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Manhattan vegan restaurant offering contemporary cuisine, brunch foods, and uses the Norwalk juicing system. Sample dishes like tofu benedict, mushroom ravioli, seitan scallopini, zucchini flower starter, vegan cheesecake and chocolate cake. Moved here in 2014 from 466 Columbus Ave. Reported closed August 2024.
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507 Columbus (at Upper West Side), New York City, New York, USA, 10024
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Last update on 03 Sep 2024 by Prajna
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195 Reviews
First Review by condekedar
IndoorPlant
Points +539
Such a pitty that they closed... - Edit
It's such a shame they've closed – the food was amazing. The starters were huge, like a European main, so it was great value for money. Plus, everything was organic. It’s really sad to see it go.
Read morecwl666
Agree 😭
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ecalderon
Points +507
Completely vegan Restaurant - Edit
Everything about this place is amazing . From the attention, decor , drinks and food of course. Sadly this place is closing this week. It’s one of my regular spots to eat in NyC when lm working here but they have decided to close there doors.
Read moreI dropped by to have a latte and my favorite dessert. You will be missed
Updated from previous review on 2018-10-01
Pros: Savory vegan food - cheesecake , seitan piccata , Great service , Best desserts
Cons: Nothing
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cwl666
Points +1438
Last call for one of the best - Edit
Truly a loss for the community. Has been so great over the years. Really going to miss this place 😭
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-09-06
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mcbridefish
Points +32
Great tiramisu, one of the few UWS vegan restaurants - Edit
One of the few all-vegan restaurants on the UWS. Pretty good food, though a bit expensive. The tiramisu is to die for
Read morePros: Tiramisu , Mac n cheese, Caesar (with cutlets!)
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little_vegan_brie
Points +612
Go see them before they close! - Edit
One of my favorite NYC vegan brunches! So sad they will be closing at the end of August 2024.
Read moreGet the classic breakfast if you’re going for brunch - it’s my fave. Perfect/smallish portions of everything you want for breakfast and the vegan sunny side of eggs are a real treat! The French toast is perfectly pan fried and soooo cinnamon-y! I also love their Mac n’ cheese!
You will be missed Blossom! 😢
Pros: Delish brunch, Yummy drinks
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Prajna
Points +5861
Good but not wonderful - Edit
I expected much more after being on the website and reading that it was Michelin recommended.
Read moreWe had the buffalo arantini for appetizer. This was very good.
I had the BLT sandwich with fries. The sandwich was good, but nothing very special. The fries were oily and all stuck together.
My friend had the picatta. She also found it good but nothing very special.
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irise102
Points +944
Bountiful Blossom Brunch - Edit
We absolutely enjoyed our brunch at Blossom. We were surprised that recent happy cow reviews were not as positive.
Read moreWe shared the French toast as an appetizer at our table, and it was delicious. The tempeh bacon was really good too. I was surprised though to learn that they do not make it in house.
The country breakfast was wonderful. The tofu scramble was delicious and not overly salty. The apple sage sausage was really good but far from healthy as it was definitely deep fried.
One of our guests enjoyed the pancakes while the other was not overwhelmed by the tofu Benedict.
We would come back to give the restaurant another try to sample the lunch and dinner menus. We always appreciate a 100% vegan restaurant.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-28
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EleonoraCecchin
Points +155
The most amazing carbonara - Edit
And I’m Italian. This carbonara was the best I have ever had in my entire life.
Read morePros: 100%vegan, Top notch quality
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StevenSegal
Points +41
After years of considering Blossom as a solid dining experience sadly they’ve dropped the ball completely - Edit
They’ve been serving the same food for the past 20 years and even that has gone down hill. Seitan seemed to have been reheated numerous times the sauce lackluster. The tofu was heavy and tasteless there is no particular atmosphere and the staff only want to move you in and out as fast as possible, uncomfortable when you’re entertaining guests. Cocktails are terrible. A highly disappointing dining experience
Read moreCons: Food choices are old and lackluster , Service was annoying , Drinks and desserts were disappointing
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Deneve
Points +16
It's gone downhill - Edit
This is supposed to be one of the high-end vegan restaurants in NY and it used to be good, so I was kind of shocked today...
Read moreOur food came out five minutes after we ordered it, so it's obviously sitting in the kitchen, not made to order anymore. Which would explain why half of my Tofu Benedict plate was cold. I don't usually make a big deal about these things but it's not a cheap restaurant, so I did ask then to please heat it up. (And it took a few minutes before we could even get a server's attention) And the server said they'd send me a new plate. So I didn't eat anything and waited. Then he came back ten minutes later with just warm potatoes. So now everything else was cold because I'd sat there and waited, thinking they'd be sending me another (warm) plate of what I ordered.
At the point I just ate my cold food because I was hungry lol. It was ok. Nothing I'd need to have again. I could have made it at home and I absolutely could have made it better.
So overall, the quality and service has gone down at Blossom, while the prices have stayed expensive. If you're in NY and making a list of vegan restaurants to visit, this doesn't need to be one of them.
Pros: Food isn't bad, but it's definitely not the best
Cons: Food is not made fresh and has clearly been sittin, Servers could be more attentive, Overpriced
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1299
Could Be (Much)Better - Edit
Blossom clearly positions itself as an upscale venue (as in pricing) that welcomes the casual diner (no formal wear required) and that is also family friendly (kids screaming in front of house and background music playing too loudly upon arrival.)
Read moreBlossom used to have higher standards in terms of food preparation and presentation, as well as ambience. Clearly, things have changed, and not for the better. Although they did accommodate my request to turn down the music, they should know better. My food was on the oily side; salad saturated in dressing, and too salty. My entrée experience plus the highly priced menu items were enough to prevent me from ordering dessert here. I don't expect I'll be going back any time soon.
Pros: Server was pleasantly accommodating , Welcoming and friendly staff
Cons: Overpriced, Decline in quality of food since last here., Loud music; screaming kids.
SoyKal-El
I’ve had a similar experience here and thought it definitely wasn’t worth the price
Read moreINTJ_mara
They should have given you a discount for sitting through the screaming kids situation lol
Read moreRavishingRavenous
Thats disappointing. I came here before it was upscale and a little underwhelmed. Was hoping the Blossomed into something better.
Read moreveganqueenofqueensnyc
To all: thank you for the comments. It's both reassuring and yet disappointing (as per the establishment) to see that I'm in good company regarding "needs improvement" - BIG time!
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Bella&Ollie
Points +1248
Mediterranean inspired vegan cuisine - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious and about 50% of the menu was gluten-free or could be made gluten-free and almost all the sides were allergen free. My BLT accompanied with chips was so substantial that it almost made an entire second meal.
Read moreThe chocolate ganache tasted divine!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-26
Pros: Friendly staff, Clearly labeled soy, gluten & nut allergens
Cons: Expensive
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BeaCorona
Points +186
Mac and cheese 🥰 - Edit
Drinks and food was really nice
Read morePros: Mac and cheese , Pizza
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Veggiedancer
Points +244
Fantastic - Edit
Everything we had was amazing, but the “egg” was crazy! So realistic we had to double check it was vegan😄
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Marie-France
Points +558
Great brunch - Edit
Those “sunny side up eggs” are 🤯! The place is pretty and the service was friendly. A bit pricey though, but still worth it.
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Happy_Bart
Points +3408
Good food - Edit
Decent vegan food. They have a kids menu with very kids friendly options. I wouldn't say the food was amazing but it was nice and also it's close to the Natural History Museum.
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Jazzman221
Points +209
All our choices — superb! - Edit
Perfect destination after museum and Central Park walk! We enjoyed: Polenta with mushroom “scallops” with reduction sauce, spinach, microgreens; Seitan piccata; flourless chocolate ganache…
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-18
Pros: Casually elegant setting., Pleasant and attentive service.
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YosefMevaker-El
Points +30
Great food, ambience and service - Edit
I could've eaten 100 Arancini bites
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NayeliAbrego
Points +2997
That Fig canopé 😍 - Edit
We went for their Valentine's Day set menu, and it was incredible. That FIG CANOPÉ was perfection. I dream about it and hope they make it a regular item. Their soups are delicious, and the brunch was great. Loved their "vegan egg". And the peach cobbler special. So yes, big fan 😍
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mars
Points +485
Fab brunch! - Edit
I took my husband out for brunch after I completed an event. The eggs and or just fabulous. The eggs Benedict did not have a phenomenal bechamel sauce, but the eggs and biscuits were great. The service was really wonderful as usual. We were excited about the potatoes. Those seem to be deep-fried. And over fried. I’m not sure if it’s just that day. We’ve also been here a few times before and all the food is really good. It’s perfect for a date, lunch with the girls (which I just did), Or a weekend brunch. I highly recommend it.
Read moreIt was late afternoon. By the time we finished our food, we decided to have a chocolate heaven drink as our dessert. Oh my God! They are so yummy and dangerous. Now I have to have one every time I go.
Pros: Food, Service , Cocktails
Cons: Fried brunch potatoes
INTJ_mara
Gosh, those eggs look so real!
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Dorit
Points +38
Nice place - Edit
We had the Pesto Pizza and really liked it. Close to the Central Park. We popped in after Guggenheim Museum
Read moreVery friendly service
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-06
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AnnFromIllinois
Points +792
So good! - Edit
We popped out of the nearby Natural History Museum to grab a bite for lunch and it was fantastic! Beautiful restaurant and the food was fabulous. We had the grilled cheeze and seitan piccata. Both great. And the tiramisu!
Read moreWe had to rush a bit to get back to the museum but would have definitely enjoyed lingering.
Pros: Food, Server, Atmosphere
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NehaNataraj
Points +445
Delicious and good service - Edit
3/12/23: We ordered the Country Breakfast (tofu scramble with sides) and Pancakes. Both were delicious, but the pancakes were my favorite! Service was good-- there was a delay with our order and we received a 10% discount even though we never made a fuss!
Read moreBrunch menu prices were very reasonable! Main menu items are a little pricey.
Edited review 1/14/24:
Our second time here, ordered the same food! Very tasty, but pancakes were a little bit dry. Tofu scramble still delicious, along with the sides. Also ordered truffle fries for the table-- delicious. Non vegan friend ordered Ceasar Salad, and he also liked it. Good service.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-15
Cons: Expensive
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rotorboy
Points +135
Consistently disappointing - Edit
Many years ago, I had several meals at Blossom, and was very disappointed in the food, and stopped going as a result of those experiences.
Read moreA family friend recently mentioned that he just had the Blossom Burger and it was delicious, so I felt it was time to give Blossom another go and see if indeed things had improved. Sadly the food quality and prep issues that plagued Blossom in the past continue to haunt it today.
I ordered the Pumpkin Ravioli and the Savory Seitan. The poor quality of the dough appears to have all the earmarks of a bulk purchase from a "b-team" supplier. Compounding the poor dough quality woe was the prep; the ravioli was pan-fried with an excessive amount of salt and oil, with the result of the edges of each piece being overcooked, and the center being under-cooked. The Savory seitan was slightly tastier, though it too was far too salty and oily to truly enjoy as well; cooking 101 - if the food requires lots of salt and oil to taste "good", it might be time for better ingredients and/or a new chef.
Topping all this off was the value for money; each of the dishes ran north of $25, yet the serving sizes were extremely meager, not that I was looking to have a larger portion of such mediocre food.
I would be remiss to leave out the pleasant part of the experience; the decor has been refreshed, the service was warm and prompt, and the server completely understood and dutifully listened to our feedback though it certainly wasn't his responsibility to do so.
While it's always nice to have MORE vegan restaurants than less, I can't say I'll be returning to Blossom any time soon.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-05
Pros: service, ambiance
Cons: food quality, food prep, value for money
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chug
Points +414
Excellent nachos! - Edit
Great meal and really nice restaurant. Loved the nachos and truffle fries. Will certainly go back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-10
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miakiera
Points +172
Had a very disappointing dinner - Edit
Had two non vegan friends out with me for dinner. Sadly none of us enjoyed our meals. First time I’ve ever sent back a meal, I had the lasagna tasted very bitter. Something felt very wrong I thought I was going to be sick. The waiter changed my meal to a Cesar salad and offered to add a protein. I choose the tofu that was an extra cost and not nice at all. But the salad was nice. My friends did not like there meals and also found it very expensive for what I was.
Read moreI was ill for the next few days, my friends were also not feeling well that evening.
The highlight was the alcohol free Prosecco from Lyre’s and the waiter was lovely.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-04
Pros: Waiter was very nice and understanding , Alcohol free alcohols
Cons: Food , Cost
INTJ_mara
Oh no, it’s the worst when you bring non-vegans and the place sucks 😭
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CarlValentin
Points +532
Not impressed - Edit
Ravioli wasn't really good. And they were expensive. Other dishes that I did not choose looked prety good though 😅
Read morePros: Look
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