Restaurants in Normal

“We went here yesterday after the sports card convention at ISU with no idea what to expect, we just all agreed that we wanted a good, local pizza that we could not get back home. All of us on the trip agreed that this place was OFF THE CHARTS EXCELLENT FOOD. The atmosphere of the restaurant was kind, friendly, prompt, well-cleaned, and cosy. While I may get this wrong, the pizza to me was like a premium quality, perhaps modified blend of an artisinal with ultra fresh, ultra high-quality ingredients with everything someone would love about a Detroit style. I am a "pizza guy" and I am talking like top 5 lifetime pizza places for me. Definitely my favorite new pie that I have tried out over the last several years!😀 I will have to find a convenient excuse to get back to the area from 3 hours away soon just so I can visit again! Thanks for a great meal and outstanding service!”

“The wife and I 1st time visiting. Everything was excellent.”

“Absolutely a wonderful find !! We just loved the place, bartender was the best”

“The service and atmosphere are guaranteed to make you happy 😃
Service by Maddie was on point, kitchen rolls out mouth-watering dishes that please the palate”

“A favorite place to stop for a drink and some apps. Love how quick and easy the QR code ordering system is! Highly recommend the cheese curds and pretzel. Can’t go wrong with any beverage!”

“Meal, service, and atmosphere are all great!”

“Always a great time! The meal was delicious!! Love a great salad bar!! Steak cooked to perfection!! Great company! The Long Island ice teas were delicious! I’ve never had a bad meal and we’ve been going there for over 35 years!!”

“First time being there, it was excellent.”

“My first shopping visit to Sams was mostly great. I found a lot of great products and will definitely be back. My only issue is some of the people giving out samples were rude, other than that it’s been a great experience.”

“I used to get fish cakes wherever I went. Now I only get them at Emma's. Entire menu is well done!”

“The cookies were ordered as a gift. It was less than ten minutes between ordering and the time they were delivered. Thank you.”

“The absolute best smoothie spot in the Blono area! I highly recommend that you try my favorite, the kiwi strawberry, add blueberries with a kick of fat burner. You won't be disappointed! Have you ever tried their breakfast menu items?!? I also highly recommend their Cali breakfast flatbread!! Great, friendly customer service with a smile everytime we come here! We love TSC and their staff are amazing!”

“I live strawberries. I got the strawberries pretzel pie cookie. Totally awesome - reminded me of the dessert I had as a child with the strawberry jello! Thank you for the memory!”

“Had a great Father’s Day breakfast at the bar! Great drinks, food & staff. 👍🏻”

“Four stars at best. We eat breakfast out daily and gravitate to owners who mingle and serve coffee rather than sit in the corner and play boss. The restaurant is clean and generically decorated. If the wait staff were smaller, bussed their own tables, and got rid of the cumbersome walkie talkies, efficiency would drastically improve allowing menu price relief and increased staff wages. The $3.75 price/ cup of coffee (over $4 with tip) instantly signals an over priced menu and the most expensive cup of coffee in town.”

“Went to Baba with some friends for dinner tonight. Got the #3 family combo! Absolutely fantastic! Great fries, great breading on the chicken/catfish, and great customer service. Will definitely be coming back”

“I was super impressed by their level of customer service! The manager was incredibly friendly and extremely hospitable!”

“Zach (bartender on lower level) is 10/10 out of 10 minus NOTHING! (Yes, I meant what I said) He was 100% the most considerate, attentive, and responsive bartender I’ve encountered in a long time. I absolutely love this establishment and his service set the bar even higher. Thank you! 🫶🏼”

“Have been there a couple times. Amazing taste and friendly staff. Would recommend it to everyone to try.”

“The owner was amazing! Last minute order filled quickly and the added excitement of creating a last minute design to complete a baby shower!”

“This was our first time here. Big credit for knowing how to make basted eggs since most restaurants have no idea what they are. The bacon was crispy as ordered. The Swedish pancakes and the buttermilk pancakes were both excellent.
Service was great and the restaurant was clean with a great atmosphere.

We will be going back.”

“Best bar to ever exist…Come back soon”

“LOVE their rotation of flavors and these new (ish) refreshers. The lavender one is AMAZING, i get it every time i come in. Definitely my favorite ice cream in town ♥️”

“Ribeye steak and eggs and all food was amazing I love that place”

“Love their chi tea-hot or iced!”

“delicious chicken. i like to stop at the drive through when I'm in Bloomington. still fresh and hot when I get home.”

“Went there today for lunch had very good service and bacon double cheeseburger was delicious. Definitely will go back.”

“The Pizza was ready when I ordered it. It tasted very good. The toppings were evenly distributed. All 5 of the employees said hi to me when I walked in and were very friendly”

“As a college student, having access to a great sushi spot that has an abundance of healthy menu options and affordable prices makes me so happy. The portion sizes are perfect, I'm always left so full and satisfied. I've been out of town the past few weeks and soon as I get back to BloNo, I'm headed straight to SP to get my 3 Philly rolls!”

“Art friendly! And a great place to meet friends for a cup a.”

“My first experience at Dave's! We were greeted by two smiling employees! They were very helpful and fun! I had the two tenders (mild) with fries. My Husband had the same meal with the Kale Salad. I tried some of his salad and I will be getting it next time! The chicken was so moist and tender! Wow! The dipping sauce was so good! I kept thinking how good it would be with cajun spiced fried pickle slices! Just a suggestion!
Thanks for a great experience and compliment your staff. It was 12.24.25 at 11 am!”

“Great food and drinks! Great service, our go to for Mexican food!”

“10/10 would come again! :)”

“Love love love this place! My wife and I were finally able to have a date night together! The owner is amazing and Conner and Olivia were phenomenal staff members! #FiveStars”

“We love BloNo! My boys ask to go on a regular basis. It’s worth the hour drive up for us.”

“Maybe don't threaten people when they ask the person passing out the restaurant flyers out front a question about the menu.”

“I came in for the first time and got a Blackberry Biancha. I actually changed from a caramel mocha and they were soo chill about it! So nice! They told me about the app and helped set it up and give me points.”

“Food and drink were delicious. Excellent selection for kids.”

“Staff is friendly and helpful! The chicken wings were cooked to perfection and delicious! Loved the Nashville Hot and the crispy skin! The spicy cheese curds need a warning label as they are super spicy! Yummy but you will feel the burn for hours. Heaterz has free parking behind the building in the ramp area so don't let the location keep you away. It's a nice clean restaurant and not fast food. Keep in mind they are cooking to order so go with that in mind and enjoy the food! I'll definitely be returning!”

“Generous portions—excellent fajitas and frozen margaritas. Outdoor dining is very pleasant but indoor atmosphere is equally good. Highly recommend!”

“The food here never disappoints! Everything is delicious! And where else can you get a pupusa in BloNo?”

“absolutely delish! was excited to finally come back! its the only place we ate while visiting town. yum yum yum!”

“Good place to get tacos near ISU. The place wasn't busy after a football game. The vegan tacos had good ingredients, beans, mushrooms,sour cream and cheese but we're a little plain. Don't be shy to add their homemade salsas to kick it up a notch!”

“Delicious fish sandwich. Great service. Very friendly.”

“Great food and great guys”

“I can’t not say enough good things about Sichuan, by far the best Chinese restaurant in BloNo. The food never disappoints and service is always so friendly.”

“Best pizza ever! I used to eat there in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s in East Peoria. Now I have them shipped to me in Texas. Still good as ever!”

“Best pizza and cheesey flat stix in town, service is phenomenal! Great atmosphere good for the family or a just a night out for fun! Trivia on Thursday is a blast!! Definitely a top notch pizza joint with great drinks! Alexis and Kai do a great job everytime. It is much appreciated!!”

“OM Goodness, I love the Spinner Zone Calzone!!! This is so very amazing and made with the freshest ingredients!!!”

“Best Starbucks location in Normal! Sofia and the team always take great care of us! I order for lots of dairy-free and lactose intolerant people, and they always get our drinks made perfectly (even with a bunch of customizations).

Just amazing service!”

“I prefer this location as it is closer to my home. The staff are always on point. Very friendly, fast and efficient considering it's in the heart of ISU. Parking is a challenge so I need to time my visits to avoid the lunch hour rush. Other than that, it's a great place!!”

“Great stay here coming into town for a little work get together with my boyfriend! Loved the decor inside and how they have everything set up. Very lovely atmosphere. Greeted at the front desk promptly by Adrianna, who was super sweet and friendly. She helped to check us in, and even humored our request to upgrade our two Queen beds to a single King, as well as a room with a balcony! Which was absolutely amazing! Made our stay 10x better. Event went great, we were back at the hotel for a wonderful stay, and in the morning we had an even better experience! We woke up early to indulge in the variety of breakfast and drink choices, and the welcoming company of Barb, Margo and Sandra! These ladies are all wonderful at what they do. Barb went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed and connected with us on a meaningful level that left us feeling incredibly blessed! We are so glad to have met her and had a beautiful stay. The chef(s) and wait staff did excellent! The only minor inconveniences we had were that the lids were not properly fitting the coffee cups, and for the life of us we could not find the invisible vending machine, so I guess it’s doing its job. :P Thank you! Can’t wait to come back for a little out of town stay sometime!”

“A great selection of traditional Chinese and American buffet items. Unlike many buffets, this one works hard to have choices for everyone including a wonderful selection of sañads and fruits and desserts! Highly recommended”

“Drive thru had quite a line and no one was in a rush to get orders out.

Cheese fries were good, fresh and hot

Chocolate malt was thick.”

“The food here is usually really good. It's a nice burger joint on campus located in the Student Bone Center. One thing I noticed is that some of the staff is usually unfriendly, but not all of the time. The food does take a really long time to come out though.”

“Their cocoa bombs are the BEST you will find anywhere. Simply buy from Compassionate Crumbs vs spending your money with anyone else. Oh, and don't get me started on their cookies.. �”

“The quality of this food is top tier. The chicken fajita tacos on naan bread is my favorite meal.”

“Not a bad place. Place is alot better than what the reviews say. Excellent employees all around.

Kid-friendliness: Ran by the youth for the youth. Course if you are a schmo. You are still able to get your food just the same.”

“one of the best international coffe !”

“Called and got the exact help I needed from Lanasia! She was very thorough with her explanations of care and questions. She got me set up with a Care Assistant quickly and explained the services they provide. Definitely going with Synergy for Long Term Care and services because of her!”

“Great service, food was great. Orange chicken was good seasoned and not too saucy, pork fried rice also well seasoned and good taste. CRAB RAGOONS WERE GOATED💯💯”

“This place is absolutely amazing! Delicious food, huge servings and friendly staff. The only negative thing was that the restaurant was freezing inside. We were shivering while we ate.”

“Visiting from FL, this place is my friends spot to eat - it was delicious! I had a salad and baked potato. I wish I had a restaurant down here...I would definitely visit again.”

“4/5 -- Great service. Food was high quality despite my med-rare steak being delivered well done. The manager took care of it promptly and with no bother at all. Seasonal menu features were well-executed. Better than average for a hotel restaurant, especially on campus.”

“awesome service. pizza was very good. not serving alcohol right now so had to have a soda instead of beer with my pizza but that was okay. would go again if in the normal, IL area.”

“Great place that seems to never change, which is one of the great things about it. The family that runs it are great folks and all the wait staff are friendly. Cheese balls are the best! Love you guys🫡”

“Fred has the best customer service in the town! He always makes sure the order is correct, food is ALWAYS fresh; and environment is clean! #mylocationforlife

Thanks FRED!”

“I went to ISU in the 1970's, and Avanti's was always a favorite part of our years on campus. Fifty+ years later, it's always a treat to visit this restaurant and consume their delicious food. Walking into Avanti's is like going back in time to my college days with my friends! Love this place!”

“Wow, my first time going to Cold Stone Creamery and it was Fantastic! I had a Turtle Sunday with a little bit of brownie in it and it was awesome. If you have never been, I highly Recommend it!”

“Fast service at drive up. Very nice staff. Yummy strawberry tea.”

“Really enjoy Blaze, you make your own pizza and the food always turns out great with great customer service, it can be a little pricey though. Personally, when I go Blaze is never busy.”

“Burritos as big as your head:)”