Bloomington is bursting with new attractions, dining options, and shopping experiences that are sure to delight visitors and residents alike. There’s always something new opening up, whether it’s in the massive Mall of America or in the surrounding neighborhoods. Check out our list of everything new in Bloomington!
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Attractions
DUCK!: Visit Minnesota’s largest Asian-themed claw machine experience! This brand-new, modern space features over 100 claw machines, Gacha capsule machines and a diverse selection of Japanese style arcade games. Be sure to head to the back of the store and grab one of their refreshing Bubble Teas.
Twin Cities Fear Fest: Mall of America’s haunted attraction returns for its second year, running through November 1 on Level 2 in the Southeast Court. This year brings the officially licensed Jason Universe: Survive the Night and the zombie-themed Dead City Uprising. Add-ons for 2026 include a hidden bar, a GellyBall zombie shooting range, and Magic of Halloween, a new family-friendly experience open during both daytime and evening hours.
Restaurants
Pig Ate My Pizza: Brought to you by the Travail Collective, Pig Ate My Pizza is Bloomington’s newest restaurant where you can enjoy pizzas, burgers, cocktails, and brews from Nouvelle Brewing. Grab a seat inside their beautiful space or enjoy their large patio during the summer months!
Mogouyan Hand Pulled Noodle: Newly opened at Mall of America, Mogouyan Hand Pulled Noodle is bringing the most authentic Lanzhou-style cuisine to Minnesota! Indulge in a variety of noodle dishes, watch the chefs pull fresh noodles, and relax in their modern dining space.
Giordano’s: The legendary Chicago deep-dish chain opened its second Minnesota location on Level 3, South at Mall of America. Beyond the famous stuffed pizza with its signature cheese pull, the menu includes tavern-style and thin-crust pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches.
Sweetgreen: The California-based salad and bowl chain opened its fifth Twin Cities location on Level 3, North, next to Culinary on North. Menu highlights include customizable salads, warm bowls, and a new wrap lineup.
Roni’s Mac Bar: Minnesota’s first location of the viral build-your-own mac and cheese concept opened on Level 3, South at Mall of America. Enjoy loaded mac and cheese bowls, baked potatoes, and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Casa Deli: This Mexican, American, and Mediterranean fusion spot has opened a Bloomington location, known for tacos, burritos, gyros, and burgers, with standout dishes like carnitas and al pastor tacos.
Sabah Coffee Co: A new coffee shop in west Bloomington blending Somali and Yemeni influences, serving specialty espresso drinks like the Golden Shaken Espresso alongside pastries in a calm, community-focused space.
Shopping
Primark: The Irish value fashion retailer opened its first Minnesota store on Level 1, East, next to L.L. Bean, in September, with nearly 35,000 square feet of clothing and everyday essentials at affordable prices.
Mango: The Barcelona-based fashion brand opened its first Minnesota store on Level 1, North, in March, a 10,000-plus square foot space featuring women’s and men’s collections designed at the brand’s Barcelona headquarters.
J.Crew: After an 8-year absence, J.Crew returned to Mall of America in August with a nearly 7,000 square foot store on Level 1, South, offering women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel.
Banana Republic: Banana Republic also returned to Mall of America this year, located on Level 1, South, with tailored blazers, dresses, and wardrobe essentials designed for both the office and evenings out.
ARIAT: The Western and performance lifestyle brand opened its largest store yet, a 10,500 square foot space on Level 1, South, its first-ever Minnesota location, featuring boots, denim, and outdoor apparel.
House of Seoul: This K-beauty and J-beauty flagship opened on Level 2, South, offering Korean, Japanese, and multicultural skincare brands alongside a complimentary AI skin analyzer.
Kiokii and…: Asian beauty and lifestyle retailer opened its first Minnesota location on Level 2, West, carrying sought-after Korean and Japanese skincare brands like Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Biodance.
KPOP Nara: A K-pop specialty shop stocking albums, photocards, plushies, light sticks, and other collectible merchandise for K-pop fans.
Cotton & Snow: This Nashville-based shaved ice and cotton candy shop made its Minnesota debut on Level 3 in the South Food Court, known for its ultra-fine, snow-like shaved ice and its signature cotton candy topped creation.
Rolife: A first-to-market flagship concept store built around DIY miniature house kits, 3D wooden puzzles, and collectible figures, with live demonstrations and hands-on workshops for visitors to try.
The Makers Den: Discover eye-catching 3D-printed creations, gifts, and collectibles in person, along with a smaller selection of filament.
