Bloom Plant Based Kitchen

“Food was top notch.”

Food was top notch. A perfect date friendly spot! ***Chocolate Hazelnut dessert was delicious***

Shamli Doshi

Feb 2026

“Every single dish was beautifully presented — truly top-notch.”

Every single dish was beautifully presented — truly top-notch. The flavors surprised us in the best possible way, with so much creativity and balance in each bite. Such a special experience!

Milena Matysek

Jan 2026

“This restaurant is wonderful and delicious - coming from a meat/animal based food lover.”

This restaurant is wonderful and delicious - coming from a meat/animal based food lover. Bloom executes the balance of flavors and texture with precision. It's thoroughly impressive how their ingenuity goes beyond "meat copy cats" to getting at the building blocks of what makes food good. Best example of this is the La Causa. It's not meant to be a fish substitute, but a creative take on sushi that uses acid, fat, creamy, crispy, flakey, soft, warm, cool, etc. It's outstanding! Also the nicoise salad was legit one of the best salads I've ever had. Our server Sami was delightful! This is my second time visiting and highly recommend.

Julia McMahon

Dec 2025

“Exquisite vegan food.”

Exquisite vegan food! The chef is clearly talented. I have traveled all over the country & have tried many vegan places, this is the best of the best. The turnip causa with caviar and the Besitos de Yuca is a flavor explosion, you can't really get anything like it anywhere. The cheese plate is also a staple. Ube Panna Cotta is probably my favorite dessert anywhere, it's just light & heavenly. I hear they sadly will have to do a rebrand next month and incorporate non vegan food. Very sad as they do vegan so well. I wish there were a larger vegan population because Chicago vegan places are taking a big hit this last month. But even if you are not a vegan, you would enjoy it here.

Danica McKenzie

Dec 2025

“What an amazing dining experience.”

What an amazing dining experience! The global-inspired flavors were so creative and surprisingly bold for a plant-based restaurant. Every bite tasted fresh and carefully crafted. The atmosphere was cozy and uplifting. I’ll definitely be back soon to explore the rest of the menu!

Alicja Hrabia

Dec 2025

“High quality vegan food.”

High quality vegan food. Tried a bit of everything. All their made in house food was excellent. The apps were excellent - we tried the oyster mushrooms, cheese board, whipped feta, tomato dish, among others. For mains we ordered the salmon and the green tomatillo curry noodle dish. We didn’t like either main as much as the apps. The salmon is not made in house and I felt the taste was lacking. Overall Great spot and would come here again.

Josh Levey

Nov 2025

“BE READY TO BE MIND BLOWN.”

BE READY TO BE MIND BLOWN! We went in for dinner at 05:00pm sharp and started to taste the menu of their Happy Hour. SO WORTH IT. Taste and texture is on point and very surprising. It’s been a while since I don’t savor every bite, chewing slowly to taste all the flavors. Portions are precise and generous and the Bloom’s Garden drink is top notch if you want a soft and refreshing drink for the evening! Then for the main course I ordered the Plant Based Steak. Se desilacha como un Asado Negro y la textura es super jugosa !! Everybody in my party of 5 had a taste because it was just so good. We also tried the Salmon Farroto which will trick your mind in disbelieve, the Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Green Tomatillo Curry. We closed the night ordering all the desserts because we had to. And added their chocolate cake that is cold fresh. The Ubbe Panna Cotta was the winner in our table as its the perfect blend of not too sweet nor to sour and the flan texture is not too solid nor too watery. Of course cant forget to mention that the waiter Miguel gave us an INCREDIBLE service. With a welcoming warm energy and deep knowledge of the menu, Miguel matched the excitement of our table: we were all latinos so you can imagine. Miguel guided us through the menu and shock as we tasted almost the whole menu. A plus that Miguel speaks Spanish 💜. ¡Gracias! So proud of my latine culture and kuddos to all the chefs working in the kitchen. You truly made something special. Thank you chef Rodolfo Cuadros for such a ride and mind-bending menu ~

Camila Rivero Pooley

Oct 2025

“I’ve been to Bloom a while back when they first opened and the transformation of their menu was extremely noticeable.”

I’ve been to Bloom a while back when they first opened and the transformation of their menu was extremely noticeable. The flavors were on point, and the mix of textures in most dishes were very satisfying. A few standouts were the turnip causa, sun-dried tomato sashimi, and the crispy oysters (so good we ordered them a second time). I would recommend this to meat- and non-meat-eaters alike because they’ve successfully delivered a menu that caters to all palates. You won’t miss your meat dishes during your dining experience here, guaranteed.

Mark Collado

Oct 2025

“I’m not a vegan, but this place definitely changed my perspective that plant-based food can actually taste amazing.”

I’m not a vegan, but this place definitely changed my perspective that plant-based food can actually taste amazing! Morgan, our waitress, made our dining experience even better with her thoughtful recommendations and attentiveness. I highly recommend the Vegan Crispy Oyster and the Ube Panna Cotta. Definitely be coming back!

Toan Nguyen

Oct 2025

“Wow. Just wow. Fantastic food with beautiful presentation. I’ve been vegetarian for most of my life...”

Wow. Just wow. Fantastic food with beautiful presentation. I’ve been vegetarian for most of my life and have never been to a vegetarian/vegan restaurant that was this good. I did the Chef’s Table tasting menu and it was so worth it. Watching everyone at work and seeing their technique was phenomenal. Every single person I encountered in Bloom was kind and personable. Someone told me that Bloom’s owners also have a vegan taqueria. I know where my next stop is!! Edit: it’s been a year since I posted. Food was still awesome. Kendall and the rest of the team were 10/10. Just an awesome place

Alexandra Bartkoske

Oct 2025

“Confession: I would have had more photos of the food but everything was so good we dug in before taking pictures 🤭.”

Confession: I would have had more photos of the food but everything was so good we dug in before taking pictures 🤭. The salmon and steak dishes are in a word - incredible! The texture, flavor and taste were outstanding. The drinks are good and the starters were delicious (only picture that made the cut). Please do not listen to the nay sayers with their petty 2 and 3 star reviews. This is an amazing 5+ star restaurant that just happens to be all plant based. From the staff to the food, Bravo Bloom! Bravo 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💯💯💯

Clayton Freeman

Sep 2025

“🌿 Review: Bloom Plant Based Kitchen | A Plant-Powered Masterpiece ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (10/10) At...”

🌿 Review: Bloom Plant Based Kitchen | A Plant-Powered Masterpiece ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (10/10) At Bloom Plant Based Kitchen, plants don’t just play the lead; they steal the show. Even the most devoted carnivores will find themselves enchanted by the depth, creativity, and sheer deliciousness of this family-style experience. The Besitos de Yuca kick things off with flair. Crispy yuca bread topped with parmesan rosemary foam and smoked carrot caviar. It’s delicate, savory, and wildly satisfying, like a gourmet hug in bite-sized form. Then come the Crispy Oysters. OMG!!! This was my favorite. It's made from Four Star oyster mushrooms and dressed in gochujang, kabayaki, and Thai chili. They’re fiery, crunchy, and packed with umami; proof that mushrooms can be just as bold and crave-worthy as any fried seafood. The Cultured Cheese Board is a showstopper. With whipped cashew requeson, pimento “goat” cheese, and ash truffle cheese, it’s a trio of textures and flavors that dance across the palate. Paired with house pickles and everything papadum crackers, it’s a plant-based indulgence that feels downright luxurious. And now, the Endive Salad (GF - NF) joins the lineup with elegance. A refreshing mix of endives, pickled onion, caramelized pecans, raisins, apples, kale, dill, and lemon coconut dressing, it’s a crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet; it was heaven in a bowl. 🌟 Final Bite Bloom doesn’t try to mimic meat; it reimagines indulgence through plants. Every dish is a conversation starter, every bite a revelation. Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or just hungry for something extraordinary, this place earns a perfect 10.

Vonetta Watson

Jul 2025