Wee Willie’s

Sad to report this Wee Willies is permanently closed because the manager passed away.

Something special about this place. It oozes retro diner charm with it’s wood paneling, 70’s lighting, a sweet elderly waitress, and oddly random photos on the menus. It all added up to a vibe straight out of the «Double R Diner» from Twin Peaks. That’s really hard to find these days.
Classic and comfortable, which also sums up the food. The omelette I had was large and tasty, nothing out of the ordinary, simply classic diner food done well.
I’d return every time when passing through town.

If you want diner food, this is the place to go. Best biscuits and gravy in town. CHEAP too. This place makes my Southern heart happy.

Ok, don’t go getting all hyped up for some amazing breakfast delicatessen. This place is down right, to the point, breakfast done simple and perfect. You want pancakes? Done. You want some biscuits and gravy? Done. You want an omelette? Done. I mean, I couldn’t have asked for better service, hotter coffee or fulfilling breakfast.
The toast came buttered just like my Granny did it. The gravy was on point with sausage already in it. Please don’t get mad when they tell you CASH ONLY, read the signs. Wee Willie’s will see me again for sure.

There was no sign around the place so finding the place was a bit of a task. Try and get here early as the place gets filled fast and the waiting line is pretty long. The staff is very polite and courteous. The food itself is great for breakfast. Food is brought to your table quickly and its definitely value for money

Everyone said that this place was a greasy spoon… More like a greasy ladle! If you are a suffering and hung over college student, this place will cure what troubles you! If you are looking for a quality breakfast, head to the village deli.

We love this place for its reality – the food you order is EXACTLY what you imagine, it great portions and a view of the strip club next door («It’s a business doing pleasure!»)
Today’s meal was no less excellent, but we had the addition of an authentically terse and disgruntled waitress who certainly made it clear that she would tolerate no shenanigans or hooliganism from our table (2 married couples, all middle aged and dressed in our gang colors – Gryffindor, Slytherin and Doctor Who). Of course, once put in our places, we reverted to our best Mother May I Manners, and we were granted our meals (which we ordered mere moments after getting our menus because The Glare said dawdling was the devil’s work).
Come for the food, leave quickly for the hospitality. Refills are free.

No sign outside makes it even better! Not flashy! Good food, great prices! Yummy breakfast! One of the first places Mt boyfriend brought me when I moved to Bloomington. Staff is very friendly.

Great greasy spoon for breakfast. We love the hash browns with onions and the biscuits. Best fresh squeezed orange juice in town. Fun waitresses who provide speedy service.

Best breakfast place in btown! I don’t live in bloomington anymore but I have been to this wee willies an uncountable amount of times. Always wonderful! The little sweet ladies that wait on you are so friendly! The crowd lined up on Sunday tells you how great the food is. Perfect for a hangover, order one of everything! You can’t go wrong here!

I went here on a whim with a coworker who had been there before. While the company was great, the food left much to be desired.
I ordered the garden/​veggie omelet with the hope of it being a somewhat healthier option than the other things on the menu. I was disappointed that the eggs of my omelet were greasy and oily and that there was a big lump of (very obviously poor quality) cheese in the middle of it. I was surprised that there was cheese on it at all, but I dont know if I just missed it being listed on the menu or if they just added it without me asking (because had I known it would have come with cheese I would have asked for it without).
All in all, I was not at all impressed with Wee Willie’s despite whatever «charm» it is claimed to have.

A great breakfast meal for those who are hungry! I ordered the ham and cheese omelet with bacon and the bacon charge was expensive for the quantity inside the omelette. A lot of food for the price so it’s a good place for a meal. The seating is very limited and I had to wait with my group outside for at least ten minutes before getting a seat. Awesome French toasts!

An excellent place for a simple, affordable, no frills breakfast. Service was great.

Just look for the big purple strip club called Night Moves and pull into the unmarked building with all the curtains drawn that is next door. You go inside and feel like you have stepped back in time. On Thursday morning Wee Willie’s was full of Bloomington area locals and that was fine with us. The service was great, the food was great and the prices are extremely reasonable. The only thing I wasn’t crazy about was the coffee, but I may have just gotten the last of the pot. Looking forward to many return trips to Wee Willie’s.

Delicious comfort food. Seems like I need to go to the Midwest for it. If you’re tired of Thai, Soy surprise, food wrapped in lettuce and gluten free at your friends house, come to Wee Willies. Great sausage and gravy with lovely biscuits. BBQ beef. BLTs. French toast. Real mashed potatoes and what goes on them.
Friendly waitresses. Best tart lemon meringue pie I ever had.
Cash only. And it won’t cost you a lot of it.

My biggest problem with this place is that the service is too good that I end up paying more on my tip than the actual bill! But on a real note, the food is cheap (and unbelievably delicious for the price) so it doesn’t even matter.
Amazing service, JENNIFER, I KNOW YOU DONT READ Unilocal BUT YOU’RE MY LADY! She took her time from serving (I had no idea til later, I still feel so bad) to make me a milkshake from scratch. Bless her beautiful soul.
Ps. French toast gods live here.

Very friendly waitress, our food (for 5 people) came out insanely fast. The food… was amazing. So much cheese and meat and peppers in my Western omelet. Loved it. I’d go here all the time if i lived locally

Fragments of other reviews are totally right for Wee Willies.
«Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a basic diner for breakfast.»
«This place defines the Midwest of America.»
«This is our go-​to place for Sunday morning breakfast. It’s fast, basic, no frills food.»
Yes, it is plain and basic: eggs and bacon not Eggs Benedict, pancakes not crepes. But that does not mean the food is not delicious. If this is your itch, it is a really good scratch. If you can take it for what it is, rather than disliking it for what it’s not, you will enjoy your meal and just might be back. I hate some things in basic diners, but I would not trade the experience for fancy jams and Seville orange marmalade on my toast somewhere else. Not even for pure maple syrup. Keep your horizons and attitudes open and enjoy the full scene when you come here. Relax; if the service is slow today, go with the flow. If the waitress has had a hard morning and you are on her last nerve, step off. And enjoy.

It is not a good start of the day. I came here with my days of dream for there breakfast, expected, delightfully.
But, actually there is only one thing that piss me off during this visit.
I guess our server got flight with her children this morning before she came to work. She was in a good attitude during her working time. It seems like she is annoying by is asking for meal here. The serving mama doesn’t allow us to roll up the curtain. It’s 12:30 around noon and the sun is very good outside. And it does not really blind people’ eyes. And I asked and got the permit from our neighbor if they mind to roll up the curtain.
Why she seems pissed today? but we just came in and the only thing we might did to bother her is we asked for the lunch menu after she brought us the breakfast one.
Okay. I guess she turned normal after a few omissions of our request for paper towel, coffee and …? I can’t remember. I guess she is not in condition today.
But anyway, there pancake is reaaaaaally good! That’s my four stars for.
Thanks

This place defines the Midwest of America. It is an essential fixture in the landscape of an always changing country. Without it, we would not be the same.
Inside the unmarked building, you will find hanging wooden chandeliers, perfect French toast, and a waitress named Jennifer. If Jennifer ever stops working or is fired, Willie’s will instantly collapse. Its soul will evaporate from the void remaining from her absence. Willie’s would not be the essential American experience and fixture without her service. Express your gratitude to her with words that old friends might exchange and a 50% tip.
If you cannot enjoy Willie’s, you cannot enjoy the blessings of life.