Great spot for a drink with friends with small bites and shareable dishes! Would highly recommend the tin fish - we had the sardine loins which were really delicious - and the Half Chicken - which was super flavorful and I loved the black lentils. We also really enjoyed the truffle fries, so I'd recommend getting that for the table as well. Service was a bit slow or awkwardly timed - for instance, we got our food first and waited a couple of minutes afterwards for our wine to be served. read more

Bloomsday Cafe - Oysters, Sardine Loins, Carrots - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Bloomsday was one of the 27 bars that made the cut on USA Today's "Bars of the Year for 2024" list. My first question was what credibility does USA Today have when it comes to making a "Bars of the Year" list? USA Today not in the trenches like that smh. According to our robot friends (ChatGPT), there are 60k-70k bars in the US. Trying to narrow that down to 27 seems a bit ridiculous to me. It's giving "ESPNs top 100 athletes of the 21st century" list. They are clearly just trying to stir up some controversy to get their clicks and readership up. Yeah, you got more engagement but at what cost? How much is your soul worth? But to be fair, here I am mentioning both lists so they are doing their job lmao. Y'all won... Okay I'm yapping, but I walked into Bloomsdale hella skeptical. We walked through the cobblestone streets of South Philly and entered an ultra inviting interior. Dim lighting with candles at every table, exposed white brick on the walls, white marble tables, clean wooden floors, vintage wooden chairs, a wood burning fireplace, etc. We sat and within the first 10 minutes I already shazam'd 2 songs. I lowkey rarely shazam songs anymore, so that holds weight with me idk. Playlist was hittin. Our waitress was super engaging and jawning with us, and was great at recommending the natural wines without being too serious. I honestly can't believe I didn't get her name cuz I really want to shout her out. For food we went with the Lemon Pepper Wings, Patatas Bravas, Wedge Salad, Dry-Aged Burger, and Steak Frites. Honestly, all the food for me was a solid 8/10. Really good food, but not great. Nothing blew me away. Although my girlfriend will be mad reading this because she LOVED her burger so I gotta shout that out. This glass of orange wine I had though... my goodness. It was the best glass of wine I've had in a MINUTE. It was a natural biodynamic wine from Swartland, South Africa. Idk what "natural" or "biodynamic" wine really is, but I sound so sophisticated saying it so Imma keep running with it. All in all, top 27? Hell nah, but the vibes and wine in here are sensational. I will be back for my natural biodynamic wine from South Africa. I only drink biodynamic wine now... you wouldn't get it. Ig @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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We had such a lovely time here, they have a great selection of wines and food. We ordered the burger and it was so fresh. I love that they work with local farms and handpick wines. Looking forward to coming back. Only complaint is the corkage fee is ridiculously high, otherwise great customer service read more

I came here with friends to pre-game before a concert and it is so cute! I love the color scheme and how the cafe looks like it's on a street in a storybook. The staff met us with smiles time we hit the door and we were seated quickly. We got there around happy hour time, so the place was filling up quickly. I started with a cocktail that was light and sweet. We tried some oysters and a seafood dip as appetizers. I ordered the lemon pepper wings and some potatoes as my entree. The wings were so big I couldn't finish them all but they were tasty. I followed things up with a glass of orange wine and loved it. I'd definitely come back to try more drinks and sit at the bar. read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Croiffle was different, must get imo Espresso martini had just enough sweetness and liquor added read more

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Very nice place for brunch on a Saturday after the vintage flea market. Foods were delicious and the service was friendly. Would definitely visit again. read more

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Really cute place, supposed to be a wine bar? I saw a wall of wines and a wine cellar in the back. The reviews were nice for brunch so we came in hungry hoping for good brunch food, but came disappointed... The appetizers were mainly canned goods ("conservas" as they called it), I thought they would at least spin it up a bit while serving in a restaurant, but they served straight out of the sardine can with a side of greens... definitely not worth the price. The potato hash was decent tasting, not the best looking, a bit too salty, but flavor was there. The mushroom sandwich was very mushy and not much flavor other than the earthy mushroom... (even for a mushroom lover this is not the best execution). The salmon bagel was crispy but very dry, not much flavor, had to "borrow" the black bean sauce from the potato hash... read more

Bloomsday Cafe - Mushroom sandwich, salmon bagel, potato hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of my new favorite places in Philly, and all I did was sit and drink an iced chai at the bar on a beautiful Saturday morning. Their brunch program and menu is totally underrated (yes I do see the many other 5 star reviews...I more mean I hear about it less around town) and the space itself is completely gorgeous and well thought out. Bonus? They have a pastry and coffee window on Stamper. Bonus bonus? They have a wonderful wine shop that features natty wines from small producers and farms. Bonus bonus BONUS? The staff here is super down to earth, friendly, and the vibes are just very good. As you can imagine my chai was delightful. I love slow mornings walking around a new neighborhood and finding treasures. Every dish that came out of the kitchen looked SO good - especially the breakfast sandwich that comes on a massive brioche bun. I can't wait to go try their entire menu and am grateful I stumbled upon this fantastic spot. read more

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Really loved the vibe of this restaurant and thought they had a great menu. The service was really nice and everything came out fairly quick. I like the seasonal menu options and recommend the fish & chips. Only slight feedback was we were asked if we wanted more bread and then were charged for it without realizing it was extra, which is on us for not asking. It wasn't expensive so no big deal but just would've liked to be told it's extra when asked in the future! Overall really liked this place read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday and waited about 20 min for two people. The coffee was great and the pastries looked delicious! I got the quiche and salad -- the quiche is actually quite big and it was light and fluffy, however it was a lot of quiche so by the end I was a bit egg-ed out. I think next time I will get one of their bowls instead! read more

Bloomsday Cafe - Quiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really cool spot. I've only been at night for cocktails and small plates. I understand it's a cafe so daytime is probably better, but the nighttime atmosphere is great too. Cocktails are good, small plates hit the spot. Service is great. It feels kind of New York-ish and charges a little bit of a premium for that feel. However, it's awesome and absolutely worth stopping by read more

Disappointing for a restaurant listed as a "wine bar". They did not have the bottles of wine listed on their menu. We asked if we could buy a bottle from their back room wine shop but were told they would charge a $30 corkage for a bottle from their on site wine shop. Huh? The bartender who came to our table & said they were the Sommelier offered 3 different reds they did have available. We picked a Pinot Noir which was average. They did not charge us a corkage fee. If they did we would have walked out at that point. On to the food, we ordered the trout & 1/2 chicken dishes. They were average. The space is quaint, more of a brunch place. Drinks are pricey & they focus on cocktails not wine. read more

Bloomsday Cafe - 1/2 chicken. Not the best photo. It was average. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Bloomsday's happy hour is only 4:30 - 6:00, which makes it a tough one to get to with time enough to enjoy it. But on a day I left work early I was able to stop by with a friend and try it out. The Dark 'N Stormy is one of my favorite cocktails, so I was happy to see it on the happy hour menu. I made sure I got a couple of those in before happy hour ended. For snacks, we started off with the house made chips and dip. It was OK. The dip was good but the chips a bit overcooked. We then shared both the burger and the bologna sandwich. The burger was good, but it was a smash burger slightly overcooked. It needed a 2nd patty to take it to the next level. As a big fan of bologna, I was very disappointed with the bologna sandwich. The bologna was fried so long that it was completely tasteless. That sandwich was a total waste of time and money. Every single thing we ate was overcooked. With so many other choices for a good happy hour, Bloomsday will not be a part of my happy hour rotation. read more

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Went to get a Hot chocolate and ended up ordering a couple of cocktails and dessert. Glad because the drinks were quite innovative and refreshing. The dessert Chocolate Pot de Creme was delicious and their house whipped cream was quite light and airy. I love the vibe here: no loud music, more people talking to each other and less looking at their phone. The past couple of times, I have observed that the crowd is more local to the Society Hill area, and I am not complaining! read more

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Brunch today was my second visit to Bloomsday, and it was every bit as delicious as my first. It was no accident that I ordered the same dish - quiche - as I had to validate it was really as amazing as I thought, on my first visit. It was. The quiche may be one of the best in the city, today's mushroom Gruyère was heavenly. It was extra creamy yet had the jiggle and light fluffy texture you expect to see in great quiche. The pastry crust of the quiche was flaky and tender....which brings me to my next dish. Following such a great dish, you would think the bar would have be pretty high....the raisin cinnamon swirl croissant vaulted over it. The pastries are in the 'Sweet' section of the menu; at a minimum, ask to see the pastry basket, which I did on both occasions. The croissant was layered and crisp, yet had a light caramelized glaze which gave this pastry a little sweet roll/sticky bun feature. It was delectable. I'll be back to Bloomsday....most likely for brunch! read more

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We were really looking forward to our dining experience. The ambiance was great, the drinks were good, the food was mediocre. For the simplicity of the menu the food could have had more flavor and excitement. We had the ham and cheese board, I got the chicken definitely from Esposito in SF which I love but lacked in delivery. My husband ordered the Ragù but they were out of the dish on what was not a busy Saturday at 8pm. For having 5 entree options they should be available on a non busy Saturday during peek hours Its not a big restaurant. Finally, our server spent most of her time chatting about vermouth among other things with the table next to us. While I love to see servers engage you need to know when to move as you usually have more than one table. We waited about 12-15min to place our drink order and spent most of our dinner listening to her chat with the table next to us. We were not the only two tables in her section, there is always a polite way to walk away from a conversation with a guest. I understand trying to make that money but there is a way to do it without sabotaging your other guest. Im sure brunch is better which is what I have heard. We still left a 40% tip as the cost of living is high. Will most likely not return but would be open to depending on dinner menu options. read more

I am angry. Angry at myself for waiting until now to enjoy Bloomsday! It's been on my to-try list for the last year and a half since moving back to the city. Now I mourn the delicious meals I never got to enjoy in that time. We sat outside on a gorgeous evening. We walked up and got a table before closing without a reservation (score!). Headhouse Square is delightful for dining outdoors. I enjoyed a draft riesling, and my husband enjoyed a vermouth flight. I tried a couple and even found one to my liking. I think we'll be back for more of those in the future. But the food...holy cow. The patatas bravas we shared were good. My mushroom sandwich is aptly named the "really frigging good mushroom sandwich." With mushrooms, broccoli rabe, and delicious cheese, it was a flavor explosion. My husband took one bite and instantly was jealous. That said, his panelle salad was also delicious. We marveled at the texture and flavor of the panelle. I make panelle/panisse at home, but never as good as this. Bloomsday exceeded my expectations. I will NOT let another year pass before my next visit. I was already considering them for brunch the next morning, and my husband was looking into their wine club. read more

Bloomsday Cafe - Patatas bravas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bloomsday is a solid spot with thoughtfully curated food, coffee, and wine. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. Their little wine shop is a nice touch--well-stocked with interesting finds and a staff that actually knows their stuff. Parking is fairly easy but paid, so plan accordingly. Worth a visit! read more

Sat outside to drink coffee from Loretta's and stumbled upon this cutie place! The food was great, I had a mushroom sandwich. Krishna, my server, was such a girlypop and was super kind and attentive! Will definitely be back read more

The food, service, and vibe were all great but the Valentine's Day menu was wildly overpriced. For $80 I could've gotten more and better food in Philadelphia. There was no indication on the website, the instagram account, or the Resy page that they were doing this Valentine's Day menu. There was no option to order from the regular menu and there was no indication of the price on the menu when we sat down so I was shocked when the bill came. Again -- good and service were great but the lack of communication about the menu and price makes me very hesitant to return read more

No gluten free options and no adjustments offered--I asked. Most places will offer an extra side or other food option but to quote: "we can omit but not add" (in reference to asking for a bread substitute). Disappointing customer service. read more

Last Saturday was our first time eating brunch at Bloomsday Café, and we loved it. Inside was cozy and cute, and looked so much like a Scandinavian lodge. Half of the menu was Spanish/Basque focused (i.e. the tinned fish and tapas), while the other half was more New American. My husband and I shared the Kickstarter Sandwich, Bravas, and the Agromar, Anchovy fillets in olive oil. The menu advertised "fluffy eggs" for the Kickstarter Sandwich, which I have to say, was INDEED fluffy and incredibly filling. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good breakfast sandwich. The Bravas, or Patatas Bravas were nicely done too. Hot, crispy, and only $5. The Anchovy fillets tasted a little too salty for me, but they came straight out of a can, so nothing the kitchen can really do about it. I would love to try their other tinned fish offerings some time though. The selection of wines, cocktails and beers was extensive too. Can't believe it took us so long to find this gem of a place. Bloomsday Café is opened for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more

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Description says Cafe that focuses on wine. There were very few wines and none I would drink. Food runs the gamut. French onion soup bland. Fish and chips ample and very good. Burger very tasty but only slightly larger than a slider! Steak frites was the size of an appetizer. Service was friendly and pleasant. Too many better places in the area for us to go back there read more

What a lovely outdoor setup on a picturesque street. The owner and servers were all very pleasant and helpful with explaining food options. Pretty eclectic menu with a cool selection of wine and cocktails. Starters: Spicy Crab Dip and Tomato and Corn Panna Cotta. This was my first time having a non-dessert Panna Cotta and this savory version was grit based with fresh tomatoes and popcorn, very bright and summery dish. The Dip was also good and the crusty bread was perfect Entrees: Summer Spaghetti, Rich Burger, and Potatas Bravas. The spaghetti is housemade and if you're looking for a lighter dish with a touch of tomato sauce instead of the typical red sauce bolognese Italian version that's a bit heavier (but equally delicious), this is for you. The rich burger was cooked nicely, simple but delicious. The Bravas had a crispy exterior and soft interior, just how they should Dessert: They were out of the specialty dessert so we tried the half pound chocolate chip cookie. It was a good cookie, but not overly interesting read more

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I was searching for a new place to try and found Bloomsday with great reviews and an appetizing brunch menu. I passed by this spot a few times, but this was my first time there. The service here was great, which I loved. Also another thing I loved about Bloomsday is the interior design. It was designed in a way to make you feel right at home with a fireplace near the entrance. Now let's talk about the food. Bravas- I kind of wished there were more seasoning like sea salt on it. Even though there were aioli & smoked pepper sauce on it.. it was kind of bland Salmon Gravlax- gin-cured wilded sockeye, garden cream cheese, pickled onion, radish, hash brown The hash brown tasted more like a crab cake? I wish they made it differently or added something to balance out the taste. Overall it was very stuffy & hard to finish. One of the best thing I had here was the Hazelnut Chocolate Croissant (not in the picture). It was pretty cool that the waitress took out a tray of house pastries for us to pick from. read more

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We went for brunch on a rainy Sunday afternoon, without a reservation. It's a cozy and cute place with a lot of great things on their menu. The food was pretty good- their tomato Danish was my personal favorite. The bravas were great too- the potatoes were crisp and the spices were perfect. Will be going back to try more things! read more

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You can't go wrong with this place. Great knowledgeable service, fantastic food and unique drinks. The quiche was fluffy , tall and tasty. The conservas were a great plate to share. The hash was delicious. I love the selection of natural wines and I even tried my first Vermouth. Stopped by the bottle shop in the back and took some bottles home! read more

We came for my friends birthday brunch and rented the wine nook! That was a fun experience and the drinks were so good. Overall, the menu was kind of small for brunch and wasn't my fave. Asked to make some basic substitutions for my meal and they weren't able to do that. read more

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Cute lil restaurant with a wine shop in the back. Service was top notch and the food delectable! It was quiet and lacked a vibrant crowd due to a pretty dull holiday season, but hopefully gets better after it. read more

Bloomsday Cafe - Half chicken with seasonal veggies and mashed potatoes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great brunch place in old city. Nice to seat outside in a nice and warm sunny day. Service is great with quick food delivery and excellent food quality! No reservation is required but recommend to call before to make sure seats are available. It's not very to find street parking near by on weekend, you gotta park couple blocks away from the restaurant. Some of the beverages there taste very special, ask the waiters for the popular ones! read more

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I went to Bloomsday for happy hour and dinner and loved it. The atmosphere is fantastic especially at night. At happy hour I had the arnold palmer milk punch and it showed the creativity and knowledge the bartenders have. It was definitely one of the best drinks I've had in the city. We ordered a bunch of food, but the best on the menu was definitely the chips, dip, and caviar with a sweet flavoring. their wine list is extensive and the server was very knowledgeable, helping the table pick out a great orange wine for the table that we all enjoyed. overall, highly recommend. read more

Cutest little wine/ sherry bar p with an instagrammable bathroom and decor (although they did take down the green wall... WHYYY!?!?) Photos from different visits, been here at least a half dozen times. Always love the food even if I'm starting to repeat the menu (maybe introduce some new ones!) Oh and LOVE the drinks. That's what keeps me coming back. read more

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Everything here is actually amazing. Happy hour is solid; dinner is tasty; brunch is great, and the take out window??? Incredible pastries and very good food. The burger is also solid. Can't rec enough read more

Best croffle ever. Still thinking about it. Visited Philly for the weekend and had brunch here. Great food good vibes will definitely be back! read more

Bloomsday Cafe - Best croffle ever. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have FINALLY found the best croissants and pastries in the city. Shout out to Pastry chef Sofiane- trained in Paris and brought his skills over to Headhouse District. Pastries are on the weekend although some random holidays will offer during a day in the week if you follow their Instagram. You can preorder too The Philly/Paris Brest is amazzzzeballs with a mix of almond hazelnut caramel sea salt in the middle surrounded by the choux pastry and hazelnut cream and chocolate I think I listed all the right ingredients THE best chocolate hazelnut croissants l, chocolate croissants, regular croissants. So drool worthy and I can't keep going back every weekend. Opens at 10am, get there early, right at opening, or preorder! read more

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What a lovely and amazing neighborhood wine, cocktail and bites spot for Queen Village. Just went into for a glass of wine while waiting for a friend and loved their menu, the vibe, the attitude and the carefully cultivated drink menu. The bartender to the manager were friendly, knowledgeable and really amplified the positive fun vibe of the place. They got through Covid lockdown and sending all good wishes to become a long lasting neighborhood institution. read more

We stopped by Bloomsday for a late brunch with my in-laws while in the area. Our neighbors have spoke highly of Bloomsday for happy hour, so we figured it was worth a shot! We didn't have reservations, but we were able to snag a table for the 4 of us without issue. We were seated in the back area, which was a bit secluded from the rest of the restaurant and was a bit quieter, which we appreciated. However, if it was just my husband and I, I would have appreciated being in the main area to take in the whole vibe. I did also feel like our service was a touch compromised since we were a bit isolated, but it wasn't terrible (our coffees arrived pretty late / they maybe forgot about them). We got lattes, which were standard but hit the spot for a late morning pick me up. Even if they were delayed in arriving, they were still good. Their food menu has a good number of options, including both sweet and savory, but definitely a heavy focus on the savory options. I opted for the veggie breakfast sandwich, and my husband went for the kickstarter sandwich, and we split both between the 2 of us. The veggie sandwich was tasty - I really liked the veggie fritter patty and the pesto cream was a delightful touch. The kickstarter was good too - the tomato jam brought out the flavors in the house made sausage, and it had just the right amount of spice. The brioche bun encasing both sammies was fresh and light, a nice touch. My in-laws enjoyed their meals too! I would have appreciated something small to accompany the sandwiches - perhaps a small salad or fruit? For the price, it felt like something else should have come alongside it. But overall, Bloomsday was a nice spot for brunch! I would have liked a touch more attention, and perhaps would have liked sitting in the main area better. Would definitely like to visit Bloomsday again for happy hour / dinner and to try out their extensive wine selection! read more

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Been for brunch twice and it delivers. Drinks are pricy but good. Ambiance and neighborhood also rock!

Really adorable, quaint restaurant with delicious food! Also good wine selection/store in the restaurant. Very friendly staff.

Went to the spa with my girlfriends. My one girlfriend loves Bloomsday. If you go to the farmers market in Society Hill on Sunday, it is worthwhile to go to Bloomsday. The pastries are out of this world. Every week they change up the pastries. Ordering to go involves a pick up window in an alleyway. The cashier shows a bunch of fresh baked options on a mini plate. It is a nice set up to pick up and go. read more

Bloomsday Cafe - Apricot thyme pop tart, chocolate croissant, and brioche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania