Walking through the door of the coffeeshop Bloom translates to the certainty of spending a moment of sweetness. Forget the grey days of autumn or the cold in the heart of winter, and let yourself be reminded of a beautiful summer day. Located in the heart of the Gare district, Vic Pereira, entrepreneur and passionate barista, took over the reigns of this cozy establishment back in 2020. A must-visit, for sure!
Trained at Knopes, Vic Pereira took the lead with a clear idea: retain and build upon the core identity of the coffeeshop to make it even more lively. One major change includes opening its door every day of the week! The bet paid off, as the café is always busy. From early commuters and policemen grabbing their morning coffee before or after their shift, to freelancers and students typing frenetically on their computers while sipping lattes, or parents enjoying a day off with their children. Seated comfortably on a sofa, at a wooden table or along the windows, its large windows allow its guests to daydream while contemplating the animated life of the neighbourhood.
At Bloom, coffee is king. You can enjoy excellent coffee from the Berlin roaster The Barn (voted best roaster in Europe), prepared with care by attentive baristas. If you are not a coffee lover, don’t worry, there are plenty of other delicious options, including tea, organic juices, matcha or chai latte. In summer, a beautiful sunny terrace flourishes along the façade and on the pavement opposite the café.
At lunchtime, a varied offer of savoury dishes makes the inhabitants of the neighbourhood happy. Quiches, tarts, soups and salads are prepared on the spot by the two cooks because, apart from the croissants and chocolate bread, everything here is home-made! As the owner explains, “a coffeeshop must above all offer excellent coffee, in a place where you feel comfortable and with quality food!” Throughout the day, there are always plenty of pastries and cakes displayed on their counters to satisfy any sweet tooth. We particularly recommend their cinnamon or pistachio rolls, not to forget their carrot cake or brownies.
During the weekend, the place fills up with regulars ready to start their weekend with an indulgent breakfast. Some of them let this sweet moment drag into the afternoon while others go on with their day… with a coffee to go in their hand of course!
So walk through the door of this café, and we promise your heart will bloom!
