Bloom - Roanoke

Menu changes no current vegan friendly menu options Updated from previous review on 2023 03 25

One of my favorite restaurants in Roanoke. They serve small plates that are ideal for sharing and date night. There is a nice outside patio in the back of the building. They are accommodating to a vegan diet and can typically modify several items to make them vegan. They offer a seasonal menu and support local businesses.

Bloom is awesome. The menu consists of small sharable plates that allow a couple to sample several dishes. A sample menu is available online but says to ask about vegan options. I called ahead, and they assured me that there were several vegan friendly options. They did not disappoint with several several starters, salads, and even a mushroom sandwich that could be veganized. I highly recommend the patatas bravas (ask for vegan).

We ordered tapas-style. They were able to prepare vegan: focaccia, vegetable tempura, potatoes aoli (they put all the sauces on the side, since the other diners were not vegan), strawberry salad. Everything was tasty and I felt confident about the meal. At dessert we ordered chocolate strawberries without the pound cake, but I think the waitress got confused about dietary restrictions at that point (did not specify vegan for dessert, only for the main meal), so the dessert very clearly had milk/cream. Just keep saying and asking about things being vegan, they get it.

Bloom is great. The menu consists of small shaded panels that allow a couple to taste several dishes. An example menu is available online, but says about vegan options to ask. I called and they assured me that there were several vegan friendly options. They did not disappoint with several appetizers, salads and even a mushroom sandwich that could be veganized. I recommend the patatas bravas (Ask for vegan).