Some of the best biscuits and gravy. The Michael's home fries are the best. Always a hit to take visitors to for a great breakfast
Rich S.
3-25-24 I'm in town once a year, and UpTown has become a must stop. Warm atmosphere, and incredible service (Thanks Madison!). Had the surf n' turf special. Steak (most tender I've had in ages), 2 big shrimp, and a delicious crab cake. Asparagus for the side, which was awesome. Madison was kind enough to get me a little taste of the Jalapeño grits. YUM, but I couldn't actually eat a whole side. All the food was delicious. The menu had lots to offer. One of our party has dietary restrictions, and Madison was not only able to accommodate, but knew the menu inside and out and gave some great advice. Thank you to Madison and team for helping turn a great meal into a memorable evening.
Scott Doyne
Great spot for an adult meal in a college town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Hannon
Brunch is where it's at!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marie P.
The crème brûlée French toast is to die for! The dinner menu is rather limited, although I've tried both the chicken pita and the meatloaf and both are great. When I come here though it is generally for brunch- delicious!
Jasmine Petrie
My dad and I enjoy coming here for lunch. My favorite menu item has to be their hash browns. The waitresses have consistently been great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mark stephens
The food was fantastic. The atmosphere was good. Service was good. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Middleton
Had dinner here with friends during a weekend girls trip and we loved it!! The food was amazing and we had a great interaction with our server Yul! He patiently answered all ours questions, gave GREAT food recommendations, and provided some awesome humor to make our experience very memorable. I would definitely go back and the pot roast is a MUST in addition to the eggplant parmesan and crab cakes (if they are available). Overall great experience and can’t wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake
Heather A.
Uptown has been in Bloomington forever. It has an "old-school college town" vibe... the kind of place where you take people for interviews and fancy-ish dates. I've had some really good dishes and a few mediocre, but it's very pleasant and has soft furnishings so you don't feel like you have to shout to be heard. Always busy... always a solid option. It's wise to make a reservation.
Kasia Firlej
Absolutely delicious food every time. Impeccable service. The place can get a little loud and I highly recommend reservations for dinner and weekend brunch.
Hole-in-the-wall, mom & pop diner with excellent customer care that keeps us coming back; It is local go-to spot if you're looking for a bite to eat for breakfast or brunch.
Marsha K.
My birthday was yesterday and my sister and I decided to celebrate at Uptown Cafe and I can say this was the best decision we made. We had amazing service all around the board. Our server Susie, went above and beyond to make sure all our requests were taken care of and then some! She explained everything thoroughly and made sure we were happy the entire dinner! If I don't come back to Uptown for Susie and the amazing service, the food alone would be amazing! I had the Gumbo and my sister the Crab cake dinner! Both were amazing and absolutely delicious! Thank you for making my birthday so great!
Water S.
Love this place. Excellent food. One of the best eggs Benedict. French toast cream Brule is something special.
Brandon Powell
We eat here for brunch most weekends. One of our favorites in town. We typically prefer the bar side as it is a newer trendier space. Food is always good, full coffee bar. Great beer selection and full bar. Price is good for what you get. Lots of seating and can accommodate large groups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee French Toast, Home Fries
Some of the best biscuits and gravy. The Michael's home fries are the best. Always a hit to take visitors to for a great breakfast
3-25-24 I'm in town once a year, and UpTown has become a must stop. Warm atmosphere, and incredible service (Thanks Madison!). Had the surf n' turf special. Steak (most tender I've had in ages), 2 big shrimp, and a delicious crab cake. Asparagus for the side, which was awesome. Madison was kind enough to get me a little taste of the Jalapeño grits. YUM, but I couldn't actually eat a whole side. All the food was delicious. The menu had lots to offer. One of our party has dietary restrictions, and Madison was not only able to accommodate, but knew the menu inside and out and gave some great advice. Thank you to Madison and team for helping turn a great meal into a memorable evening.
Great spot for an adult meal in a college town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brunch is where it's at!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The crème brûlée French toast is to die for! The dinner menu is rather limited, although I've tried both the chicken pita and the meatloaf and both are great. When I come here though it is generally for brunch- delicious!
My dad and I enjoy coming here for lunch. My favorite menu item has to be their hash browns. The waitresses have consistently been great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fantastic. The atmosphere was good. Service was good. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had dinner here with friends during a weekend girls trip and we loved it!! The food was amazing and we had a great interaction with our server Yul! He patiently answered all ours questions, gave GREAT food recommendations, and provided some awesome humor to make our experience very memorable. I would definitely go back and the pot roast is a MUST in addition to the eggplant parmesan and crab cakes (if they are available). Overall great experience and can’t wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake
Uptown has been in Bloomington forever. It has an "old-school college town" vibe... the kind of place where you take people for interviews and fancy-ish dates. I've had some really good dishes and a few mediocre, but it's very pleasant and has soft furnishings so you don't feel like you have to shout to be heard. Always busy... always a solid option. It's wise to make a reservation.
Absolutely delicious food every time. Impeccable service. The place can get a little loud and I highly recommend reservations for dinner and weekend brunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Hole-in-the-wall, mom & pop diner with excellent customer care that keeps us coming back; It is local go-to spot if you're looking for a bite to eat for breakfast or brunch.
My birthday was yesterday and my sister and I decided to celebrate at Uptown Cafe and I can say this was the best decision we made. We had amazing service all around the board. Our server Susie, went above and beyond to make sure all our requests were taken care of and then some! She explained everything thoroughly and made sure we were happy the entire dinner! If I don't come back to Uptown for Susie and the amazing service, the food alone would be amazing! I had the Gumbo and my sister the Crab cake dinner! Both were amazing and absolutely delicious! Thank you for making my birthday so great!
Love this place. Excellent food. One of the best eggs Benedict. French toast cream Brule is something special.
We eat here for brunch most weekends. One of our favorites in town. We typically prefer the bar side as it is a newer trendier space. Food is always good, full coffee bar. Great beer selection and full bar. Price is good for what you get. Lots of seating and can accommodate large groups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee French Toast, Home Fries
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5