Reviews for Bakery and Pickle in Bloomington, IL
My favorite speakeasy in the region! Unique, cozy and inviting ambiance. Eclectic selection of libations and cocktails. Choose... the entree that fits your mood and enjoy the experience. James was exceptional preparing cocktails! (Hint: Secret handshakerequired to get in) Read more
This place was on my To Go To list before everything shut down. My friends and I signed up for their email updates and found... they were opening for indoor limited seating, pre-determined coursed menus on Thursdays. My first time here and it was reallyfun. Password at the door. Secret entrance. Great cocktails. Fresh, local, clearly superior, quality food. A place you can feelgood about supporting. A part of the Epiphany Farms family of local restaurants, and lives up to the hype. Delicious. Highlyrecommended. Read more
Overall experience was amazing! Very beautiful hole in the wall kind of place! We went for a friend's birthday celebration!... Would have never known it was there! Loved the cool way to get in! Food was amazing! Heads up! Don't order as many appetizers asus! We got full before our meals even came! Overall i loved it! Highly recommend for a date night really cool experience!!! Read more
Dinner was delicious, and the ambiance was unlike anything else we have in Bloomington-Normal. The attention to detail on the... plate really made this stand above anything else we have in town. Every thing was seasoned really well, and served fresh. Wewill definitely be back! Read more
We had a reservation for dinner, but there was a long wait. Bar drinks are good, but pricey. The same for the food. Much of... their items are plates to share, and they are good. However, because of their prices, I doubt that I will come here often. Read more
Not really impressed. Great concept, poor execution. I was literally hit by a wall while waiting to be seated, because no one... informed me I may get hit by a swinging wall where I was standing. I was on a date and we were seated at the family table, whichis the first thing you see when you walk through the wall-door, not the most romantic location. The dining area to the left whenwaking in, I think would have been much more intimate. I made late night reservations, because I was confused as to how theearlier "experience" even works. I was under the impression it was a family style meal to be shared with other patrons, but havecome to find this is not the case. The late night menu is incredibly limited. I ordered "Parmesan Truffle fries" and a signaturecocktail whose name I cannot recall, both were lackluster and tasteless. My partner's burger tasted like a literal farm, cowpatties and all. The best tasting thing of the evening was the slice of heirloom tomato on the burger that no chef can takecredit for. The smoke from whatever was happening in the kitchen was so intense that I had makeup all around my eyes by the timeI left from tearing. And please do not get me started on the music-- I felt like I was in purgatory with this obnoxious,insanely loud and repetitive piano music over the speakers. I gave two stars for the concept and decor including the ladies roomwhich is selfie perfect. I would have liked to gone back for the ?experience?, but given the smoke, music, and lack ofconsideration for a couple (who had reservations) I can't say I will be back soon. Read more
Wow! What wonderful ambience with historical flair. They even have live piano music playing the whole time! They provide the... perfect amount of attention and friendliness in their service and the food is delicious! I enjoyed eating foods and drinks inunexpected combinations and preparations. They also tell you about everything they are serving from what it is to how it'sprepared and from where it came. The food is prepared for groups of two to share. Be prepared to pay at least $100 or more fortwo people if you get drinks and any add-ons. I recommend The Bee's Knees and the pickle bowl for a drink and extra. The wholeexperience is definitely worth every penny! Read more
They are open Thursday through Saturday some of the best cocktails and food In town. Try the cab flip and the sharon van etten.