Café Bloom

1104 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812, United States
+1 618-702-5666
$$$ Cafe , Coffee shop , Tea house
(94 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Café Bloom, a charming café nestled in the heart of Benton, IL, at 1104 Public Square. This enchanting spot offers more than just a coffee break; it’s a delightful experience, perfect for those seeking warmth, community, and a touch of whimsy.

As you step through the doors of Café Bloom, prepare to be greeted by a fairy-tale-like ambiance that instantly transports you to a cozy world filled with blooms and bright ideas. With vibrant decor and a serene indoor park complete with swings and a gentle fountain, this café sets the stage for memorable moments, whether you’re sharing tea with friends or celebrating a special event.

The menu at Café Bloom is a delight for the senses, featuring a selection of freshly brewed coffees and a variety of beautifully crafted teas. Signature offerings include the popular Blossom Tea, lauded as one of the best by patrons, and tantalizing dishes like prime rib pesto phyllo squares and delightful marble rye ham sandwiches that will take your taste buds on a savory journey. For those with a sweet tooth, the lemon raspberry cake and carrot cake are must-tries, each slice a perfect accompaniment to your chosen brew.

High Tea at Café Bloom is an experience unlike any other in the area. While reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome, giving you the chance to indulge in seasonal delights paired with an impressive tea selection. Guests rave about the color-changing butterfly tea, a magical treat that’s both visually stunning and delicious. As one customer put it, “The atmosphere is cute, elegant without being stuffy, and very welcoming” — making it ideal for casual meet-ups or elegantly crafted celebrations.

Café Bloom is truly a hidden gem, enchanting everyone who walks through its door. As customer Juhi Kidwai beautifully describes, “loads of photo ops” and a beautifully curated atmosphere that captures the heart and spirit of the café experience. Whether it's a casual lunch with friends or an extravagant tea party, this café is a perfect choice for creating cherished memories.

As you plan your visit, be sure to check Café Bloom's hours ahead of time to ensure you don’t miss out on this delightful experience. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Benton, Café Bloom is a culinary treasure waiting to be explored.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

94 Reviews
Juhi Kidwai

18 Sep 2025

Cafe Bloom is a hidden gem in Benton. It has this fairy tale like ambience, similar music, and all the clientele is nicely dressed ladies and cute girls in princess diaries. Its a great place to host events. Loads of photo ops and the background to so so.

Debbie Ryals

01 Sep 2025

The prime rib pesto phyllo squares & marble rye liitle circle cut ham sandwiches for high tea subs were my fave last time but THIS time, just 3 of us the 1/2 black and blue salad was wonderful as always! Might bring 10 of us 2nd thurs.in August, awaiting our club's vote in July ;)

Beverly Heck

22 Jun 2025

Lovely Venus. Decorations and theme tea time there makes it a great place for brunch. Chicken salad sandwiches were awesome. Strawberry salad definitely one to try. Irish cream strawberry soda tummy. Definitely make a girls lunch there Highly recommended

Joseph Uraski

16 Jun 2025

Cafe bloom is such a stunning restaurant! The blossom tea is the best tea I have ever had. My husband and I love the atmosphere of Cafe Bloom so much we just had our wedding there! They decorated so beautifully for us and made our special day perfect!

Eliana Cox

10 Jun 2025

Wonderful cafe. High Tea requires reservation but walk-ins are accepted. You order at the counter, receive a number, and choose a table. Slightly pricey, but the experience and atmosphere is unlike other places in the area. BLT was nice, but small. Lemon raspberry cake and carrot cake were delicious. Butterfly Lemonade was good, sweet but not too sweet. The hot butterfly tea was also amazing.

Deborah Barnett

03 Jun 2025

What a treat! Café Bloom on the Benton Square is so unique. Its beautiful cafe feels quaint and special while its spacious dining can accommodate large groups and events. The food was excellent, the color-changing butterfly tea was magical, and the beautiful decor made for a special lunch. Hours are limited so check before going or, even better, make a reservation so they know to expect you. Highly recommend!

Austin E

03 Jun 2025

High tea was a wonderful experience at Cafe Bloom! I've now been for both their spring/summer and fall/winter menus, there are good staples in the high tea spread and an amazing tea selection for both seasonal menus. The atmosphere is cute, elegant without being stuffy, and very welcoming.

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