Bloomington, Indiana Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Bloomington, Indiana, a vibrant city with a population of 134,062, nestled in the heart of scenic southern Indiana. Known for its rich cultural scene and the iconic Indiana University campus, Bloomington has seen its share of culinary highs and lows. This page explores the landscape of closed down restaurants, highlighting those that have shut down, whether permanently closed or temporarily closed, as we reflect on their contributions to our local dining experience.

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The Runnin Crab – Bloomington – 2038 N Walnut St
2038 N Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
Tandoor & Tikka – Bloomington – Bloomington – 250 S Washington St Suite 1
250 S Washington St Suite 1
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Penn Station East Coast Subs – Bloomington – 212 S Indiana Ave
212 S Indiana Ave
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Mateo’s Restaurant – Bloomington – 116 S Franklin Rd
116 S Franklin Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
Darn Good Soup – Bloomington – 107 N College Ave
107 N College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
El Rey Azteca – Bloomington – 309 E 3Rd St #3525
309 E 3Rd St #3525
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Golden Corral – Bloomington – 116 S Franklin Rd
116 S Franklin Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
Yogi’s Grill & Bar – Bloomington – 519 E 10Th St
519 E 10Th St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Butch’s – Bloomington – 120 E 7Th St
120 E 7Th St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Sahm’s at Eagle Pointe – Bloomington – 2250 E Pointe Rd Suite B
2250 E Pointe Rd Suite B
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Metal Works Brewing Company – Bloomington – 108 E 6Th St
108 E 6Th St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Sonic Drive-In – Bloomington – 2020 S Walnut St
2020 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Laughing Planet Cafe – Bloomington – 322 E Kirkwood Ave
322 E Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Feast Bakery Cafe – Bloomington – 581 E Hillside Dr #104
581 E Hillside Dr #104
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Bedrak Cafe – Bloomington – 409 S Walnut St
409 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Opie Taylor’s – Bloomington – 110 N Walnut St
110 N Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
My Thai Cafe – Bloomington – 420-424 E 4Th St
420-424 E 4Th St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Scotty’s Brewhouse – Bloomington – 302 N Walnut St
302 N Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
B Town Diner – Bloomington – 211 N Walnut St
211 N Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
Scholars Inn Bakehouse – Bloomington – 3002 E 3Rd St
3002 E 3Rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Hoosier Hanks North – Bloomington – 1280 N College Ave Suite 3
1280 N College Ave Suite 3
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
Indian Palace – Bloomington – 4506 E 3Rd St
4506 E 3Rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Bear’s Place – Bloomington – 1316 E 3Rd St
1316 E 3Rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently
Grazie Italiano – Bloomington – 106 W 6Th St
106 W 6Th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
VIllage Pub – Bloomington – 206 N Walnut St
206 N Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently
Falafels Middle Eastern Grill – Bloomington – 430 E Kirkwood Ave
430 E Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Bloomington – 115 S Sr 46 Bypass
115 S Sr 46 Bypass
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Anatolia Restaurant – Bloomington – 405 E 4Th St
405 E 4Th St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Status: Closed Permanently
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Bloomington
1722 N Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located at 1722 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, is now an apartment complex. There is a restaurant called La Charreada next door.

Chi-Chi’s – Bloomington
2550 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's, located at 2550 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401, closed in 2004. The location is now a side-by-side restaurant combination, featuring one side as a Mexican restaurant and the other side as a hot pot restaurant.