Blooming Grounds - Winona

I went to this restaurant and asked for the vegan menu, which was handwritten. I ordered the vegan Buffalo wrap, expecting it to have Buffalo cauliflower. Howev... read more I went to this restaurant and asked for the vegan menu, which was handwritten. I ordered the vegan Buffalo wrap, expecting it to have Buffalo cauliflower. However, when it arrived, it was just hot wilted lettuce soaked in Buffalo sauce with a small slice of tomato and a sprinkle of vegan cheese. There was no cauliflower in it at all, making it inedible. My partner ordered a non-vegan pizza, which he liked.

Cute and unique coffee shop. Love the ambiance and the library in the back. Pastries made fresh and whatever isn't sold that day will be on sale for $1 the next... read more Cute and unique coffee shop. Love the ambiance and the library in the back. Pastries made fresh and whatever isn't sold that day will be on sale for $1 the next day. Definitely a must visit.

The good news?we called to place an order and the lady we spoke with on the phone was lovely, polite, and profession. Because of her, we were already liking thi... read more The good news?we called to place an order and the lady we spoke with on the phone was lovely, polite, and profession. Because of her, we were already liking this place. Unfortunately, though the menu sounds good, the sandwiches are really underwhelming. Ihad the pesto wrap; the chicken was good, but it was missing the balsamic, and the sun dried tomatoes were not rehydrated so itwas like trying to chew through leather (the best sun dried tomatoes are stored in olive oil to retain a tender texture). Myhusband had a gluten-free panini with chicken and artichokes, and his was a very sad-looking sandwich (definitely not worth$11). They do give a lot of chips to accompany the sandwiches, but the sandwich should be the hero. I think if they beefed uptheir sandwiches and added some additional ingredients for flavor, that might help.

Hands down the absolute best place to eat in Winona! I stayed in Winona for 4 days, and ate there multiple times. I ate a variety of foods including the apple c... read more Hands down the absolute best place to eat in Winona! I stayed in Winona for 4 days, and ate there multiple times. I ate a variety of foods including the apple crisp latte (iced and hot), vanilla steamer, apple cider, quiches, breakfast burrito,turkey cheddar panini and pesto garlic wrap. It's hard to pick a favorite, it was all good. The panini was a game changer, I'mgoing to be dreaming about that for a while.

Our favorite place in town. We go, usually, at least once a week. I?m a switch up kind of gal so I love trying all the specials! My favorites are probably the i... read more Our favorite place in town. We go, usually, at least once a week. I?m a switch up kind of gal so I love trying all the specials! My favorites are probably the iced earl grey with lavender cold foam and the tuna sandwich special on Fridays. Thespicy feta is also a must. Might as well grab a baked good too!