Visited Aroma at Vaughan Mills Ordered 1 coffee and 2 ice coffee....i actually like that they only serve the coffee and you add the cream and sugar yourself even with the cold drinks Made to my perfection !!! the apple fritter was nicely warmed up and very crispy The mall has lots of parking, the restaurant itself have seats but we chose to sit out In the mall for fresh air Service was good and friendly The counter was clean, cream, sugar water (syrup) and napkins were all stocked read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - breakfast sunny side up with ham and toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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Aroma Espresso Bar ... hmm.. what can I say. It's a coffee joint that sells decent espresso drinks, coffee, and sandwiches. Their brunch/breakfast items are OK. The places is pretty spacious so you can pretty much find good seating. They are not as busy here as it used to be. There are plenty of other places in this mall to go for coffee so that might be it. OR it could be the lack of decent service. I know we live in a digital age with an illuminated glass stuck in front of our face all the time, BUT not during work... PLEASE. Walked in. Look at the display menu. Disinterested young gal with her phone plugged into the wall (probably she drained the battery by gluing her face to the screen) looked up long enough to ask what I want. The annoying display changes menu items faster than necessary so it's difficult to decide. She then says, there are menus there - so go get it and look at it and bother me when you have made a choice - well that's what I think she said. And back to the phone screen. Again, coffee here is decent. The thick cut bread for sandwiches are good too. But wow... service is annoying. Oh ... Did I mention the other gal was so busy with her BF at the counter seating that she didn't once come to the service area as she was providing service to him only - so to speak? And for those who are startled by loud noises, the over head speakers that they use to tell us to pick up the food when ready... really LOUD!!! You know, they could have brought over our order instead of alarming us. And by this little gesture of service, it would make us feel less ripped off that we had to TIP before service. Really?!? Hate that! Oh... BTW... yes, she was still glued to her screen sitting off to the side. Her life in the digital world was more important than the people that helps pay her so that she can afford the electricity for her world. You know... most places don't allow this behaviour and demands that they only use their phones on breaks. I guess she really doesn't give a #$#@*(! And neither do I. All in all, going to go to the OTHER places in this mall. Jeers! read more

I don't mind the coffee from this chain. It's nice and smooth so when I saw one I dropped in to grab a coffee. This place looks really big, I've been to one in Ottawa which is now closed and the one at Niagara Outlets is also pretty small. This one is large inside and looks to have a large outdoor seating space as well. Staff are friendly but the line seemed to move really slow for whatever reason. Coffee as expected. read more

Big fan of the atmosphere here and I have the fullest respect to the staff. Constantly hustling and busy here and the staff still maintains a polite professional composure I can't appreciate enough. And of course the sandwiches and coffee orders I've received have been wonderful as well! read more

I have yet to find a salad that will keep me full longer than the aroma salad. However, I feel that I have yet to have a completely incident free dining experience here. read more

I watched the barista make my drink and I felt sort of turned off from it. The matcha is created by mixing sweetener with matcha powder then poured into milk. This is very similar to Starbucks' recipe except they would mix the milk and the matcha together a bit more. The turmeric latte was what surprised me. First, the barista filled the cup 3/4 way with tap water then separately mixed a tiny bit of pressed juice with lemon juice, then poured this mixture in the cup. The cup wasn't even close to full and it tasted very bland. I prefer aromas warm espresso drinks over these cold drinks. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - two cups of cold drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

I love this coffee shop. The aroma coffee is my go to drink - best mocha around. Get them to stir up the chocolate before finishing the drink! Saves you a ton of work. Lots of parking. Sandwiches are galore - a serving is half a sandwich by the way :) their cheese danish is sweet, creamy and so good. Steak and egg sandwich has slices of shaved beef, a friend egg, tomato and onions. The bread is soft and flavourful. They sell them in half sandwich and full sandwiches. Prices are based on half FYI. Their breakfast hash comes with two sunny side eggs on a slice of bread, sweet potato and mushrooms on top of a bed of salad: One of my fave coffee shops! Service is always fantastic! read more

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A lovely place for morning coffee or afternoon snack with friends! We have been visiting aroma for a year as our regular connection place with friends. The cappuccino and latter are well made by their amazing barrister Bradley . He also serves them with a smile with a beautiful pattern in our drinks. The service is courteous ... but when they have new replacement staff, you may not get your chocolate . Love the outdoor seats but be careful that they have smokers who do not read the no smoking sign for some seats. This is my complaint because I don't want to smell smoke too close to me. They can put them all in one designated corner . Also the speaker for the patio is very loud and you may jump off your chair when someone announces the name of the person. All in all, a good neighbourhood place to enjoy coffee ! read more

I have been the customer and "frequent flyer" at Aroma Bathurst and Rutherford location together with my daughter since her early teens, for more than 10 years for sure. A few years ago I got a small dog, a Frenchie, and over the last couple of years he was allowed at Bathurst and Rutherford location. I have always been asking for permission and regulars have been greeting my dog every time. Today I happened to be there with my dog again, I was seated and served (!). I held the dog on my arms when ordering, so the staff knew that I was there with the dog. Nobody has objected. I have already started my meal when their employee came up to me and told me that actually the dogs were not allowed, and that I had to leave right away. I respect the policies, and if I was told beforehand, I wouldn't be taking my dog with me, or I would have left before ordering. or I would have ordered my lunch for to-go... I replied that I was ready to comply and to leave, and I asked for permission to finish my meal first. This was denied in front of all the people. It was very rude, very upsetting, very awkward. I understand that the staff was behaving like that in fear of the owner Nadia, who had spotted the dog over a web camera (as I was told by the staff). I believe the owner must be treating the staff very badly, if they are ready to kick out a long-standing regular customer in the middle of the meal they've just served. Something really toxic and unhealthy must be going on in that café. I believe it's not healthy to eat their food. read more

I used to love going to Aroma. But today basically ended that relationship. Especially at this location. The people are nice. For the most part. The manager can be quite rude during rush hour so I avoid going at that time. As with most franchises, you get what you get and you don't get upset. I've been going here like clock work for weeks and the recent couple of times, I've notice my overly expensive drink isn't even filled half way. It started with my hot drinks. Today was the last straw. I ordered a ginger and Tumeric tea and the bs I for was just flat out disrespectful. The dude who gave it to me clearly looked at me like I was about to say something. But me being the quiet in a rush kinda person I didn't even say anything. So foolish I know . Anyways, my drink was half empty like it's already been drank AND the half that was in the cup was half ice! Like how. I was just so dumb founded. And the crazy part is it's always the same dude who makes me drinks after 4:30. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

1. According to why the UberEats guy took more than 45 mins to deliver the order despite that I live 0.5km away (you are right to think I should have just walked, absolutely learned my lesson), they took almost 40 mins to make a regular latte, a chai latte, and warm a croissant at 8pm on a Thursday. 2. No more chocolate for the order? 3. Croissant didn't come. Sure, the delivery guy might have stolen the croissant and chocolate but the packaging was just a cup holder so it would have been super easy for the pastry and small treat to slip off; it is also 50% responsibility of restaurant/cafe to prevent thievery if possible which can very very easily be done with just putting the food in a sealed bag. Considering the $5 croissant upcharge, I'm sure the business can afford a paper bag and a piece of tape. read more

I decided to stop by this location to catch up with a friend and I was pretty disappointed. We ordered two lattes and I ordered the smoked salmon sandwich. While I was waiting by the pick up counter I saw a frantic worker running around and knocking down a bowl of salad that they were going to serve. I saw her pick up the salad with her bare hands and put it back into the bowl as if nothing happened. She was also going back and forth from the cash register. My stomach dropped - what's happened to this place? It wasn't that clean and there were fruit flies everywhere. The sandwich was really mediocre and lattes were cold. They would blast your name on speakers when your order was ready. Which became distracting to have a conversation as a name would be yelled out every second. I don't see myself coming back here to say the least. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Ordered online as there was a promo and the store canceled my order 25 minutes after processing and preparing the order. Called the store and they told me to reorder online and they removed the promo and still canceled my second order. read more

This location is great but always very busy. Sometimes I have to wait long. Food is very good.

Nice atmosphere, especially on weekday mornings. A covid vaccine confirmation is required for indoor seating, but not for outdoor seating. I had the Portobello personal sandwich. Very balanced balanced taste from the sprouts, sun dried tomatoes, cheese and mushroom. The bread could be improved, though. it was hard on the crust and too soft in the center, as it felt like the fillings were going to fall through. I would prefer a denser bread, but otherwise everything was great. Cappuccino and croissant were great as well. read more

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I love the set up of Aroma Expresso Bar. Those nice booth sofa seating not only good to sit with your friends and sipping coffee but great for reading a book (that's what I did) But the only thing is you won't have the view of the TV. The coffee here is A-OK. Strong roast and love the chocolate on the side. If they would have change that to 50% dark chocolate. Love the mug, thick and heavy. BTW, that guy Wayne saw in June, was still there on his Apple Laptop the hour I were there with his serious face... maybe he is reading Yelper's review of his competitors?? The late hours makes Aroma Espresso a great choice to hang out late if you have no where to go with your friends or after having wings or fro yo across the plaza. read more

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I got the iced hazelnut latte. It's $6. I mean it tastes nice for a 'milk' drink but I'm not sure how they're legally getting away with calling this a 'latte' when there's no coffee in it. You have to pay for coffee separately. Many of their 'lattes' are made this way including their matcha. Unappealing interior. ‍ read more

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Today we decided to try the Aroma at Bathurst & Rutherford. The place was so busy that the lines of folks splintered off almost out the door. I paid about $30.00 for a few sandwiches and a teeny croissant that was charged $2.45. I can say with certainty that the place charges the more folks come to spend. The egg salad got rave reviews, but watch out for the giant portion of crunchy water on the breakfast sandwich . Bring loads of cash and your cell phone to make sure people around you look at you, you lucky rich folks north of hwy 7!! read more

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Ok I like aroma for their coffee and their options of almond or soy milk...they also have a vegan brownie that they offer but what really caught my eye was a vegan blueberry, peach crumble! We stopped by on the way home and I picked up a crumble. I left it in the fridge and went and had it the next day. I threw it in the microwave and omg sooooo good!! I love that I can pick up a vegan dessert close to home and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg! This location is generally busy but has a really cute outdoor patio! The only reason it isn't a 5 star rating is because sometimes the staff are a little unfriendly. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

It's a decent place for a quick lunch (sandwiches, salads, pastries) and good coffee is a bonus. Unfortunately, the quality of food deteriorated post-Covid. Yet, the place is really busy, twice out of the five times we visited last year, we couldn't find a free table. read more

Lunch on the patio at the Bathurst/Rutherford location a couple of times. First time had coffee and carrot loaf - was good. This time, had the avocado toast with side salad - was delicious and would definitely order again. Friend had lentil soup and enjoyed every spoonful - really good size serving. Other friend had vegan side salad and said was very good. Only 4 stars as no table service (self service only) BUT prices are very reasonable. Will definitely go again. read more

At 630pm - no bread?? My daughter got the grilled cheese and they used a tiny croissant instead. When I asked for maybe another croissant to make up for no bread was rejected. Really good use better customer service. read more

I used to come here alot, about once or twice a week but things got busy and I stoped. I was there again last weekend, and it just reminded how nice this place is. Aroma is always packed which makes it hard to find a seat, but once you fo, you get to enjoy some fine coffee in a nice atmosphere. Their food or salads are not the best, but any pastries or sweets are always perfect. read more

Visited Aroma today to meet with a friend over a coffee. Its an interesting space to say the least, you can tell that Aroma was at one time a really hip almost unique space before they started opening locations all over the GTA/Toronto. This particular location is not only well decorated but it attracts some .... well decorated people as well. If ya know what I'm saying. It's the trendy kind of place where the wealthy 1% and those who want to look the part go to enjoy their lattes, trying to look socially conscious and less corporate by avoiding starbucks (even though that's where they really want to be) and go here "to be seen". I don't mock, I've lived around it my whole life so I accept this crowd - just don't ask me to explain them. One thing that I thought was a bit low class for a space trying so hard to espouse class and sophistication in the 905, was their ordering system. You order at a cash desk and instead of waiting to pick up your order the announce your name over the loud speaker - kind of kitsch in my opinion. With this level of place I almost expect someone to bring it to my seat. I'm not a snob I swear....just think this place should maaayyyybbbbeee be more consistent in what they're going for. Crowd aside the space is comfortable and free wifi is always a plus for those of us working remotely day in and day out like myself. But the most surprising thing here was the latte art (see picture). It was a pleasant surprise in a space like this and one of the coolest presentations I have seen in coffee in the GTA in some time. Not all bad, will return, especially if they keep handing out the complimentary chocolates (aka Crack) with each coffee. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Latte Art at aroma!!! So sick!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

I much PREFER this location over the Promenade Mall as this Aroma Espresso Bar is setup within Rutherford Marketplace Plaza and it actually has a REAL Outdoor Patio. It even has an LCD to watch World Cup. This would be a GREAT place to read a book or do some homework if not for the Grocery Store nearby that from time to time brings in a LOUD family of 8+ to ruin the calm coffee shopping atmosphere. The staff are good and the person in-charge is very noticeable as he stands GUARD in his corner counter spot with his bluetooth headset and Apple laptop doing his thing with a serious facial tone. The SEATING is very comfy and there are even booths for larger groups. I ordered an Ice Americano and the friendly cashier asked for my name as per service not because she was hitting on me. Most staff just like any other franchise Cafes are students doing there summer stint. This area is still in CONSTRUCTION so the visual from the patio is not as pleasing as it can be. There will be a Duff's coming soon here too so this location is definitely a PRIME spot to watch out for. read more

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Most of the Aroma locations I have been to, including this one, had a less pretentious and more cozy and group-oriented atmosphere than your typical Starbucks or Second Cups. With little effort I once managed to fit a group of 8 very loud Persians at this location. Their coffee menu is pretty standard with Turkish coffee, orchid latte and the affogato (espresso with a scoop of ice cream) being the novelties. Their breakfast menu is overpriced and uninteresting. They have one item, which briefly piqued my interest, and that was the Shakshouka. It was essentially eggs served on top of a warm salsa-like soup served with a side of Tahini. read more

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It is difficult finding a seat at this cafe, even at 2pm on a Monday afternoon. I came here to enjoy a coffee and do some work, since I heard there was free wifi. I was not disappointed with the wifi. Were there power outlets? I found one, but the seat was occupied and I didn't want to walk around a crowded cafe looking for one. So I sat at my table until my name was called. I picked up the mocha, sat back down, and enjoyed the free wifi. When I first drank the mocha, I thought the coffee was a little strong, and really couldn't taste the hot chocolate part. To my surprise, I didn't realize that there was a chunk of chocolate inside the bottom of the cup until I was near the end. I prefer that the barista mix it in for me, since I can't see through the coffee in the cup. It's not intuitive. What was left of the mocha and melted chocolate was too sweet, but I bet I would have enjoyed it if it was mixed properly before I reached the bottom. read more

Holy moly. I got takeout from this place two days in a row. Day one: half soup and salad meal. Day 2, salad. Both were incredible and incredibly huge. They have a poster outside the place that says that nothing is premade, the salads and bread are all cut and chopped when you order. I believe them. These were the freshest salads i've ever had outside my house, and the soup (chicken and wild rice) was really great. Plus, the portions are gigantic. The "small" salad easily yielded two meals. The service is also quick and very friendly. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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don't go here! constantly order food for takeout. Get home and they always forget things. Paid extra for sunflower seeds for my soup and also a croissant and never received them in the bag. this place sucks! read more

Worst location for Aroma need to be inspected. Closing at 8 in summer ??? Service really bad not organized just lost in the counter many customers turned down read more

I love Aroma Espresso Bar! The location has great parking, enough seating, and is generally staffed enough to support customer needs. I've always had great customer service. The only thing I think that can be improved is avoiding using single use plastic items (straws, cups, lids etc). read more

Parking: Free - big lot with easy to find parking. Washrooms: Dimly lit, clean during the mornings when I go in. Experience/Venue: All the staff are friendly and know me since I'm a regular at this location. I go here everyday Mon-Fri for my daily breakfast. Food: The food is good. I've tried the portobello sandwich, the avocado sandwich, the lentil soup, the shitake mushroom soup, the quinoa bowl, the Mediterranean salad, and the warm chickpea bowl. I excluded egg and cheese to make it vegan. Definitely recommend the mushroom dishes. read more

I think it was my second time at Aruma. We ordered soup and Tuna sandwich. I have to be honest and to admit that we were planing to go to Landware coffee tight across the street. Since Landware coffee was full and we could find available seats we went to Aruma which was half empty . The food was bad , the Tuna sandwich was dry ( like the Dead Sea ) and the soup was insipid !! And it was not cheap at all. Thank you Aruma it's definitely my last visit . read more

Perfect for Sunday brunch! The bureka treat is my fav for a snack, and power breakfast is my go to for a full meal! Love the balsamic vinegar that comes with the salad, and their bread is sooo good. I usually avoid bread, but theirs is impossible not to nibble on. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

I really like the food here, especially the selection of pastries. Please try the cheese Danish when you go! The atmosphere is laid back and the size of this location is pretty good. One suggestion I have is to change the ordering system. When I was called to get my food half of my order was already taken by someone else. The guy making the food told me that I had just picked up the other part, which I was really confused about, but when I told him no, there is nothing at my table he just proceeded to make me another sandwich and coffees without a fight. This bad experience actually turned into a positive since I really regretted not getting my latte iced (it was a really hot day), and because of the thief who stole half my order I was able to get iced after all. Despite the victory on my part, I still think that maybe customers can be given a ticket or a number?? Great place to have a coffee, bad ordering system, a bit overpriced, but pretty yummy. read more

If you are looking for a place that is happening in Richmond Hill/ Vaughn/ Thornhill then this is the place to be. It is more than just a standard coffee shop; it is a social scene. Locals gather to occupy the patio at the moment that the weather calls for it. Otherwise, the comfortably spacious interior can get pretty packed where individuals talk boisterously where it can get a tad noisy. Students, parents, young and old come to this little spot to hang out, read, or study. In consideration that there is a gym in the plaza, many come here for their healthy food options which lists from various salads, sandwiches and soups. Additionally, portions are generous and food products are fresh. The coffee here is recognized and praised for by many. This is because there is a great variety and at ones discretion it can be customized. The staff is very friendly and makes an effort to get to know regulars and welcome newcomers by answering any questions or providing recommendations. The modern interior is furnished with a couple of couched booths and couched at the borders. Otherwise, there are plenty of comfortable chairs and tables. Similarly, the patio is also filled with plenty of chairs and tables which are big enough to hold a full meal or two. The only concern that should be emulated is for those who come work on their laptops; come with your battery full charged because the plugs are limited. Try the Alfajores ! For those with a sweet tooth and open something out of the ordinary. It is a little cookie/chocolate sandwich that crumbles smoothly with every bite. It is just the right blend of sweet and savory. Accompanied by your coffee to your liking and you have a perfect coffee break in the waiting. read more

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Just keeps getting worse. My last experience will be my last. I was over charged for something - which really wasn't worth an argument over (around $5 on a $37 bill). When i pointed out something was wrong, it was all downhill from there. It was an argument and i was insulted, made to feel like an idiot, blame displaced onto the 'system'. Very pointless really. In the end, once i opened up the takeout, i found the issue all along was an extra salad i didn't order (hence the extra charge). What get's me upset though is the effort spent by three staff member to tell me how wrong i am, and no one took the effort to just double check the order. The sign from the owner placed in the store says text me for feedback. Never heard anything back either. The point really is, this place has gone to crap over the past little while. No need to support them anymore. I like the chain, just don't like this one. read more

Pros - A delicious coffee place with great fresh sandwiches and salads. The staff is helpful, and can customize food for you. The desserts are delicious and fresh. Cons - the place is busy most of the time and because of that there are major problems with seating, if you walk in and see a seat, try to put something on it before you order, or you may have to stand (not as much of a problem in the summer as there's outdoor seating). read more

This place isn't too bad. Decent amount of seating, but definately doesn't give the impression that you can linger with your coffee or tea. Stopped off here to grab a tea post-meal. The set up is a bit too industrial for my taste. And the bussing happens pretty quickly. Aroma is set up like your typical coffee store and then they call out your name once the order is ready. The teas are loose leaf teas. I'd say skip the peppermint-ginger tea and try something else. read more

It's nice, but at the time, some of the the tables were not cleared or wiped down. Found a spot, not the most ideal but it was the cleanest at the time. This was the only let down. I've been meaning to visit the place for awhile but every time I go I can never find a table. In the summer it's jumping and you can't get a seat inside or out on the patio. It's a cafe, and not just for drinks. You can order sandwiches and salads too. There's a person working in the kitchen preparing. The teas and coffees differ from the norm, offering things like a Pina Colada tea and a Canadiana a twist on the Americano, expresso with the addition of steamed milk. Nice touch inc. a small chocolate with each drink order. Oh I couldn't resist the cookies when I was there (going through a cookie monster phase right now). They were .50 cents each bites sized. What's the harm right?! :p . I had tried a few varieties. Notable was the Aroma chocolate cookie ( tasted like a brownie) and a sugar free cookie, a thin butter cookie with chopped almonds. Apparently all cookies and pastries are baked in house, I could see there's an oven behind the cash. Overall I liked Aroma, a change from the typical Starbucks, Second Cup offerings and the taste was gourmet excellent. read more