Some people eat at breakfast restaurants regularly, while others visit as a rare treat. Bloomington, Ind., has several breakfast restaurants that patrons can visit, from regular sit-down eateries to bagel shops.
The Bloomington Bagel Company was the first bagel store in the city to make its own bagels. Three different locations are spread across the city. The store offers a wide variety of different bagels, including blueberry, plain, chocolate chip, cinnamon-sugar, 11-grain and honey wheat. Special bagels are available during special seasons, including pumpkin and cranberry walnut. A breakfast sandwich can also be made from the bagels. The bakery also offers muffins, scones and cinnamon rolls.
The Uptown Cafe is a full-service restaurant that offers all meals of the day. The breakfast menu offers patrons many different breakfast options. The restaurant's special is called the "Number One." This breakfast features two eggs, home fries and toast. The "Number Two" adds bacon, ham or sausage to that dish. Omelets, pancakes, french toast and oatmeal are other available breakfast options. Patrons can add sides of toast, ham, bacon, sausage and home fries. Juices, teas and coffees are offered as drink options.
Offering breakfast each morning from Tuesday through Friday, FARMbloomington offers patrons a variety of breakfasts straight from the farm. Breakfast meals can include eggs, toast, breakfast meats, steak, pancakes, cereals and sticky buns. Patrons can choose from breakfasts with names such as the Hen House, Keep it Simple and Hoosier Benedict. Coffee, teas and various fruit juices are available with your breakfast. Special coffee drinks available include the Spotted Cow, Farmer's Daughter and Indian Summer.
Located in downtown Bloomington, the Runcible Spoon -- or just the Spoon, as the locals call it -- offers breakfast to patrons seven days a week. The restaurant is known for roasting its own coffee on site. Patrons can purchase from the breakfast menu any time of the day. The restaurant offers several specials. The weekend special features eggs, toast, choice of home fries or breakfast meat and choice of french toast or pancakes. The morning special includes eggs, toast and choice of home fries or breakfast meat. Other options include omelets, pancakes, french toast and numerous breakfast sides.
Popular with local residents and college students, the Village Deli offers weekend breakfast options to patrons. Patrons can choose from the breakfast menu any time of the day, not just in the morning. Pancakes are the most popular option among the patrons. Other breakfasts include eggs, omelets, breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, french toast and waffles. Patrons can create their own omelet, ordering any combination of ingredients, including cheese, sausage, ham, mushrooms and onions. Toast, muffins, bagels, sausage and bacon are among the sides available with breakfast.
