I had stayed away for quite awhile after a few incidents where I was served regular instead of…read moredecaf. It still feels like playing roulette everywhere I go, so I prefer to make my own at home. I just cannot do caffeine. I mostly go to shops like this to feel like a human out doing something. The coffee tastes good, but 'm docking a star because even as I type this after leaving, I can feel the not fun effects of caffeine. It can be hit or miss with consistency of what constitutes a large and how milky your drink is, the prices seem to vary from visit to visit, and I often don't recognize the employees. High turnover? There is no public restroom which can be an issue whilst consuming beverages. Aroma also charges a fee if you pay with plastic, so I try to carry cash. I recall being charged for a cup of ice for my herbal tea in the past. Sometimes the tables aren't so clean and the baked goods case can have flies in it. It's looked better this summer. The wooden chairs can be wobbly. Overall it has decent atmosphere. It smells good like caramel when you walk in. There are two metal tables with cafe chairs as well as a bench outside, weather permitting. Rat Pack & classical outside. When music is on inside it's a different genre. The hours can be funky especially in winter or even be unexpectedly closed, but they are never open past 5 PM. Peru rolls the sidewalks up pretty early. I do like that they offer plant milk and have decaf without a weird lecture like the place around the corner... They usually have soy and almond. No coconut, but I usually go with soy lately anyway. Raw sugar, stevia for Lydia, and at least one decaffeinated tea. The baristas I've had recently were pretty pleasant. They have an array of baked goods including bagels and some other food and drink things in a refrigerated case. I've not ever tried the food myself though it looks good. I'm assuming it's local artwork which I've seen for sale on the walls along with handmade jewelry, mugs. They have a sandwich board for a donation program where you can buy a coffee for someone in need. Aroma has loyalty punch cards as well. You can enter the bakery next door through an adjoining door. Walking past I saw the case next door had cupcakes and heard a cake order being taken. So, while Aroma has flaws and I've been to better in other towns, the prices are pretty reasonable for this century and the atmosphere is alright. Cozy and on the Bohemian side. I don't go running there with excitement, but it's alright to sit and chat, especially when it's not crowded, which it often isn't. I like the downtown location.

Weak 3 stars, bad = issues quiche was not warmed up, limited selection, tea you get a cup of hot…read morewater and put bag in yourself, worst was No public restroom available. Good was a freebie board - more tags needed nice there was one! Good coffee, tasty and was fast, hard to see favor selections. The workers were friendly. Ambiance was ok for small area, a restroom is needed.

Great local place not far off IN-31 on way from Indy to South Bend, just North of Kokomo & Peru. A…read morerehabbed building (former bank) and quick & friendly service with handmade, homemade food and fresh pastries, rolls and breads. Great small town place in Denver, and an easy, quick break from the race to get wherever you are headed (high school softball tourney for us!). Met the owner and learned some history! Well worth the detour for good food and a refreshing break!

Hidden gem right off 31. Homemade food, very friendly fast service. Famous for their cinnamon…read morerolls. Very fun updated decor.

The owner is beautiful. I love the bakery the roll and some cake I had were very good.read more

They have the freshest, biggest, most delish cinnamon rolls to ever be found. Worth the trip to…read morePeru, In.

Working in Peru this week, and I decided to look for a donut shop. I found Poppy's and stopped in…read moreto pick up an assorted box to take in to the office. There was an impressive variety of donuts to choose from: glazed, cream filled, fluff filled, twists, long johns, Persians, apple fritters, jelly filled, cake donuts, donut holes, and others varieties. If you like fluff filled donuts, Poppy's has white fluff, peanut butter fluff, and strawberry fluff. These donuts are huge! We cut them in half so we could share and sample. Service was very friendly and helpful. The employee explained the difference frostings and fillings to help during the selection process. Definitely will make Poppy's a regular stop when I am in Peru.

Couldn't do a good review because they are closed when it says open. Was really wanting to try…read morethem out! Bummer

awesome food. The donuts at this place are very good service is really good! Really good atmosphere…read morein the place. 10/10 would go everyday

DeRozier's doughnuts are Heaven on Earth! I don't usually get by the coffee shop, but they supply…read moreto doughnuts to JJ's convenience store a couple of times a day. and a maple frosted persian ALWAYS finds its way to me. Joe knows doughnuts!!

Well we went with a group. I didn't have high hopes but the food was outstanding. I think between…read morethe group of 18 I think we ordered most of the menu. I had the meatloaf sandwich on home made bread. Jen had the Grilled cheese on home made bread. They don't skimp! The meatloaf was moist delicious and at least 3/4 pound. The bread smelled amazing and tasted just as good. Our server took the orders, delivered drinks etc and when it was time for the bill she was fast and efficient. Great job!

Good food and quick service. Servers are energetic and always coming by to make sure everything is…read moreall right.

Food was good, especially the fresh salad greens and biscuits. However, gravy was served cold,…read moreservice was friendly but slow, table had no napkins or s/p. No refills on water offered. Menu very limited: take a girlfriend, not your husband.

When you walk into the antique shop, if the sights don't amaze you, the smells will certainly bring…read moreyou back for more. The maple bacon is amazing and made me eat more than I probably should have. While the food is quite good, I only rate 4 stars as the portions are really small for the cost. I will definitely be eating here again, though, and recommend to all.

I was initially excited to try Blended. I was tired of the other small handful of downtown…read morebusinesses which serve beverages. I'd heard of this place through an acquaintance and her posts online even when it had a different owner and another name but was also a "nutrition" shop. Most seem to take things to-go here. There are some stools where you can sit at a "bar," but it's lacking in ambience and decor. Unfinished might be the right word. The turquoise stools with backs are the most comfortable but aren't always available. Those are more functional and cuter than the backless black stools which don't match. It's not much of a hangout but has potential. I made more than several regular visits here. Jenny was particularly friendly. My stamp card is almost full. I'm disappointed though because I explained my dietary needs more than once and didn't realize until I bought a product for home use that I was consuming things that I not only don't want to ingest but also give me health issues. While I was able to bring it in for a refund from the individual person whom sold it to me, (Kayla?) I had to go through that particular lady. She was more apologetic and sympathetic than the owner. The lemonade mix contained gelatin, dairy, and was labeled bio engineerd. The girls had done a good job steering me away from caffeine, but these other ingredients were bothersome. The aloe "shots" which were the only vegan item at the time, it turned out, also contain artificial sweetener, the same chemical in Splenda. While I had fun here for a while, enjoyed the drinks, and the proprietor said they expected to get vegan items in around Saint Paddy's Day, I'm not too thrilled about returning anytime soon if ever now. I could get past the drinks not being consistently made depending on who was available. Ingredients were also sometimes out, such as the graham cracker stuff that goes in the bottom of the blueberry cheesecake protein shake, which was my favorite along with the berry lemonade, and mango aloe. I can't get past not properly being informed of what the drinks contained. Considering the pretty high prices, I didn't feel valued in the end after all my visits. While I have no issues with multilevel marketing per se, it has a bit of a shady feeling as to how it's not really openly talked about here. I'd found out it was an Herbalife MLM online. It's also why I had to deal with an individual for my home product refund. The owner was going to take my bag and leave it for that person with a note, but I chose to take it with me and return another day because it felt odd. The interaction lacked any customer care. This is yet another business in downtown Peru which sells beverages but offers no public restroom to customers. This and the early closing hours of this business like many others nearby is odd to me still. I'd also asked if it was okay to leave some of my business cards on one of my last visits and was told it was absolutely fine. The next time I was in, they were all tossed out and no longer next to all the others. I'm not sure if it was someone at the business or a competitor. I didn't even ask at that point after my discovery about the ingredients when I bought that lemonade and saw the label at home before I opened it because I'd become uncomfortable being there. Lesson learned on asking to see labels and not just ask, to be more informed on what is in consumables. This review would have had quite a different outcome and amount of stars back in the beginning. I'm not sure how nutritional this all was in the end. Again, lesson learned. I just wanted to support what I thought was a fun local business and regretted this one. The shop also has protein balls and fitness classes, neither of which I tried myself.

Horrible service. I've been ridiculously nauseous since ingesting the drink I bought here. Never…read moreAGAIN I cannot hold anything down since being here.

Just around the corner! Jumped off of 24 to fill 2 tanks and empty another. We stumbled across…read morethis restaurant which looks like a new building in an old town by other new and old buildings. Don't be fooled or discouraged, once you have been seated the menu helps you understand that this place is like a farmer in his Sunday best. Good ole fashioned home cooked meals, large portions and friendly staff. I had Gabriel's skillet with a side of Biscuits and country gravy. MmmMmm Grandma would be proud. Don't drive by this one without a giving it a try.

Their cinnamon roll pancakes are my absolute favorite! The service is top notch and it's always…read moreclean and quick!

I had such a great experience ordering a cake from here! They truly listened to exactly what I…read morewanted and somehow made it even better than I imagined for my nieces sunset paint party. The attention to detail was amazing, and you can tell they really care about their work. Communication was top-tier, they were super responsive, easy to work with, and made the whole process stress-free. The cake itself not only looked beautiful but tasted just as incredible!

Sandra is a true artist & pastry chef! She knows her craft and executes it well! She's made…read morenumerous cakes for us & cookies & pies over the years. Always amazing!