Brightside Cafe
101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN
Crema's Take
“This Bloomington gem pulls off the rare trick of being equally stellar for serious coffee conversations and indulgent comfort food, with reviewers raving about everything from their rich chicken pesto quiche to cinnamon rolls that justify skipping your homemade version. The slow-sit atmosphere and thoughtfully executed specialty drinks like the Iced Dirty Chai create the kind of space where business meetings flow naturally and weekend brunches linger, though you'll want to confirm their weekday-only lunch schedule before planning your visit. With a stellar 4.8 rating, it's clearly become a beloved community anchor for anyone craving both excellent coffee and genuine kitchen care.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Okay, I had their biscuits and gravy (which I never in my life have eaten out at a restaurant bc I make them at home) and these were delicious. I also ordered the cinnamon roll and oh it was so good. The food here is so yummy and im so glad we have a fully GF place. I cannot…
Stopped by Brightside Cafe for a business meeting with my friend Tom Roznowski to discuss authentic AI. What a great spot for it! Tom ordered the grilled cheese and wow, just look at that thing. Golden, crispy, and oozing with melty cheese. He even shared some of his salty…
Absolutely love the food here. Came here randomly for breakfast (take away) and I was not disappointed. Coffee (Had a Iced Dirty Chai - $6) was excellent, Quiche was very rich (Chicken + Pesto) and tasted great. But price was bit too steep for the size. ($14) Somewhere around…
I had a very disappointing experience at this place and unfortunately cannot recommend it. First, the menu does not specify that lunch is only served Monday through Friday and not on weekends. I had originally wanted to order the Cuban Blonde Sandwich (with pulled chicken, not…
Was in the area for a concert with my husband and we both wish so much that this place existed in our area! We have never had a better gluten free sandwich anywhere, most places that have a gluten free bread option are usually really small and thin but not this place. Their…
Crema Reviews
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