Bloomington’s brunch game just got a little more crowded. Scramblers, the Ohio-born breakfast and brunch chain, has opened its first Illinois restaurant inside The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center, bringing its made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and brunch menu to the Jumer Drive corridor. The new spot also adds a private dining room for groups, marking the brand’s initial move into Illinois as it pushes beyond its longstanding Midwestern footprint.
In a press release republished by Weekly Voice, Scramblers described the Bloomington restaurant as its first Illinois location and a milestone in the company’s expansion. The release frames the opening as both a job creator and “a warm place for families and friends to gather,” borrowing language from the chain’s own materials.
The McLean County Chamber calendar lists a ribbon-cutting for Scramblers at The Chateau on Feb. 12, confirming that the restaurant is operating inside the hotel’s dining space. The listing notes the Jumer Drive address and invites the public to attend the grand-opening celebration, according to the McLean County Chamber.
Menu, Hours and Bookings
The Bloomington Scramblers serves made-to-order breakfast and lunch standards and promotes mimosa and brunch cocktail options for those stretching breakfast into the weekend. DoorDash lists the restaurant’s hours starting as early as 6:30 a.m., which puts it in play for early risers and travelers. The brand’s location page also highlights a private dining room that can be reserved for free, per Scramblers.
From Toledo to Bloomington
Scramblers traces its origins to Ohio and operates as a franchised brand. Corporate filings show Scramblers Brands Franchise Development, LLC registered in that state, with franchise disclosure documents and directories outlining how the company structures its development and franchising model as it steps into new markets beyond the Midwest, according to the FDD Exchange.
What It Means for Bloomington
“We’re excited to open our first Illinois location in Bloomington and welcome guests in to enjoy great food and a warm place for families and friends to gather,” company president Shane Buerk said in the release, as republished by Weekly Voice. With its perch inside The Chateau, the restaurant is positioned as an easy stop for morning business travelers and a fresh option for local weekend brunch crowds, potentially adding more daytime traffic and coffee-fueled chatter to the Jumer Drive strip.
