Uptown Cafe

First trip here, which I'm ashamed to admit after a wonderful experience. Service was awesome and they made the reservation process easy. We had dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Gumbo Ya Ya was very good, as were the Shrimp & Grits. Big ol' shrimp too! I got the Louisiana Hot Pepper Chicken and it probably wasn't quite as good as the other dishes I mentioned. They offer it with shrimp instead of chicken, if I had it to do over I'd have done shrimp instead of chicken. The Seafood Gumbo special wasn't as well received as all of the other dishes our table had.We enjoyed Uptown so much we came back Sunday morning to celebrate/recover from an Old Oaken Bucket victory. The biscuits and gravy were very good and the Potato & Andouille Omelet was delicious. Maybe a little heavy on the carmelized onions. The toast was great too!

Food: I cannot say enough! Biscuits and gravy were so yummy and flavorful. I would have preferred a little more sausage (or larger pieces) but it was so good! I added the habanero hot sauce on the table and it was . Bacon was thick and perfectly crisp. My boyfriend's meal was also good. My fav was the red potatoes. The star of the show was the waffle! Light, flavorful, and buttery! The berries on top were so good.Service: Andrea was ! She was attentive, thoughtful, and patient. I want service like hers wherever I go. Ambiance: It was crowded for a snowy, cold Sunday morning but we were able to be seated right away. Our 2-seater table was a little bit crowded with 3 plates, a bellini pitcher, 2 bellini glasses, and 2 waters. Restaurant was clean, warm, and noise level was good despite many people there.

Had a fabulous brunch here, complete with cocktails, which make every brunch better. They have an extensive cocktail menu. The restaurant is also HUGE, so no worries about getting a table, even during busy times. The food was very good as well. I loved the biscuits and gravy. Service was a bit harried, but we were there at the peak of Sunday brunch, so I understand.

The Uptown is a bit of a landmark cafe located in beautiful downtown Bloomington. It has been cranking delicious diner food for many, many decades. I dined on a weekend in late April, so a bit of a tardy review. Parking is by app pay in a parking lot behind, or off the street I believe also app pay. I was seated quickly by a hostess and provided a menu. My friendly waitress had water out before I even asked. I requested coffee which was returned in minutes. My order was biscuits and gravy with egg on top was turned around in about 10 minutes and a coffee refill was performed. My dish was great! Biscuits seemed fresh and gravy tasty. My bill was provided and turned around quickly. I thought the meal was a good value. If I return the Uptown Cafe is high on my list and hopefully for lunch next time.

My husband and I booked our Valentine's here! It was a great experience. Our waitress was prompt and personalable. Our food was delicious! Portion sizes made you full and flavors were on point. Ambiance reminds me of a jazz scene, relaxing to eat here and still welcoming to all types of people.

This is a nice place for weekend brunch. They have a fun selection of cocktails and benedicts from which to choose.

Some girlfriends recommended this spot so I stopped in and first thing I have to say is - this is the cocktail SPOT. Bloomington doesn't have much in the way of places with a good craft cocktail and this place does cocktails and does them well. I requested an off the menu cocktail - a bees knees. The bartender had zero issue making this and it was fabulous. Now for the food - I mean wow. I had the Thai fried chicken and got the roasted cauliflower as my side. The portion was massive, the chicken crunchy with a sweet and tangy sauce, and the cauliflower was great. You never know if the vegetable of the day is going to be good - and I can attest they do everything well. While I don't have pictures - I stopped in for brunch on the weekend and the brunch was just as fabulous as the dinner. Definitely hit this place up!

Came here on a Saturday morning passing through Bloomington overnight. This was recommended by my Airbnb host and also had some good ratings. Get here early if it's Saturday, because the line out the door built quickly before they opened, and when I left about 40 minutes after they opened, I heard the hostess say the wait was about 25 minutes. As soon as I stepped in to the place, you could see all the staff at their sections, ready to attend to guests. Good sign! I was immediately greeted and given a menu after being seated by the friendly hostess. My order was taken promptly and I was served coffee first promptly, then my Denver omelette. Everything was hot, seasoned just right, and really tasty. The omelette itself was a very thin perfectly cooked egg-almost as thin as a crepe, and everything was nicely wrapped inside. I really enjoyed every bit of it. Coffee was just as good too. Great breakfast/brunch spot that offers up great service, great food, and an excellent atmosphere. The brunch crowd turnout obviously demonstrates this place is a go-to for many of the locals, and for sure visitors as well. If I'm back in Bloomington, this is a trustworthy spot.

Came here for brunch with friends. Solid menu and outstanding food. We got the chorizo and eggs breakfast and a "number two." Both great dishes. This place is #1 spot for fine dining, fish and seafood, American food, breakfast/brunch, lunch, and bar/restaurant according to Bloom magazine. I only got a photo of the chorizo and eggs. Good coffee, good service, competitive prices. Metered parking on the street. Almost a speakeasy ambiance. Very cool.

Amazing!!!! Food was so good, got the crispy chicken sandwich with the steak fries. Best chicken sandwich ever