Specialty coffee in Bloomington, IL.
Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Bloomington, IL. Roasters lists 3 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.
Bloomington, IL in context
Ranked joint #210 nationally, Bloomington, IL holds <1% of the specialty coffee listed in the USA, about 3 times the median city. One step up the national table is West Hartford, CT (4 cafés); one step down, Ada, OK (2 cafés).
In the Americas, Bloomington, IL ranks #287 of 1,217 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Fortaleza, Guayaquil and Kitchener.
Measured against all 3,601 cities on Roasters, Bloomington, IL sits in the upper half, at #837.
Every café added in Bloomington, IL moves it closer to the 30-café mark where Roasters starts publishing themed guides.
Finding the best coffee in Bloomington, IL
Good specialty coffee in Bloomington, IL tends to come from small, owner-run places: a short menu, beans roasted within the last few weeks, and someone behind the bar who can tell you where they were grown. The community has found 3 such spots so far.
A quick test for any café in Bloomington, IL: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
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About specialty coffee in Bloomington, IL
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Bloomington, IL?
There are 3 cafés and roasters in Bloomington, IL on Roasters, which ranks the city joint #210 in the USA and #837 worldwide.
How does Bloomington, IL compare with other cities in the USA?
Bloomington, IL ranks joint #210 of 931 cities on Roasters in the USA. The median city there lists 1 café; Bloomington, IL lists 3.
What other cities in the Americas are comparable to Bloomington, IL for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Fortaleza (Brazil), Guayaquil (Ecuador) and Kitchener (Canada) are the nearest peers to Bloomington, IL in the region.
What makes a café “specialty”?
Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.
Can I claim my café in Bloomington, IL on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Bloomington, IL can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
