Aroma Matcha Latte Review A great way to start the day! It's a delicious and healthy blend that instantly became a part of my daily routine--I'm honestly obsessed. The best part? They deliver it right to your home or office. Super convenient and totally worth it! read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - East York, Ontario

3.5 rounding up to 4 I met my sister down in Leaside on a Wednesday afternoon. We decided to go a step above Tim Hortons (located right across the way in the same plaza) and enjoy a fancier environment and refreshments. My sister arrived before I did, and chose a window side table with 2 very large, very comfy wicker type chairs. There are many options available for seating, including a very wide, purple, upholstered bench with long tables, and pretty windows and chandeliers. My sister ordered a half portion grilled halloumi sandwich, which included sun dried tomato pesto and avocado. She was satisfied and enjoyed it. I don't know about price point as I had already had lunch. We both ordered hazelnut lattes. I found it too sweet. It also came in a paper cup because I ordered a large, and they don't have ceramic cups to accommodate that size, only extra small, small and medium. At least I still got the signature piece of chocolate, which is a very creamy, milk chocolate piece. Overall, it's a nice splurge on an occasional basis for me. I wouldn't go often, not just because of price point, but because the sickly sweet level of sugar in the latte was something I'd expect from McCafe as opposed to a specialty Espresso chain. I'm there for the atmosphere and bonus piece of chocolate more than anything else. read more

Aroma espresso bar is a pleasant alternative to Starbucks or other coffee shops. It's clean, spacious feeing, with hard-working staff who keep up with high standards. The pastry selection looked good. Their sandwiches, soups, bowls and salads are all great. My cheese bureka was surprisingly good. The staff were nice enough to cut it in half for me. The drinks were well made and of course the quality was excellent. read more

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Aroma April 28, 2024 1pm Leaside on Laird I go to aroma because the ingredients are of reasonably good quality it seems. However their menu is limited. Soup is good. However the service is wanting. The server we had spoke so quickly at the counter that she had to repeat her questions multiple times. Her attitude was, I shouldn't really have to be working here. She had that look of distain for each and every customer she served. First she had to come to the table to ask about the kind of milk in coffee. A detail missed because she was not paying attention and speaking to fast. Then returned to inform me they ran out of bread I ordered. Then the incorrect sandwich came. When I asked if it cost the same, she turn and spoke to the kitchen in back. But did not communicate what she was doing. I had to ask. It came with much attitude. I've noticed a number of aromas have closed. I don't know the reason. However your employees seem miserable. Maybe you are underpaying them or working them to hard. I'll give them one more chance. And then will go somewhere else! read more

Went to lunch today and enjoyed the aroma salad and kale/avo power salad. Both were big tasty and freshly made. Bit of a mixup as I got feta instead of tuna in my aroma salad but the team fixed that up pronto. Great service. Only small complaint is in winter with no outside seating it can get full up in this location especially around lunch time as locals plus office workers both come here. read more

I have been going to aroma cafes for a long time. have only been to this location twice. I was reeling on my first visit after being told the company had discontinued the chickpea salad "( so I don't rally remember what I ended up ordering. Recently returned on a Saturday afternoon and had the Mediterranean Spiced Chicken Bowl (very satisfying and yummy), and my bf had the Tomato Freekeh Soup and Turkey BLT, both good but really loved the soup! read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - freekeh tomato soup and club sandwich - Cafes Near Me - East York, Ontario

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Came here to meet with a friend over coffee. I have never been to Aroma, so this is a first visit. I grabbed a table and waited for my coffee to be made. They are quite efficient when there isn't a huge line up. The venue is quite clean and very well lit, even on a gloomy day like Saturday. There are a lot of customers coming and going at this place. But one recommendation to other patrons: get here fast and grab a table, these are commodities. Back to the review. This location isn't like how some other coffee shops. There aren't any students studying on a Saturday where they are holding up a table. The patrons that come to this location tends to be families. This gives a good vibe of the family oriented setting. I like it. On to the coffee I got. As this is my first time at Aroma. I don't know what I should get. So I gotten myself a Cortado. Taste is not bad at all, I like strong coffee in general. And what's more interesting is Aroma provides a piece of chocolate on the side. Though I kindly donate that to my friend. She enjoyed it far more than I will. Cause I prefer the taste of coffee and not deadened by other flavours. For a first visit, I like the experience I had. Will come visit again. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Cortado - Cafes Near Me - East York, Ontario

Have been frequenting this location for a couple of years. And as of late, it has become my 'go to' place when meeting up with a friend who lives in Thorncliffe. The coffee here is consistently good; I'm boring so I order a large brewed coffee to stay each time. It's not too light, but not too strong as well; I like their really big bowls that they use as well. I can't comment on the food, but it's your usual Aroma Espresso Bar items. My sister tells me that their sandwiches are pretty tasty and a friend swears by their salads. Anyway, there are a couple of perks to this location as opposed to their other shops. It's always clean here, including the washrooms and seating area. Service here is excellent; staff are really pleasant and ask me each time how my regular brewed coffee was. They're also super quick at clearing tables for the next customers or even clearing your mugs/plates at your table. There's a lot of seating here and it's never so crowded that you have to stand around and wait until a table opens. Another point is the parking (albeit not directly related to Aroma). There's a lot of parking and you're close to Longo's and the Beer Store so you can easily kill 2, 3 birds with one stone. Good for: coffee, dates, hanging out with friend(s) read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Bureka Treat (boiled egg, tahini, tomatoes, and pickled in a feta cheese Bureka) - Cafes Near Me - East York, Ontario

Long time aroma customer various locations. The one consistency has been the lattes. Not so today- had to give it back- too hot- taste was not the same- got an argument from the barista- not a good experience today. Management take note ! read more

Review for Laird Location :) FRESH, CLEAN, SUPER FRIENDLY The food is always fresh, and filling. I usually get the warm chicken salad from Aroma, but I wanted to try something new. I got the Mozzarella salad and I was so glad I did nice chunks of mozzarella, fresh arugula and crunchy croutons. My husband got the chopped salad and he devoured it and refused to share lol. Both of us got the steak sandwich, nice chunks of steak, red pepper and oozing cheese. The bathroom are spotless, always clean and well maintained, the first time I went there I walked right to the bathroom, because I really believe if a restaurants bathroom is clean then the kitchen and seating area is clean as well. When I walked in it was sparkling and has been kept that way ever since. The tables are also always immediately cleaned and organized for the next customer. Lastly, their customer service is excellent. Always friendly and welcoming, I came with a few friends once who had never been to an Aroma so they were not familiar with the menu. The grayish haired lady and the man working at the cash explained the menu the special that they had at the time ( ORCHID LATTE !! YUM YUM YUM!!! ), the soup special and a variety of the sandwiches, both very pleasant. She even came by our table to make sure we didn't need anything, I loved it. By far my favourite Aroma! Can't wait for this winter to be over to have my coffee on the patio :):) read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Cafes Near Me - East York, Ontario

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This Aroma location is by far the best one I've ever been to. I've tried others and will continue to frequent this location. The owners and staff are super friendly and they treat you as though you are family. It is not often you come by this in a franchise restaurant. The food is always fresh and well presented and you can tell it's made with care and "love". It really shows that this location puts true effort and passion into everything they prepare for their customers. I have yet to see this place look unkempt. It is always very clean and inviting looking and the energy here is always pleasant. I really enjoy everything about Aroma at Leaside. read more

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So sad - all social media and their sign says it's open Until 9... Yet they stand behind the locked door mopping the floor and sending customers away. Thankfully there are options in the area. read more

This is a great Aroma, that manages to get even custom orders correct. Rarely too busy, and a fast kitchen, too. Food is comparable to other Aromas. Parking is a little crazy because of the bottleneck where it is. Otherwise, no issues! read more

Tried to order the granola and yougurt without the usual fruit but got a ton of attitude and a cup just half full. Usually service is accommodating , not this location. Otherwise , good basic standard fare. read more

Terrible service, terrible food, and the place very run down. Came in for breakfast only to wait 5 minutes to be served. No one was in front of us yet they did everything possible not to serve us. When someone finally came to the counter, they served me, and walked away without serving my friend who had to wait even longer! The store was near empty. After a painful 12 minute wait for an egg sandwich, they served me half a sandwich instead of the whole I purchased! I then had to wait an additional 10 minutes for them to correct my order with no apologies or reimbursements. I expressed my frustration to the employee only to be quickly dismissed. Sandwich was cold to the touch, and was mediocre to say the best. Please see attached photos as that sums up my review. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Cafes Near Me - East York, Ontario

Paige made me an amazing looking and delicious cappuccino. Friendly staff. Clean location. Love stopping by here. read more

Great location bright and cheery. Friendly staff make you feel at home and of course great selection of healthy food options. Their bread is sooo delish!! If you're looking for a good place to meet friends for a quick meal or coffee, this location is awesome. read more

On a good day, it's a five star. Last visit got it two stars as two of three sandwiches were prepared wrong. They have to get their act together. read more

Best mocha in the city and made with real chocolate rather than syrup at others. The norm is in a real cup too which is nice. Load their proprietary card with $50 and they add $5 so in effect you get a 10% discount on everything. They keep place clean too with someone permanently clearing tables. Great experience read more

Not your usual standard. Ordered the all day power breakfast. Salad was old and soggy. Rest of the food was good. They did make a fresh salad but why try and sell yesterday's salad today? read more

Very rude serving staff, especially the young girls at the counter. The staff sit around all day and do nothing. They seem to all be friends and treat this place as a hang-out to discuss their weekends and treat the customers very rudely. Who are the owners of this Aroma anyway, and how can they allow such unprofessional childish staff to work there?? It feels like high school rather than a professional establishment. I last visited last Monday to give it a re-try with my 2 teenage sons. This location has lost many customers from the Leaside area due poor quality staff. They really should eliminate all current staff and start over. read more

Love it here! Staff are so friendly and the food is always fresh! Also there is usually a place to park and it's a pleasant place to sit either indoors or outdoors in the warmer weather:) read more

Dont go to this location if you want a proper iced cappucino. The service was slow and guy seemed like he couldnt care less. The manager needs to do a much better job at hiring people. read more

DONT GO HERE ! they fucked up both sandwiches ordered completely. I asked for an avocado sandwich and got mayonnaise on this sandwich which is not even a part of the sandwich. My smoothie was half blended and just thrown at me as i was walking out the door. The sandwich paper was completely ripped and most of the ingredient in my sandwich were all over the paper. The service was extremely slow because the girls were more interested in talking to each other than making my meal. I payed 20$ for breakfast and got pig slop on paper. read more

Extremely slow service, made our sandwiches with two different types of bread. The egg salad had no flavour. No one knew what was going on. Customer service was terrible, do not recommend coming here!! read more

If you've ever been to another location, you know that Aroma is generally a nice place to go for some healthy, above-average food and drinks. Fast service, friendly staff, and always willing to make things right if something goes wrong. Sounds familiar right? Well, at this location you get none of that! Upon entering the store, the first thing I noticed was that all the chairs had massive rips all over them. It looked as if the owner had let his rottweiler run around the store one night and destroy everything in its sight. Terrible first impression. When I walked up to the counter to place my order (there was no-one in front of me), the gentleman, if I can even call him one, behind the counter treated me like a ghost and tended to everything else possible. He wiped the counters, cleaned the espresso machine, even asked other customers who were eating how their food was, all while never once looking in my direction. After about 5 minutes of putting up with his games, he eventually realized that his job description also includes serving customers, not just standing behind the counter pretending to look busy. After serving my friend, he quickly ran away to keep wiping the counter. His co-worker was so embarrassed by his lack of attention that she had to come out from the kitchen to take my order! It doesn't stop there though. My friend ordered a full-sized breakfast sandwich, only to be given a half portion. This required him needing to wait an additional 10 minutes for the second half to be prepared. When he complained about this and mentioned that the food should be free, the same guy who was wiping counters simply told him to go sit down and he would tell him when the food was ready. No apology, no offer of compensation, he just shrugged his shoulders and got back to looking like he was doing something productive. My french toast was stone cold and flavourless, and when the second half of his sandwich finally came, same story. For a place that prides itself on being "better than the rest", I'm shocked that the owner is okay with employing people who have no customer service experience or ability to understand when a situation is problematic; It probably reflects his own carelessness and attitude towards retaining loyal customers. Do yourself a favour and go to another location, unless you enjoy being served by children. read more

While the place and food/beverages are great, the female cashier/barista was so rude this morning. No eye contact, banging everything and doing her job with complete disdain. She was touching her hair and adjusting her sloppy curls before making the coffees and handing over our food. We come here regularly and know the owners. They should really pay better attention to their service staff. read more

Absolutely loved it. Super clean, warm environment and friendly staff. I found it a great balance of good healthy food, not pricy and a place to rely on all the time. I cook much less since they have opened this branch close to me. Honestly it improved my busy lifestyle. I work all day knowing i have a place to pick up Healthy and tasty food for myself and my children on my way home if i don't find time to cook or grocery shop. read more

New owners are amazing people who are very customer oriented. This has become my go to spot whenever I need a nice Breakfast, Lunch or dinner! read more