5 Best Bakeries in Downtown, Bloomington IL
Updated 05 October 2026 · 8 bakeries in Downtown, Bloomington IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a ranked list of five bakeries and bakery-style spots around Downtown Bloomington, IL. It helps anyone looking for cookies, doughnuts, pastries or coffee nearby. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review, from 8 qualifying businesses considered. Some listings are in nearby Normal, and each entry gives the address, hours and what reviewers mention.
#1
Crumbl Cookies
★ 4.8 (1,929 Google reviews)Cookie shop
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Crumbl Cookies is a cookie shop at 309 Veterans Parkway in Normal, open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm and closed Sunday. Google lists delivery, takeaway and wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Reviewers mention a chocolate chip cookie with crisp edges and a gooey middle, and a cookie with creamy topping and caramel drizzle. One reviewer describes a slow wait at the counter.
Best for: Specialty cookies, takeaway or delivery
- Address
- 309 Veterans Pkwy Ste 405 Suite 405, Normal, IL 61761, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–10 pm; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#2
Lizzie's Grove Street Bakery
★ 4.8 (280 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Lizzie's Grove Street Bakery is at 812 E Grove St, open Tuesday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4 pm and Saturday until 1 pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists it as women-owned with coffee, breakfast and free parking. Reviewers mention custom sugar cookies, donuts, cinnamon rolls and a friendly welcome for families, and one calls the donuts reasonably priced.
Best for: Donuts, cinnamon rolls, custom cookies
- Address
- 812 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–4 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 6:30 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6:30 am–4 pm; Tue 6:30 am–4 pm; Wed 6:30 am–4 pm
#3
Epiphany Farms Restaurant
★ 4.6 (1,312 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Epiphany Farms Restaurant is a restaurant at 220 E Front St with a listed price range of 20 to 30 dollars. It opens at 4 pm Sunday to Thursday and at 11 am on Friday and Saturday. Google lists outdoor seating, cocktails, wine, coffee and dessert. Reviewers mention farm-sourced ingredients, a pork chop, shakshuka and yellowfin tuna, though one had a less than stellar visit.
Best for: Farm-sourced sit-down dinner
- Address
- 220 E Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 4–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#4
Coffee Hound Roasters and Cafes
★ 4.6 (730 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Coffee Hound Roasters and Cafes is a coffee shop at 407 N Main St, open daily, from 6:30 am to 4 pm on most days and from 6 am on Saturday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a caramel latte, fresh pastries and local art on display. They also report long lines during the Saturday farmers market.
Best for: Coffee and pastries downtown
- Address
- 407 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–4 pm; Mon 6:30 am–4 pm; Sat 6 am–4 pm; Sun 6:30 am–4 pm; Thu 6:30 am–4 pm; Tue 6:30 am–4 pm; Wed 6:30 am–4 pm
#5
Denny's Doughnuts and Bakery
★ 4.6 (533 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Denny's Doughnuts and Bakery is at 1107 S Main St, open from 6 am to 4 pm most days and until 2 pm on Sunday. The listed price range is 1 to 10 dollars. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, coffee, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Reviewers mention yeast doughnuts, bear claws, custom decorated cookies and a bagel sandwich, and say the doughnuts are not labeled.
Best for: Classic doughnuts and breakfast
- Address
- 1107 S Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–4 pm; Mon 6 am–4 pm; Sat 6 am–4 pm; Sun 6 am–2 pm; Thu 6 am–4 pm; Tue 6 am–4 pm; Wed 6 am–4 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 bakeries in Downtown, Bloomington IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Epiphany Farms Restaurant takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Coffee Hound Roasters and Cafes opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated bakery on this list?
Crumbl Cookies ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,929 reviews. Lizzie's Grove Street Bakery is second at 4.8 from 280 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Bloomington IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Crumbl Cookies, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lizzie's Grove Street Bakery $1–10; Epiphany Farms Restaurant $20–30; Denny's Doughnuts and Bakery $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lizzie's Grove Street Bakery, Epiphany Farms Restaurant and Denny's Doughnuts and Bakery.
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