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November 2022 by Stephanie C.
Fantastic ready-made food and super helpful staff! We got the delicious Magical Tofu (I think that's the name...the one with the nutritional yeast nom nom nom), chicken salad, brussel sprouts, kale salad, plus gf crackers, and a gf energy bar. Everything was super yum and fresh! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, including Jason and others (wish we had gotten everyone's name b/c everyone was fantastic!). We'd join this co-op if we lived closer!
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November 2022 by Rachel And Rosemary C.
I do love Bloomingfoods. There's a ton of positive things that I could say about them, and I feel bad about a 3-star review. I just think that once I began to explore other options in Bloomington, I realized that this wasn't the only choice for organic, healthy foods in the area, which seemed to be a strange lurking feeling that this is it. But if I'm being honest, Bloomingfoods has a very limited selection and is extremely overpriced. I'd recommend still checking things out at Bloomingfoods for sales, their excellent produce, etc. but otherwise there's other places to get the same or better things for a fraction of the cost.
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August 2022 by Ethan H.
Bloomingfoods is an awesome co-op with two locations (downtown and college mall). It's a pretty Boujee grocery store with items you won't find at Kroger or a more mainstream outlet. Think a Whole Foods but smaller. It's a fun place to shop as they have self-service candy and coffee bean dispensers where you buy by the pound. Great produce selection as well. What makes bloomingfoods great is their deli which serves up around 10-12 exquisite sandwiches on many types of freshly baked bread. They are healthy and well sized making it a perfect lunch. My favorites are: Chicken caprese Spicy Italian Chipotle turkey melt If you go to IU and haven't tried Bloomingfoods yet, do yourself a favor and check it out!
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June 2022 by B H.
Nice place with a walk-up deli counter and a full grocery store. Order your food at the deli and you get a ticket to take to the checkout with your other items, then take your stamped ticket back to the deli to pick up your food. Easy-peasy. I had the Mediterranean Veggie Wrap and also picked up a box of the 'magic tofu' (tofu cubes that taste amazingly like the Colonel's-KFC original recipe chicken) and both were great. You don't have to be a member to shop this place, but if I lived closer, I'd join in a minute.
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May 2022 by Hannah F.
They kinda suck. Prices are better everywhere else. I love supporting local businesses, but not this store. I hope fresh thyme puts them out of business. I'm poor and feel like I get treated like a shop lifter. Once there was a wrapper of some food someone had eaten and left in the basket I was using. The cashier held it up to me and asked me "was this yours?" in an accusatory manner. I only shop there because it's on my way home and convenient to get a loaf of bread, cream, basic things--certainly not a place to stock up. I've gotten food from the deli, but there's nothing special. I gave them two stars because I do like their banana bread.
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May 2022 by Mo H.
This little store reminded me of a smaller Whole Foods. Lots of healthy options... with a slightly more expensive twist (when compared to other local groceries). I'll be honest... I went to the bar a few nights before, bought drinks for numerous people... and my tab was still cheaper than what I spent at Bloomingfoods. But what can I say? Quality foods come with higher price tags. Worth it! We were flying out early the next morning, and since there are minimal options that early at the airport, we grabbed pre-made sammies to eat before our flights. They also have a salad bar and a hot bar to go along with a fresh-made sammie station. So we took advantage and grabbed food to devour at the hotel. Everything was fresh and delicious! I wish I had known about this little gem earlier, I would've rolled thru at least once a week for sure. Oh well, next time. If you're looking for fresh eats with local and healthy options, come here! It may be slightly more expensive, but it'll be worth it.
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January 2022 by John B.
My friend and I stopped in for some tuna sandwiches from the deli. One of the best tuna sandwiches you can find around Bloomington. Always fresh produce and reasonably priced, they also give you some good locally made chips included with your sandwich order. Definitely a great deli and grocery store.
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January 2022 by Harlan G S.
Expensive. Be prepared for COVID rules per the local county. They will under no uncertain terms remind you to put on your mask. When will we ever embrace it and adapt?
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October 2021 by Lisa W.
Bloomington for a conference and stopped here daily for coffee, lunch, snacks for room. Wonderful food option for residents and travelers alike!
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December 2020 by Karen M.
Great local grocery store with awesome grab and go food options. The salads and sandwiches always look amazing and they are competitively priced. My little boy has food allergies, so I'm always looking for solid dairy free options (at a good price) and I love that Bloomingfoods is a local option. The wine and beer selection is pretty good, too!
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December 2020 by Marybeth T.
I just need to send a special shout out to Jordan and his team. I am in CA and had a very special request for a family in Bloomington with a newborn whose family was unable to fly out an help due to COVID. He listened to my story and made an accommodation so they could help. He made a wonderful Meal Basket for them and went the extra mile to assist in getting it to them. They raved about the soup and all the other items so perfectly prepped and selected. This type of quality, care and service is rare and I wish them all the very best.
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November 2020 by Jordan G.
High prices, certain mangers make work there miserable creating a bad environment for customers and workers alike, management also covers for a manger that is genuinely bad at his job and he uses his position to prowl on college town girls, super super bad vibes here.
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April 2020 by Naomi F.
I would rate them five stars even if the store was located in someone's dirty garage, purely because of the hot bar mac and cheese. Now if I'm being honest, I consider myself somewhat of mac and cheese "connoisseur". While I love many types of mac and cheese, this dish puts every other kind to SHAME. Let me try to describe the experience. A sharp--yet not over powering--cheddar cheese toasted over perfectly cooked, pillow soft, macaroni pasta. The pasta is smothered in stringy--not too wet--cheese sauce, making it a dish of sustenance. This is not one of those mild Provel, Kraft, or American cheese mac and cheeses. No, this mac and cheese is on a mission to provide eaters with a body warming, rich, comfort food. One mouthful and I'm close to incapacitated. Forget my favorite type of mac and cheese! This is my favorite FOOD of all time--ever! (Also the $3 dinner is always amazing and they always have the freshest basil.)
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January 2020 by Vanessa Rae
There is literally not one thing you can get a bloomingfoods that you can't get elsewhere cheaper and with better customer service.Also their bathrooms are generally pretty gross, and unfortunately there's a pretty big cultural problem that leads them to have to fight off bankruptcy every couple of years by collecting donations from their members...
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December 2019 by Ken N.
I was surprised by how busy this place was right around lunch time. The space is relatively small compared to the groceries that remain near my neighborhood. Their parking lot was full and so was the store. They have two entrances (one from the street and one from the parking lot) with each having a checkout area. The street side features a deli and salad/hot item bar to the left and rows of packaged goods. The parking lot entrance area is where you'll find the produce and bulk items (as well as some non-food products). There is a good representation of local products available and I will say that the produce section, though small, was filled with brightly colored foods (and some flowers) to choose from. Unfortunately, because this is a smaller grocery, I wasn't able to find some non-food items that I normally find at my big box alternatives. So, be aware that there is a trade off of supporting local and one stop shopping. Review #3414
