Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar

About Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar

Soma has been the bohemian heart of Bloomington since 1997, and it wears that reputation proudly. The Kirkwood Avenue original draws a mix that's been described as "anarchists and poets, all walks of life," which is about the most Bloomington sentence you'll ever read. Beyond the espresso and cold-pressed juices, it's a genuine community gathering space — the kind of coffee shop where you might end up in a two-hour conversation with a stranger about documentary film or mutual aid. Multiple locations across town now, but the Kirkwood spot remains the one with the most character.