This review is for the elm coffee bar- i’ve been there 3x. The first time I went it was great- I got an iced pistachio latte with oat milk. I was a bit surprised when the price with my tip was over $8, but felt i couldn’t get that same latté flavor elsewhere and had high expectations for the elm as my dinner dining experiences there have been great! Then, I went back and I got the orange mocha iced with oatmilk- the espresso flavor in the drink was weak and after i left and took my first sip I realized there was only orange flavor in there & no mocha at all- it did not taste good. I let it slide bc I had to get somewhere, but was bummed about spending $8 on the latte and have this mistake when I was the only customer present. Then, I went again this morning for an iced pistachio latte with oat milk- the latte is watery and tastes different than the first time. The espresso quality just doesn’t come through in the drinks I’ve gotten & it doesn’t taste like there are 2 full shots of espresso in there (rather; it tastes like one shot was pulled into two shot glasses if this makes sense). I have high standards when it comes to the food I spend money on out at local spots & for an $8 latte i definitely was bummed by the lack of quality and consistency.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Joseph Miranda
Swear they knew everything I needed when I needed it like magic. Food was amazing, drinks are strong but you cannot tell.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahmed Saleh
Gorgeous place. Excellent service. Our favourite restaurant in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Cloud
Food is absolutely fabulous! Great ambiance in the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
L Jean Camp
The menu changes with the seasons. Local high quality ingredients well prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
andrew syndergaard
Great ambiance and the food was stellar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Milne
Elm is always excellent. I love a quality rotating food menu, their cocktails are innovative and delicious, and the service and atmosphere are calm/competent/elegant. What's not to like!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Landeta
Awesome place to chat, delicious food and nice service!
The Elm epitomizes fine dining, offering an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The experience is unmatched-- especially in Bloomington, there is nothing that compares. The food and ambiance are unique and elegant, with every dish its own special masterpiece.What truly sets The Elm apart, however, is the commitment to providing an unforgettable experience for every guest. We recently had a wonderful visit where sous chef Michael Kaderabek was kind enough to visit our table and walk us through a dish.I highly recommend The Elm to anyone looking for a wonderful meal and experience.
date night saturday fairly busyWe were sat on top of another couple. No audible music.milk bread was cute single serving size. butter was good but server did not know what was in it. Duck confit Ragu was a mild reminiscent of chicken and dumplings. confit was no more than 1oz. and distant is sight and flavor. Radicchio apple salad did not have enough salt and sweetness balance. mild vinaigrette. More beer was offered before water refill. overall a less favorable experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wendell St John
As always, a pleasant atmosphere and equally fine food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hether Bearinger
We love going to the Elm for the elegance. The design is amazing down to every detail! The food is so creative, you can always count on options for every diet, and the best cocktails and mocktails.
The food quality was great and delicious, pretty presentation but my friends and I, found the prices to be (too overpriced), for what the dishes offered. One of my friends asked for the 10 oz. Short rib steak and this place is charging 70 dollars for the plate!!! We all know a 10 oz. Short Rib steak with the sides costs between 15 to 30 dollars. My friend was in shocked,gasped, then laughed and almost passed out! Also, there was a limited menu for vegetarians. The menu was changed for the season and none of the items on the menu advertised in the website, were available.Vegetarian options: Since the menu was updated, this one did not offered great vegetarian options. I could only choose between 2 mains dishes (Roasted eggplant or Roaated Califlower) and both were overpriced at 22 dollars per plate! so I decided to go for the appetizers instead which were: Soup (Potato and Leek) and a small flatbread.Parking: Parking is very difficult in this area. Since the restaurant is in a street where houses and apartments are all over the area; there is minimal parking spots. The parking gets full quickly. The Elm has about 15-20 spaces more or less. You have to park on the side of the street/road and unfortunately that made me very uncomfortable at night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Thapthim B.
Love this restaurant! The idea of using fresh and seasonal ingredients is my favorite thing about this place. They always have creative dishes! Loved the fall and summer menu!
This review is for the elm coffee bar- i’ve been there 3x. The first time I went it was great- I got an iced pistachio latte with oat milk. I was a bit surprised when the price with my tip was over $8, but felt i couldn’t get that same latté flavor elsewhere and had high expectations for the elm as my dinner dining experiences there have been great! Then, I went back and I got the orange mocha iced with oatmilk- the espresso flavor in the drink was weak and after i left and took my first sip I realized there was only orange flavor in there & no mocha at all- it did not taste good. I let it slide bc I had to get somewhere, but was bummed about spending $8 on the latte and have this mistake when I was the only customer present. Then, I went again this morning for an iced pistachio latte with oat milk- the latte is watery and tastes different than the first time. The espresso quality just doesn’t come through in the drinks I’ve gotten & it doesn’t taste like there are 2 full shots of espresso in there (rather; it tastes like one shot was pulled into two shot glasses if this makes sense). I have high standards when it comes to the food I spend money on out at local spots & for an $8 latte i definitely was bummed by the lack of quality and consistency.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Swear they knew everything I needed when I needed it like magic. Food was amazing, drinks are strong but you cannot tell.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gorgeous place. Excellent service. Our favourite restaurant in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is absolutely fabulous! Great ambiance in the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
The menu changes with the seasons. Local high quality ingredients well prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ambiance and the food was stellar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elm is always excellent. I love a quality rotating food menu, their cocktails are innovative and delicious, and the service and atmosphere are calm/competent/elegant. What's not to like!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome place to chat, delicious food and nice service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful interior architecture. Tasty, fancy food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Elm epitomizes fine dining, offering an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The experience is unmatched-- especially in Bloomington, there is nothing that compares. The food and ambiance are unique and elegant, with every dish its own special masterpiece.What truly sets The Elm apart, however, is the commitment to providing an unforgettable experience for every guest. We recently had a wonderful visit where sous chef Michael Kaderabek was kind enough to visit our table and walk us through a dish.I highly recommend The Elm to anyone looking for a wonderful meal and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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date night saturday fairly busyWe were sat on top of another couple. No audible music.milk bread was cute single serving size. butter was good but server did not know what was in it. Duck confit Ragu was a mild reminiscent of chicken and dumplings. confit was no more than 1oz. and distant is sight and flavor. Radicchio apple salad did not have enough salt and sweetness balance. mild vinaigrette. More beer was offered before water refill. overall a less favorable experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
As always, a pleasant atmosphere and equally fine food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love going to the Elm for the elegance. The design is amazing down to every detail! The food is so creative, you can always count on options for every diet, and the best cocktails and mocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Baby Beet Salad, Fresh Berry Tart, Grilled Flat Bread
The food quality was great and delicious, pretty presentation but my friends and I, found the prices to be (too overpriced), for what the dishes offered. One of my friends asked for the 10 oz. Short rib steak and this place is charging 70 dollars for the plate!!! We all know a 10 oz. Short Rib steak with the sides costs between 15 to 30 dollars. My friend was in shocked,gasped, then laughed and almost passed out! Also, there was a limited menu for vegetarians. The menu was changed for the season and none of the items on the menu advertised in the website, were available.Vegetarian options: Since the menu was updated, this one did not offered great vegetarian options. I could only choose between 2 mains dishes (Roasted eggplant or Roaated Califlower) and both were overpriced at 22 dollars per plate! so I decided to go for the appetizers instead which were: Soup (Potato and Leek) and a small flatbread.Parking: Parking is very difficult in this area. Since the restaurant is in a street where houses and apartments are all over the area; there is minimal parking spots. The parking gets full quickly. The Elm has about 15-20 spaces more or less. You have to park on the side of the street/road and unfortunately that made me very uncomfortable at night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love this restaurant! The idea of using fresh and seasonal ingredients is my favorite thing about this place. They always have creative dishes! Loved the fall and summer menu!