I am not vegan, I have no desire to go vegan, unless Bloom Kitchen were to cook all my future meals for me. The food was unbelievable. Don't expect the dishes to taste like the meals they are named after, take them for what they are read more

Bloom - Carbonara - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Am I a vegetarian? No, but I am a conscientious eater and realize that the average American diet consumes too much meat. I know we don't want to hear it, but it's true. So, I am now making a conscientious decision to minimize the amount of meat in my diet and hopefully vastly increase the amount of plant-based foods in my daily diet. I have always enjoyed fruits, veggies..., and nuts. The amount of meat we consume is not sustainable and is contributing to lots of environmental problems as a result. Therefore, I decided to not totally eliminate but to minimize my meat consumption. Which leads me to Bloom Plant based kitchen which is considered by many one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the Chicagoland area. The chef(s) behind the creative veggie presentations here are very talented. I enjoyed everything that I tried because it was simply delicious and included no meat. In order for someone to reduce or minimize meat consumption the alternative must taste very good and fill you up. I enjoyed the turnip causa, smash burger, and the lomo salteado. I washed it all down with a purple pisco and a spicyyy boii. So, for likeminded people, who want to take the first step toward a more sustainable consumption, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

What a fun eating adventure! Atmosphere is lovely, service is fantastic and I enjoyed a plant-based, gluten-free evening. We went for restaurant week and my husband and I were both surprised by how full we were. We had to wrap up half of our main entree. The Purple Pisco was a highlight for me, the big frothy bubbles on the top we're nothing like I'd ever had before and we're a delightful texture. I also enjoyed the fruit ceviche. I already want to go back with a gaggle of pescatarian girlfriends, because I know they would all love this place. We were able to grab last minute reservations in a Thursday night, but now that this has been given a Bib Gourmand stamp, I'm guessing you'll want to book in advance! Noise level is Lively and bathrooms are gender neutral with some seriously fun wallpaper! read more

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We were downtown for a conference and ventured out to Bloom for a special night out to try the Chef's tasting menu. We were seated at the bar stools overlooking the kitchen which was great to see the delicate nature of what was being made. It was truly a dinner to remember - it was the kind of dinner with several items that totally amazed you as exceptional in creativity and taste, like nothing you've ever had before. We were impressed. As well as the highly attentive staff who was so kind and spaced everything out appropriately. Best dinner we had during our 4 nights in Chicago! read more

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Everything was FRICKIN' INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Unbelievably tasty, well seasoned, and while the portions seem small, each dish was surprisingly filling. I also appreciate they are COVID responsible - great to enjoy an establishment with likeminded individuals. Enjoy! read more

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Good was delicious. I loved the crab cake. Service was excellent. They made sure to double check for allergy restrictions and the chef worked around mine with the dishes they could. The ambiance was perfect, nice decor and the location was easy to find. read more

Some of the best vegan food I have had. I am from the Bay Area and we have great vegan options. I have tried many places in Chicago while I've been visiting and this one is top choice so far. The Baja tacos and the asada tacos are bomb! We also had the Risotto which is made of sunflower seeds instead of rice which is a really unique take on the dish and really tasted great! The service was outstanding! Really nice vibes all around. read more

Bloom - Potato tostones - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The dishes are not over seasoned, this which lets the vegetable flavors shine. The staff is friendly and attentive. We will definitely return. We started with the GTS and Strawberry Styles (non-alcoholic) both drinks were refreshing. We had the Turnip Causa, Beet Tart, Sun-dried tomato sushi, Summer Risotto and Yuca Gnocchi. The Gnocchi was good, but our least favorite of the five dishes. This was more than enough for two people. We didn't have enough room for dessert! read more

lotta hype around place and walking in, it was such a nice vibe. Def gives off a sit-down nice dinner vibe with darker lighting. My friend ordered the gnocchi and loved it. Said it was flavorful and it was what our server recommended! I got the Dahl curry (against the server's recommendation who said other dishes were better than the Dahl). I thought the tempeh was great but the curry lacked some flavor and asked for hot sauce and salt. Loved the rice to make it more hearty. We split a sweet potato cheesecake for dessert and this was fantastic. The cream isn't really "cardamom" flavored but delicious. The crust in particular was very noteworthy! read more

Bloom - Dahl curry - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bloom was so good. We went there for my birthday and I'm so glad we did. It was the type of meal where you don't talk much but keep saying mmmmmm. The ambiance was great and the service was wonderful. Each person who dropped food off at the table described the food we were about to eat. It was such a nice touch. The cheese plate was my favorite with the truffle cheese being my favorite cheese on the plate. Everything we had was spectacular. I can not recommend this place enough. I loved it. read more

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The food at bloom was amazing - just as we had expected from the reviews. It really is nice to get "higher end" and nicely plated dishes that are completely plant-based. Must have is the Baja taco - you would not be able to tell that this wasn't meat if you didn't know. It's also a big portion for the price. And the desserts were amazing especially the coffee break! The mushroom pizza and Buffalo cauliflower were also very good. We were looking for the cashew di Pepe but the menu must have rotated so we didn't get any of the pasta dishes. Thankful that it is BYOB for now which really added to the experience and the restaurant is very pretty. The only thing is not to expect an over the top dining service (which is fine because the prices are pretty reasonable). Not sure if it was an off night or just busy but servers were nice but very quiet and didn't really explain the food when it was given to us or when we sat. We are all grouped together so close to other tables so they can't really even come up next to the table. read more

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Food is good, service was great. Only knocking it off one star though because all checks charge a 20% service fee "for our staff" automatically which is fine, I'm happy to tip 20%, but after paying the check comes with the expectation of more tip. If you don't see this ahead of time you'll likely be tipping 40% which is insane to me. read more

Delicious! Stopped in on a whim, and we didn't have a reservation, but we were seated quickly at the bar. The flatbread had delicious coconut mozzarella that I wanted to keep eating. I wish the flatbread portion was not as charred, but the well-done bread provided a good contrast in the bite. The buffalo cauliflower was so crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Everything tasted great, but our favorite was the aguacate. The plantain chips mixed with the addictive romescu and avocado/corn mix made us want to lick the plate. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Don't restrict yourself by saying Bloom serves outstanding vegan food -- just say, Bloom's food is outstanding. Anyone would enjoy this creative, absolutely delicious cuisine. My friend Debby and I agreed, this was one of the best meals we had, ever. It was just an additional bonus that everything was 100% plant-based, without an animal product in sight. We went on a Friday night. The place was packed, loud, with a young crowd. Without doubt, I was the oldest person in the place. Bloom is in the heart of the Wicker Park neighborhood, with lots of restaurants, clubs, and an awful lot of hungry people looking for street parking and crowding the sidewalks. I definitely recommend getting a reservation. Be aware, though, that the reservation options include Counter Seating. I thought, okay, they're busy, we'll be sitting at a counter. Luckily, the manager Josh called me to confirm my reservation Friday afternoon. I only found out then that Counter seating was a 2-hour, 8-course tasting meal at a chef's table in the kitchen for $75. Definitely not what I wanted! Josh found a regular table in the restaurant for us. Our waiter, Luke, was very knowledgeable and organized, even though he was handling a full section. We ordered the cheese plate, agucate, one asada taco, buffalo cauliflower, and a half-size shroom choirzo flatbread. I'll spare you the superlatives and just say, this was one of the best meals I've had in a long, long time. Absolutely terrific. The total cost for this meal was $74.21 including tax. As of September 2021, Bloom is BYOB. I assume they'll add alcohol service later, but am not sure about that at all. Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen is definitely not just for vegans. Anybody with active taste buds will love the food. I highly, highly recommend you consider Bloom when you are looking for a fine meal. read more

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Came here for the first time for my husband's birthday-- great service, amazing food!! Nice atmosphere- even with the Wicker Park Festival happening out front. Highly recommend this place for vegan eats!! read more

Vegan and gluten free deliciousness. We've been here several dates nights and to celebrate our kids' 16th birthday. Every bite is delicious. One of the best vegan spots in the city. Plant based Tamika on IG told us about this spot. read more

Came here for restaurant week with a vegan friend. Waited a lenthy time when we first arrived without being greeted or given water, but they resolved that issue. The food overall was creative and good. The first course, beet flatbread, was alot smaller than I expected and literally had only 1.5 pieces of beet on it. I thoroughly enjoyed the jackfruit dish - it had so much flavor for being vegan! The dessert was good, I'm just not the biggest fan of Panna cotta. Our cocktails were REALLY great! Would consider coming back and trying different items off the regular menu. read more

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Bloom, at first seemed like another plant based restaurant, but it was mildly pleasing once you step in. For starters, it isn't a beyond meat shop and is actually vegetable forward. Kudos to that. what I tried: The Kimchi Pancakes: the concept was great though the flavors lacked a punch. It's a few iterations away from being perfect, but i am willing to give it another shot. The Tamal Ranchero was nice. I was curious to try the banana blossom. The dish needed a bit more of the banana blossom but its a preference. The star of that dish was the black beans though. I'd ask for jar of just that if i could., The Olives were a nice kick. Their Microgreen game is strong. They have some really nice herbs. The Dessert: the tahini cheesecake was to die for. It's really good and you enjoy it without even realizing it is a vegan restaurant. I look forwards to going back and trying a few things a on the menu. Mainly cos they seem to treat vegetables as the star of the dish, rather than cloak it out. I really want to give it 5 as a token of appreciation but I'll wait till next time, cos i know this menu has the potential to blow you away... read more

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I had a great meal at Bloom last night! I am not a vegetarian or vegan by any means but once in awhile, I like to eat plant-based meals to balance out my otherwise pretty terrible diet. My friend and I shared the Baja and Asada tacos, as well as the Cashew di Pepe and Shroom and Chorizo pizza. The banana blossom tempura inside the Baja taco was a bit too fibrous for me, but I loved the Asada taco with the mushroom filling. The Cashew di Pepe is entirely raw and vegan and delicious. If you've never had kelp noodles, you're missing out. The pizza was was delicious. Again, loved the shrooms. I didn't even know that the "cheese" wasn't really cheese until my friend pointed it out. Lastly, the Coffee Break dessert was decadent and beautifully decorated. I will definitely be back to try out more of the menu items! read more

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Totally changed my perspective on vegan restaurants. Everything we had was phenomenal and the service was great (thanks Lily!). I definitely would recommend the oyster mushrooms and the gnocchi! read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing experience! We sat at the counter by the kitchen, and were expecting to see an episode of The Bear, but it was very relaxed and organized in the kitchen. I highly recommend this place, it is my new favorite! read more

Red carrot dumpling- 10/10 Sundried Tomato Sashimi - 10/10 Camote cheesecake-9.5/10 Shroom and chorizo flatbread- 5/10 (would skip it next time) Yuca gnocchi- 9/10 (very different and delicious) Yuzu lemon tart -6/10 ( very average) Aguacate- 7/10 (their take on Guac and chips, good for one time) Will definitely return for another visit read more

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Had a great dinner and our sever Jamie made awesome recommendations and provided amazing service. We got the Sun-dried Tomato Sashimi, The Crab cake and the Bulgogi Bibimbap and all were amazing. You have to end your meal with the Baked Alaska! Will be back! read more

Stop what you're doing and go try this place out! As an lifelong vegetarian and someone who loves to frequent plant-based/vegan eateries, this restaurant blew my mind away! I was actually walking towards to a different restaurant on Milwaukee but decided to go into Bloom because of its very cute decor and aesthetic. I love that they have an open air concept! I tried the Baja taco, Thai Papaya salad, and the Sweet Potato cheesecake. Everything was AMAZING. Baja taco had a squash blossom filling - something I had never tried before. Thai papaya salad was super citrusy, light, and satisfying to eat. And I could go on and on about that cheesecake...do NOT leave the restaurant without trying that cheesecake! My server was so sweet and helped me decide which items to get based on what I was in the mood for. For having just opened recently, the restaurant seemed to be operating really well. I cannot wait to come back and try everything else on the menu - I will definitely be a regular here! read more

Bloom - Baja taco - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything was amazing! We walked into such a fun brunch vibe. The ambiance was colorful with lights and has a cool plant based theme. The server was friendly and recommended some amazing dishes. I couldn't believe everything was vegan and nothing had dairy. If you are dining for brunch we highly recommend the asado taco (tastiest mushroom taco I've ever had), tempeh sushi roll, Potato Tostones, shrooms and waffles and my all time fav the frittata. Each and every dish was phenomenal- from the flavor profile, presentation and execution. We will be back soon for dinner!!! read more

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As a houseplant lover, I was smitten with the interior of this restaurant from the beginning. The microgreen set up in the back was extra cool. But the food! I am a veggie lover, but purely vegetarian meals often aren't satisfying to me. Bloom definitely changed my mind. What a feast for the senses. The dishes were visually beautiful and had playful flavors. I still think about the mushroom sandwich, as well as the guava mustard eggplant. Also, the Spicy Boii mocktail with jalapeno and lime was amazing. I loved all the dishes, and I look forward to trying more in the future. read more

Super cute restaurant and great ambiance. We got the Swedish meatballs, Lions mane and yucca gnocchi. The Lions mane was tasty and smokey. The Swedish meatballs were unexpectedly the texture of falafel and tasted almost the same. The yucca gnocchi wasn't actually a gnocchi but was just fried yucca. The flavors were overall good but I didn't come away with that wow factor. Each portion was very small given the high prices. The service was perhaps the most disappointing. Our waitress was more interested in chatting with her coworker friends than checking in. read more

First time trying this establishment out. Definitely won't be ordering the $20 lasagna when it's smaller than your hand and was described to me as a plate that could be an entree, which was what I was seeking for a quick takeout meal...so knocking a star for that. The dish is flavorful, though! While I get that this is supposed to be a shared plate concept, I would've ordered four $5 tacos or the pizza for a more filling option based on my needs. Open to a dining experience with others to try out the rest of the menu. The decor is very nice inside and they have open windows. read more

Bloom - Lasagna -described to me as enough food for takeout...not so much. Good, but wouldn't order again for the price. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered a bunch of small plate appetizers but the phone didn't always eat first. My mom is gluten free vegan and was in heaven. Everything had great flavor. Got the Baja tacos and stuffed peppers we also loved. The dumplings are strange and I wouldn't get them again. Loved the rice bowl on the hot stone but wished they used more authentic sticky rice so it could crisp up. Also wish it had a tofu or essential protein. Dessert was to die for. And flat bread was also amazing read more

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Honestly, I haven't had a bad experience until today. This was my fifth time going here and is my last. I-realized that the vibes were not the same, they were very understaffed and new servers weren't very knowledgeable . Coming back to see that my favorite cocktail was off the menu and only have three? Including an old fashion is insane. I don't know if the owners know but if not this is me telling you guys that this establishment isn't ran properly and this is coming from a restaurant manager herself. Don't waste your money since they also add a service charge which servers don't event know where the money goes. RIP BLOOM. read more

Wow the vibe, presentation, taste, creativity.. their foods worth taken pictures of, write & talk about. This restaurant was newly opened about a month ago. My husband and I are from out of town, visiting family in Chicago and they're vegans. So they were super excited to find new vegan eats to take us to. It is BYOB so we picked up 8 pack of hard Selzer. Our most favorite dishes were the olive appetizer (I normally don't get olive due to the salt level but wow this restaurant offers an amazingly lightly salted), Cashew Di Pepe and chorizo flat bread, cauliflower bites, and beets dumplings. Dessert was to die for (flan was silky smooth and not too sweet). To top it off. Our waiter Alex was super friendly and attentive. Amazing service. read more

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I love meat so I went into this thinking that they couldn't possibly satisfy my need for animal protein...........every single thing I ate, I loved. This was great food from start to finish. Not only that, but the staff was super nice and attentive, and the place was cool, hip, and fun. A little loud but that's not Blooms' fault. Sometimes I think people forget that they have inside voices and forget to use them. Anyway. Good stuff! read more

Went for lunch menu. Loved everything we ate - mushroom appetizer. My wife had a mushroom sandwich and I had patty melt. Patty melt kind of falls apart but still tasty. Everything is vegan and gluten free!! Will be back for dinner as we were told dinner menu is even better read more

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Fantastic food and service. We have some vegan family members who request we have dinner here every time they come to town. We're not vegan and love coming here too, the food and experience is great! read more

Beautiful restaurant with staff that is on top of service. I had the fish taco and the asada taco. The asada taco was amazing! Full of flavor and the mushrooms tasted like carne al pastor. The fish taco was not my favorite. The texture of the "fish" was not that great. It felt slimy. I also had the camote cheesecake and was disappointed. It tasted of coconut and burnt. I think they might have warmed the top up but it lacked depth of flavor. read more

Bloom - Asada taco and fish taco - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was really excited to try this restaurant, but the the food fell short of expectations. Service (5/5): Our server was very attentive and helped us choose his favorite items on the menu. The food came out quickly. Food (3/5): While none of the dishes stood out as terrible, none of them really excited me either. The waffle sticks were hard to cut, and the "caviar" was tasteless. The "sashimi" was the best of the 3 entrees that we got, but there was nothing special about it. It was some guacamole on a chip and something resembling tuna. The gnocchi was cozy and inviting, but again, nothing to call home about. It reminded me of something out of a frozen meal from Trader Joe's -- good, but unremarkable. I could say the same for the cactus schnitzel. For a plant based restaurant, I expected more inventiveness and flavor. None of the dishes showcased the vegetables. They were hidden behind bread crumbs and bland sauces. These were dishes that I would expect from a meat serving restaurant, trying to make accommodations for vegans/vegetarians. read more

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Food was amazing. Atmosphere was chic and cool. Our server Joey, was so knowledgeable and friendly. Drinks were amazing; I had the Tough Flowers and my bf had the Purple Pisco. We started with the cheese board, then shared a crab cake, and I got the bibimbop as an entree. Everything was wonderful. Cannot wait to come back. read more

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I agree with Bloom Plant-based Kitchen. Eating plants is healthier to one's body and environmental impact. I've tasted a variety of plant-based dishes. Some dishes at restaurants were amazing and delicious. Although, at Bloom Plant-based Kitchen it was over-priced and the food underperformed. We ordered take-out. Portions were unappealing in appearance and just "ok" taste wise. While it pains me to make this review, there are many other tasty plant-based locations to choose from. read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Very creative dishes and even my non-plant based friends enjoyed their meal. I recommend the crispy mushrooms. read more

Adore this spot. The food is excellent with great flavors and the staff are timely, friendly, and knowledgeable. It's a cute and casual vibe. read more