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.

Blooming Grounds is such a cute and fun little coffee shop. I came here on a visit to Winona after questing for a coffee shop for several hours, and was not dis... read more Blooming Grounds is such a cute and fun little coffee shop. I came here on a visit to Winona after questing for a coffee shop for several hours, and was not disappointed at all. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the food was great (I had the mushroom and brie soup with a side salad), and the drinks were great (I had the lavender matcha). The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, with plenty of seating options and a great vibe. I hope to visit Winona again soon, in which case I will definitely stop here for my beverage needs. ?

I recently relocated to downtown for work, so I decided to try Blooming Grounds for lunch. The food was excellent, but unfortunately, it wasn't what I ordered.... read more I recently relocated to downtown for work, so I decided to try Blooming Grounds for lunch. The food was excellent, but unfortunately, it wasn't what I ordered. I requested a Thai Peanut Wrap, and when my name was called, I picked up my food and walked five blocks back to the office. As I took a bite, I realized it wasn't what I had ordered. I had to refer to their menu to identify what I was eating and discovered that I had received a Pesto Wrap instead. While it was still tasty, I was really craving that peanut sauce. Next time, I'll be sure to double-check that my order is correct!

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.