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| - To start, Bloomer's has a very sentimental place in the hearts of my partner and I because we went there on our first date. He had been raving about their donuts for weeks, when we were still just "Friends"... he said i had to try one! He even sent me a picture of the blueberry donut in a cute little box sitting on the grass at Christie Pits park. He told me he found the little box a little embarrassing to carry around in public, but the tasty donut was worth the embarrassment.
Aside from love and donuts, Bloomer's has a variety of other baked goods including fresh made muffins, brownies (tasty!), and cakes! Haven't tried them all, but sign me up for anything with a bit of icing on it. I'm a sugar tooth.
We usually come here for the donuts and get one flavour each. Make sure you don't come too late in the day cuz the dodos will be all gone. In all honesty, I was never a fan of donuts. I actively disliked them and thought they were kind of nasty and too dense but the Bloomer's donuts have really opening my eyes (or mouth, haha) to this great sweet snack! My favourite is the wild blueberry, my partner likes the lemon but also the blueberry, too.
They have free water, like every establishment should. It come out of a little canteen spout thing. I must say, it comes out way too slow! Fix this please! Sometimes you need a drink of water, and you need it quick! Great water, though. 10/10
Now, for the staff... They are quick to help us get our donuts which is all that really matters! There is a rather pleasant lady who actually makes the donuts, she is so kind and about 5 foot 5 (in height). There is a guy who usually works the counter, too. He is nice and will crack a joke or two. One time I saw him jump over a cardboard box, way to keep us guessing!
Now, for the decor... They have 3 nice booths for sittin'. The table is kind of far away from the actual booth where you sit, making laptop times a bit awkward. There are also arrangements of photos on the walls that are a not cohesive and seem a little far-fetched-forced-hipster chic vibes. We like making fun of them sometimes.
The bathrooms, there are two, are very spacious and gracious! 10/10, never had a bathroom that big in my life.
Sandwiches could definitely be a dollar cheaper for what you get. Don't make it so hard to be vegan, guys. (jokes). It's not that hard if you substitute meat with other protein.
I remember the first day that Bloomer's opened. I thought to myself, "jeez not another dumb vegan hub", but this venture has surprised me and continues to WOW me with their vegan fare and guilt-free treats. The clientele seems to be university educated for the most part, with the exception of a few college graduates trying out vegan food for the first and last time. Overall, the clientele makes for some decent to good people watching as i sip my soy cappuccino and indulge in my graciously topped, flax filled dream of a morning donut.
Thanks Bloomers for letting our love bloom.
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