Oh Apteka. The little wonderful vegan heaven that is tucked away in Bloomfield. Apteka is Central & Eastern European themed. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am obsessed with most European food so this is a great spot for me when I just happen to pass through Bloomfield. It honestly surprises me just how great this place is (I am a carnivore for life). But honestly, I could eat here all the time and not even think twice about it.
Lets start with the fact that I can't pronounce 99% of the menu (but I always have a waiter that is patient with me and we usually end up having a few laughs over why crazy pronunciations). And while we are on the topic of waiters, my service has always been excellent. My food always comes out in an ample amount of time and they always seem glad to help if i have any questions.
We usually tend to get the big plates to share. My favorite is the Pierogi ( one has mushroom and sauerkraut, the other has apple, potato and horseradish). Oh My Gosh. These have a flavor that you have never experienced before. And definitely not like any other piergoi you would find around here!
We also never leave without grabbing dessert. We almost always go for the Apple tart with a dried fruit compote. It is such a great combo. Was defiantly a wonderful surprise to my palate.
If you are anywhere near Bloomfied, I absolutely recommend trying this place out!