I was super excited to finally be able to go here while they are open and early! I got the Herb Focaccia bread and was very disappointed :( I am sad to write a bad review but it was so bad. Both the bags that the bread was put in was covered in oil by the time I got home ( about an hour later). I thought maybe it was just baked and put out so I let it be and a few hours later, while deciding to make lunch, the bag was really covered in oil. The bread tastes like oil and salt. I am very discouraged by this as I know Bloom usually does really well with all they do! Maybe it was just a bad baking day but nonetheless, I had to throw my bread away :( it was not edible read more

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National donut day! Was surprised at work with some yummy cronuts. Flaky, soft, fresh, and the perfect amount of filling and flavoring in both. Perfectly packaged in a box. Bloom is a Madison favorite of mine! read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Cronuts- lemon and custard - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I am glad to have finally found my go-to cake and pastry shop here in Madison. We tried a few different options here - the bourbon butter cake slice, passion fruit coconut cake slice, and a lemon custard tart. They were all phenomenal! The bourbon butter cake was my favorite. The cake slices were huge and definitely worth the price! There were lots of gluten free and vegan options too, which we didn't taste but it was nice to see. The staff was very friendly too. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I was seriously craving a croissant: a ham and gruyere croissant, and of course, Bloom was the first place that came to mind. We stopped by after a Trader Joe's run, and as always, the place smelled amazing. I had my heart set on their cruffins but they were already sold out (no surprise there!). Bloom's only open Wednesday through Sunday, and their cruffins tend to disappear early in the day. I didn't pre-order this time since my schedule was up in the air, but honestly, their cruffins are always worth planning ahead for. It's my go-to spot when I'm craving something special and sweet. read more

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Ordered the butter croissant, almond croissant, and monkey bread. The monkey bread was literally one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten!! The cappuccino was also delicious. read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Butter Croissant, Almost Croissant, Monkey Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Wow, fantastic baked goods. In this world of watching calories, Bloom Bakery is where I'll spend my calories!! I ordered several Croissants for making breakfast sandwiches and what a treat. Large, flakey, melt in your mouth croissant. The quality and care making these were everything you want in a croissant. They are as good as croissants in paris!! The team at the counter was friendly and helpful. I love that Bloom offers GF baked goods... they are the best GF bakery I have had. If you did not read the sign ...GF you would not know they were GF. I also ordered an apple turnover and cinnamon roll , both were flakey & delicious. Being a cinnamon-a-haulic, I would love less icing and even more cinnamon... but I still appreciated the quality snd delicious treat. Bloom is a must for a wonderful treat, grab a coffee and do not miss Bloom Bakery, I won't!!! read more

A neighborhood bakery across the street from Trader Joes worth stopping in! As you walk in, the smell of fresh baked breads and pastries will bring a smile to your face! Very cute interior with baked goods displayed nicely. I don't believe there is seating available so for take-away only. A line can form, but it moves quickly. The staff were all friendly and approachable. This visit I ordered their carrot cake slice and sweet potato donut. Both were delicious. The carrot cake was moist and flavorful and the donut was dense which I liked. I'm a fan of cake donuts and this was more dense than that. The sweet potato donuts are $3 each which I thought was a little steep, but worth it to try at least once. They also offer sandwiches, but I didn't try this time. Ask the staff for their rewards "punch" card which they punch each time you make a purchase and can be redeemed for discounted products. Only downside is parking in that area can be tough as there is only limited street parking. I will definitely return to satisfy my sweet tooth! read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We were in Madison for the weekend and promised to take our son to the zoo. We wanted to grab a quick bite somewhere close so we could avoid paying for overpriced concessions. A quick yelp search and we found Bloom and I'm beyond glad we did. Their croissant breakfast sandwich is easily in contention for the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had in my life. The buttery flaky croissant, with the aioli and hearty mustard. Quality bacon and eggs. It just doesn't get much better. Luckily we got in early before the line formed. read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Biscuit breakfast sandwich also so good - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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First time visitors. Loved the baguette sandwich, the carrot cake and the sweet potato donuts. Tight space, solid counter service. read more

The almond croissant couldn't have been better, there was a line out the door when I got there but they still managed to serve me in less than 10 minutes and had everything boxed up in seconds, the iced coffee I ordered took them about 5-8 minutes to get to but they made 5 or 7 other drinks in that time so still outstanding and very good coffee read more

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Omg! So amazing. I got a single layer flourless chocolate cake and a marzipan stolen to bring to my son's house for Christmas dinner! HUGE HIT! Especially the stolen. It tasted just like Christmas! I would highly recommend. Next year we're going to order sooner to the Bush Noel. Yummy! read more

I think I just found my new favorite sandwich -Focaccia prosciutto at Bloom! Did not expect them to have such great sandwiches but I was blown away! Focaccia was so light and perfectly salty. Pesto was mellow and I'm glad it wasn't too much. The other bakery items we got were amazing of course. The winter sugar cookie is really cute, not super sweet and the perfect ratio of cookie / frosting. We also picked up a bag of dog treats / biscuits. They make a great Christmas gift for pet friends! Sometimes it can get a little cramped by the entrance if there are people waiting in line and others waiting for food orders to be called. Regardless I'm always impressed by how fast the ordering process goes, even when there's a line out the door. read more

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Bloom is one of my favorite bakeries! Everything in the case looks incredible, and it's hard not to walk out with a little bit of everything. I tried so many of their bake goods as I use to pick up tons of their items for my workplace. I also love their gluten free pastries and that they are always fresh and delicious, which can be hard to find with gluten free items. The shop itself is so cute and cozy, and the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. Even when it's busy, the line moves quickly and the service is great. You can really tell they put a lot of care into everything they make. This is hands down one of my favorite bakeries in Madison. Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, or just want a little pick-me-up, Bloom is always worth the stop. read more

Love this bakery! Always love going here and especially today, after the young woman at the front went the extra mile for me! Everything is good, but the cruffin, cinnamon roll, and olive oil cake are amazing!! read more

The best salt caramel brownie I've ever had! Great service, gluten free too! Visit you won't regret it!

Ate it without taking a picture, but the salted caramel brownie was the best brownie I've ever had in my life. Perfectly fudgy and moist without the caramel being too salty or sticky to overpower it. Wish I could take this place back home to NC with me!! read more

Bloom does no wrong!! I've enjoyed treats from here before for my bestie's wedding, so coming back on a recent trip was an absolute must. As a GF girlie, I don't often find spots that knock it out of the park, but Bloom absolutely does. There's a line pretty much any time of day, it's that good. But the team is speedy and the line moves fast, so don't be scared off by it! Also note that they are maximizing their space inside so their is no indoor seating provided. Enjoy on a park bench outside or as you're walking around the shops. There's not a single bad thing on the menu. They have breads, pastries, cakes, a deli menu, coffee menu, and sweet and savory treats alike. I was drooling over the looks of the Japanese milk breads and the "beautiful messes" - leftover cake and frosting in a to-go container. Yum! If you're looking for guidance: - Their sweet potato doughnuts are famous for a reason - Vegan gluten-free banana chocolate chip coffee cake is the most heavenly thing - and you'd never know it's vegan and GF - Breakfast sammies from here are unreal! They offer a GF biscuit for their breakfast sandwiches, and it was divine. Buttery, salty, warm and delicious - I'm still dreaming about it. Service is friendly and efficient, and it makes me smile to see this local small business absolutely crushing it. Go check them out! read more

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This is an awesome place. My niece was getting married and we needed a cake to fit her dietary needs and they had it! Everything here is delicious and the staff was phenomenal! Good thing I don't live by them I'd be in there everyday ! What a wonderful place the smell when you walk in it amazing ! read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Another successful trip to Bloom. We tried their famous sweet potato donuts finally which were soft and spongy. Their chocolate chip cookie never disappoints either. We love their array of savory and sweet options. Whatever you're in the mood for, Bloom has it covered. Arguably the best bakery in town. I highly recommend Bloom for all the baked goods lovers like myself. read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Stopped by while in the area. Grabbed a mocha and a ginger molasses cookie. The staff was friendly and helpful. Both item were delicious it was a perfect mocha and the cookie had the distinct flavors of ginger and molasses with a wonderful texture. Excellent all around. The inside is a little cramped but they have a lot going on so it makes sense. read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Ginger and molasses cookie (forgot about the picture until I was already mostly through it :-) ) - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Pure perfection! My husband and I visited this shop on a Sunday morning to try the sweet potato donut! We ended up trying so many more items because everything looked like art work and smelled like buttery goodness! We got a chocolate croissant, brown butter chocolate chip cookie, sweet potato donut, and a special monkey bread that I cannot remember the name of! So delicious! Oh, and we were traveling back home with a loaf of sourdough bread and so the owner of the shop gave us instructions to keep its freshness along with a zip tie! We had the bread two days later, and it is one of the best if not the best sourdough I have ever eaten! The cherry on top was that when we opened our box they had given us an extra sweet potato donut and a cherry chocolate chip cookie at no charge! I wish Bloom shipped their bread to Minnesota! Sooooooo good! read more

We popped into Bloom this Saturday around 1PM, and they were running low on their loaf offerings. But they had plenty of baked goods and desserts to go around. We ordered a pain au chocolat and an almond croissant filled with an almond spread. Both were flaky and phenomenal. We also bought a black pepper and Parmesan sourdough loaf and it was DIVINE. We made half of the loaf into a garlic bread, and the other half we ate with some butter as a breakfast bread. The inside of the bakery was already packed when we got there, and the line stretched to the door by the time we left. The bakery is bright and well decorated, reminding me of patisseries in Paris! The staff was super friendly, and asked customers in line if they had any questions prior to getting to the register. We can't wait to go attend and try other goodies! Get there as early as possible on the weekends to ensure you have the best selection of bakes! read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Pain au chocolat - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Who doesn't love bakeries; especially when they are producing amazing baked goods such as Bloom Bake Shop. I was wanting something sweet after brunch and I've had Bloom Bake Shop on my list for some time. We arrived early afternoon and there was a line to the door. While we waited, the owner came by with bread samples and chatted with us. My son liked watching them prep bakery goods for the next day. It was so hard to decide what to get, because everything looked so good. We went with the salted caramel brownie, sugar cookie, oat cherry chocolate chip cookie and the molasses ginger cookie. Everything we ordered was delicious but my favorite was the Oat Cherry Chocolate Chip cookies, not overly sweet and a nice balance of sweetness and tartness from the dried cherries. We are in Madison quite a bit and excited to try more of their baked goods! read more

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The bakery had small but wonderful selection of baked items. We were able to try the croissants, sweet potato donuts and a cruffin.

I preordered a cake here for someone's birthday. We did the chocolate ganache cream cheese cake mainly because it was chocolate (the recipients favorite) and that it was gluten free (to accommodate to others). While that would never be my first choice for a cake, it was delicious. Moist, decadent and you'd never know it was GF. Would order another cake here again. Pickup was a breeze. Also, the smaller cake size said it served 6-8. As for five of us, there was more than half the cake left! read more

This is a small bakery, with a lot of excellent products. I loved the cruffin the most. It is a nice twist on muffin, with croissant texture. Almond croissant and sweet potato donut were excellent as well. Surprisingly they have Japanese milk bread which is really soft and tastes really good. The chai latte was a good drink to have on a winter day. Morning bun was ok. Chocolate ginger snap tart was good as well. I wish the ginger had a little bit more punch though. I wanted to try their Bûche De Noël (Yule Log) which is available only during holiday season. But it got sold out / booked for the rest of the year. read more

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I wish I had pictures to share. We stopped on our way out of Madison. The line was significant and yet it was so worth the wait! The gluten-free options they had were amazing. I ordered two kinds of scones and a cookie everything was delicious! read more

This is it!! The bakery you're looking for!! Absolutely incredible local bake shop!! I highly recommend this shop to all my friends and family! We got two cookies, a chocolate croissant and a wonderful mess! Absolutely Divine!! We couldn't wait til we got home to try them! The croissant was the best, just like Paris! The atmosphere is also incredible! Very hip modern and local! I love all the energy going toward LGBTQ flags and causes! Such incredible service!! OMG! Served right away and with a friendly smile! **Edit** We returned for the thirteenth anniversary birthday party and absolutely indulged!! The line was out the door!! The staff was so sweet and kind! Definitely a charm of the city!! They served complimentary champagne for their happy hour! We picked up the cronut and a Mocha Mess!! OMG!! So delicious! I encourage you all to try it out! read more

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Bloom has all of the amazing pastries and baked goods you could think of. Their display is beautiful and the smells are tempting. I want to try everything on their menu! How cute are their pup cakes?! Today I went with a sandwich with ham, gruyere, and salted butter on a baguette. It was delicious! So fresh and flavorful. I also had to grab a donut. Also fresh and delicious! It's such a cute and welcoming neighborhood bakery. The staff is extremely friendly and efficient. There is usually a line but it moves quickly and is worth the wait! read more

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So good, I went to both of their locations! I highly recommend putting in a preorder especially if you plan on stopping by on a weekend because a line forms quickly. If you're getting a deli item or a drink, they won't start making the order until you send a text letting them know you're on your way. I appreciate this method so that you receive your food fresh! The homegrown biscuit sandwich was a little salty but interesting combination of ingredients! I like the shake up from the traditional bacon egg and cheese. I got my sandwich gluten free (amazing biscuit that didn't immediately crumble and break apart in my hand) and with an egg (best choice I made that day). The raspberry almond tart/pie was a little too sweet for me, but the gluten free orange cherry scone was so good, I got it twice. Orange forward, couldn't really taste the cherry. I love that they have a dedicated display case for gluten free options just to minimize cross contamination and so that people don't have to search through all the goodies to find the gf treats. read more

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I ordered a GF/DF cake for my friends birthday-- it looked exactly how I imagined it to look, and it tasted amazing. I also got some GF donuts which were a hit, and I got a regular chocolate cookie for myself. The cookie was probably one of the best I've EVER had. ALSO, the girl who helped me, Lorelai, was the kindest person. She gave me a free GF/DF item for my friend when I said it was her birthday. 10/10 service. The whole place had great energy. It smelled amazing too! read more

Bloom Bake Shop - GF/DF birthday cake and donuts, and a free pastry I received - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

10/10; INCREDIBLE Bakery. I love their entire shop. It is so cute, smells amazing and the service is wonderful. The biggest issue here is trying to figure out and limit yourself on what to eat!!! I got the Pan au Chocolate, Ham and gruyere croissant, and the mess. All of it was incredible, but the Ham and Gruyere really took it for me. You could tell each thing was baked fresh by the crunch you got when biting into it, but the shot of flavor was really just so complex and delicious. I also got a latte which was solid and good with the pastries. I definitely want to come back to try each and every thing on their menu. They do cakes and sandwiches too, so definitely consider coming here even to pick up and take with you on a picnic as I know it will be a win!! Happy eating! read more

Went in on a Saturday morning around 11:45, service was quick and friendly. I am vegan but not gluten free and am typically apprehensive of gluten free baked goods ( I luv gluten). But I was pleasantly surprised with Bloom's VGF baked goods. I tried the chai and chocolate donuts which were moist cake donuts and very tasty. I also liked their VGF savory biscuit. Would definitely recommend their VGF options (even for gluten lovers like myself) and I'm excited to return and try more! read more

I've never had a bad pastry from Bloom. The sweet potato donut lives rent free in my head, and their croissants are great as well. They get busy at peak times with a decent line so go during the week/at off times if you want to avoid it. Their cakes are pretty good too, but it's really about the pastries for me. Go and you won't be disappointed! read more

Bloom Bake Shop - sweet potato donut, birthday cake cruffin, almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Oh my! The savory scone today was curry and it was divine!!!! Excellent recommendation from the cashier. There was a sweet scone option as well as many delicious treats. The brownie was ginormous!!!! read more

Bloom on Monroe St. is one of my favorite bakeries. Although there is no place to sit inside to eat, people will line up outside just to pick up some of their items to go. The staff are incredibly kind as well. I recommend their "Cruffins" with filling, sweet potato donuts, and any of the croissants. read more

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Pastries LOVE. I have always loved their adorable pastries. The unique and flavorful cupcakes and the tried and true chocolate croissant will always make me come back! But the cold brew was so bad tho. Tasted several days old and like plastic. They're lattes are ok! But man that cold brew was so bad. Go for the pastries maybe skip the drinks! read more

We had never heard of this place until we did a neighborhood walking tour with the Madison Historic Trust and there was a coupon for a free pastry at Bloom. After the tour we walked over and could not believe we never noticed this place since we shop at Trader Joe's across the street at least 6-8 times/year. This small bakery was pretty crowded on a late Saturday morning. There were many tempting choices including some breakfast sandwiches. We ordered a ham and cheese croissant, a pain au chocolat and a morning bun. The croissant and the p-a-c were excellent - very flaky and flavorful. The morning bun was less successful due to it being a bit dry. Overall we are pleased to have discovered this place because we will stop in again when we are on this side of town. read more

Bloom Bake Shop on Monroe is excellent! The cruffins are so unusual and tasty. Light flaky Croissants/muffins filled with cream. It doesn't get much better! read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Bloom Bake Shop on Monroe is excellent! - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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A not so hidden gem on Monroe Street, Bloom is well worth the sometimes challenge of finding a parking spot. Walking into this bake shop is like walking in to a French Patisserie, with a Nordic twist or two. The Daytripper/Fieldtripper loaf is a meal in itself, and my favorite. The staff is unfailingly kind and sympathetic when you arrive too late in the day for your favorite pastry. read more