

We went here for a Sunday breakfast. It was delicious. I got eggs, hasbrowns, toast, and biscuits and gravy. The biscuits and gravy was really good. Hash browns were just ok. My boyfriend got the TPI skillet and said it was absolutely delicious. We will be back. read more

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Drove over from C/U and found this spot and loved it. $5.95 country fried steak and eggs w/ hash browns and toast! Jimmy Johns has nothing on their speedy service. Saturday breakfast arrived fast hot and super tasty. I'll be back bitches read more

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Tried this place out for the first time for breakfast. It was fairly busy but we received our food fairly quick. I ordered two eggs, ham, and two pieces of French toast. The Eggs and Ham were delicious. The French toast, however, was not that good. There were small black specs on my French toast. They tasted like burnt food bits from the grill. I did not finish the French toast. It was not a bad breakfast, however, I am not sure it is one I will go back to. read more

Maybe their breakfast is good, but their dinner was horrible. We were the only people in the restaurant which should have been our first clue. My pork chops were very dry and my partners food was just awful. Maybe we will come back at breakfast because the reviews on here say its good. Don't waste your money on dinner here though. read more

As the quest for Bloomington's best breakfast spot continues, we finally made our way to Times Past Inn. I love locally owned restaurants and strive to support them whenever I can. While Times Past Inn is a good choice, I think there are better options in town. It is a solid choice but just not my preference. Check out my Breakfast List for a review of almost all breakfast spots in town. Positives: - Big omelet from SCRATCH with lots of fresh cut ingredients - Great pancakes (this is very important) - Yeah sugar free syrup - Lots of seating - IWU support! Negatives: - Eggs made right, but lacked flavor - Bacon too crispy so there was no flavor left - Coffee is just ok - No real butter, just substitute stuff - Hashbrowns cooked fine but no seasoning Just plain observations: - Crowd tends to be 65+ - Waitresses are straight forward - Menu has all the basics, nothing fancy read more

Large menu, excellent service, affordable. Have been going since I was a teen and some of the same staff still work there. Excellent breakfast as well! read more

I've only been there for breakfast but I have always left both full and satisfied. They have many combinations to choose from or you can mix and match. Eggs always are cooked exactly how I order them, bacon is always nice and crispy and the pancakes could be the best I've had. Service tends to always be pretty solid - the right balance of checking back on your table and leaving you alone. Prices are pretty reasonable and when you factor in the nap after you eat, can't beat it! Always greeted with a smile - I have a feeling that lunch and dinner is just as good as breakfast. read more

Love this place ! Wait staff is all amazing ! The food is delicious ! Who can go wrong with a single bisquit smothered in gravy and an order of Hashbrowns with a coffee ! The Hashbrowns are cooked perfectly ! Crispy and yum! The gravy is flavorful and gut filling ! Coffee isn't too strong ! Just right ! Price is where it is at ! Cheap ! Good townie place to go for breakfast ! read more

This is a pretty standard place to get breakfast. They have a lounge/bar and a restaurant area connected to each other. Service is friendly and relatively quick. Prices are more than reasonable so that's a plus too. read more

If you want a local place this is it. The owner is always upbeat and friendly. Most of the eaters have been there before. The breakfast is nothing special but inexpensive. The atmosphere is why you would go. There is an outside patio to eat on in warm weather. A small bar is located there also. Lots of local sport celebrities gather on game days. The dinner specials are outstanding and there is a basic salad bar included with most dinners. I have been there a few times recently. For a long time a place I overlooked. read more

A great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Locally owned and operated. The owner is a really nice person, his name is Arthur. The employees and service are awesome. read more

Came here this past Saturday night and had the ribs dinner. Full rack with REAL mashed potatoes, soup and salad bar for $15 and change.........great ribs and enough to have for dinner the next day. Yummo.......will come again and soon I hope. read more

Looking for a breakfast spot, stumbled in on this place, had a delicious breakfast!!! I ordered a breakfast skillet with cornbeef hash, potatoes were real, no fake frozen stuff, everything tasted very good!! Will stop by again, and highly recommend. read more

Times Past Inn - Cornbeef hash skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

This is the place my family usually eats at of Friday night and Sunday for breakfast. It is a really great price and the food is very home style. read more

Times Past Inn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Can't go wrong with the sausage egg and cheese on a croissant with hash browns if you ask me. My husband would recommend the #2 or #6. My kids go for the TPI skillet. I also like their zesty turkey wrap or grilled chicken sandwich with tots. We especially love the staff. Best in town! read more

I have dined here three times in the past year, and I have been pleased every time. Friendly service, pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food. read more

Great breakfast-split sausage is a must. Most of the year they also have fresh blueberries in their pancakes. Outside patio area that is nice all day as long as the weather permits. read more