Healthier - and less allergenic - deserts than you could find almost anywhere else. What's not to…read morelike?! On my first visit, I bought a very large selection and was surprised with the ones I liked best. Everything is subjective, but I would try anything with fruit and/or chocolate. That said, I did like that plain looking cookie a lot! :-) The chocolate donut was too dense for my wife (she likes them light), but I liked it a lot. The lemon bar was unexpectedly good. The pumpkin bar was good, too. Hmmm... I need another visit! PROS * Relatively healthy * Avoids many common allergens * Great selection * Nice, soft texture CONS * A bit pricey (you get what you pay for) * No location out west (Wauwatosa or Brookfield would be nice!) * You won't know which items you like best until you buy a good selection Enjoy!

Being Gluten free, it's hard to find a good bakery. I've been going to Blooming Lotus for years…read more Their Yuppie scone is amazing as are their rye crackers and biscotti. I highly recommend this store. The friendly service is icing on the cake.

The City Market Santa Fe salad is my go to!!! It's so good and fresh always. Love going to the…read moreShorewood location to sit for lunch. They also have a nice patio during the warmer weather!

I've been so curious about this location and couldn't wait to check it out. I was so glad I did!…read moreThe woman at the counter was super friendly, even though they were closing in a few minutes, she took a time to help me and get my order with options. Everything is so carefully crafted with great ingredients. Definitely a place for indulgences and special quality treats.

Date of visit: April 26, 2026…read more Another place that has seemingly been around forever, but I didn't get a chance to visit until my days in Milwaukee were numbered! We came on a Sunday before they officially started serving breakfast and just had pastries available, but we were getting together with some friends for our monthly coffee date and didn't need a whole meal necessarily. The selection was a bit more limited than I would have expected from a boulangerie, but the cinnamon roll was very good (probably would have been better if it had been warmed up but that was not offered). And the cookies that we brought home (chocolate chip and gingersnap) were also very good. I also tried a bite of my husband's quiche and it was very good--definitely made in-house! The almond croissant had a generous amount of almond paste in it, and was quite sizable, too.

I feel like this place might get snoozed on a little bit. The location is a little unassuming. But…read moreit's a cute quiet cafe with delicious food and coffee. There's always something good looking in the bakery case--croissants, macarons, chocolate bombe. There's often a special for brunch or lunch too--I had a steamed mussels once that was pretty memorable. On my most recent visit I had the toasted cheese with a cup of tomate soup. The sandwiches come with a salad or potatoes. I had the salad and it was a nice array of fresh vegetables with a vinaigrette. The cheese was maybe not as all the way melted as I expected but it was still a nice treat. I couldn't resist getting the lemon cake for dessert. They had a strawberry shortcake that day too. Service was attentive and they kept my coffee cup filled. I should come here more often for weekend brunch.

Stopped in a few weeks ago and got a donut, cinnamon roll, snickerdoodle cookie, and whoopie pie…read more Paid around $20-25 and walked out with a decent amount of speciality sweets. Loved the cinnamon roll and amazed it is free of all the common allergens besides nuts. Would definitely buy again. Snickerdoodle cookie was quite good, nice flavor and crispy. I didn't care for the donut, I forget the flavor but the texture was a bit mushy and I prefer more of the light airy fried donuts. If you like cake donuts that tend to be a bit heavier you'd probably like them. I also didn't love the whoopie pie. I believe I got a cherry chocolate one and the texture was nice but not sweet enough for my liking. Will definitely return to try other things and am grateful for a bakery where I can get dairy free/gluten free items.

How fortuitous to randomly pick this bakery and realize it is the company that made my all-time…read morefavorite gluten free Biscotti. I walked in, had the realization and was thrilled. Also, the staff were incredibly sweet, explaining all of their products, from location to location. In addition, and possibly the best part, they will ship to Oregon! If you are dedicated gluten free, I highly recommend Blooming Lotus Bakery!

A bit of a line on a Saturday morning but it moved quick! I got a Carmel Macchiato which was good…read moreand the avocado wrap. The wrap was a very small portion, it tasted good but was surprised by size. The inside was nice a big with lots of sitting but does fill in quick. The staff was quick at clearing and cleaning tables.

Such a great affordable hearty option for lunch. I always get the choose two combo with the mac &…read morecheese and the chicken noodle soup. Today, I paired my combo with a side of garlic bread. I also got a chicken caesar salad. The food was great, like always, but my the dressing on the salad was extra oily today. It was still good though! Service is always friendly and fast. This is a great environment to get work done in too. A lot of the tables have outlets for chargers, making it a go-to spot for college students in the area.

Great bread and variety! The bread stays fresh a very long time and tastes great. I only tried the…read moresourdough but u look forward to trying some of the unique flavor specials like dill pick sour dough and they even have dessert breads! Definitely way superior to grocery store bread!

Located in a neighborhood/business area, Breadsmith on Downer in Milwaukee is the perfect…read morecompliment to the surrounding area. The shop is clean, the staff is friendly (as opposed to just polite), and the bread choices make it difficult to walk away with just one item. It was my first visit, but I'll certainly be back to purchase what I left behind!

Date of visit: June 15, 2024…read more While I have had the pleasure of trying Crumbl cookies a few times in my life, I had never visited a location in person before and came away pretty impressed by the experience. Customers are greeted upon entry and welcomed in. The flavors are available for you to see and calorie counts are prominently displayed (just remember that a serving is 1/4 of a cookie, people!) which I also appreciated. After you place your order they are finished and staff show you exactly what you ordered before you leave, making sure that your order is accurate and complete. Chocolate Chip - The most pedestrian and also the weakest cookie they offer. Highly recommend skipping this one. Blueberry Pancake - A lovely blueberry flavor without being too sweet. Ultimate Peanut Butter - Really the name says it all. If you like PB, you'll love the UPB. Mint Cookies & Cream - An unexpected delight! I enjoyed this one far more than I thought I would. Really the only thing that the place is missing is a couple chairs for waiting.

Doors were locked at 9:45, I really was craving a cookie and now I'm so sad and disappointed.read more

March 21: I was disappointed by my last stop at Breadsmith. The chocolate biscotti was rock hard…read moreand cut the inside of my mouth like glass. I threw out the bag, even though the expiration date on the bag said April 10. I bought she sourdough soup boule and it tasted just like Butternut white bread. It didn't taste at all like sourdough and it had the texture and taste of white bread. It tasted commercial.

They have a great little location here in Whitefish Bay! Generally, their products are pretty…read moregreat. But I've particularly liked the ciabatta and the bread bowls. The brownies were fantastic too!