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Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • Laughing Planet Café
  • Mother Bear's
  • Village Deli
24-Hour Dining
  • Denny's
  • Steak 'n Shake
  • Waffle House
Best Asian Dragon Express
Best Breakfast Village Deli
Best Healthy Laughing Planet Café
Best Pizza Mother Bear's
Best Wings BuffaLouie's
Best Place to Take Your Parents Irish Lion
Other Places to Check Out
  • Big Mouth Subs
  • Chow Bar
  • Crazy Horse
  • Esan Thai
  • Gib & Denzil's Restaurant
  • Little Tibet
  • Nick's English Hut
  • Pizza Express
  • Scholar's Inn
  • Scotty's Brewhouse
  • Shanti
  • Siam House
  • Truffles
  • Yogi's City Grille

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Deciding where to eat in Bloomington is always an adventure. The diversity of the student body invites an array of restaurateurs to the area, specializing in everything from Thai and Indian food to Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. There’s never a shortage of delicious choices; the hardest part is figuring out what you’re in the mood for. Impressive restaurants unique to Bloomington include the Bombay House (an Indian restaurant close to campus), which has a lunch buffet during the week that could satiate the most intense hunger. There is also Michael’s Uptown Café, which offers a cozy atmosphere and fantastic food with a New Orleans kick. Try the eggs Benedict for a great way to start the day. If more traditional American fare would hit the mark, Jimmy John’s makes quality subs “so fast you’ll freak,” and Brave New Deli has a wide variety of sandwich choices.

Of course, Bloomington houses the requisite fast food and chain restaurants as well, but part of the allure of a small town with a big school in the middle is the explosion of culture. A student could probably eat three times a day at a different local restaurant for a month without repeating. If you have a craving for a favorite food, Bloomington has the answer.

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Off-Campus Dining at Indiana University

kkadams92

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management '15

5.0
A+

Lots of Choices

Kirkwood and 4th Street are the best places to go if you are looking for great food. Kirkwood has a lot of bar and grill type places, some chain restaurants, and some little local places. 4th Street has all the local international restaurants- ranging from tibetan food to cajun food. The prices are pretty reasonable and the food is all great. A lot of places also have discounts in coupon books that are handed out around campus.

May 24, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Indiana University

nysha813

Psychology '13

5.0
A+

Lots of Variety

Bloomington has plenty of options in the off-campus dining area. 4th Street has a wide array of different ethnic restaurants to choose from, and it is easily accessible being only a short walk from campus.

Apr 30, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Indiana University

flyingsheep

Sociology '11

4.2
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Dining

Tons of off campus dining. Including midnight cravings, local ma and pa stores, fast food, ethnic food, vegetarian, food chains, etc. I wish things were a little cheaper, but nothing is expensive by any means.

Apr 02, 2012

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User rating for Indiana University - Off-Campus Dining is 4.6 out of 5 based on 34 user reviews.

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Grocery StoresWhat's This?

10th Street INTL Market
1813 E. 10th St.
(812) 333-1312

Bloomingfoods Market & Deli
3220 E. Third St.
(812) 336-5400

Fairfax Market
8666 S. Fairfax Rd.
(812) 824-9996

Faris BROS Meat Market
208 N. Walnut St.
(812) 336-6323

Kroger
4025 S. Old State Road 37
(812) 824-5200

Marsh Supermarkets (Delicatessen Bakery, Prime Cut & Fish Market)
1825 North Kinser Pike
(812) 331-9561

Oriental International Market
1809 E. 10th St.
(812) 333-1312

Sahara Mart
106 E. Second St.
(812) 333-0502

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Afnyetsang's Little Tibet
Food: Tibetan and Thai
415 E. Fourth St.
(812) 331-0122
Price: $5-$10

Bombay House
Food: Indian
416 E. Fourth St.
(812) 331-8844
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Offers an authentic atmosphere and outdoor dining.

BuffaLouie's
Food: Buffalo wings, subs, sandwiches
711 W. 17th St.
(812) 333-3030
www.buffalouies.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Casual atmosphere, color TVs for sporting events.

Dagwood's Deli & Sub Shop
Food: Deli
Fourth Street at Indiana Avenue
(812) 333-3000
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Delivery

Domo
Food: Japanese
1500 E. Third St.
(812) 339-7868
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: One of the only places to get good sushi in the area, and it's a short walking distance from campus.

Dragon Express
Food: Chinese
1400 E. Third St.
(812) 331-7030
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Fast, cheap, delicious, and close to campus. What else could you ask for?

Gratzi
Food: Italian
106 W. Sixth St.
(812) 323-0303
www.gratzi.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Room resvervations for groups of 40 or more. Catering is available through a sister company, Sarafina's.

Irish Lion
Food: Irish cuisine, including stews, burgers, fish and chips
212 W. Kirkwood Ave.
(812) 336-9076
www.irishlion.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Beer can be ordered by the yard or the pint, which can make for a memorable drinking experience.

Janko's Little Zagreb
Food: Steak
223 W. Sixth St.
(812) 332-0694
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Favorite hangout of a few IU sports teams; great wine lists.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Food: Sub sandwiches
2301 E. Washington St.
(309) 664-6800
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Serves good, inexpensive subs, made-to-order (quickly).

La Charreada
Food: Mexican
1710 N. Walnut St.
(812) 332- 2343
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: The atmosphere here is authentic Mexican, and the service is terrific.

Ladyman's Café
Food: Diner-type
Kirkwood Avenue at Washington Street
(812) 336-5557
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Ladyman's is well known for its breakfast, but any time you're looking for a home-cooked meal, they'll deliver in a friendly atmosphere.

Laughing Planet Café
Food: California-style burritos, sandwiches
322 E. Kirkwood Ave.
(812) 323-2233
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Great vegetarian and vegan selection, and the art on the walls is by local artist Joel Washington.

Macri's Deli
Food: Sandwiches
1221 S. College Mall Rd.
(812) 333-0606
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Casual atmosphere, private rooms

Malibu Grill
Food: Steaks, seafood, sandwiches
106 N. Walnut St.
(812) 332-4334
malibuhospitality.com
Price: $10-$20

Michael's Uptown Café
Food: Gourmet global cuisine
102 E. Kirkwood Ave.
(812) 339-0900
www.michaelsuptownCafé.com
Price: $25-$50
Cool Features: Gift cards available, catering available

Mother Bear's Pizza
Food: Pizza
1428 E. Third St.
(812) 332-4495
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: The cozy atmosphere will get you, but the pizza will keep you coming back. Open late, Mother Bear's serves Bloomington's best pizza.

Puccini
Food: Italian
420 E. Fourth St.
(812) 333-5522
Price: $10-$25

Samira
Food: Afghani
100 W. Sixth St.
(812) 331-3761
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Two words: real baklava

Trojan Horse
Food: Greek
100 E. Kirkwood Ave.
(812) 332-1101
www.thetrojanhorse.com
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Order the flaming cheese, and join your waiter in a triumphant “OOMPAH” when it's lit.

Village Deli
Food: Sandwiches, breakfast
409 E. Kirkwood Ave.
(812) 336-2303
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: A great vegetarian selection and widely renowned breakfast with huge portions make this restaurant a hot spot in Bloomington. Watch the pace in which you eat—the slogan is Eat & Get Out.” Weekday lunch delivery.

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