In late July, Ritual featured a number of businesses offering cold drinks at 25% off their regular price. It sounded great to me. I took a look and saw that this Aroma Espresso Bar was participating. This Aroma is located at CF Markville. It's next door to mall entrance 11 on the right. It has its own entrance that's separate from the mall. On the left is Walmart. I had no problem finding parking in front of Aroma. I had some orders to pick up at other stores in the mall. I placed my ritual order, picked up my other orders, and then headed over here to pick up dinner. I ordered the following items: - Large berry iced tea lemonade (25% off plus an extra $0.50 for upsizing to a large) - Soup and sandwich combo: - Portobello mushroom and hummus sandwich on multigrain bread - Tomato kale soup - Blueberry peach crumble My order took fifteen minutes to prepare. It was enough time to visit two stores before picking up dinner at Aroma. I used the mall entrance to head inside Aroma. There's indoor seating. There's also patio seating outside, depending on the weather. I got to the counter and had a nice man helping me out. I said that I had a Ritual order. He handed me a paper bag with my goodies inside. I thanked him and headed to my car with it. I then drove home to eat dinner. The large berry iced tea lemonade was refreshing. It was slightly sweet, with lots of berry and lemon flavours. It was cold and excellent on a hot summer day. I loved my portobello mushroom and hummus sandwich. The multigrain bread was soft and had a nice weight to it. It didn't feel heavy, but it had substance. The grilled portobello was excellent, paired with hummus that was yummy. I loved the sprouts and microgreens in this sandwich, which made me feel like I was eating something healthy. The tomato kale soup was excellent. I loved this soup so much. It was perfectly balanced between the tomatoes and the finely chopped kale. So good! I'd return just for this soup alone. Sadly, the place forgot my dessert. I got Ritual to refund me for my missing blueberry peach crumble. I'll need to return to see if I can still get it or if I need to find another dessert item to enjoy. Despite my missing dessert, the food and beverage were excellent. I'd return for more. (343) read more

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I usually go to Starbucks when I want my espresso, but I decided to meet a friend here. The music is quite loud, and the inside was quite cold, but it was pretty empty and comfortable, so it was a nice place to hang out. My cappuccino was quite good, and my coconut loaf was also a nice, sweet treat. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Had their steak and cheese sandwich and the chicken/avocado sandwich. Both were quite good though I would not say the taste was better than Subway sandwich standards. Coffee (latte) is better than McCafe but not better than Starbucks. Tim Horton's rank at the bottom of my coffee ranking. Just my own preference. So McCafé gives the best value. Aroma gives you a great venue for socializing like Starbucks. For Tim's, I'd prefer staying home and make my own coffee (brewed or Keurig ones). read more

Great drinks! The Brazilian hazelnut latte was delicious, with great hazelnut flavour without being sugary. The mocha is made with real melted milk chocolate. They bake bread on site for their sandwiches. Lots of food options, including all day breakfast. This location is comfy though not particularly spacious. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Brazilian hazelnut latte, coffee, mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Aroma is not my go-to coffee shop because prices for their drinks are a bit more expensive. I came here because I had a meeting and the person I was meeting with suggested this location. I ordered my usual Americano and watched the barista make my drink. I absolutely loved how he warmed my cup!! Not many places do that for you so I really appreciated that extra step. I also loved how each espresso drink comes with a chocolate on the side. It is milk chocolate, although I prefer dark, but I think it is a good contrast as the espresso is so bitter and the milk chocolate is on the sweeter side. My meeting was at 2pm and this location was pretty busy and loud but by 4pm, this place became calm and quiet. I would say, if you are wanting to meet someone at this Aroma, maybe schedule it a little later in the afternoon so you aren't shouting at the person in front of you or stretching your ear to hear. Even though Aroma isn't my go-to coffee shop, I may consider going there every-now-and-then as a treat to spend an extra dollar on my usual Americano. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Awesome barista warming up my cup before he makes my drink---love it!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Finally! Aroma Espresso Bar finally opens up in Markham. Thanks Chris C for the location tip as I was wandering around the mall with my bags and could not find this new coffee place. Fast Efficient Service. The order taker is just so sweet and friendly. My Double Shot Long Macchiato ($2.50) was perfectly made. Love the milk froth. If you want to be really caffeinated, you won't be disappointed with Aroma coffee! Opens at 8 am. Perfect to come and pick up a coffee and a baked treat which is all made in house. I know I will be back as there are not too many good espresso bar up in this part of Markham that makes a decent espresso drink. read more

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I really like the concept of Aroma. A cafe with unique Mediterranean options and a vibrant warm interior makes this one of a kind. Add in the fact that it's part of the mall makes it super convenient for all occasions. It's a place I can envision having a light breakfast comfortably at any time of the day. However I found the execution of the breakfast offerings falling just short of my expectations. We ordered the shakshuka and the aroma hash. The flavoring of the shakshuka was great. The tomato with the red peppers provided acidity and a bold sweetness from the peppers; it was great to dip the bread into to soak up all the stew. However, I found the tahini to be greatly conflicting with the shakshuka with the bitterness of the tahini being too much for the sweetness of the stew base. In addition, the stew could have been more warm as it was just somewhat just slightly over room temperature. The salad of the aroma hash was excellent. Sauteed red peppers, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and onions all provided a nice full sweetness, all brought together with a lemon olive oil dressing. The bread here was a bit disappointing as they were a bit flat in texture and could have used a bit more of a crunch. The house blend coffee was rich and bold. Value is very fair considering breakfast offerings of other standalone cafes would set you back a lot more. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Shakshuka bottom and aroma hash top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I dropped by just before noon on a weekday and the store itself was around 1/3 full, getting ready for a lunch peak. I ordered the Moroccan spiced chicken bowl, which came to a little over $10 after tax, with no drinks or anything, which is definitely quite pricey. The food itself is pretty standard and typical, nothing too special or out of the ordinary, just as you would expect it to be, considering it is a chain store cafe. The atmosphere here seems to be wonderful for studying or just enjoying a drink and relaxing, but the prices are quite a bit higher than your average coffee shop for both the drinks and food. In the summertime, they have some tables/chairs outside! read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Moroccan spiced chicken bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The only negative thing about this Aroma is it takes a while to fulfill your order. Your order is taken quickly but because they prepare your meal fresh (which is seriously GREAT AND ALL!), how long you will wait will depend on how many hands are in the kitchen. Very often I peep just 1, max 2 pairs of eyes through the window. Awesome food and friendliness. Staff are very informative. Just be prepared to wait 5-10 minutes, especially with a line. Oh and order the pistachio croissant! It is my favorite ever form of pistachio. You'll thank me later. read more

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This location is located next to the mall entrance near walmart - across from the escalators leading shoppers to Winners/Home Sense. Aroma makes good coffee - on the pricier end. I ordered a small matcha green tea latte and the price came out to $4.15. It was pretty delicious - I'd definitely come back to have it and to try more drinks and food. One thing about the latte - at the beginning of drinking it, it had a strong matcha flavour with lots of foam (bc it's a latte) - stirring the drink will even out texture and flavour so that youre not hit with full matcha tones here and there. Besides drinks, Aroma offers a variety of sweets, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and soups, giving shoppers a good selection of quality cafe-style goods other than what the caf-eatery offers at Markville. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Matcha green tea latte with a l'il Aroma milk chocolate treat (free) on the side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Really disappointed that I paid $11 for a shit ton of diced tomatoes and cucumbers with about half a cup of quinoa topped with probably the best eggplants I've ever had in my entire life but paired with the most disgusting frozen tofu and bland sauce. I reaply thought that it was wierd that there was only one girl on and one person in the kitchen but I mean I guess if theyre not making budget they have to cut the hours on staff right? BUT I WAS WRONG! About 5 minutes later 3 other staff appeared out of no where in the front all chilling. Cool. The guy who ordered after me got his cold soup faster than I did and had to bring it back to the staff and complain to reheat it up lol. About 5 minutes after that I got my nicely overpriced salad and I hated every bite that wasn't eggplant. I was honestly thinking if I should give them two stars for the eggplant but honestly I haven't had enough from this place nor have I been charged enough for the correct quality so nah. Save yourself the trouble if you want to pay for quality food because this is not the place. I mean of course if you have the money, follow the basic memes trend, know the staff so theyll actually prepare you good food, be my guest this place is perfect for you have a great day. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - $11 quinoa salad that was just 2 slivers of onion, a giant ass handful of cucumber and tomatoe topped with some quinoa and eggplant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I immensely enjoy the vibe Aroma gives off whenever you enter, especially in the mornings. Aroma at Markville has a refined and calm atmosphere where you can enjoy your drink or breakfast. I ordered the egg with cheese croissant and a pistachio croissant. The menu is pricey but once in a while it is worth it to splurge here. The breakfast croissant was delicious. The egg was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted to coat the bagel. The pistachio croissant was delicious when I ate it later on in the afternoon. Decadent without being overwhelmingly sweet. Overall Aroma is delicious but definitely not your every day coffee run. The service does take longer than your usual Tim Hortons as there are only 2 servers at the front in the morning. TLDR; I like it here but not for everyday. read more

We were gonna leave after shopping at the mall, when we saw that outside was pouring. So we decided to get a drink at Aroma and wait for the rain to die down. I immediately picked the Iced Hazelnut Latte because I really like the flavour of hazelnut. And this latte from Aroma did not disappoint! The drink was so good and definitely restored my energy from walking for 2 hours! Tried my friends's Iced chocolate and Matcha latte as well. The Iced chocolate was so comforting because it was just super chocolate-y!! The Matcha Latte on the other hand was not bad, but we all feel that the matcha flavour could be a bit stronger. Maybe we are just used to the strong bitter flavour of matcha in Japanese dessert and drinks We were going to get some baked goods as well but we saw a bug flying around inside that enclosed glass case..so no we didn't end up getting any food from there. Overall a pretty nice place to hang out with friends, the seats are comfortable and there are lots of natural lights from the large windows. Would def go back to Aroma for the Hazelnut latte! read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Front to back: Hazelnut, Chocolate, Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Another Aroma Espresso Bar opens up and this time its in Markham. Located inside Markville Mall on the lower level right next to Walmart. Good coffee for a price. Tried a medium hot chocolate with marshmallows and also a mocha. I think the medium size was $4.55 a cup. The hot chocolate was like drinking melted chocolate. If you dig at the bottom of the cup with a spoon you will find a huge glob of chocolate on the bottom. Mmmmmm, freshly melted chocolate. Service was excellent of course. There was like 5 people working and only about 6 customers. Maybe the news had not spread yet that there was an Aroma Espresso Bar opened in Markham. In all the other locations I went to the place was usually packed. Maybe all the Asians in Markham are not big coffee drinkers and would rather get bubble tea. I'm Asian so I'm allowed to say that. Me...I think I would rather get at a coffee at Aroma Espresso Bar rather than a BBT. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Hot chocolate with marshmallows - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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really like the concept of aroma which has a lot of food options along with drinks, real meals where we can get full from, the food feels really healthy (not really sure it it is) the service at this markville mall location is nice and quick, good amount of spaces to sit inside or out on the patio. it's a bit hidden if your coming from inside the mall. read more

Only found out about this place because my husband did a Yelp search for coffee in this area. I would never do that because I had long given up the search for good coffee in Markham ;p Anyway, very happy to have Aroma in the neighbourhood. They have a bigger and better menu than the American or Canadian coffee franchises. This particular location has bright, natural light coming in which makes it the best environment to chill and have a coffee compared to Starbucks and Second Cup in the mall. It also has a patio! We had an affogato, alfajores and a brownie. All good; cookie is fresh and soft, brownie is moist (cakey not fudgy) and their espresso is strong! Almost felt giddy after the affogato, lol! A terrific addition to the mall! read more

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Having been downtown for the last 4 years, I'm glad to see Markham now has their own Aroma! I've had a very very bad experience once at another Aroma location which resulted in days of vomiting, so I'm very reluctant to try any foods here. But their drinks are amazing!! The Marshmallow Hot Chocolate is supposedly one of their most popular items, and if you are having a sweets craving, that is definitely the way to go. It's comforting cocoa at a whole new level. =) I'm not much of a coffee drinker either but their coffee smells delicious and their lattes taste fantastic! I love their smoothies. My sister introduced me to the Kale/Mango Smoothie which i LOVE because its got real fruit and veggies. Theres that taste of mango that over powers the drink, but on the backend, theres that grassy taste of kale to enjoy. Definetely something you can make at home, but once in a while, it's nice not to have to prepare your own messy blended drinks. hahaha The only little issues I've encountered are that every time I come in, there's a trainee being left by their lonesome on the cashier. So when I place a very very simply drink order, they spend 5 minutes staring at me. I'm not sure what part of my order they want me to clarify if they don't speak up. I completely understand that they're in training, but should they really be left alone on the cash? All in all, great place tucked away by the walmart/ cinnabon entrance. read more

Order: - Small Brazilian hazelnut latte ($4.05) - Small Latte ($3.55) You WILL regret not ordering something from their freshly baked pastries.. I repeat, you will regret it! I couldn't help but to stare at the table behind us. They ordered croissants & we didn't. The moment they sat down with their tray of butter croissant and who knows what else the smell travelled straight into my nose. Oh man. It smelled so good. Which means this place would be an awesome breakfast/study hangout. It can't get any better than being surrounded by fresh pastry & coffee aroma. The Brazilian Hazelnut Latte is apparently a new addition to their menu. The first couple of sips it was really aromatic and delicious, but after you hit the half cup mark it starts getting a little too sweet. If you love sweets, then it's for you. Unfortunately it was too sweet for me. The Latte on the other hand was nice and strong. Your typical latte really. I kinda like Kensington Market's Moonbean Coffee's latte more. I wasn't here for the latte art, but I was kinda hoping they'd do something better than a simple heart. Oh wells! Price: Good! - I mean compared to Tim Hortons & Mcdonalds it's obviously on the pricier end but compared to Starbucks? Aroma is so much better than Starbucks. Location: To be honest they kind of have it in a bad location. Should've went far away from Cinnabon. I was almost tempted to go over to Cinnabon instead! It's literally the first thing I smelled when I walked into the mall entrance by Aroma. Service: Fast and the staff (the one that served me) was suuuuper helpful & suuuper sweet (by sweet I mean friendly). Just for that I am so coming back. It's about time there's finally a decent coffee place in Markham. P.s: comes with complimentary chocolate ! read more

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2.5 Drinks aren't bad but service extremely slow even when there are no customers. We ordered a tea lemonade and with no customers ahead of us, we still waited over 10mins for the drink. 2 of the staff were happily cleaning because the back kitchen had to provide ice. read more

I walked into Aroma for the first time and it looked really nice and the cashier was very nice and helpful throughout my transaction. I ordered a Turkey BLT Croissant ($7) and a Bludot Orange Pineapple Green Tea ($4). The Turkey BLT Croissant tasted pretty good but isn't worth $7 in my opinion. Also, the Bludot Orange Pineapple Green Tea was not satisfying all, it tasted like a very watered down kool-aid and was definitely not worth it's price. Overall, if you have the money, Aroma is pretty good but I'll be sticking to Tim Hortons. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Bludot Orange Pineapple Green Tea and Turkey BLT Croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I know Aroma is a little overpriced and I don't normally like to price these kind of prices for franchises, but I love Aroma. Service at this location was great - the girls were smiling and friendly. I got the Warm Grilled Chicken salad - perfect. The greens were fresh and crunchy, the chicken was warm:) and it was not dry, the eggplant was meh. But overall, great dish for $8.80. I also got a cappuccino topped with a simple latte art, it was delish. If I had to choose between Aroma and Starbucks, usually Aroma wins. read more

I got the grilled chicken salad with lentil soup and enjoyed it. The chicken was bland but the grilled eggplants on the salad were amazing. The salad was loaded with onions, tomatoes, peppers and greens. Not the most amazing salad but it was pretty good. I also enjoyed the lentil soup a lot. Pretty pricey but better than what I can get in the food court. read more

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

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Had matcha green tea latte and a chocolate cookie. Latte was a little too sweet for me. Cookie was yummy. Love their complementary chocolates. :) read more

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Love there Mocha which is unique because they have chocolate at the bottom that they tell you to stir every time (very polite). Also recently tried there mixed berry beet smoothie which tastes amazing. It is not too sweet and the berry taste is stronger, but there is a very slight beet aftertaste (which is good for people who do not enjoy the taste of beets). A good café environment with limited seating (including an outside patio). Good place to talk with friends. They also have sandwiches, salads, and few pastries (the croissants are good), but also few breakfast foods as well. It is a little pricier than the average coffee/smoothies. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Mixed berry beet smoothie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I love Aroma, but this location is way too hectic to be enjoyable. The counter was a mess and covered in garbage and drink spills. A little girl literally tipped over the entire water jug and the floor was a mess. There was 3 baristas working but it still took 10 minutes to receive my drink order. The seating area was also a mess and was covered with empty mugs and cups. Two stars for the food and drink as it holds the Aroma standard. read more

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

Serve s good variety of cold and hot drinks. Some sandwiches, and bakery. The place is next to the entrance of the mall so it is always busy and sometimes not easy to find a seating. A lot of customers do no return their tray back and left the table messy. Staff don't come often to clean up. Chairs are somtime missing from table. Overall the food and drinks are great but the seat in experience have to improve. read more

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

Food and service were great! I visit regularly and the quality is always consistent.

I'm so disappointed with the change in attitude and service at this Aroma! I used to love the chicken Caesar salad which used to be served with Romaine lettuce. I ordered the same today but they gave me Kale instead. So I thought the cashier order the wrong one for me. I asked the cashier and she went to the kitchen and came back and said it's because I didn't tell her I want romaine. Then one of the back-of-house staff came out and yelled at me saying its my fault for not being clear! He said" This is not our mistake. It is all your mistake!" Please beware of this Aroma location. read more

*espresso* all lower case. authenticating... fail. Chocolate croissant and a cup of cappuccino($5.30). CP24 on a quiet Friday morning on a comfy seat. Gloomy day enough light to shine through the space. Am I at an out of town cafe? What's with the friendly service? Close my eyes and smell the coffee AROMA. No such luck. Still in the big city with loud music and screaming babies from the mall. read more

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

Have been looking for a fresh hot chocolate drink that isn't made out of powder. Came across this place that offers hot chocolate made with steamed milk and chunks of milk chocolate inside. Had mine made with almond milk and was pretty tasty. You need to make sure you stir it well enough so you can get even amount of sweetness while drinking it, instead of enjoying it at the very end. Next time I will make sure to ask for very hot milk as the one I got was kind of cold. read more

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

The staff is very helpful, but unfortunately, their regular and dark roast (brew) coffee is quite bitter. Definitely not what I'm used to. I frequent the Queens Quay location from Monday to Friday and their brews taste much different (smoother without the burnt taste or smell). The staff did pour me a replacement cup, from another brew, but same result. read more

First time trying the power burger and it left me speechless. Not many cafes have vegan options but this takes it a step further. The workers were all very nice, helpful and professional. Will definitely come again! read more

I don't usually write reviews for franchises. But I have a soft spot for this aroma, their service is just amazing!! The servers are always cheerful, I get less water in my americano and they never fail to get the water right! so I always get the coffee I want. They usually get my name right too lol read more

Came here Twice so far, AND.... i love it ;) !! A bit on the pricey side but anything for my coffee cravings!! I tried the Ice Cafe Latte/cappucino the other day and the Ice aroma float today and they are both very yummyy! The Ice aroma float has ice cream and I think I tasted a hint of caramel in it and it wasn't too sweet. OVERALL.. this place is worth the try if you have an urge to drink coffee! and service was most polite and very helpful! read more

Customer Service: The barista was very friendly and helpful. Drinks: Got the Mango + Kale smoothie - it was good Food: Got the Lentil soup and Caesar salad. The soup was okay but wasn't hot. The chicken in the Caesar Salad wasn't the best either. Also got the tiniest chocolate cupcake for $2, not worth it. Cleanliness: Counter looked like it hadn't been cleaned for an hour. Milk and sugar spilled all over, tables were not wiped down, so quite unsanitary. The bathrooms had toilet paper on the floor. Price: Could have saved my $$$ read more

Probably one of the best aroma's I've been to. Been eating at this aroma for a year because i used to work in the mall. The service is friendly and they actually bothered to remember your usual order if they see you 2 times a week lol. They try to strike up a conversation with you as best as possible and even though it gets crazy busy on lunch hours, they're very calm and collected while trying to accommodate everyone. They are pretty good at keeping all the tables clean majority of the time and they brought my coffee to my table since there was no line up. That was pretty nice of them instead of just calling my name. But since it's in a busy mall, I don't suggest you bringing your work there because there's no way you're gonna get any work done. read more

I love Aroma Espresso bar, but I am very disappointed with the amounts of salads /foods served, only at the Markvill branch : They have been shrinking constantly to the point that today we got a salad that had about 3 spoons of salad. when I asked about it I got an answer that the tomatoes and cucumbers are getting more expensive. My Husband returned the salad and we got our money back. We felt upset since we often visit this branch and the other branches in the GTA and this is really the only one that demonstrates this kind of approach to loyal customers ( even the cutlery is plastic one, now) This will be the last time we are going to go to Markvill's branch! read more

Ugh I absolutely LOVE this place. I live fairly close to markville mall and this is my hands down go to cafe in the area. Their staff is welcoming, their drinks are always made to perfection (my favorite is the cappuccino) and their breakfast options are great ! I don't have to think twice about ever coming here - to catch up with a friend, for brunch, or even to read. Best cafe in the neighborhood. read more

Yeah, it's expensive. But so is Starbucks and most coffee shops now. I'll take aroma over every other big coffee chain any day. Their food is good, and good for you. Their coffee is tasty and they have a wide enough variety to satisfy any of your caffeine cravings. read more

Was ok, service was fast, quality of espresso wasnt the best but overall ok,