A qualified 4 stars based on the fact that it's been some time since I last came to this location…read more.. Also, in relation to other locations of this chain. I'd say it's a lot like the Panera chain in general, except that there is a lot more variability between locations with Aroma Espresso. (Panera also offers a lot more as a bakery for takeaway breads and pastries but since I only do dine-in, neither here nor there in terms of my rating.) On the whole, AE is pricier than your average takeout coffee/food place, especially when you consider that, when it comes to food, it's a cafeteria style setup where you have to wait for your order and bring it to your table. The ingredients are fresh and the quality is pretty good, but it's a lot of money for a lunch option when you consider that it's that style of service. The portions are decent, at least. Having said that, I was a regular at this location for over about a 2 year period and I always loved my experience here. The location in the corner of the building afforded a large indoor area AND outdoor patio space as well. The selection of seats indoors ranged from basic tables and chairs to comfier booths, which always made it nicer for the extended stays on weekend afternoons when a friend and I would come in for a game of Scrabble. I never, ever won .. but I won't take that out on the venue :) Although I found the prices a bit on the premium end, I did appreciate that the staff were always efficient. I never got a rude or dismissive attitude and the condiments area was always well maintained. In spite of the fact that I had to pay extra for flavour shots, which I don't even really enjoy more than when you have the brewed flavour offerings at other places, I found the range of coffee condiments i.e. everything from skim to 18% milk, raw sugar, honey, etc., and the piece of chocolate, to be a fair offset. I also liked how they offer a range of takeout AND "to stay" size mugs, with saucers. Now when I go to any other Aroma Espresso location, this location is more or less the golden standard - I've never found any other of the locations I've hit, to be quite as good or better than this one.

Needed lunch. Decided to pick a personal sized Salmon sandwich. Good but expensive. At ten bucks,…read morethis is pricey. Saving grace - Only two hundred calories. Also got coffee after. Quite busy. Feel for the servers. Lots of seating and lots of people in those seats.

Great service, spacious, open, beautiful space. Hope to come here again when the cafe section is…read moreopen. My Nespresso machine is probably one of my favourite purchases this year. Most of their coffee pods are okay but I love their espresso pods - so much flavour. A lot of their holiday flavours are also very good, just remember to bulk purchase if you like any of the holiday flavours bc they're not around all year.

Nice store with tall ceilings and well stocked with different nespresso pod flavors and machines. I…read morelove coming here because service is great and they always have flavors in stock. They have self checkout or someone can help you.

Aroma Matcha Latte Review…read more 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!

3.5 rounding up to 4…read more 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.

With the weather getting colder and the leaves changing colour, I was in search for a fall drink! I…read morecame to Dark Horse to try their pumpkin pie honeycomb matcha and it satisfied my craving perfectly. Loved the sweetness level, the pumpkin pie flavour came through, and the honeycomb was a nice touch. I like how the foam wasn't too heavy! The cup was quite small and I believe it was around $9 for the drink (a bit too expensive in my opinion). I also got a latte to try. They have a bunch of different syrups to choose from, I chose banana. Unfortunately when I tried it, it was really sour. I thought it was just the syrup so I asked for it to be remade with vanilla syrup and they were very accommodating. Unfortunately that one was quite acidic too, so it may be their espresso or ratios

I've walked by this place many times, but I finally took the time to step in. I originally wanted…read moreto order the PB & J Protein Latte, but unfortunately, they were out of the special milk they use to make it, which was a bit disappointing. Instead, I went with the Biscoff Latte and an Almond Croissant, while my party ordered a London Fog and a Regular Latte. The Biscoff Latte was pretty good, it wasn't overly sweet or bitter. However, the Almond Croissant was the real standout. It was perfectly crunchy on the outside, with a generous amount of almond paste in the middle. I'd definitely stop by again just for this. The cafe itself had a beautiful, open-concept design with an upscale feel, and I really regret not taking any photos. The service was also very good, as the drinks came out very quickly, but it also wasn't very busy. I'd definitely stop by again and hopefully, I'll finally get to try the PB & J Protein Latte!

When my coffee connoisseur friend took me to this place, right away I fell in love with bright,…read morecozy, cute vibes of this place. Also loved huge plant in the middle of table. Larry's coffee was such an excellent espresso, I enjoyed every sip of my iced Americano. I didnot try any food or beer this time. I peeked food $ pastries displayed, they looked good. They also have good selections of good canned beer available.

Cozy comfy apartment vibes tbh. Iced americano: yummy…read moreCookie: extra yummy Iced caramel latte: could've been sweeter but yummy (did not try personally) Attached, please find a picture of our empty cups and plates to show that everything was in fact yummy

Delicious croissants, flaky and fresh tasting! I My go to…read morebakery fot croissants! I always order via Uber eats!

My husband and I enjoy scones, and we sometimes have them with iced lattes or other cold drinks. We…read morehave dined here one time, but we usually select takeout as our dining option. The restaurant maintains excellent standards for both food and packaging.

I have been here before and tried the lavender latte but this time I went there for a flat white…read moreand a almond croissant. God oh god, that cream filling inside the croissant was not expected. The croissant itself was sooooo crunchy and can see the layers through but that cream was a sweet surprise. I can't describe anymore that you should go try yourselves. The seating of the cafe is a bit darker inside but then it's probably very inside and no natural light coming thru - should be expected. Otherwise they have a seating (bar style) at the front to soak in the sun on sunny days and have a good read if you are a book worm. The customer service seemed ok, not so impressive. But meh who cares when the coffee and baked goods are this good!

The brick walls, bike on the wall, old school but classy ceiling tiles, original hardwood flooring…read morethrough most of this place makes it a cozy atmosphere for great conversation or working on your laptop. The place is spacious. With a mini assortment of baked goods -- croissants, scones, muffins, danishes -- you can grab something sweet to compliment your Americano, cappuccino, Cortado. At $2.75~ for the largest coffee, this place is affordable and trendy in Toronto'a Koreatown. Stop by with a good book or type out a yelp review and enjoy this comfortable coffee shop. My cortado and almond croissant cost just over $7.

This coffee shop makes efficient use of a small space, with plentiful seating (some at tables and…read morecouches, and most at small counters lining the walls) and a cute outdoor patio area with picnic tables at the back. Skylights are also a nice touch and make the space feel more airy. There's a good selection of pastries and cookies available, and I'd highly recommend the ginger brew coffee! As a heads up, they don't have wifi - but this is a good spot for doing offline work (some counters are too small for a laptop but would work for a book) or having coffee and talking.

On one of my last TIFF days, I was on the hunt for a coffee place I hadn't tried yet and then I…read moreremembered HotBlack. It's been around for a long time, so I had high hopes. And for the most part, it didn't disappoint. I was very intrigued by the Ginger Brew Latte, so I ordered the small version of that unusual-sounding concoction. I also noticed they had a toast slathered in cheese and egg as a breakfast option, so I got that too. The coffee is...interesting. The ginger flavor is very prominent, but it basically works in the context of the coffee. It's not necessarily something I would ever order again, but I enjoyed it well enough. The aforementioned toast was decent, as well. I tasted like it had been sitting around for a little while, and it was probably dryer than I would've preferred, but the sourdough bread combined with the cheese and egg was hard to resist. The service was friendly, too. I can see why HotBlack has managed to endure over the years.