These Bloomington restaurants will be open on April 8 for the total solar eclipse

Carol Kugler, The Herald-Times
Updated ·8 min read

Many of the Bloomington area's great restaurants are normally closed on Mondays, but several have announced they will be open on April 8.

Restaurants around Bloomington are offering special hours and, in some cases menus, on Monday, when the city expects a number of visitors for the total solar eclipse. Here is a list of places to eat and their hours.

Where to eat in Bloomington on the day of the solar eclipse

Ale’s Ice Cream Shop, 309 S. Hickory Drive, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Mexican ice cream

Amrit India, 124 N. Walnut St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m. Cuisine: Indian

Asuka Steak House,  2632 E. Third St. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Japanese and Chinese

Bloomington Bagel Company, 113 N. Dunn St., 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; 238 N. Morton St., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; 913 S. College Mall Road, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cuisine: Bagels

Big Woods, 116 N. Grant St., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: American

Brightside Cafe, 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 21,  in Fountain Square Mall, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cuisine: Gluten-free breakfast and lunch

Bru Burger, 229 S Grant St., Suite 1, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: American

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, 4531 E. Third St., noon to 9 p.m. Cuisine: Ice cream

Bucceto’s Pizza Pasta, 350 Liberty Drive, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; 115 E. Ind. 45/46 Bypass, Suite B, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Italian

Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream, 480 N. Morton St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: American

BuffaLouie’s, 114 S. Indiana Ave., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Cuisine: Wings

Cafe Bali,  210 S Grant St., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Indonesian

Cafe Pizzaria, 405 E. Kirkwood Ave., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Pizza

Che Bello, 106 W. Sixth St., 4-9 p.m. Cuisine: Italian

Chef’s Table Catering, 3860 W. Third St., 2-5 p.m., offering tacos, nachos, drinks and special eclipse cookies.

Chop Shop Market and Table, 1915 S. Walnut St., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Cuisine: American, salad bar

Cloverleaf South Restaurant, 325 E. Winslow Road, 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Cuisine: American diner

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant, 4023 W. Third St., 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Cuisine: American diner

Crazy Horse, 214 W. Kirkwood Ave., 11 a.m.-midnight. Cuisine: Greek, American

Crumble Coffee and Bakery, 1567 S. Piazza Drive, open 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; 316 S. Swain Ave., open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; 532 N. College Ave., open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Cuisine: Pastries

C3 Bar, 1505 S. Piazza Drive, 4-9 p.m. Cuisine: Upscale American

Dat’s Cajun Creole, 408 E. Fourth St., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Cajun-Creole

Dave’s Hot Chicken, 316 E. Kirkwood Ave., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Cuisine: American

Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta, 250 S. Washington St., 5-9 p.m. Cuisine: Italian

DeAngelo’s Italian Creole Restaurant, 2620 E. Third St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Italian-creole fusion

Do Asian Fusion, 404 E Fourth St., noon-11:30 p.m. Cuisine: Korean-Asian fusion

The Elm, 614 E. Second St., open 5-10 p.m. April 8. Cuisine: Upscale American

El Ranchero, 3615 E. Ind. 45, Ellettsville, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; 2100 Liberty Drive,  11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; 110 E. Winslow Drive, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cuisine: Mexican

Everbowl, 518 E. Kirkwood Ave., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dairy-free, gluten-free vegan bowls.

FARMbloomington, 108 E. Kirkwood Ave., open for brunch 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., dinner served 5-10 p.m. Reservations recommended. Cuisine: American

Fat Dan's Italian beef sandwich is just one of the many sandwiches available at its Bloomington restaurant at 221 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Fat Dan's Italian beef sandwich is just one of the many sandwiches available at its Bloomington restaurant at 221 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Fat Dan’s, 221 E. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 1, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cuisine: American deli

Gable’s Bagels, 421 E. Third St., Suite 10, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cuisine: New York-style bagels

Happy Thai, 519 S. Walnut St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4:30-9 p.m. Cuisine: Thai

Hartzell’s Ice Cream, 107 N. Dunn St., 3:30-11 p.m. Cuisine: Ice cream

Heartwork Brewing, 1703 N. College Ave., noon to 8 p.m. Cuisine: Beer only

The outside of Hopscotch Kitchen on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
The outside of Hopscotch Kitchen on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Hopscotch Coffee and Kitchen, 235 W. Dodds St., 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Cuisine: Breakfast

Inkwell Bakery and Cafe, 105 N. College Ave., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 401 S. Woodlawn Ave., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cuisine: Pastries

Janko’s Little Zagreb, 223 W. Sixth St., open 4:30-9 p.m. Monday. Reservations recommended. Cuisine: American steakhouse

Jiffy Treet, 223 Pete Ellis Drive, No. 3A, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Cuisine: Ice cream

Jiffy Treet, 4727 W. Ind. 45, Ellettsville, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Ice cream

Juanita’s Mexican restaurant, 620 W. Kirkwood Ave., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Mexican

A fajita chimichanga smothered in melted cheese and served with lettuce, guacamole, rice and beans is one of the dishes at La Bonita Mexican restaurant.
A fajita chimichanga smothered in melted cheese and served with lettuce, guacamole, rice and beans is one of the dishes at La Bonita Mexican restaurant.

La Bonita Restaurant and Market, 1709 N. College Ave., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Mexican

La Charreada, 1720 N. Walnut St.,11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Mexican

Lan Ramen & Aqua Tea, 250 S. Washington St., Suite 1, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Japanese ramen

Lennie’s, 514 E. Kirkwood Ave., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: American

Lincoln Square Pancake House, 2160 N. Walnut St., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Cuisine: American diner

Little Tibet Restaurant, 415 E. Fourth St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Cuisine: Tibetan/Thai/Indian

Marco and Polo, 209 N. Grant St., noon-2:30 p.m., 4:30-9 p.m. Cuisine: Eurasian

Malibu Grill, 106 N. Walnut St.,11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m. Cuisine: American

Toasted cheese ravioli from Mother Bears Pizza.
Toasted cheese ravioli from Mother Bears Pizza.

Metal Works Brewing Company, 108 E. Sixth St., open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: American

Mother Bear’s Pizza West, 2980 W. Whitehall Crossing Blvd., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Campus, 1428 E. Third St., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Pizza

Mr. Hibachi Buffet, 4400 E Third St., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cuisine: Chinese buffet

Needmore Coffee Roasters, 104 N. Pete Ellis Drive, Suite E, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Cuisine: Pastries

Office Lounge, 3900 E. Third St., 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Cuisine: Bar food

The Owlery Restaurant, 118 W. Sixth St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Vegetarian

The Peach Cobbler Factory at 115 N College Avenue on Monday, July 10, 2023.
The Peach Cobbler Factory at 115 N College Avenue on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Peach Cobbler Factory, 113 N. College Ave., 11 a.m-10 p.m. Cuisine: Dessert

Pizza X Downtown, 312 E. Third St., open 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; South, 2443 S. Walnut St., 4 p.m.-midnight; Campus, 1791 E. 10th St., open 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; West, 1610 W. Third St., 4 p.m.-midnight; East, 877 S. College Mall Road, 4 p.m.-midnight; Ellettsville, 4621 W. Richland Plaza Drive, open 3-10 p.m. Cuisine: Pizza

Red Chinese restaurant, 1402 N Walnut St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Chinese, Asian

Riviera Maya, 116 S. Franklin Road, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Mexican

Runcible Spoon, 412 E. Sixth St., 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: American diner

Rush Hour Station, 421 E. Third St. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Cuisine: Vietnamese

Samira Restaurant, 100 W. Sixth St., open Mondays, 5-9 p.m. Cuisine: Afghan

Siam House, 430 E. Fourth St. Open Mondays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4:30-9 p.m. Cuisine: Thai

Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar, 313 E. Winslow Road, open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. April 8. Cuisine: Beer only

Social Cantina, 125 N. College Ave., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar, 322 E. Kirkwood Ave., 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; 1400 E. Third St., 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; 581 E. Hillside Drive, Suite 104, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Cuisine: Pastries

Southern Stone, 405 W. Patterson Drive, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: American southern

SmokeWorks, 121 N. College Ave., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Barbecue

Sunny Palace, 1143 S. College Mall Road, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cuisine: Chinese

The Tap, 101 N. College Ave., 11 a.m.-midnight Cuisine: American

Taste of India, 316 E. Fourth St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m. Cuisine: Indian

Taquaira Acapulco, 107 N. College Ave., 11 a.m.-midnight. Cuisine: Mexican

Trojan Horse, 100 E Kirkwood Ave., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Greek, American

Truffles Fine Cuisine and 56 Degree Bar, 1131 S. College Mall Road. Open 4:30-9 p.m. Cuisine: Upscale American

Uncle Wang’s Alley, 300 E. Third St., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: Chinese

Upland Brewing Company, 350 W 11th St., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cuisine: American

Uptown Cafe, 102 E. Kirkwood Ave., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Cajun-Creole, American

Verona Coffee House, 3105 S Sare Rd suite 101, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cuisine: Pastries

Village Deli is one of the restaurants along East Kirkwood Avenue that will be open the day of the total solar eclipse on April 8.
Village Deli is one of the restaurants along East Kirkwood Avenue that will be open the day of the total solar eclipse on April 8.

Village Deli, 409 E. Kirkwood Ave., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Cuisine: Breakfast

Vivencia Latin Flavors, 2800 E Buick Cadillac Blvd., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Venezuelan

Yogi’s Bar & Grill, 302 N. Walnut St., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Cuisine: Bar food

Zero Degrees, 1285 S. College Mall Road, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Cuisine: Boba, Korean

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana