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The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe

4.4 ★★★★☆ 65 Google reviews · Coffee shop

fresh pastries

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401 S Woodlawn Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401

(812) 287-8354

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Hours

Monday 8 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–3 PM
Thursday 8 AM–3 PM
Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday 9 AM–3 PM

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 65 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🥐 fresh pastries 8 mentions

“A thing to note though, their kitchen (so ordering sandwiches and stuff like that, but not pastries) closes at 3:30pm.”

What customers say

Consistently great drinks and good light breakfast/lunch. They make food to order, but are well-staffed and usually pretty quick even when busy. Some of the baristas come off as warmer than others, but everyone acts professional. Out of the meals I've tried, the loaded hummus and avocado toasts are my favorites.

★★★★★ — Dana, 2026-03

What do you need at a university town? Bookstores? Maybe. Educational institutions? Probably. Bars and coffee shops? Absolutely! Filling the need for a quality coffee shop just off the Indiana University campus, surrounded by fraternity and sorority houses, is the Inkwell.

★★★★☆ — Sweet, 2025-08

My favorite coffee shop in Bloomington. The atmosphere is so welcoming and personable, it’s unlike any other coffee shop I’ve experienced in Indiana. Great seasonal drinks and food. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Samoan, 2023-11

LOVE the Inkwell's new location. Wally is the best barista around. Try his dirty chai latte, you'll never go back. The location is perfect when you're on campus. Lovely decor. Best staff.

★★★★★ — Angela, 2022-01

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