Under the Ground Blono, or UtG for short, used to be a weekly meal prep service, but is now a full-service vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Downtown Bloomington, with weekly meal prep offered starting in December 2022.
From healthy to homestyle, you are sure to find something to fit your taste buds. Whether you are a die hard vegan, vegetarian, transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, or a carnivore just looking to reduce your consumption of animal products, this restaurant is for you!
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Based on 103 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
Address:
608 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 212-0333
Website: https://www.utgblono.com/
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Jen Woodrum
How had I never been to this hidden gem?! I was so impressed by the quality of food here. I could hardly tell that the salami on the grilled cheese was meatless. It was super tasty.
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Bart Hickey
The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious! The place is full of plants which makes it feel magical. Husband and I went this morning and both got the vegetarian breakfast burrito, he got the salsa and I got the green breakfast sauce, the potato to egg and *sausage* ratio was perfect! The potato’s stayed crisp giving the burrito a perfect texture. The green sauce is creamy and dilly. The salsa is a kick of freshness and acid that makes each bite lovely. We got a couple buffalo *chicken* salads for dinner tomorrow night. They came highly recommend and can’t wait to dig in!
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LULU LIVE Art
We tried to find a place for brunch at a Saturday morning. All the places are closed! But finally we found this place, it’s a vegetarian cafe! We are not vegan, but we love this place. I had a vegetarian bagel and it was delicious! The vegan cheese is cheesy and yummy. The beyond meat was delicious as well. My husband enjoyed his biscuit and gravy. He said it tasted better than the most of the other biscuits & gravy. We had a good time at our vegetarian brunch!
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Autumn Gwinn
Outta this world! Went here for dinner, and IT WAS AMAAZING! My boyfriend and I split the Philly, the Lobstah, the Bacon Mac & Cheese, and a Pumpkin Bar. The Philly and the Bacon Mac were definitely my favorites! The Philly tasted just like how I remember the meat counterpart did, and the bacon in the mac tasted like a combo of bacon and ham. It really reminded me of velveeta shells and cheese. So so so good! The Pumpkin Bar was heavenly too! An awesome hidden gem that I just discovered! Highly recommend! 10/10! They are mainly vegan, with just a few vegetarian things. You can make anything vegan I think if it’s not already. Love the location too! Very unique!
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Ellen Hartnett
UTG Blono is delicious and has such a cute dine in vibe! I eat meat but have been looking to incorporate more plant based meals into my diet. UTG did not disappoint! I’ve tried the veggie BLT pasta salad, the vegan Mac and cheese, the beyond burgers, oven baked potato wedges and the salami pickle sandwich and it was all amazing! I want to try their weekend breakfast as well! This place is also cute for date night, a lunch meet up, or just a quick meal if you on a break for work. There are pretty plants everywhere in the restaurant! Such a cute vibe. Definitely check it out, you will not be disappointed!
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ericka arreola
Service was fast and the staff is friendly. They also are very COVID conscious and pride themselves on having a clean and safe restaurant! The burger was delicious! My partner had the Large Marge and he loved it (he’s not a vegetarian). We plan to visit again! My only recommendation is that they make their wedges a little more crispy. The wedges appeared to be well baked on the outside but were a little softer than I prefer.
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Alfonso Márquez
I had the buffalo chicken mac and cheese and it was great, a bit spicy which is how I like it. It was my first vegan meal and I really enjoyed it.
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mel .rodriguez
This place is EVERYTHING. Great staff. Amazing environment full of plants!
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Victoria Moreira
We were passing through town and decided to give this place a try. I’ve been a vegetarian for almost a decade and this place by far has the best buffalo “chicken” I’ve ever had! My husband loved his tofu Banh Mi sandwich as well. The prices might be slightly more than what you pay elsewhere but you truly get your money’s worth with the fresh, quality ingredients. Customer service was great too!
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Zach Thomas
This restaurant is exactly what Central Illinois needed, outstanding food, fantastic vibes, extremely friendly staff and a great menu. Appreciate a vegan/vegetarian restaurant that can appeal to everyone. I also appreciate their commitment to sustainability. I would have no hesitation recommending this little gem to everyone.
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