Vegan
International
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Gluten-free
Upscale restaurant offering a large menu of fusion dishes including samosas, a mayan bowl, and a kelp noodles dish. Fully vegan and gluten-free since 2021. Relocated from 1904 W North Ave. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:30pm.
91 Reviews
First Review by SummerLee
TheVeganAbroad
Points +111
Vegan birthday feast! - Edit
Came to Bloom for my birthday dinner with a couple friends and we were all blown away. Bloom gave me a complimentary ube cheesecake for dessert with a birthday candle, so sweet. We tried a ton of stuff, I think the whipped feta, arrancini, cheese plate, and Besitos de yucca. I didn’t order the Yucca Gnocci before the kitchen closed so I didn’t get to try that but everything we had was amazing. Loved the sangria and birds of a feather cocktails too!
Read morePros: All vegan, Cute atmosphere, Friendly staff
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alexvegan
Points +39
Delicious Culinary Experience - Edit
I recently ate here in a group of 6. We ordered multiple plates and shared. I was the only vegan but everyone really enjoyed the food. It was a little pricier than I’d usually seek out, but the service was incredible and everything is made in house, even the vegan caviar. Wonderful flavors, textures, and presentations of the dishes.
Read moreFavorites were:
Turnip Causa - #1 pick, the crunch and flavor explosion was incredible!
Whipped Feta - so tasty, wish there was a bit more bread for the amount of dip
Ube Cheesecake - beautiful presentation, not too sweet
I love oyster mushrooms and pushed for us to order two plates of it. Unfortunately it was so salty that we could barely finish one. I wish I had gone with a different dish.
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jordanel425
Points +125
Best vegan restaurant - Edit
I’ve been vegan 9 years and this is my favorite vegan restaurant ever.
Read morePerfect for special occasions. I cannot recommend their whipped feta appetizer enough; I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever tasted. That being said, I’ve had a ton of stuff off of their menu and never been disappointed!
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Stephcounselor
Points +754
The best - Edit
Entirely vegan restaurant in Wicker Park, Chicago. The food was so good we forgot to take pictures. We went for brunch. We split half of the stuffed French toast which was like an organsmic experience. We split the churro waffle that was light and fluffy like no vegan waffle I’ve ever had. We each had a cappuccino that was rich and amazing. This is the vegan brunch place that I’ve been missing.
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rjmarciniak
Points +894
Well worth the price! - Edit
Expensive small-plate type restaurant with delicious food and drinks. Probably too expensive to go to all the time, but the food and drinks were very very good. Excellent place for a date night or a special occasion.
Read moreI would pretty much recommend all of the food we got, but especially the Yuca Gnocchi and Sun dried Tomato Sashimi.
Absolutely would recommend!
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rikkio16
Points +980
Delicious but expensive food! - Edit
Got a few plates to share with a friend. Mostly everything was very delicious and unique in flavor. My main critique is that the portions are quite small for the price you pay.
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CutiePig
Points +95
Another Glorious Meal - Edit
I love to dine here when I can afford it. The best broccolini ever. And the strawberry syrup (with rose water) gin & tonic is divine.
Read moreI'm on a mission to try everything on the menu so I plan to be dining here as long as I live in Chicago. There's nothing not to like; from the service to the decor and place settings, to the food presentation. Did I mention it's all vegan and gluten free?
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-10
Pros: Menu, Decor & place settings , Food presentation
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wiscovegangal
Points +355
So tasty - Edit
Delicious small plates to share so we could try many items! All vegan and all tasty.
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CarrickMcCullough
Points +179
Delicious! - Edit
Super well done dishes, comparatively affordable for the quality. Didn’t feel too heavy even though we got some more decadent brunch items! Would definitely come back.
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Breah
Points +746
Unbelievably creative and delicious - Edit
Do not skip Bloom! Bloom is an all vegan tapas style sharing plates restaurant with an open air window at the front. Beautiful aesthetic and friendly waitstaff.
Read moreNow, the food. Holy delicious. Everything we tried was fantastic. The turnip causa was unlike anything I’ve had before. The beetroot tart had a creamy filling. The Sundried tomato sashimi was had crispy rice and the most balanced thoughtful flavors. The crab cake! Omg the crab cake. So creamy and well seasoned with the most delicious sauces. The bbq chorizo flatbread was also great but eclipsed by how fantastic the other dishes were. We topped it off with the passionfruit cheesecake, which was SO good. Creamy and tart with a tahini graham cracker crust and candied pecans and raisins on top.
The best part is that since we came during happy hour, we got 20% off the whole bill. Still pricy, but totally worth the splurge. One of the best meals I’ve ever had.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-13
Pros: All vegan, Thoughtful creative flavors , Beautiful food and atmosphere
Cons: Pricy, Limited menu during happy hour
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LJVegan
Points +3001
Would love to go back in person. - Edit
I got delivery from this restaurant last minute when my flight was delayed and I found myself in Chicago for an extra night. I'm so glad I found it, but I know the experience would've been much more delightful in person. I can't wait to go back and try their 10 course vegan menu!
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MariMysz
Points +28
Delicioso! - Edit
Gastronomia vegana. É incrível o que uma pessoa com vontade e sabedoria pode fazer. Absolutamente IMPERDÍVEL.
Read morePros: Comida maravilhosa, Porções ótimas , Atendimento impecável
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GooseRodriguez
Points +1419
Best upscale vegan restaurant in Chicago - Edit
Last vegan restaurant on our Chicago vegan foodie trip. This time was Bloom. An upscale vegan restaurant. This one hit it out of the park. Everything was really good. Only downside? Portions are small , like an upscale restaurant should be 😺 we ordered the Sun dried tomato sashimi, the Beer tart and the Crispy oysters. We rounded all up with the Passion Fruit cheesecake. Everything was… chef kiss. Easily one of our top 3 vegan upscale restaurants that we have ever tried
Read morePros: Large rotating menu , Delicious , Great service
Cons: No parking, Pricey, Small portions
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kellynicole27
Points +137
Incredible meal - Edit
My non-veg partner and I LOVED everything we ate here, especially the yuca gnocchi and chocolate mousse. Cocktails were great too. Made for a great anniversary dinner.
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SophieGadb
Points +2191
Delicious fancy food - Edit
This restaurant is worth the try! Delicious desserts and beautiful dishes.
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EmdotAlice
Points +5189
A new fave - Edit
I enjoyed the food so much here that I came back to try more of their menu the next day! On my first visit, I tried the sun-dried tomato sashimi, kale Caesar, and turnip causa. I would recommend coming here with at least one other person so you can try more things. On my next visit I got the beet tart, stuffed piquillos, and yucca gnocchi. My favorite dishes were the sashimi, turnip causa and stuff piquillos. The beet tart filling was really tasty (very complex and savory, not sweet) but the crust was way too hard. I suspect it was gluten free so that may be why. I didn’t care much for the gnocchi—it was a bit fried and not really my taste. I prefer tomato based sauces, and felt like this dish could have used some acidity like tomato or lemon to balance it out. It’s a popular dish though so YMMV. Overall I really enjoyed the food and my experience here. On my second visit they brought me a free dessert—which was very sweet, but sadly wasted on me. I hate sweets, and it was 85 degrees outside so it didn’t even survive long enough for me to give it to someone else. It would have been nice if they had asked me first if I wanted it.
Read morePros: Great food, very unique dishes
Cons: Portions aren’t suited well for solo diners
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JoshHyatt
Points +494
Delicious - Edit
The food and ambiance are fantastic. I had Crab cake, carrot hummus, lion mane mushroom steak and potatoes, baked Alaskan. All were amazing!
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JPDJr
Points +184
Great Flavors - Edit
Lots of small plates for sharing. Great flavors. Asparagus/arugala/sundried tomato Flatbread that eat like a pizza. Delicious. Great Kale Ceaser salad with salted marinated eggplant that mimics anchovies. Amazing cheeseboard, you will not miss dairy. Fantastic fried oyster mushrooms served with braised broccoli, hot peppers, and torn kale. Amazing.
Read morePros: Great flavors., Shareable small plates., Best vegan cheeses anywhere
Cons: No bread, Carbonara was disappointing
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Ashvegan02
Points +180
Great food - Edit
They have great brunch options. Definitely must visit.
Read moreCons: Price, Quantity
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·X·
Points +23598
Bloom - Edit
Beautiful elevated vegan food, but it wasn’t my favorite.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-19
Cons: Not enough protein in dishes.
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wuski
Points +411
Lovely experience - Edit
We did their tasting menu and got to sit at the counter. It was really special getting a closer look into the kitchen. The service and attention to detail was amazing. All of the food was delicious. We’d definitely go back!
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Dconstructivist
Points +99
Very enjoyable, happy to pay - Edit
The dishes were very original and well-executed twists on classics. We had the socarrat, which was original but not as crunchy as I would have wished. The grand cheese board was amazing, and the porcini pate to die for. They provide a variety of nuts, pickled garnishes, and flavors you can play around with. I was very impressed with their carbonara because the cashew pecorino and the sauce truly gave a carbonara feel, reminiscent of pancetta, fat and all. Gnocchi were quite good too, loved the texture of the yucca pasta. For dessert, we felt the camote cheesecake was too coconutty and sweet, without that sourness that gives you a cheesy feeling. I ordered a Neda's cup to drink that was lovely too. Great experience overall, thank you!
Read morePros: Creative and tasty food, Great presentation , Atmosphere is great
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Pilot.lj
Points +1525
Vegan brunch - Edit
Enjoyed a vegan brunch here!
Read moreWe ordered turnip causa which was a fun unique starter dish
Pear salad which was an excellent salad to get the meal going
Sun dried tomato and romesco omelette- great tasting but a bit salty
Stuffed french toast - absolutely delicious
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-08
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michrozen
Points +127
OMG - Edit
We had the kitchen experience 75$ for 8 course meal. It was AMAZING and good, and diverse and perfect!!
Read morePros: Asparagus
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aleksjudas
Points +50
vegan fine dining - Edit
lovely atmosphere and attentive service. i did the 2's tuesday meal with a friend, which is two appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert. our appetizers were the crab cake and tomato sashimi, both were delicious. the crab cake was a significant portion even for sharing and had a great texture and was wonderfully salty and savory which paired well with the emulsion it was served with. the sashimi had perfect crunchy rice and i could have drank a bottle of the kabayaki sauce. for my entree i had the bibimbap, which of course wasn't traditional, but was a wonderful take on the dish. the seasoned daikon was delicious, but i wouldn't call it "bulgogi," the pickled cucumbers and kimchi carrots created a great acidic balance to the dish. our dessert was the camote cheesecake. it was delectable, it was so gorgeous and creamy, and the berry sauce it was served with paired perfectly. the almond tahini crust was better than i could have ever expected. with the meal i had the neda's cup cocktail which was citrusy and gingery and so refreshing. this restaurant was such a special treat and every single dish was excellent.
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Sleepybulldog
Points +111
Best items are the ones they invented! - Edit
The atmosphere is fantastic and the cocktail/ mocktails stellar. The sad news first: The “crab” cakes are well flavored but sadly clagy and oily. The yuca gnocchi have texture that is not good but the flavors are perfect. The happy news: the TURNIP CAUSA is an invented dish worth traveling for, a crispy turnip croquette wrapped in nori and topped with a purple slaw and “caviar”. The SUN-DRIED TOMATO SASHIMI is also yummy and surprising. Their house made cheese ranks in the top 10 in the US. I have tried a lot of new artisanal cashew cheeses and they know their art.
Read morePros: Cashew chees, Their own invented dishes
Cons: “Crab cakes”
Dconstructivist
I'm surprised you found the gnocchi texture to not be good! I just had it and I thought it was the best part of that dish...
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jadaruss
Points +1865
Good options - Edit
Good vegan options but overhyped. Food is decent, not worth the price unless going during restaurant week or getting the tasting menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-12
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