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A restored 150 year-old mansion which opened in May of 1998 as a dessert café and wine bar.  The establishment was expanded the next year to become a full-service restaurant serving dinner and a Saturday/Sunday Champagne brunch. Over the years the café has received numerous awards including “Ernst & Young” Entrepreneur of the Year award in the food and beverage division, the “Wine Spectator” Award of Excellence 2001-2007 and the “Best of Bloomington Independent”, best desserts ’99, best outdoor dining and best fine dining 2000.

Give a Gift Card

The Scholars Inn sells gift certificates in all denominations. The certificates can be used at all locations.

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Weekly Specials

Half-Price Bottled Wines on Mondays and Half-Price Martinis on Thursdays continue to offer guests tremendous value. Half-Price Champagne Cocktails on Sundays.

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Scholars Club

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