Best Affordable Restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana
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Our Bloomington is full of amazing food, containing restaurants from various cultures around the world. Whether you’re craving Italian, Asian, Indian, or any food category you can imagine, Bloomington has it for you. Today we are going to talk about 5 restaurants that have vast menus, great service, and most importantly, won’t hurt your pocket when indulging in their delicious offerings. All of the following restaurants are no longer than a 10 minute drive from any Distinct Management property, while some are just a few minutes walking distance!
Our town is full of amazing food, containing restaurants from various cultures around the world. Whether you’re craving Italian, Asian, Indian, or any food category you can imagine, Bloomington has it for you. Today I am going to talk briefly about 5 restaurants that have vast menus, great service, and most importantly, won’t hurt your pocket when indulging in their delicious offerings. All of the following restaurants are no longer than a 10 minute drive from any property of ours, while some are just a few minutes walking distance!
Not only are the prices at B-Town Diner unbeatable, but all of their menu items are made from scratch! Located on 211 N Walnut St, Bloomington, Indiana, this diner has a sizable selection of food items, such as: sandwiches, burgers, hot plates, salads, breakfast, and more. These items range from $8.99 to $10.99, with portions being hard to finish. As their breakfast is a fan favorite, it is served all hours that they are open. This, as well as all of their hand-crafted meals are definitely worth a try!
Dat’s is a Cajun and Creole restaurant located on 408 E 4th St, Bloomington, Indiana, with entrees starting at just $7.95! Dat’s has plenty of chicken and vegetarian options, ranging in spice levels for all entrees. In addition, with a wide selection of desserts priced at only $3.75, it can’t get better! Dat’s is absolutely worth the trip if you want amazing food at a low cost!
With authentic Chinese food ranging at around just 13 dollars located just off of the south-west side of campus, Lucky Express Lian has created a strong name for themself in the community. If you are looking for options, Lucky Express’ menu had me scrolling for… minutes. The worst experience you will have at this restaurant is deciding from over 100 delicious menu items!
Three words speak for Juannita’s: secret family recipe. Juanitta’s serves 100% authentic Mexican food in memory of Abuela Juannita, with almost 10 years of service in Bloomington! Although their prices are already extremely affordable, Juanitta’s offers dozens of daily lunch specials if you want to save even more, as well as free chips and salsa with any meal. Offering a range of delicious Mexican classics, visit 620 W Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana, to try them yourself!
Last, but absolutely not least, we have My Thai Cafe located on 3316 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, Indiana. As stated in the name, My Thai Cafe has a variety of authentic Thai meals at a low price. At lunch specials at just $8.99 and entrees averaging at about $12.99, you can choose from pages of offerings at an affordable price. Make sure to check their hours before you head over, as they have limited hours a few days of the week. If you’re feeling up for a challenge, try your entree at the “Thai Hot” level of spiciness, as it is their spiciest option!