Blume

Blume is so flashy and beautiful place to hang out for drinks and food. Amazing interiors with colorful and catchy decor. All the plant creepers amazed me, loved the time spent. Truffle tots were so tasty and the mainstay bock was so tasty too, buffalo sauce pizza was Okay ish, I didn’t like the fried chicken burger. All over experience was so good except the service, the server didn’t know what’s happening around and the manager was so arrogant. Service would have been better. We would love to there again. Nice spot to hangout.

Delicious drinks and burgers with a cool atmosphere. We wanted to come here earlier on our trip but never seemed to be in the area when they were open. We finally caught them today and it was well worth the wait! To start, I had a Ginger’s Cantaloupe while my fiancée had the Aloha Comrade and they were both delicious. I had the Smash Burger and she had the Nacho Burger. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

First timer!! Whoa buddy… I’m giving 3 stars because the wait time for food was absolutely poor! I’m not sure if service is normally like this or because it was Pride & Roots Picnic Weekend. I’m giving 3 stars because on top of everything the time I have to wait for a meal matters especially during a busy time. Being better prepared for big weekends will and can go a long way (in my opinion). Now the food- I ordered a mimosa and brunch just ended. A little disappointed but it was what it was. I ordered a smash burger (as is) and fries with the churro chips. I waited over an hour on my burger and the burger was actually very delicious! The fried onion ring on the burger was trash/disturbing. It was almost like they made a battered ring and called it an onion ring because trust me-there was no onion in it. I ordered the churro chips and they took so long to come out, I forgot I ordered them. Presentation was not the best but they were good. I’d have to give this place another try on a weekend not so busy weekend but overall decent! Thank you.

While the decor of the place is very pretty and the staff is very nice, the food is just ok. The appetizers of chicken wings and steak spring rolls were good but the actual dinner no one enjoyed. The Marmont salad with shrimp had no flavor, the calamari was cold, the fries were bland, and the Margherita pizza wasn't good either. One of my friends did like the short ribs but overall just wasn't good. The Aperol Spritz was tasty though. Parking is right next door to the place but you have to go up past level D those first few levels are for monthly parking. You might find something starting on row N-P and if there a while it's about $30 to park. #food #dining #dinner

First time at Blume during CCD SIPS, the vibe of the atmosphere was great. The ambiance is very cute and definitely photo worthy. The food options could be hit or miss for some depending on what your taste preferences are. My table ordered flatbreads, wings, side cesar salad, burgers and a ricotta cheese starter with almond and honey served with bread. My recommendations out of this list would be the burgers, flat breads and wings. The salad was on the salty side and the ricotta was just to sweet to pair with bread or the food options we had. The drinks were absolutely delicious with the hibiscus margarita being my favorite. I would definitely go back for more wings and flatbread soon! Shoutout to our waitress Anesha, she was awesome !

Cute ambiance with a little hipster-ish vibe. I ordered the chicken sandwich, truffle tots, and Let Us Saturday cocktail. The chicken was cooked perfectly and I liked the crunchiness of it. However, it tasted sweet and I thought maybe it was honey on it? I double checked the menu and nothing on there indicated the sandwich would be sweet. The truffle tots tasted good but the sauce kind of reminded me of mayo. The drink was also good. My friend ordered the Smoked mozzarella and a cocktail too. The bill totaled $75 with tip already included. I dont think the food and drinks was worth that price.

Beautiful atmosphere and vibe with dim lighting. Definitely make reservations if you plan on eating here on Friday or Saturday night. They have a small menu but the food is delicious. I would recommend getting the guacamole sundae and the cannolis for dessert.

Went here for the 1st time for restaurant week and the food and service was very very good . The salmon and string beans were seasoned very well. . Good atmosphere, music, decor and the food was outstanding!!! 2/7/20 Update 2nd visit to Blume for my brother's bday and it was Womp womp! Brother's burger was well done when he asked for medium rare and he said it wasn't good. I got the Korean barbecue sandwich and the chicken was hard and sandwich was just not fresh. Service was still good, but I am done with Blume. No consistency.

I came to Blume with a friend after leaving the madness that was Jose Pistolas on Cinco de Mayo. It was so unbelievably loud and crowded there that my friend and I could not wait to leave and find a quiet bar to really chill out in and that is exactly what we found here. The place was relatively empty for a Friday night but again, because of the "holiday" everyone and their mama was at a Mexican place. Now, I have heard of Blume prior to my arrival and had read all the reviews when it first opened and honestly because of the mostly negative ones this place was never on my list. But knowing we were only interested in drinks and given the availability of seats at the bar as well as the proximity to our car it was perfect. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the drinks. The bartender was very engaging as well. I was not interested in the so called instagrammable ceiling or neon signs because all of that has already been well documented here so no pics of that. But I do recommend the rum punch cocktail and the my boy in boy. They were both delish. My only complaint is I don't like when restaurants add their own gratuity. I think it takes away from service but if you are going to do that don't ask me for more above that. It's obnoxious.

Instagram worthy spot for sure! I came for the Halloween decorations and it didn't disappoint! With that being said... I was fully prepared to pay an arm and a leg for my Halloween festive cocktails just so I can have a worthy photo.. but lighting was not in my favor lol . Hope you still enjoy my attempt! My experience, I went on a weekday before the rush of worker bees get off of work and it was not busy at all. There was only 1 bartender who basically took care of everyone and made everyone's drinks. He definitely seemed the busiest out of all the workers there but he took of us at the bar! Always fun watching them mix all the drinks. Food wise, everything was good from what I tried! No complaints.... burger had good flavors.. a little dry but all the toppings helped. Truffle tots were nice and crispy and seasoned well! It's worth a trip to check out! Be prepared during their peak times especially when they have pop ups like this one, service may be a bit slower and hectic, but enjoy the scenery :-)

Stay away from here! Please see all the reviews before deciding on this place! There's a reason why 2/5 is the most popular rating and 1/5 is the second most popular that people give this place! First, beyond the mandatory 18% tip, which unfortunately I would say this place does not deserve, there is a "service charge" of 4% on the subtotal. So you're really tipping 22%, but they tell you that you're tipping 18% only. That's super shady - but what do you expect from a place that gives you as napkins super thick napkins with their corporate parent company and conglomerate of affiliated restaurants printed on it? At least I know which other restaurants I'll never go to, plus now I have some multi-ply napkins I can wipe my butt with post-BM. I took them with me because I didn't want to waste more paper/trees than the company already wastes in ordering these thick napkins. The napkins are pretty thick and would probably feel good to wipe with. I wonder if the service is bad because it's a restaurant run by a big company, or because the workers get 22% tips from everyone so they don't care to try too much. I was going to give them an "objective" 2/5, considering the food, service, and decor, because that's a pretty accurate reflection of the quality of this restaurant (and most reviewers seem to agree with that rating). But when the server threw away the to-go box that she had brought to the table just a couple of minutes before, the box pretty weighty with the food that was inside, my rating went down to 1/5. Who throws away a to-go box filled with food? When I asked her if she had thrown away a to-go box, she said yes. At this point, a server should offer to right their error. But this person did nothing but shrug. Maybe she was having an off day in throwing away the box, but that excuse does not apply to not making it right for the customer. Unfortunately, I read the other reviews in which other people have complained about the service only after eating there. I hope others don't make that mistake. Other things: - Our appetizer came out after the main meals. - The truffle flavor was nonexistent in at least half of the truffle fries and truffy burger; it should be more evenly distributed. - The meat was pushed in the middle of the pretzels in the chesesteak pretzels when it should be spread evenly over the pretzels. There was very little meat on it. - Re the smash burger: "It's good, but I still like Shake Shack better." - The one good thing was the blackberry lemonade, which tasted like its name. Nothing wrong there. - The tiny candle that barely provided light went out during the meal, and it was not replaced or relit. Caption for picture 1: Inside, truffy burger, truffle fries, chesesteak pretzels, smash burger, outside seating, outside, thick napkins with parent company name and logo (blocked out so as not to advertise for them) + affiliated restaurants to avoid Menu link: https://black-box-menu.webflow.io/blume (the URL to their brunch menu doesn't work)

Our server Jade was awesome!! The food was delicious. Short rib grilled cheese was tender and well seasoned. The salmon was very tasty. The pepperoni pizza had a kick and was very good.

Your friendly neighboorhood truthspitter here, sorry Blume but you need to make changes and quick and if you don't at least rename your restaurant to Bust to warn people. If you go to their website the HH, Brunch, and Dinner menu are all the same....I understand there has been a pandemic for about two years now but please update your site. Other MAJOR qualm is they have more liquor and drink options on the menu then food. Came with a buddy on a Saturday night asked if they had Margarita's and bartender said no but she would make me one. Sadly, margarita's are not good here prob a good idea to keep them off the menu for now. Aftering looking for a quick item like nacho's, hint hint they do not have nacho's I ordered the $14 Smoked Mozzarella Triangles. There are 3 pieces to an order, I did notice a taste of honey in them which was different but I was not a fan. I think I finished of them, and my buddy force tried one as I said I am not bringing these home so their going in the trash. There were a lot of beautiful people in the place but I have never been one to go somewhere if there is nothing speical about the food or drinks. This will be a one off for me. FYI - 18% gratuity is added to every check no matter the party size or dollar amount spent.

Absolutely worst experience dining I can recall. 40 min before drinks showed up. About an hour before food arrived. Most orders were messed up. DO NOT GO HERE!

Cute ambiance with a little hipster-ish vibe. I ordered the chicken sandwich, truffle tots, and Let Us Saturday cocktail. The chicken was cooked perfectly and I liked the crunchiness of it. However, it tasted sweet and I thought maybe it was honey on it? I double checked the menu and nothing on there indicated the sandwich would be sweet. The truffle tots tasted good but the sauce kind of reminded me of mayo. The drink was also good. My friend ordered the Smoked mozzarella and a cocktail too. The bill totaled $75 with tip already included. I dont think the food and drinks was worth that price.

Came here with a group on a Friday night and most of them wanted food. They had outdoor seating only but I was determined to be inside especially after the vibe I got. Very cool Halloween decorations and the staff was so nice and accommodating. I sat at the bar for a drink which was good. Can't speak in the food but the people I was with said it was good. I'd definitely come back when I'm in town.

I've been wanting to visit Blume since the day they opened. We had planned for a Sunday evening but with weather being iffy, changed reservation to Saturday at 6. I personally don't think the reso was 100% needed since there was plenty of seating open when we arrived. I did notice larger groups showing up around 7 or 8. I do love a festive bar. Good amount of a Christmas feel in here, but I think they should have put away the extra boxes of whatever what was in them that were out crowding the expo line. Our server, very friendly but really, really long time to get to back to the table after the initial greet and when ready to leave. Super slow to fill water glasses. I got the Purple Rain and it was delicious. The blistered green beans and shishito peppers were very tasty but a bit pricey for what the dish was. My friend did not enjoy the burger (never asked what temperature she wanted it cooked to) and the fries she said were lackluster. The menu seemed all over the place, no real flow to it. And no desserts!? The place smelled of delicious melted chocolate so no idea where that was coming from. Not really a place I'm planning to head back to unfortunately.

I haven't been to this place in a while and finally made it back in. I loved the service as well as the menu. I had Impossible burger and my friend had Margarita pizza. The pizza definitely needs to be shared. The burger comes without fries but frankly is big enough and fries are not even needed. I always liked the inside but I thought the outside lacks its Blume charm. Something needs to be added to make it more welcoming interior-wise. But still 5 stars and still will be a place I'd come back to. Lastly, I would recommend this place for rather casual dinner as opposed to a fancy experience. Which is still good and has its benefits.

Went to Blume with a group of my cousins on a Friday night which we reserved in advance through OpenTable. When we arrived we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. It was really crowded in this small place but we love the decor, the flowers, the walls etc. We were seated in the very back which I loved because it did put us away from the main crowd. Service was good, drinks were good, food was good but one of the items we ordered never came out which was a bit disappointing. The lobster flatbread and the loaded fries were my favorite. Outside of the restaurant, there is a beautiful butterfly that is perfect for photos

I don't think the cute factor will be enough to sustain this bar long-term if they continue operating as they are now. I loved Cinder and it was one of my most-visited bars in Philly during the couple years it was around. But even if I still lived in the city, I don't think I'd ever be a regular at Blume. First things first: All they did was add hot pink lighting + plants and re-name Cinder to Blume. Otherwise it still looks just like Cinder. I guess they were trying to shift their clientele focus from bearded beer-bellied dudes to...? People who like pink and plants..? I don't know. Maybe that's part of their problem. Identity crisis? Shifting away from beer in a beer-centric city? And then they also changed the menu. (Why? That Cinder pizza was so darn good!) I didn't try any food. Only stopped in for Happy Hour with a couple friends, but considering how long it took to order a drink/pay even though we were sitting centrally, I wouldn't even attempt. They were training new bartenders while we were there, so maybe that was part of it? But it was still pretty ridiculous. HH pricing is good -- on par with the restaurant group's other locations (namely Bru). But that's not enough to make me not just...go to Bru instead next time. Hope they can improve this spot for their own sake.

Wanted to check this place out cause it looked cool. It was kind of a cute place to take photos at, the ceiling had flowers and Blume written on it. Bartenders were also friendly. But that's about it. Drinks weren't good and definitely not worth the price. I ordered the femme fatale drink with tequila, blood orange liquor, lime, and hibiscus, and my husband ordered the bitter days behind us drink with rum, Campari, raspberry and citrus. We were arguing for a minute over whose drink was whose. He didn't think his was supposed to be garnished with a lime because mine said lime, but I said that's in the drink it doesn't have anything to do with the garnish. Turns out I was right. I liked his drink better anyway so we swapped. The drink I got with tequila was horrible way too salty. His drink wasn't great either, tasted very cheap. They either need to make their drink prices cheaper or get better quality ingredients and better bartenders to make " craft " cocktails that they claim are on the menu.

I'm gonna be honest, I came here for the scenery. I was seeing mixed reviews about the food, but I'm glad I came here to try it for myself. Had a reservation for 6pm. We didn't like where we were seated so they moved us to a booth in the back. First thing I noticed: the music was bumpin'. Whoever set up the playlist did a great job. The roses and mirrors scattered on the walls were giving me 70s vibes. It was a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment. Started off with a few cocktails recommended by an employee working on his laptop at a table next to ours. He said Tropical Dream was a must-try. My friend ordered that and I went with the Femme Fatal. Both were exceptionally tasty. For an appetizer, I ordered the Blistered Shishitos and Beans. Again, another recommendation by the employee who was kind enough to share his feedback. He made me aware that 1 out of 10 shishito peppers are extremely spicy. The green beans were delicious though and I dipped them in the garlic aioli provided. My friend ordered the Kung Pao Calamari. Didn't get to try, but it smelled heavenly. It was served on a bed of lettuce. I ordered the cauliflower steak as my entree and this was a big let down. I was expecting it to be marinated in a sauce of some sort but it was just grilled and dry. I didn't care too much for the parsley salad that accompanied it. It tasted like mint leaves. My friend got the Wood Fire Burger. She enjoyed it and even shared her fries with me. Lastly, but not leastly, I ordered another cocktail. It was called Purple Rain. I ordered it because purple is my favorite color. It was better than the Femme Fatal in my opinion. Service was excellent and the bathrooms were clean. It's rare for me to be in the Rittenhouse area but this place is worth another shot.

Cute place, horrible food. This place is super cute and not to mention their Cotton Candy drink is to die for!!! But it ends there. I am giving this place 3 stars for the service, the atmosphere and the cute drinks they sell here. The bathroom was pretty clean minus the fact that the sink was overflowing with water and there was water all over the floor. Check this place out so you can snap about the cute decor but do not try their food!

Came here a few weeks ago - few days after the grand opening.... Inside was pretty ... the Blume sign on the ceiling is lovely Our group of gals were unable to make reservations online since the number was not posted anywhere... and when we came - staff said that reservations were full but were free to hang around the bar and some first come first serve seating near the bar. Luckily we were able to snag some seating near the bar after 30 mins . We had drinks and apps. Drinks were eh. I ordered the purple rain cocktail but was not impressed . Didn't even look purple - not even a hint. Apps The salmon tartine was pretty good! The loaded fries ... eh / average The Kung Pao Calamari was good The margarita flatbread was ehhh Hopefully they posted the telephone by now but if not here it is ... had the greeter give it to me lol ... 267-761-5582 Menu was slightly hard to read unless super close up

It's kind of hard to review Blume - they just recently reopened and they don't have their full menu yet, so I feel like we didn't see them at their fullest and best maybe. The positives of the experience: The ambiance and overall vibe of the restaurant is wonderful - super cute, floral, colorful, and extremely instagrammable. Everything is aesthetically pleasing, and even though my partner and I ate outdoors, we wished we could eat inside and enjoy the floral and plant wall, neon lights, and all of the art. The service is super friendly and really amazing - they actually made a few mistakes with our order, but gave us a free app & entree to make up for it, which we felt was super generous and going above and beyond truly. The drinks also were incredible!! Their menu is a little different now so I couldn't find the name of my drink afterwards but it had caramelized pineapple and vodka in it I believe, and wow it was amazing and sooo creamy. My partner and I were super satisfied with our drinks actually, there were a few others we definitely wanted to try too. The neutral / negatives The food was very much in the middle ground: it wasn't terrible but I don't know if it was great either. We originally ordered the Gabagool (fried mortadella/provolone/mozzarella/pistachio cream/arugula) burger and Truffle pizza (bechamel/sauteed mushroom/mozzarella/pecorino/ricotta/rosemary garlic oil) and the fried cheese (panko breaded) as an appetizer. Because our order got messed up, and we got the mushroom burger instead, we got to sample that as well, and we also had the fried cheese for free. The pizza was overall pretty good but the middle was a tad undercooked - it was the gooiest slice I've had in my life, but it was still decent! The burgers were also alright - they hit the spot, but were also a tad oilier/greasier than other burgers I've had before. We also felt the complexities of the flavors were expecting didn't come out as much. Service was also pretty slow compared to what we're used to waiting for on average - for pizzas and burgers we thought it'd be a little quicker too but definitely was not the case. Overall, when you're looking for a spontaneous dinner spot with some tables on a Friday night during restaurant week like we were, Blume feels like an alright time. I would give it a try for pretty pictures, good drinks, and just food that will help sop up the alcohol.

I was able to come back to Blume with an invite from the manager based on my previous experience. This is an example of great customer service. I came back and ordered the mushroom flatbread, gruyere sticks (again), moules frites (mussels), and one of their tequila drinks. The drink was super good, not too sweet; but I forgot what it was called. One of my main complaints previously was that the food was warm/getting cold or just cold in general. This time, everything came out piping hot and I could not have asked for a better food experience. Every thing we got was great. Even the French fries from last time were like weird crunchy rocks; but this time, I just wanted more! I'll be back soon, Blume - with friends!

This place is absolutely gorgeous! The ceiling had their name on it and it was a very aesthetically pleasing place. The drinks were relatively on the pricier side.. but it packed a punch. The waiter was really sweet and attentive and made sure everything was great. The only issue I had at this place is that I SAT ON A PIECE OF GLASS!!!!!! Apparently there was an obnoxious group last night who came in drunk and made a mess. I gave the piece of glass to the server and the manager came over with extra shots and apologized. He said if there was anything else he could do- let him know. If it wasn't for his kind gestures and sincere apology- I wouldn't have rated this a 4/5 star!

Deserving of a below average rating of 1 star for Blume. Chicken sandwich was decent. Bacon perfect but the chicken itself tasted dirty. I hope their fryer is changed more than once a day. Wings are keeping this place open. Except for $16 you get 8...and a little extra (see pic) Only one table occupied on a Thursday night at 8pm. BUYER BEWARE my takeout order included a service charge & 18% gratuity. I hope Blume sees better days

The food was great, the staff was nice and really attentive. They checked in frequently and got back with you quickly. The decor is amazing everything was good I had the best avocado toast I had ever tasted before and I also had the veggie Benny which was good I didn't think i was going to like. The only problem I had is that the only breakfast meat options were pork.

It was a no on the pizza (too much crust, if that makes sense) but a yes on the tots appetizer! Staff was SO nice, we'll definitely be back. Resturant is very cute and pink!

Brand new and badly needed from the establishment previously located here - this spot didn't fail to impress. Our class selected this venue for a pre-game reception prior to graduation. We took over a few tables and ordered our drinks at the bar while snacking on candy- contained in jars adjacent to the bar for free snack selection. Inside the lighting is purple and dozens of plant-filled vases remain hanging from the ceiling. The bar setup looked identical to Blume's predecessor (accounting for the entire right-side of the restaurant). Ordering drinks felt mostly seamless despite having one bartender weigh about 10 of us. I could tell by the way staff were operating and the way business was being conducted, that this new restaurant really wants to survive the tough Philly clientele and cater to all customers, and it showed. We had a great time drinking and celebrating the end of our term and would certainly consider coming back here again.

This place has a cute aesthetic and good music but that's pretty much the only reason to visit. Our service was super slow for how small the place is and food was very sub par. Also don't order a soda because it's literally $4.

This was my first time at Blume since before the pandemic... Overall, nice place, good food, okay drinks, bad service. The food was very enjoyable! We shared the smoked mozzarella which was seasoned well. It definitely was not 'just fried cheese'--loved! The Impossible was delicious, the Smash Burger was huge (if you're into that), but good, according to my friend. The drinks were made well considering their taste, but the alcohol content seemed minimal. I have a very low tolerance and didn't even feel buzzed after two. Bummer. The restaurant was not extremely crowded indoors and their outdoor build was unoccupied. So, keeping this in mind, service should have been better. It was AWFUL. The servers gathered at the far end of the bar chatting and rarely checked-in with my table. It was very disappointing. I took the matter personally until a table behind us dined and dashed and it took their server nearly 15 minutes before she even noticed that they were gone. Of course after this, the servers were more attentive, but we were already near the end of our meal.

I came here once before when they first opened and I wasn't a fan of the food hence the 3-star rating but if I was rating on drinks alone, I would give this place a 10! If you're looking for a cute instagramable drink, this is the place to go! The ambiance of the restaurant is also very cute!

Cool vibe in terms of decorations but was underwhelmed to be honest. Food was not bad but seemed like it could have been frozen food that was just reheated. We went on a Friday and a lot of menu items weren't available (they ran out of all their pizzas and others)- they said they ran out of ingredients for the week and restocked on Sundays. Our waiter was super sweet but disappointed about the limited menu. Was also kind of empty, especially for a Friday

Great brunch spot for a group that is energized from dancing or partying all night and wants the fun to continue. Vibrant and joyful, the decor is a bright spot of sunshine in dreary grey winter days. Beautiful colors, awesome 90s pop sound track, and an artsy mash up of fake flowers, neon lights, and bold graphic design signage. The food menu was creative but could have used a bit more care and craft in the details. For example, the lobster flat bread has great ingredients but the flavors didn't mix and taste cohesive. Maybe move the herbs and spices into the dough during the baking process? Nice spot for tourists and well situated in the city. Come here for an easy brunch with high energy happy vibes and a big group of friends.

Went here for a girls night out and it was so much fun! We were seated in a booth near the bars and could tell the bartenders loved and were great at their jobs. The staff was friendly and the whole place had a great ambience! They played really good music and the interior is designed so beautifully! My friends and I all got different meals and only one of us got a drink. We got the loaded fries to share and they were good! For my entree, I got the mushroom flatbread. It was absolutely delicious and I loved it. If I recall correctly, my friend got the tropical cloud craft cocktail. It was a super social media worthy pour and she said it was delicious! Overall, this place is great for the ambience and Instagram photos! I only had a few menu items so I cant 100% vouch for the food, but I will definitely be going back!

Came here for restaurant week and had a memorable experience, unfortunately for bad reasons. Upon arriving for reservation we were seated at a high top table against the wall. Asked for a regular table and was told, by the gatekeeper host, it wasn't possible. Nearby tables sat unseated for about 10/15 minutes. Around 12 minutes after being sat the server finally arrived, in the weeds, (confused and flustered) speaking to us as if we were a different table she had already been dealing with. The evening continued as follows... * Purple drink looked nice but tasted bland and just of gin * Had to request napkins *Had to request silverware *Main entree arrived 45 minutes after 2nd course. Meanwhile other tables seated after us with same server as well as different server had their food in a timely manner. * Requested box for apps and was told, almost immediately, that boxes had ran out. For the next hour we watched other parties depart with boxed and bagged food. *Had to walk the check myself into the open kitchen alley and request another server to get my server that was preoccupied on her cellphone with her bacK to me. *Braised beef not tender and some parts hard shards similar to undercooked pasta stuck together. The ambiance is nice for insta fomo pics, aside from the clearly dead plants, however the food is just okay. Ranged from standard at home cooking profiles to college dorm room bon appétit! Add in our server being either incompetent or biased towards us or very well both, makes Blume a hard pass for future philly dining visits.

I'm not sure why this place isn't rated much higher? I went here last night and had an amazing time. The menu is smaller but quality over quantity. I would definitely go here again. The place has great vibes and decor. The drinks are nice and strong. I'm not sure which was better the tots or mozzarella.

We found ourselves in Philly and my wife wanted to check out Blume, which I never heard of, but why not walk over there. Walking inside was pretty interesting, with a ton of plants. Looked very interesting. The bar back was incredibly friendly, engaging, and poured us water. Sadly, that was as good as it got... The cocktails weren't anything special. My wife's drink tasted like they used ocean water as it was too salty. My cocktail didn't taste like anything on the description, but my wife liked it better. Only because it was drinkable. One drink was enough and we were out, most likely never to return again. If it's even here... Hopefully they design better cocktails, possibly even using some of the plants. Maybe grow sage, rosemary, thyme? All great ingredients to make drinks with...

I came here for happy hour with my friend. We were able to get a seat at the bar easily as we came at 4pm on a Friday. The happy hour menu was okay, they didn't have a lot of wine choices (only red wine was sangria). We also go the cheese plate which was a little disappointing, it was a loaf of cold bread and a hunk of cheese. Overall the atmosphere was nice and the place was vibrant and colorful. Probably would only come back for drinks though.

Went for date night dinner and ordered the tater tots, fried chick sandwich and nacho burger. Tater tots came out after the sandwiches, I think because I reminded the server, they were alright. The fried chicken on my sandwich was burnt, though they did remember to remove the pickle for me. They also came out on tiny plates, would've helped the cleanup from the sandwiches if they were larger. We didn't order drinks. Overall it was just okay, I'd probably go back just for drinks at the bar next time.

great service our waiter was freaking amazing the vibe is awesome but our food was terrible and came extremely late and out of order! my cheese pizza was spicy and we order appetizers that came after our entrees! i would recommend for great drinks!

Firstly, I've been dyin to come here and I must say I am very disappointed. I had to eat my food with my hands like some type of savage, I sat parched for 20 mins while I watched the bartenders dance and converse with other guest. No asked if I even needed a napkin except for the nice handsome gentleman that was brewing coffee. A saint. As I sit here sipping a drink that would've been gone by now had I got the vibe the bartender paid me any mind. As an industry worker, I normally don't do this but my experience was horrific. To be in center city and have this esthetic I had such high hopes. I walked in with a smile and I'm leaving with a frown.. I dressed in my best for a night on the town. What a let down..

Blume, sorry- you were probably the worst restaurant I've ever eaten at. Ever. (This restaurant was made for Instagram and not anyone that actually likes food that isn't out of a Costco bag) We were a six person reservation for a birthday. We ordered the calamari, shishitos, lobster flatbread, fig flatbread, beef kebab and loaded fries as apps for the table. When we sat our server told us they were out of the cotton candy drink, gruyere sticks and something else and then said "the kitchen is extremely behind". That should've been the red flag to get up and leave then. The food is really just awful. Our calamari took literally well over an hour to come out. We forgot about it. And when it came out, it was ice cold? Like it hadn't been near a stove, oven or frier in a very long time. The fries were definitely out of a freezer bag too and slopped with some ground beef and cheese soup. The lobster flatbread smelled so fishy that half the table didn't even try it. The beef kebabs looked insanely unappetizing- I should've taken a photo. They were like deep fried logs of ground beef. Interesting, right? More (barely) similar to a kofte The drinks are okay. I had the purple rain which tasted like kool-aid. Not a fan. A few people had the em blum and said it was pretty good. They have a pretty awesome beer list. The food runners, albeit super friendly, were dropping food on the wrong tables left and right. At one point one stood between our table and the table next to us and said "which table ordered the salmon?" Haha can't make this stuff up. And then we sat directly next to what I guess is their storage glass storage room? My friend had what looked like bug spray and a bag of trash inches for her face.... End of story- they didn't charge us. Not a single penny. We weren't really even sure why? Nobody had complained (that I know of). Granted it was pretty awful all around from service to drinks to waiting for ever for cold food. Very generous, especially for six people with a few rounds of drinks. Go here for some drinks and take some pics of the decor. Eat literally anywhere else.

the food was mediocre at best. my friends french fries were extremely over salted. We never had a designated server so the manager was taking our orders. The manager wasn't the best help

The food and drinks are very good (smash burger and tots are to die for) and the restaurant has a cute aesthetic, but oh my god, the service....with how many reviews they have on how terrible their service is, you'd think they would improve. For them to charge an 18% service charge to every check is absurd for how poor the service was. Also, this was the second time we tried this place out. The first time we came, it was just for drinks and the bartender was incredibly rude and disrespectful towards us.

Blume media event. Thank you Blume!! Thank you @diningonadime!! Great meeting the guys from @werjustgrubbin!! Great event!! I have no idea what I ate, even with a card discribing the food, but it was great!!

This is a dive bar, nothing more. You definitely don't need reservations! Food is fine, nothing stellar, your basic burgers & pizza. The real issue here is the waitstaff who are inexperienced, unfriendly & busy with everything other than paying attention to the guests. There are SO many better places to eat in Philly - do yourself a favor & skip this zone.

My date and I made a reservation for two at 7:30, hoping to have a romantic night together. Unfortunately, the experience was doomed from the beginning. We were seated at a table for two in the corner with a long wall booth. Not exactly private but reasonable considering space limitations. As soon as we were seated the host moved the table next to us right up against our table and proceeded to sit another twosome. We were eating dinner right up against another party... not romantic. I wasn't even able to get out to go to the restroom because of the half inch dividing our tables without disturbing their dinner. So the dinner starts off very awkward. The waitress attempts to push our tables together because she thinks we are together. She takes our drink orders together because we are essentially one party at this point and also their food orders. When we asked if we could put in our food orders she said no because it would "overwhelm the kitchen." I'm not sure how four food orders would be overwhelming but okay. What really upset me about this experience was the fact that there were other tables open the entirety of our 2+ hour dinner. Not once did the waitress or a manager try to make the seating issue better for either of our parties. Seating debacle aside, the food is okay. Not stellar but just fine. We ordered the loaded fries without beef and they were delicious - a large amount and almost every fry had some kind of topping. We wanted to order the gruyere sticks but they had sold out, mildly disappointing. We opted for the avocado sundae instead which had mashed avocado, a cream topping, a balsamic drizzle, and a tomato "cherry." This was definitely the star of the meal; however, it comes with 4 small pieces of bread... not enough for the amount of avocado at all, we ended up dipping fries into it when the bread was gone. We also enjoyed the margherita pizza with pepperoni, it was tasty and balanced the flavors well but at the end of the day it's pizza and it's nothing too special. Overall, I would not come here for dinner if you are looking for any kind of great meal. Instead stop in for the bar and grab an avocado sundae if you're hungry. Take a picture of the decor and save your money for a real dinner.

I came here for drinks/snacks a few weeks ago on a Friday around 3, so there was no problem getting a table at all (I tried going for dinner a few months ago on a Friday and it was packed). It's a smaller restaurant, so if you think it will be a peak time, definitely try to get a reservation. Since there were very few people other than my table in the restaurant, our service was very good and everything was delivered quickly. I just don't know if it would be the same during a busier time of day We shared the fig pizza and avocado sundae-both were very good. They have a good selection of drinks whether you are a beer, wine, or cocktail drinker-there is something for everyone. I highly recommend "purple rain." As everyone else has said, it's very "instagrammy" with the flower wall and neon light quotes inside. For that reason, I definitely suggest trying to go during an off time.

The food is okay. Went a while ago and forgot to post. I had the blume burger, the avocado sundae, flat bread and calamari! I also had the purple rain and tropical cloud! They were okay as well!

I was very excited to check out this new place. The decor is very interesting and over the top in a good way for philadelphia. I liked the ambiance, but it's a little clubby for dinner (which I like). The food was pretty good - I had the Heirloom tomato salad, and had girlfriends who had the fig flatbread, salmon, and the mushroom salad. No one complained! The cocktails were pretty good, but very strong. Unfortunately, the service was lacking. Our server seemed nice, but slow and flustered. Took us forever to get drinks in, the food didn't come st the same time (one girl was waiting 15 mins after the rest of us... for a salad) and getting the checks took forever. Not sure if this new place is just getting its feet under it or what but I wished the night could have gone smoother. Cool vibe though!

Stopped in on a whim and wasn't disappointed... We ordered drinks and food; delicious and the bartenders were very accommodating and friendly! Check this spot out if you're in the city --- about a month old!!! Cheers to you Blume!!!

Definitely more of a tourist trap then a city restaurant. Super trendy exterior and fixtures had me very excited for the rebranding of previous cinder. The food options fell flat and left me pretty disappointed. The gruyere sticks were burnt and $9 got you 3... (see pic they're charred lol). My falafel sandwich was embarrassing! The pita was paper thin and the inside was weak. The chicken bahn mi was pretty good, but very very spicy, so just keep that in mind. I wish they had a happy hour menu because definitely a good spot for drinks with friends but as of now the drink menu is pretty expensive (even compared to other places in center city) and there are better options for happy hour elsewhere in the city. Seems like a place that you'll go once to get on your insta story and move on with your life.

My family was in town and we came to Blume for brunch. It was amazing. Three of us had the brunch burger- beyond amazing. Service was great and the Halloween decor made the experience top notch!

I would, if I could, give this place a 2.5. The atmosphere was great with the live flowers and retro chic. The drinks were garnished correctly and were delicious! They are probably the only thing I am going back for. The service at the table was horrendous. We saw the server twice during our meal. It took a long time for drinks and if she would of came over during the meal we would of probably gotten another round. The one bus boy was fabulous and was constantly clearing the table and always interacted with us. He should of been our service! I wish I got his name. For apps we got the gruyere sticks and the baked oysters. The gruyere sticks were a little over cooked but the French onion sauce salvaged it. The baked oysters were good with the sauce but there was not enough bread for table dipping. My one friend and I got the salmon. It was cooked perfectly and the horseradish sauce was good, but the sides were very bland. The quinoa had no seasoning and the salad dressing was not anything to rave about. My friend enjoyed the gnocchi since it was a different combination than she is used too and thought the mustard garnishment was a great complement to the dish!