Stumbled upon this place while on a trip in Oakville. I'm not a usual Starbucks person, and would much rather support smaller. I'd give it 5 stars for coffee and 2.5/3 for food. The latte I got (hazelnut with a shot of espresso) was delicious. I would go back again and have that on repeat. It was light and flavorful and nothing overpowered, and the little chocolate to go with it was a special treat. My breakfast order however was completely wrong. I ordered the power breakfast, because it had so many wonderful things on it, but that was not what I received. It was missing the avocado spread, olives and cream cheese. When I asked the girl at the counter about it, she said it wasn't how that came. I even showed her the menu and my receipt but she still stuck with her statement. On the plus side, the tzatziki spread was delightful. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Aroma power breakfast...not as described on the menu...and a hazelnut latte. There's avocado toast and espresso on the far plate. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

Great little coffee place with additional seating upstairs. Lattes are nice lots of fresh options and danishes. Nice staff with Fast service. read more

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Ahhh... Aroma. Always a great selections of drinks (both hot and cold are excellent) and they get the details right. Never disappointing to have an ice chocolate beverage, for example. The chai latte is excellent. The coffees are super good. Their food is awesome too! It seems like it's so rare for a coffee place to have good food but they really deliver in terms of variety and quality. I like their sandwiches. A lot. The staff is always super nice. Love the service here. And the place is great to sit in. Outside in good weather, main floor if there's space, and the upstairs has ample seating! Combining a takeout beverage with a walk along the lake is always a good/relaxing time! read more

Staff is extremely rude. Coffee is very bland and bitter i couldn't even drink it. Over priced not worth the time or money to come in.

Love this spot. Excellent drinks and service. I make it a point to visit every time I'm in Ontario!!

Aroma coffee shop is great! service was great and the coffee was delicious ... service with a smile highly recommend read more

Absolutely OBSESSED with the Iced Hazelnut drink. For any hazelnut, Nutella, Ferraro Rocher lovers like me, give this a try!! This location in particular is very busy during the summer but the line moves quick. The sandwiches here are made on super crispy bread and all of the ingredients taste very fresh. Perfect for lunch! It's a small spot with limited seating. However there is more seating in the summer outdoors. read more

My favourite place to go for the best coffee and sandwiches. Staff are very friendly and helpful. A young staff member brought my coffee upstairs as there was no seating available on the main level. I like sitting by the window to watch the world go by . read more

terrible service, terrible food, overpriced, extremely rude service will not be coming back

Service was terrible. I ordered a very simple coffee and dessert and they were extremely rude. The ambiance is not good, as they are trying to get you out as soon as possible. Also overpriced read more

Yikes . Not into the atmosphere . Not very cordial . I hope they read the review and change their attitude .

Gross drinks served by gross staff (management) . Don't choose this place is avoiding Starbucks

We go to a lot of Starbucks and cafés and this one definitely has unique drinks, especially on the cold side. They've got an upstairs which is pretty nice, only downside is a couple times I've been here, they haven't cleaned the tables and we've had to clear them off ourselves. The biggest and really only major problem is their wifi. It is awful. You can't connect ever. Even if there's no one here. Which is a problem for us, because we bring our laptops. Today I tried the bone broth drink and it is extremely tasty. Worth a star, it's that good!! read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Tables that haven't been cleared. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

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Used to be a regular customer until recently. Found portion sizes and pricing didn't hold the value it used to have.

Best coffee, food, and service. Their pastries are so buttery and flakey. Some serious baking is going on here.

Say Hello to the first ever two story Aroma Espresso Bar located in the heart of Downtown Oakville! Located near Trafalgar and Lakeshore, this charming café offers a unique fresh experience to coffee enthusiast. The atmosphere is calm and cozy upstairs compared to the hustle and bustle downstairs. It's expected, this is the talk of the town right now. This is easily my new "Go To" cafe to chill out, surf the internet and enjoy a quality Cappuccino. Drop by and experience great coffee, fresh and healthy food made to order, reasonable prices and warm contemporary décor and atmosphere. read more

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We've been coming here since shortly after they opened. The drinks are great and the atmosphere is so inviting. We love sitting upstairs where it's usually a bit quieter. The baristas are all so friendly and obviously take pride in what they do. Love this place. Oh, and they even offer all day breakfast! read more

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Very friendly staff, quick and descent service at the counter, clean location, nice outdoor and indoor sitting area with lots of room, suitable for kids and groups. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Warm chicken salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

I love this spot! It is on a busy corner of downtown Oakville. The space isn't big despite there being two floors, so it is sometimes difficult to find seating. I have been to this location multiple times. Sometimes I stop in to get a London fog latte while I'm out shopping and other times I sit down for lunch. Aroma makes my favourite London fog latte. Something about it is a little different than other places make it. Keeps me coming back again and again. Love the grilled portobello sandwich! Very tasty. Love that sun dried tomato spread. The bread is so fresh! The sandwich is delicious and filling. The iced lemon mint is refreshing and really nice on a hot summer day. It came highly recommended by a staff member. Aroma is a busy place, but the staff members handle it like champs and never stop smiling. Great little spot in downtown Oakville. read more

Very rude staff at the cashier, the one that prepares the food and the one that cleans tables

This location used to be one of my favorites. The new owners ruined everything. The food, service, drinks all went down hill and I never came back. Too bad :( read more

My first visit to an Aroma based on a recommendation and certainly not my last. This one needs to compete with at least three coffee bars each with good ambience. Apart from first class coffee offers a far better and wider ranging snack menu than its competitors. Staff very friendly and efficient. Worth a visit if you want to move up a notch. A good mid-morning rendezvous... read more

This has to be the filthiest Cafe I have ever visited. Appalling customer service, attention to detail, and care for repeat customers. The place was so dirty that we stepped on food and paper at least 3 times while trying to get to a table, which was also filthy. The staff simply walked past the dirt and don't care to clean the floor or tables. No quality control or cleanliness, and will certainly not be going here again. read more

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I want to give this place a 2.5 because the bathrooms are almost never clean and the service can be excruciatingly slow, but I really like the alfajores and the 2nd floor seating. If I was a rich twenty something I would be here all the time. Having said that, the place was full of seniors having brunch today. Their hot drinks are served with a complimentary chocolate. The white hot chocolate is pretty good. This location is poorly managed but other locations are pretty good. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Alfajores 2.25 each - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

I love this place. Their espressos are damn good, not anywhere close to Starbucks' crappy burnt espressos. The service is also great. I also love the fact that there are students working here and they do an amazing job. read more

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

Was in Oakville for a spring break trip at the end of March, and my friend and I came to this coffee shop three different times on our trip. This espresso bar has delicious coffee as well as a really great vibe. We especially liked the upstairs area which has a nice view of the downtown area and comfortable seating. Also, they have complimentary ice water and cups on the counter, which is a super nice touch. I had several different items while there, and I would recommend their lattes! Definitely check this place out if you're ever in Oakville. read more

Their coffee though...excellent. I had the cappuccino here and having a sweet foam is a good sign when it comes to barista's technique. I have to get rid of one star because every time we go there the tables are not cleared out as often and quick enough. read more

Food is super fresh. Nice combo options .Salads and sandwiches and fresh soups. Would definitely go again. Only issue is parking downtown oakville. Sucks! read more

Super friendly server, great drinks and snacks. A perfect place to warm up on a chilly day. Best hot chocolate!! Also they offer a 15% discount to students between 3-5. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Yummy latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

excellent friendly service. interesting menu and delicious food. lovely outdoor patio. highly recommend. great atmosphere

Recently made the "switch" from Starbucks and haven't looked back since. Excellent coffee, fresh pastry, sandwiches to die for, soups and salads. The staff as especially friendly and the ambience is great. They also have a patio for those sunny days. read more

Great coffee and nice staff. Just order a healthy breakfast and have a seat upstairs to relax and enjoy in the heart of Old Oakville. All meals seem to come with plenty of veggies to make it a well balanced meal and delicious. read more

Very nice place. Friendly staff. Great indoor and outdoor atmosphere. Definitely a place I would recommend!

Filthy dirty Cafe. Used to go there with my friend last year and it has changed. It used be a good place with good portions of food. I will never go back. Last week I was there and it was so dirty, my pants got dirty from sitting on the seat. The floor looked like it had not been swept in days maybe weeks. Terrible service. They messed up several orders leaving many people waiting around aimlessly. I am surprised that the owner or manager has yet to notice the dirt that is accumulated over time. YUK Never again! read more

Trendy. Diner meets coffee shop. Loved window seating on the 2nd floor. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Window seat on second floor. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

Food is delicious, flavorful and fresh. The employees are super nice and helpful. Definitely recommend it.

Went here for a quick coffee, great place. The only issue I have is the expensive prices, because if you compare to other local shops they are overpriced. Still I really enjoyed their specialty drinks and would recommend checking them out! read more

Don't try the smoothies are so bad. They are not made with real fruit and are so sweet and artificial flavour. I tried to return it and they weren't able to do it. Very bad experience read more

I had a cold coffee and they were so kind to reproduce a timmys ice cap with a smile and were so cheerful and kind. Located on the main strip of old Oakville and had the option to sit outside and watched the pedestrian and traffic as I enjoyed my ice cap definitely be my drop in a spill when in the area again. read more

I have been going here since it opened and unfortunately had a recent terrible experience. I ordered something very simple off the menu. It took a ridiculous amount of time to prepare. The staff that was making the drinks had to ask if the cook had even started preparing as he sees me standing their waiting for a lengthy period of time. At this point the grilled cheese was still not done. After several more minutes and no indication that the order was even started I said I couldn't wait. They let me walk out without offering a rebate. Customer service appears to have gone down hill. I won't be retuning. read more