Bloom Coffee Company

Can’t say anything about their coffee because I haven’t tried it yet. The Living Social voucher I purchased was suddenly cancelled on Bloom’s end. That’s a pretty crappy way to introduce a new place of biz– offer something on a deal site and then cancel it before it expires? Can’t reach anyone at the store to find out why… blah, blah, blah. Their coffee can’t be that good if their planning and customer service sucks this bad. *sigh*
***guess this place is OUTTA business. This didn’t last long :/

If you are looking for a great tasting, smooth and enjoyable cup of coffee, then this is where you will get it! My wife and I recently moved to the area from Seattle, where you have the choice to what coffee company you prefer. Since being here we have tried every coffee place in the area and have been very disappointed in the quality that we have received until we came upon this gem inside the Woodfield Mall! Yes, Starbucks is from Washington but it isn’t considered good coffee in Washington and the smaller coffee shops and cafes are favored over
We have a pretty complex drink, and would say that we have above average knowledge of what good coffee is. We get an iced 20 Oz quad americano with white chocolate and half & half, lots of ice with no water added. Usually when we order our drink we receive blank stares and confusion as to how to make this, at Bloom Coffee they didn’t hesitate one bit and the cups of coffee we received were exactly how it tasted back in Seattle. This is now my stop before work and on the weekends, when we get our daily fix. Yes, it is inside the mall so you have to park at the curb and go in, but with the quality of your drink and the customer service you receive, it is worth it.
I also have to mention that the owner and employees are very personable and respectful and will take a minute getting to know you. They thrive off of pleasing their customers and aren’t satisfied unless you are.
**the best and quickest way to get to Bloom Coffee is over by Sears through the entrance that takes you to the Rainforest Café. Park on the curb, go in, and it is the corner shop on the right adjacent from Rainforest Café.

I found this place by accident, and fell in love with it within minutes. I cannot find another coffee shop in the area that uses Intelligentsia beans. Everybody else seems to have switched their beans to a cheaper roaster in order to boost the profit margin. There is significantly lower margin with Intelligentsia beans and this owner won’t sacrifice quality for higher profit. They really do love their job and will educate you on coffee. The taste is incomparable to Starbucks. This place is located on the lower level across from Sears. They also have gellato!

It’s Intelligentsia coffee brewed correctly.
The coffee is good, the store is charming although it’s inside the mall.
The people are nice.
They also do tea, ice cream, and fruit blended drinks (like Jamba Juice type of stuff).
If you like coffee and are looking for something different than Starbucks, try this place out. It’s nice.
There’s some seating inside and they sell beans, loose leaf tea, mugs, etc.

Intelligentsia coffee, exactly, correctly prepared. My pour over was perfectly done. No lines, great coffee. Highly recommended

Wow! This place is awesome! I was at Woodfield this past Saturday to buy Elsa dresses for my daughters at the Disney Store. While my wife and eldest daughter waited in line, my youngest and I went in search of coffee for daddy. Not caring at all for Charbucks, I pulled up the mall directory on my iPod and saw the listing for Bloom Coffee. I had never heard of them and so decided to check them out.
This place does coffee right! I got a double espresso and a pour-​over coffee my first stop in there. They brew Intelligenstia coffee. So you know it is good, fresh coffee that has been roasted locally. They grind their beans only after an order has been taken. They used proper equipment and technique to brew both my espresso and pour-​over. Both were absolutely delicious!
Later, after some more shopping at the mall, I stopped back in and got another pour-​over of a different variety of coffee. I talked with the baristas a little more. They really know what they are doing and talking about. Can’t wait to try them again!

Come support a small business that serves delicious coffee and gelato. I have personally tried both the standard coffee and the ‘pour over’. Both were terrific. Admittedly, its hard for it not to be when its Intelligentsia, but that is the point! Right now the seasonal special is Persephone coffee from South America — a medium brew with a smidge of apricot flavor to lighten the body up a tad.
Plus, the servers are friendly and in need of a little more attention from my fellow Unilocalers. So skip the $tarbucks (that’s right, plural) and stop on by Bloom Coffee Company because I bet you’ll like it too!

I’m a coffee geek. Had to put that out there first. I mean, I roast my own coffee, have an italian espresso machine with a commercial portafilter, Rocky grinder etc. I and many others believe Intelligentsia coffee is the best selection on planet Earth. Bloom not only serves Intelligentsia, but DOES IT RIGHT. Espresso just as it should be, amazing crema, proper temperature and most importantly, that sweet, sweet taste. It was so perfect, I had to have a cappuccino. Delicious. Wife had a decaf americano that was masterfully done. Last but not least, we had an affogato. Did I mention they serve proper gelato? We have been to Italy. We have had true gelato. This little café DOES IT IN HOUSE and let me tell you, it is EXACTLY the same as the stuff in Italy. Trust me, you will not regret it. So back to the affogato, it’s pistachio gelato, topped with a double shot of espresso. Wow, super velvety is a way of perfectly describing it. It’s probably the best dessert I have ever had. Perfect balance, not too sweet. They take pride in what they do and I can echo others’ comments on their courtesy/​friendliness. They even go so far as calibrating their La Marzocco (best espresso machine in the world) 3 times a day minimum to ensure proper coffee extraction. Take that charbucks. They also use a Mazzer grinder to ensure the grind is perfect. It’s all in the details with real espresso and those details are not missed at Bloom.

This place is great. The staff is super friendly and spent a great deal of time explaining the brewing process, telling us about the coffee machine they use, where the coffee comes from and how the beans are roasted. It’s awesome seeing staff who truly care about the product they sell, rather than being another assembly line coffee shop. With an inviting interior, delicious coffee, and very friendly staff, we’ll definitely be stopping by again!

I’ve been waiting months for this place to open. When the opening date kept getting pushed forward, I wondered if it would even open at all. Then, lo and behold, it was open! And I made a point to brave the craziness that is Woodfield to check it out.
My visit was a good one. The menu boasts Intelligentsia coffee, espresso, pour-​over, loose-​leaf tea, iced drinks, blended beverages, gelato, and various sweets. Everything looked and sounded wonderful. And it was all competitvely priced.
I had the Chai smoothie with almond milk. OH. EM. GEE. Amazing. I’m hooked.
My friend ordered one and loved it too.
How ironic that I was so excited for this place to open so I could have the Intelligentsia coffee and then I ended up getting a tea smoothie. Go figure.
Every person working here was super friendly. Even the woman standing by the entrance recognized me after I walked past the place three times and struck up a conversation. I feel like she and I are old pals. Just after one visit.
The only thing Bloom has against itself is the location. While I think it’s fantastic that Woodfield has an indie coffee place, it’s not really the best place to sit down with a laptop and write for hours. The seating is limited and the crazy shoppers can be distracting.
But hey, at least there’s a place for me in this crazy mall!

Finally great coffee in the suburbs. In wood field mall no less.
Great intelligentsia selection. Excellently prepared.

Outstanding coffee! Far better than Starbucks, yes… It’s that good.
I had the Angeleno, Latte, and a Vanilla Affagato; excellent flavors, clean, robust. Just the way it should be.
The staff way very approachable, knowledgeable, and friendly. A warm environment with wonderful product.
Highly recommended! I will definitly go again!

There are now too many coffee houses in the NW suburbs for me to call my fave. The latest one being Bloom Coffee Company.
And mainly for the same reason — Intelligentsia coffee. I hadn’t even realized this was popping up in Woodfield but when we passed by a few weeks ago and saw the Intelligentsia signs, we had to stop in.
The Diablo pour-​over was flawless… simply flawless. And on the most recent visit, I had the Intelligentsia medium roast which was lighter than Diablo but still rich and deep in flavor and smoothness.
The staff and crew here are amazing as well. Super friendly. they know their brews and can answer your questions. They genuinely seem happy to be there too.
I love the look and feel of the place as well. A bit more upscale for a coffee house, about 5 2-​seater tables to enjoy your coffee or gelato (which we have yet to try).
My only regret — that it’s in the mall. If it were outside, I’d fancy coming in here much more often. As it is, I’m now making excuses to come to Woodfield so that I can stop in for a cup of Diablo at Bloom.

The staff here is so friendly. Let me type that again with more drama:
THEY! ARE! SO! FRIENDLY!
In addition to the coffee, which appears to be brewed with those fancy newfangled ceramic funnels that are all the rage, they have baked goods, gelato, and tea at Bloom Coffee Company. Some of the baked goods come from a local not-​for-​profit bakery that employs people with autism and other issues that can cause people to struggle in conventional workplaces. The gelato is made fresh on location and is available in four flavors every day. Ask for a sample if you like. They are generous with their wee plastic spoons.
I had an iced mocha frappé from Bloom today and enjoyed it very much. My only regret? I didn’t get the larger size. All in all, I am quite pleased to see such a high-​quality competitor to the corporate coffee chain with two (two?!?) locations at this mall. It seems like a lot of people miss this place – take advantage of the short lines while you can!

I was pleasantly surprised to get an amazing cup of Chai Latte from a coffee place! If the coffee is as delicious as the Chai, it is well worth a stop and sip at this coffee store that has a European feel. The gelato was freshly made and very tasty. The friendly baristas gave excellent service. I will definitely be returning.

Bloom serves delicious Intelligentsia coffee! They have great tea also. Fresh gelato is offered everyday. It tastes amazing! My favorite bakery item is the Capp. Chocolate chip muffin. I’m so glad there is a great coffee place in the mall now since I’ve never been a fan of Starbucks. Check it out! Store is absolutely beautiful inside.