
BIB GOURMAND
Chicago, United States
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen Menu Overview
Nestled in the vibrant West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Bloom Plant Based Kitchen offers an exciting menu that masterfully blends Latin, Indian, and global flavors. This 100% vegan and gluten-free kitchen delights food enthusiasts seeking wholesome, creative plant-based dishes that are both nourishing and full of bold taste. Each item is crafted to showcase seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary techniques, making Bloom a top choice for adventurous, health-conscious diners.
Starters at Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
Start your dining experience with a selection of inventive small plates that awaken the palate. The Cultured Cheese Board features an artisan trio of almond goat cheese, aged truffle, and spirulina blue cheese paired with seasonal marmalade, flax seed crackers, and house pickles, offering a complex and satisfying starter. Baja Tacos bring a Latin flair with banana blossom tempura nestled in hemp seed tortillas accompanied by fermented cabbage and a smoky chili oil drizzle topped with fresh cilantro.
For a taste of delicate textures and rich flavors, the Beet Dumplings wrapped in beet-coconut envelop a sunflower spinach filling, enhanced by tahini, coconut ginger foam, and crispy garlic chips. The Asada Taco reinvents traditional tacos with sautéed forest mushrooms, lime crema, salsa matcha, pickled onions, and dual corn and hemp seed tortillas. El Ceviche offers a refreshing, tropical blend of coconut milk, cilantro, fruit, sweet potato, and crunchy chacha corn, making it a perfect light starter.
Mains That Impress
The main courses at Bloom highlight comforting, rich flavors and creative twists on classic dishes. Dive into the Yuca Gnocchi, featuring toasted yuca combined with silky celery root purée and a fragrant mushroom sofrito that delights with every bite. The Buffalo Cauliflower offers crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy fermented house buffalo sauce with crunchy garlic and shallots, perfect for those craving a plant-based spin on a spicy favorite.
Savor the Tamal Coloradito, a fluffy tamal infused with ancho and adobe-seasoned banana blossom, crowned with rich mole coloradito sauce for a soul-warming dish. The Lasagna layers sliced tomatoes, shaved celery root, pumpkin seed bolognese, sun-dried tomato marinara, and basil cashew béchamel, reimagining Italian comfort food in a plant-based form. For fans of flatbreads, the Shroom and Chorizo Flatbread combines dairy and gluten substitutes with shredded coconut milk mozzarella, sunflower chorizo, and a cauliflower-based crust, while the Heirloom Beet Flatbread boasts a cauliflower crust topped with white beet goat cheese, pesto, assorted beets, arugula, and balsamic reduction for a beautiful medley of flavors and textures.
Desserts to Savor
End your meal on a sweet note with Bloom's inventive desserts. The Camote Cheesecake blends creamy cashew and sweet potato with coconut cream atop an almond tahini crust, offering a luscious and unique plant-based treat. The Chocolate Mousse delivers decadent layers of lemon shortbread, parsnips, blackberry preserves, and brownie crumbles, combining rich chocolate flavors with unexpected fruit and root vegetable nuances for a truly memorable finale.
Drinks and Specials
Complement your meal with Bloom's diverse selection of thoughtfully crafted cocktails, beverages, and seasonal specials. The bar excels in creative plant-based cocktails made with fresh, natural ingredients tailored to elevate your dining experience. Guests consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly service, highlighting the perfect pairing of drinks with the flavorful menu items. Whether you're out for a casual night or a special date, Bloom's vibrant yet mellow ambiance enhances every sip and bite.
- Starters Cultured Cheese Board, Baja Tacos, Beet Dumplings, Asada Taco, El Ceviche
- Mains Yuca Gnocchi, Buffalo Cauliflower, Tamal Coloradito, Lasagna, Shroom and Chorizo Flatbread, Heirloom Beet Flat Bread
- Desserts Camote Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse
Closed - Opens 5:00 PM
Monday
17:00–21:00
Tuesday
17:00–21:00
Wednesday
17:00–21:00
Thursday
17:00–21:00
Friday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Sunday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:30
Aggregated Ratings 4.6
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