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Aroma Buena Cafe

4.8 (62 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Diane T.

Cafe on the corner, friendly service. There's street parking. Mainly breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, & bagels.

Chorizo Breakfast Burrito w/ no cheese

I live in the neighborhood & it was my first time trying this cafe & it was bomb! The chorizo breakfast burrito hit the spot. I got it with no cheese and my brother had it with cheese. Got the breakfast yogurt parfait for my grandma and she devoured it. The iced horchata latte was delish. I could have that everyday if I could. The staff is super friendly! Glad they're opening a catering kitchen, gonna order from there for future parties. Definitely check it out & we'll be back for sure!

Chorizo Breakfasts Burrito
Michael L.

First off I want to say the staff here is so nice - I found this on Yelp last minute and ran over here at 1:55 and I was worried it would be too late to order food but they were more than happy to make me a chorizo breakfast burrito! And I'm so glad they did because it was exactly what u wanted! Some crunch from the onions and nice and cheesy but not too greasy. I wish it was a little bigger but that's okay, this is probably better for me haha Will definitely be coming back here to try other things

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Michael K.

This is a tiny spot with 4 seats, mostly for pickup orders! I got the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito (chorizo, eggs, cheese, potatoes, and cilantro aioli) for $7.50, and a Large Iced Americano. They made the breakfast burrito fresh and provided house-made green salsa upon request! The green salsa was very fresh and, best of all, the burrito was piping hot! It wasn't too heavy or dripping in chorizo oil. Super solid as I'm always on the hunt for breakfast burritos!

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Mila E.

A great Latinx establishment with lovely art as well as affordable prices and generous, delicious options. The service is quick and staff is friendly. The cafe has outdoor tables and parking is easy to find. See below for more information: Great Latinx Establishment: Aroma Buena Cafe is a great Latinx establishment in SF. My dad introduced me to this gem, and I am so glad he did. Every experience has been superb. :D Lovely Art: There is lovely art outside of the cafe. The bright colors remind me of the streets in Latin America. Affordable: Aroma Buena Cafe is affordable, especially for San Francisco. Tamales are $3.50, breakfast bagels and burritos are $4.95-$7.50, salads are $6.50-$12.00, coffee drinks are $2.25-$5.00 with milk substitutions being $1.00. Generous Portions: The portions are generous. My go-to here are the sandwiches and can easily be two meals. Delicious Options: Each dish I have had has been so satisfying and delicious. As soon as I finish, I am already planning my next visit. Quick Service: The service is quick. Even when there is a line of customers, I have never had to wait for more than ten minutes. Friendly Staff: Aroma Buena Cafe is friendly. From arriving to departing, the ambiance is welcoming. Outdoor Seating: Aroma Buena Cafe has several tables for outdoor dining. Parking Easy to Find: There is ample, free parking surrounding the cafe.

Quinoa Salad
Lisa W.

Was in the area and super hungry after a hike. Thankfully, Yelp guided us to this little cafe. Very unassuming spot, yet quite good. The owner is absolutely lovely. There was only one table outside & the traffic was very noisy so we opted to sit inside this very tiny cafe. My friend had the veggie wrap and said it was delicious. I have the quinoa salad and it was so yummy (a tad pricey at $12 but worth it). If I was in the area I'd come back here

Iced coffee

Great service, nice people and awesome burritos! Highly recommend! Very cool location right on the corner.

A shmackin sammich but also very messy (be aware)
Manuel E.

I lived in zip code 94134 for 23 years and never tried this spot, until I was in the area doing a job and it was time for lunch (that explains my dirty hands sorry not sorry). This place made my day but more importantly my stomach's. Apparently it's very known and I know the owner opened up a new spot deeper in SF.. Just a heads up! I figured if yall ever cared to ask. I love supporting the local businesses. Giving it a 5/5!

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Donny P.

Piccolo Pete's was the place to go for a good sandwich before a game at Candlestick Park. A local neighborhood institution gone. I'm glad this family opened the Aroma Buena Cafe here. Decent prices- ($3.50) for a cappuccino and ($2.25) for a small cup of coffee. Very wonderful and warm family working and serving you. They make and serve great coffee drinks. I need to return to try their items to eat!

Delicious breakfast sandwich.
Rayne K.

My fiancé and I came here twice now for their delicious breakfast sandwiches. We just learned that there was a new cozy neighborhood coffee shop close by and decided to check it out. The staff greeted us warmly and were very sweet. We decided to try out their bagel breakfast sandwiches and didn't think they would come out so huge! They were freshly made in front of us and delicious. I also ordered their Chai Latte with almond milk and I think that's now my new favorite! I also just learned that they serve Pupusas on Saturdays so I just may need to check it out. I recommend stopping by and supporting this neighborhood cafe. You won't be disappointed.

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Nikki E.

This place is so darling, I'm thrilled it's finally open. I walk here every Saturday morning and get a flavored latte and pastry. Everything is ridiculously delicious and the staff are so warm and friendly ALWAYS. I look forward to my Saturday morning stops. They always have a new special to try and the pupusas are fresh and spectacular. Definitely worth a quick stop in if you're passing through or live near!!

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Great little place for a quick breakfast and cup of coffee. The chorizo breakfast burrito was perfect!! Incredibly pleasant staff as well.

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Great coffee and sandwiches. I really like the quinoa wrap and Argentina empanadas .

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Delicious coffee the only thing well slight issue is parking. But delicious, fast and convenient

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Found this cafe after needing a caffeine pick me up post-Outsidelands. Great coffee and very kind service! Highly recommended :)

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Great burritos, coffee, and pastries. Cute place. Not for big groups, not much seating. Nice mural outside.

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The coffee was incredible. They have a great espresso machine, and the chorizo breakfast burrito was amazing! Huge and delicious.

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