A cornerstone of the Bloomington community, the Trojan Horse has operated at the corner of Kirkwood and Walnut since 1978. As you stroll down Kirkwood, our public-view kitchen provides a mouth watering temptation as you see our Gyros meat being cooked and sliced fresh.
Inside the Trojan Horse, you’ll find the delicious aromas combine with a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere to give you that “we’re glad you’re here” feeling. You’ll also find a sense of community. We proudly support local programs and charities and believe that our efforts are rewarded with a better quality of life for all.
Bon Appétit Magazine has highlighted the Trojan Horse on two separate occasions. In 1996, Diet Watch editor Anthony Head, raved about the best falafels in all the land being served by the Trojan Horse. In September of 2002, the Trojan Horse was listed as one of only two restaurants in Indiana named as Great Neighborhood Places. We proudly display both of these honors upstairs in our Horse's Head Tavern.
Honors such as these make us proud. But, more importantly to us are the comments from our very loyal clientele, our friends, who are always gracious in telling us they love the food, the service and being part of our neighborhood for the past thirty years.
1985
The Canopy of Lights
After a 25 year void, Bloomington reinstates the tradition of Holidaylights strung from merchant’s store fronts to the top of the courthouse.
1987
Indiana wins 5th NCAA Basketball Championship
Indiana beats Syracuse with “the shot”. Keith Smart’s last second jumper from deep in the corner sinks the Orangemen. It’s crazier in the streets!
1989
Fountain Square Mall Renovation Complete
CFC/Cook Group Inc. restores the entire South side of the square into an upscale mall complete with retail shops, a bank and office space. A beautiful improvement to the downtown with total attention being paid to historic detail.
1992
John Waldron Arts Center Dedicated
Formerly the City Hall, the Arts Center was restored and developed by the Bloomington Area Arts Council and named after John Waldron, a founder of Bloomington in the 19th Century.
1993
Calbert Chaney Named All-American
Completing a clean sweep of College Basketball Player of the Year Awards, Calbert collected 12 of them. Trojan Horse expands menu to include chicken to our line of Greek specialties.
1995
Indiana Theater Closes
Kerisotes Theaters donate “worn out” theater to the Bloomington Area Arts Council.
1996
Library Addition Complete
Monroe County Public Library completes addition providing much needed space.
1998
WonderLab Opens
Bloomington celebrates the opening of its first interactive science museum.
1999
Buskirk Chumley Theater Opens
Bloomington Area Arts Council reopens the renovated Indiana Theater for performing arts.
2001
The Big Dig
Kirkwood Avenue from Walnut to Grant is completely excavated. New everything is installed, replaced, and covered. WOW! Finished in “late” summer.
2002
IU in the Finals
IU Men's Baskeball team goes to the Final Four for the first time since 1992.
2003
A Year of Milestones
IU Men's Soccer team wins 6th NCAA championship. Coach Yeagley retires after 41 years, and the Trojan Horse turns 25! Believe It!!!!
2004
New IU Soccer Coach
Mike Freitag leads the team to its 7th NCAA Championship!
2008
WOW 30 Years!
And, the Hero's Club is 6,000 strong.