Lennie's - Bloomington

This restaurant offers truly delicious gourmet pizza and craft beer that I highly recommend. The array of gourmet pizzas and other delectable dishes is fantasti... read more This restaurant offers truly delicious gourmet pizza and craft beer that I highly recommend. The array of gourmet pizzas and other delectable dishes is fantastic. Their selection of craft beers and IPAs is both impressive and tasty. And I can't forget to mention the amazing pumpkin cheesecake I took home for a midnight snack—simply incredible! Overall, it's a fantastic experience. Price per person: $30–50. Food: 5/5. Service: 5/5. Atmosphere: 5/5. Enjoy!

We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquil and inviting atmosphere inside the restaurant, along with the fantastic wall art! The food was delicious, especially the Cali... read more We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquil and inviting atmosphere inside the restaurant, along with the fantastic wall art! The food was delicious, especially the California pizza and southwest turkey club. I was particularly fond of their cucumber slaw, which is essentially a cucumber salad. Vegetarian options: Surprisingly, there are plenty of vegetarian choices! Price per person: $10–$20. Overall rating for food: 5 stars.

Their wood-fired pizzas are fantastic, featuring both classic options and the ability to create your own. The same goes for their legendary calzones, strombolis... read more Their wood-fired pizzas are fantastic, featuring both classic options and the ability to create your own. The same goes for their legendary calzones, strombolis, flatbreads, and appetizers. And definitely don't overlook their Buffalo wings—if you love classic Buffalo flavor, you'll be thrilled by these massive wings. Are you a fan of French fries? Then you absolutely need to order a basket! Pair them with chipotle mayo and ketchup or nacho cheese for a delicious treat. The pasta dishes are also noteworthy; in fact, everything on the menu is amazing! I haven't even touched on their excellent selection of beers and wines yet. Lennie's has the BBC managing the beer list, so if you enjoy pale ales, you'll love Quarrymen, and for an exceptional IPA, go for Rooftop. In the colder months, be sure to try the Java Porter—it's top-notch. Pair it with their mouthwatering French Onion soup topped with melty cheese and you might find yourself coming back at least once a week for that combo alone. The ambiance is great as well, with cozy seating downstairs and a lively bar and additional seating upstairs, plus a second bar. It's not just a spot for a quick lunch; it’s perfect for a fantastic family dinner or a gathering with friends, including work events like holiday parties or birthdays—the upstairs area is ideal for all of that. You won’t regret dining at Lennies, but you might find yourself wishing you could go every day!

A classic Bloomington tradition, wood fired oven, calzones, and a bear selection to that pleases just anyone who likes hops. Upscale comfort atmosphere and frie... read more A classic Bloomington tradition, wood fired oven, calzones, and a bear selection to that pleases just anyone who likes hops. Upscale comfort atmosphere and friendly staff, a must experience place if you are checking out the Bloomington foodie scene. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

We’re from out of town and went to the old location years ago, and the food was delicious. We were excited to visit again but I’m horrified by our experience. T... read more We’re from out of town and went to the old location years ago, and the food was delicious. We were excited to visit again but I’m horrified by our experience. This cannot be the same restaurant. The food was dreadful. Mushy pasta noodles, limp and unpleasant tasting pizza, and flat Coke. Sweet server but exceedingly SLOW service. We won’t be coming back. Price per person: $10–20