Kool Bloo

Portions are way too small for the price. Had the Philly cheese steak looked like steak-​ums.

for the price, the burger patties are way too thin. you can get much better at any of the delis around the area.

I probably should’ve checked out Unilocal before I ordered here via grubhub but it was late, I was stuck at work and I was starving. This was the only place that was open ²⁴⁄₇ and delivered so I was too desperate.
Problem 1: The food arrived an hour late.
Problem 2: The delivery guy didn’t even properly deliver my food. He had me meet him outside even though I work in a store. Like, lets be real.
Problem 3: All my food was mushed into one side of the plate. I wish I had taken a picture because the food looked disgusting.
Problem 4: Absolutely no utensils! I was nearly fucked over considering I don’t work in a food place that provides utensils so I had to let my food sit there for 20 minutes while I frantically searched for a fork.
Problem 5: I ordered pulled pork with mac & cheese and mashed potatoes. The pulled pork was so salty that I threw it all out. I barely had the rest since again, it was all mushed together.
I was very disappointed and was left starving for the rest of the night. Next time I’m hungry and at work, I’ll be ordering early and definitely not from here.

AWFUL!!! Messed up my order and refused to replace it. Also cursed at me over the phone.

Can’t figure out why this place has bad reviews. Went here after a late night class down the street and they were one of the only places still open, kudos to that btw!
We got a turkey blt wrap, curly fries and something else, i think a chicken sandwich. and it was all so yummy! the curly fries were the best I’ve had in a long time. quick service. walk and go… if anything just grab the curly fries!

meh. mer. eh. blah.
i had a craving for some mac n cheese, so a quick Unilocal search led me here for lunch. they don’t have an entrée sized mac n cheese, so i ordered the side and a wrap. both were extremely over-​priced, so my total came to just over $ 15.
the wrap was fine. the ingredients weren’t very well distributed, so i’d get a bite of cheese followed by a bite of only cucumber. meh. also it was unexpectedly spicy, which i actually liked.
the mac n cheese was pretty gross. i had a hunch it was made with velveeta, and this was confirmed when i pulled out THAT METAL TAB you use to open up a slab of velveeta. yes, they served me a metal tab.
not kool, bloo. not. kool.

We were working late and needed some snacks. The food never showed up. Then the clerk on the phone just said sorry I don’t know where the delivery guy is and I’m not going to call him again.
If I can give ZERO stars I would.

I had just gotten back from a Yankee game and my boyfriend wanted a burger. He was excited about this new menu he found called «freakin chicken» or something like that. I looked at the menu and said «these prices are more than Yankee stadium prices! and this looks a lot like Kool Bloo’s menu!»
So apparently Kool Bloo is trying to rebrand itself as «Freakin’ something» where they have «freaking fries,» «freakin chicken,» etc on the menu.
He decided to give it a try. He ordered a burger and a small milkshake. $ 26.
That is FREAKIN ROBBERY. No fries, no napkins. A burger and an 8oz milkshake that wasn’t even that thick. Especially if you go look at the joint that’s charging you those prices. If you want to spend $ 30 on a burger, please go to Blue Ribbon, and there you can get a beer to go with it and a nice atmosphere to enjoy it in.
The reason why two stars… the burger tasted pretty good. But then again, I’m 9 months pregnant, so I may not be the best judge.
Please don’t get burger raped. Stay away. Order from 5 guys or Vandam diner.

We arrived at our hotel late (!) and they suggested we order delivery from here.
Ordered online and saved 20%.
Caesar Salad — asked for it to be dressed lightly, and it was SOAKED in dressing… boo.
Two Wraps — 1) Black Bean… nice zest and a bit of a kick to it… 2) Middle Eastern, too much sauce, too wet, messy, and hardly any hummus… boo.
If you’re in a pinch, okay, but, you might try elsewhere…

For those with ADD/​ADHD two words: FAWKING GREAT!
I order from here at least once a week.
I don’t care what any other reviewer has said, as of the past 3 months this place has pretty much the best food in this zip code PERIOD. High as hell priced but fully worth it if you don’t want to get sick, taste something bad and work/​live/​go to school in the area.
Don’t get spicy things or it will give you the runs, tastes great but you’ll regret it later.
Most of things are made from very high quality ingredients compared to the other places near the Holland Tunnel. I never regret getting lunch here. Ever.
For those who have called this place «average» they are comparing it with the food places near 34^th street. You can’t do that. You have to compare it with the absolute garbage mess that’s around Canal and 6^th Avenue, which is basically nothing at all. So in my opinion it’s a god-​send. Maybe not to my wallet.

I work nights in Soho, so beyond fine dining, there are not a lot of late night options for quick food.
In a bind Kool Bloo is alright. You have to go in realizing that it’s overpriced and generally over-​cooked. The food doesn’t taste fresh, and is generally bland. But sometimes it’s 2am, and you really want a milkshake, and Kool Bloo is the only place around.
Whatever you do, avoid their salads– I made the mistake of trying to eat healthy there and order a spinach salad– FOOD POISONING. Didn’t get out of my system for about a week– it was neither Kool nor Bloo. I’ve had other friends experience the same thing.
If you have eat there, chose wisely, but if you can, avoid it. Check out Mooncake, Broom Street Bar, or Lupe’s all within a couple of blocks, or head a little further up to Greenwich Village for a wider range of options.

Ordered through Grub Hub, via Corporate perks. So keep in mind, I was using a 3^rd party, 3^rd party site to order.
Experience Ordering:
–Big menu with a lot of my favorites made it hard to decide but good for my crazy cravings
–Sites were fast and easy to use
–Price was a bit more than I expected but at the same time, laziness comes with a price tag
Delivery:
–Normally, seamless takes a full hour no matter what the wait time says. Kool Bloo took just under 30 minutes oh and if I hadn’t mentioned, I used a site that sent my order to Grub Hub which then sent it to KB.
Food:
–Got the Tex and the Mex Wrap and Falafel (I get weird cravings).
–Portion size was fairly generous
–Wrap could use some lettuce and tomatoes but had good flavor and was spicier than I expected from a place of this type
–Falafel was not up to my high city standards (thank you food carts!) lacking flavor and crispness, but it filled my craving.
–Arrived HOT not just warm (Major +)
OVERALL:
I will say AVOID «Lemon Pepper» from this place. I don’t know what they use but my coworkers have made this mistake and it will ruin your experience for sure.
Understand what you’re getting yourself into, no place that has that many options on one menu can be that phenomenal. Their primary business is not the walk ins, it’s the deliveries to lazy office people like myself. With that comes the regular sacrifices of standard delivery.
It is a solid ³⁄₅ and meets my expectations.

Wow, has it really been a month since my last review? WELL in that span, I have suddenly become a regular at this cocky, misspelled color of a restaurant (ah? ah? you like that?).
Food is average, but what gets you is that they have cheap prices for almost everything American. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries, milkshakes, chicken strips, buffalo wings, etc etc etc… the list goes on forever. It’s funnier that so much can come from a building that is as wide as a sidewalk. No seriously, this building is as thin as a photoshopped supermodel. The freaking walk-​in customer space is about as wide as you with your elbows out.
That said, this place specializes in delivery. In fact, they offer 10% discounts (25% your first delivery) if you order online. No, not by phone, and not by walk-​up. The guy says that ordering online streamlines the business for the workers and makes it easier to deal with customers. Delivery is quick and painless so don’t worry too much about that.
HOWEVER, quality of food has often left me pondering what happens in that kitchen. My fries are always soggy. The bag is always wet. I really do not understand why. The other stuff is all decent, but my fries (they taste good) are always soaked in what appears to be moisture. What’s up with that?

Instead of writing my 24-​hour take home intellectual property exam, I sit here and jot down for you Unilocalers my thoughts on this new place. As John Hodgeman says, you’re welcome.
I had the «Hurricane» Chicken Burger. You can get it crispy or grilled (I went with the latter) and its a chipotle mayo and jap-​a-​lane-​yos burger. No extras come with it, and, per usual with NY cuisine, the lettuce is all chopped up as if it was made for circus rabbits. THATS RIGHT, CIRCUS RABBITS!!!
Even though the «mayo» was more of a sauce, it was still quite tasty. Not really all that hot for the faint of heart, and it was a decent size. The delivery to school in TriBeCa was also on point. Maybe you kids are all crazy about your late night dining spots, or maybe I just got the one good thing on the menu, but I don’t get the no love. Solid spot that I’ll order from again.

Avoid avoid avoid.
All I wanted was a smoothie. I was informed they had them and shame on me, I didn’t check teh Unilocalz before venturing out. I ordered. I paid. I paid five dollars, in fact. I was presented with the world’s tiniest styrofoam cup full of icy syrup and after confirming with the staff that no, this was not a joke, I walked away dejected.
I took a sip… no fruit for miles — snow cone syrup at best, but probably worse. I should have asked for my money back. I should have thrown the stupid thing against the side of the truck. But instead, I will never, ever return. Ever.

You can’t sit down inside the «restaurant»!!! Only delivery & take-​out!!! Lamb Kebob Platter costs $ 18!!! Rack of Baby Back Ribs costs $ 32!!! Pulled-​Pork Nachos costs$ 17!!! But by the time your food arrives to you it’s kinda over-​steamed and homogenized and like-​warm.
This place could be enjoyable during the summer-​time I suppose, if you find an open bench in the area nearby — but definitely not during the winter — basically you have to get delivery to your apartment, which I’m assuming is how it survives, by taking advantage of culinary/​cooking/​kitchen-​competent challenged patrons.
I discovered this place while drunk, walking by with a friend… «They have Jalapeño Poppers?!» «They have corn dogs?!» «They have fried Zuccini Sticks?!» but eventually we realized that pretty much nothing is excluded from their menu, so why not give it a shot (right?), and after multiple attempts the conclusion is (to quote my friend) «Eh, it’s like a any diner anywhere, only more like street food, but much more expensive, without any charm whatsoever,» and (to quote myself) «it’s a Jack of All Trades, Master of None — that’s fine and dandy, BUT AT THESE PRICES!!!»

I would usually NOT be caught eating at an establishment like this… but we were staying at the Hampton Inn around the corner and my fam checked in really late and the hotel recommended it
We had the Lamb and Chicken Hummus Platter + Chicken Gyro Wrap, all for $ 27 (10% discount)
The meal was flavorful but chicken was a tad dry.
It’s really pricey for this type of take-​out food (they delivered)
But it was convenient for late-​night

Didn’t have many nice things to say about Kool Bloo before so I opted to not say anything at all. That is until the other night. It was a dark and stormy night… actually it wasn’t but it felt like it should have been. I was walking through the neighborhood and was craving french fries.
What kind?! Hmmm they all looked good. Ended up going with a Philly Cheese Steak and some curly fries and was surprised how happy I was with the quality. Not too shabby. Certainly better than a diner in midtown at 2 am.
The food here is certainly overpriced and oddly enough the building is barely thicker than the three guys working in it — I doubt they could stand side by side without hitting both walls.
But hey it’s NYC and this is Soho — space is at a premium.
Date Rating: 1 (10 if it’s late and you think you’re date’s had too much and might spew — better than taking him/​her to a restaurant inside)
Pick up Scale: N/​A
Strong Suggestion: Decent for delivery, great for a quick snack if you don’t mind having people in the neighborhood watch you chomp down on some grub.

Say what you will about the 5 – 0, but they sure know where to get some good and greasy grub. Following advice from a group of cops in the area, my friends and I, post bar-​tour, hit up Kool Bloo.
The establishment is really more of a stand than a restaurant. The space to order is cramped, yet the menu is enormous. Definitely overpriced, but there’s something endearing about eating your foil-​wrapped burger on the wood shelves adorning the outside of the building. I’d love to check back with Kool Bloo during the summer months. And maybe next time, not after multiple libations at several bars. I’m sure this isn’t hurting their review, however. Perhaps that’s the trick.
I digress. After much deliberation, I chose the Bow Wow Burger, which is essentially sliced roast beef atop a patty, with mayo and cheese. Bow! Wow! Excellent! That being said, these concoctions don’t take the touch of a classically-​trained chef. Practically any of their offerings can be recreated no problem in your own kitchen. The fact that Kool Bloo has the gall to sell them is what scores them points here. All in all, everyone in my group seemed thoroughly satisfied with their selections.
I do remain curious as to who, when, and in what state, someone came up with the ridiculous combinations that appear on their menu. Mashed potatoes on a burger? Avocado on a cheese steak? Interesting, to say the least. Choose wisely.

Pretty bad. Though convenient, very unimpressed.
My friend who also ate there was told by an employee there that he wouldn’t let his friends eat there. That pretty much says it all.