Bloomington is fortunate to have scores of independent restaurants serving everything from burgers and fries to cuisine from cultures around the world. In 2025, four Bloomington restaurants closed their doors for a final time — as did a beloved Nashville restaurant.
Bedrak closes as 2025 begins
In Janurary, Bedräk Cafe posted on social media that it was closing after seven years at 409 S. Walnut St. The restaurant was best known for its breakfast, brunch and juice menus. In a Facebook post, the owners said:
“It’s no surprise to that the ongoing inflation and rising prices of goods has affected most of us, but restaurants moreover, on a national level have been struggling to keep up with the demands of staying relevant while still trying to keep the lights on. After fighting this new reality on a daily basis for the last few years, we have decided to close our doors.”
Juannita’s closes in April
Juannita’s Mexican restaurant, named for the grandmother whose recipes were shared with customers, closed for the final time in April.
Located at 620 W. Kirkwood Ave., the two-story restaurant with patios was known for carne asada, burritos, tacos and mole. It opened in 2013 and had a food truck serving its fare as well. A sign on the door and posts on social media announced the closing.
Carson’s BBQ shuts down its westside restaurant
The first posts on social media in June said that Carson’s BBQ would be closed temporarily. However, the location at 3878 W. Third St. now houses Square Donuts.
Carson’s BBQ had moved to the westside location in May of 2018 from its former spot along Ind. 46 in Ellettsville. It served barbecue pork, chicken, brisket and ribs, along with various sides. It also provided catering.
Metal Works Brewing permanently closed
Metal Works Brewing Company took over the restaurant and brewery at 108 E. Sixth St. In the summer of 2025, social media posts said the restaurant had “permanently closed,” with no replies to emails and a phone that was out of service. Metal Works had served up brewpub fare to go along with its beers that were created in the basement.
The brewpub opened in 2014 as Function Brewing, owned by Steve and Arlyn Llewellyn. It was sold to Endeavor Hospitality Group in 2022 and renamed Metal Works. It was sold twice since, with the most recent owners being Bedford’s Ford Hospitality Group.
Nashville’s Hobnob closes in the fall
The Hobnob Corner Restaurant closed for the final time in early November. The popular restaurant at 17 W. Main St. in Nashville was known for its Hoosier home-cooking, including the pot roast dinner or sandwich, soup of the day and large slices of quiche served with a salad, homemade dill roll and fruit. The breakfast options included pancakes, biscuits and gravy and omelets.
The Cole family who owned the restaurant shared on Facebook, stating:
“It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that after 46 wonderful years, Hobnob Corner Restaurant will be closing its doors. Unfortunately, our lease has not been renewed, and we will be closing by the second week of November.
Currently closed, but opening in 2026
Anyone traveling along West Third Street will notice that Cozy Table is no longer at 2500 W. Third St. But there’s a lot of activity farther west at 3870 W. Third St., where renovations are underway at the diner’s new location.
Owner Kim Kolios said the new restaurant will be a little larger. Securing permits took longer than expected, so Cozy Table wasn’t able to open in 2025.
Contact Carol Kugler at ckugler@heraldt.com.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: 5 Bloomington area restaurants close in 2025, another to reopen in ’26
Reporting by Carol Kugler, The Herald-Times / The Herald-Times
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