Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
Vegan restaurant · Wicker Park
1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Highlights
Flavorful plant-based cuisine with global flavors, vegan cocktails
Flavorful plant-based cuisine with global flavors, vegan cocktails
"Bloom is vegan and gluten-free spot from the same chef as Amaru, which has a lot of great vegetarian dishes. So it’s no surprise that Bloom’s long menu is full of hits. Like the squash blossom-filled tamal topped with a rich mole, a tomato pizza with sweet tamarind saba and a cauliflower crust, and some truly wonderful mushroom asada tacos. And a lot of the dishes on the menu are also raw, so this place works well for a variety of dietary needs. The space keeps with the theme—it’s filled with plants and is bright enough that you won’t worry if said plants are getting enough light." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor
"Former Carnivale chef Rudolfo Cuadros is changing expectations of vegan fare at Bloom Plant Based Kitchen. The entire menu is gluten free, featuring convincing cheese plates, hickory-smoked lion’s mane chateubriand and sun-dried tomato sashimi. Cuadros also shows off with monthly tasting menu dinners. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"Entirely vegan and gluten-free, Bloom Plant Based Kitchen in Wicker Park makes it easy to share a meal with someone with dietary restrictions without sacrificing variety or flavor. With the art in front bringing tropical cheer and plenty of actual greenery througout the space, Bloom is cheerful destination for dining on rainbow carrot hummus, sun-dried tomato sashimi and jackfruit shortrib. Chef/owner Rodolfo Cuadros’ $70 six-course tasting menus are even a relatively affordable option for an experiential dinner. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"Chef Rodolfo Cuadros’s daring upscale vegan restaurant uses small plates to make a compelling argument that vegetables can surprise and even excite diners with a range of dietary preferences. Cuadros, also behind pan Latin hit Amaru and vegan Mexican spot Don Bucio Taqueria, was long-listed in 2022 for the James Beard Foundation’s best chef: Great Lakes award." - Ashok Selvam
"If you’re looking for a space that’s a little more upscale and chic, this is your spot. Added to Michelin Guide’s moderately priced local restaurant list in 2022, Bloom, which is also gluten-free, emphasizes small plates where produce is the star of the show. The cactus schnitzel, featuring nopales with a crispy, herby crust, is unforgettable and magical. The chef is James Beard Award recognized Rodolfo Cuadros." - Marla Rose
