First time here in the 8 years I've lived in Liberty village. It wasn't busy when we came - my friend and I met up to plan a trip and this was the location of choice. I had a hard time finding an outlet to charge my laptop and had to sit on the barstools to get some power. Nothing against the location - I just find aroma expensive and the quality is mediocre for the price paid. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Smoked Salmon Croissant - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Honestly, best croissants in the world! Ordered via Ritual, request it heated. Flaky outside (worthy mess!), soft, buttery, perfectly warmed inside - perfection! Highly highly recommended. Quick service pick up, space looks great, seating in and outdoors! read more

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Delicious coffee and yummy almond croissant! Very welcoming. Free WiFi but I didn't use it. Outdoor and indoor seating. IMO the music inside was a bit loud. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Iced coffee with oatmilk. Almond croissant. - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great food and drinks, nice quiet atmosphere, conveniently located in the centre of Liberty Village and easy to walk to. Sandwiches are always a go to! read more

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Came here to try out their smoked salmon sandwich. Bread was harder than I like and was difficult to chew. Everthing else about the sandwich was average. There was plenty of seats and a large selection of drinks. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Personal sized Smoke salmon sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My favourite location and go to spot for lunch I can't believe that I've been here a million times yet have never written a review . Can't say enough good things about the staff. They're all friendly, patient and always smiling. I love that the food is so tasty, yet fresh and homey. I have two faves, the Sweet Potato Lentil Salad that comes with a lemon and olive oil dressing, and their yummy avocado toast. The salads are just so hearty yet healthy and filling. They even have the cutest patio out front to enjoy the weather during the warmer months. Highly recommend! read more

This chain of cafes impressed me quite a bit for their java drinks as I would rate them on the higher end of the spectrum as far as franchised operations are concerned. The setup is decent with a nice open feel, plenty of seating and apparently a patio that I would luv to come back to in summer. I went for a cappuccino and my friend had a sandwich. There are a lot of options for food as he had to spend quite a bit of time just going through the list of offerings. The cappuccino was decent and consistent with the offering at the other locations I have tried. 3.5 stars for that. Now for the sandwich my friend enjoyed it and said he will come back for more. read more

What a great business! The owner let my agency come in and use their space to sell the MYTORONTO calendars and cards for the day. I work part-time for Ve'ahavta which provides an outreach van (that I drive) and it goes around the city offering food, clothing and services to the homeless and at-risk individuals. The agency also has a Street Academy offering a training program for people. The agency started the MYTORONTO project last year. Five different Aroma cafes let us use their space during the week of Homeless Awareness day. The winners of the photo competition make up the photos in the calendar. Those winners have the opportunity to sell the calendars to earn an income and to raise awareness. The owner and staff were so friendly and kind. Each staff person came over to learn more about what we were there for. I ordered food and drinks throughout the day and everything was hot and delicious. My day job is nearby and I will definitely come back to this location to give them my business since they were so supportive to our clients. read more

So 3.5 stars is really what this place should get, but that isn't a yelp option yet. I've come here a couple of times and the experience is always positive. Food here is closer to restaurant than fast food (which is true for all Aroma's in my experience). They are polite and friendly, though food does take a little longer (probably because of the not so fast food feel of it all). One thing that really stood out to me was one visit when I came in to order a drink with a free drink coupon I had. While normally, this is accompanied by more disinterested and indifferent behaviour, the staff were still super friendly and helpful in helping me pick the most delicious hot chocolate with all the trimmings. Shoutout to the ladies who are all about the customer service at Aroma! :D read more

I always take a double espresso or house blend coffee. I find the espresso a bit stronger than Starbucks (which is a good thing), and it's also less bitter too. It's a nice touch that they give a chocolate every time you buy something. No coffee breath afterwards read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love this place. Probably some of the most friendly staff in this area. Super convenient, fresh ingredients and fairly quick on the food prep. I had the red lentil soup and a smoked salmon sandwich. A great combo for a cold January evening. The total came to about $18 because I chose the full sandwich. I'm pretty sure I could have got a lot more for my money but it's the overall experience that keeps bringing me back. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - A view from the door. - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A regular Aroma franchise in Liberty Village. Kudos that prices are not higher than other locations like other LV businesses like to do. Yes, yes, mortgage, I get it, but still feels like we're being ripped off in LV. I don't drink coffee (or anything with caffeine) so this review is for the food. Good sandwiches and even better combo with soup. There seems to be small variety of soups which always stay the same, but they're not bad at all. The sandwiches are a bit on the bready side (big hunks of bread, dry, not toasted), but the steak and egg is my favorite and the fat softens the bread. Great lunch hour from work! I can't understand people cutting down stars for the WiFi having a password? What did you expect? And who uses retail WiFi anyway (very risky for cyber security) - just use your own LTE data plan! read more

Went in for some breakfast and did not enjoy the food or experience. The service was below par and the food was just edible. I came in and ordered the breakfast sandwich which was very dry and bland. The person taking my order was distracted talking to a who I am assuming is a friend. I don't understand why some people think that this is acceptable, especially at a food service industry. The coffee was okay and I still don't understand the little chocolate, it's like a mint you get at a hotel for coffee. I guess I'm not much of chocolate bar kind of person. Their seating area is uncomfortable and cramped, even through we were the only ones sitting in the area. I think that the seats itself mostly made it feel awkward. I find that all the aroma has the same feel to them and I really haven't been impressed by them since. I probably won't ever come back unless the city runs out of coffee. If you're looking for good coffee, a Balzac is just down the street by Earth. read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Half breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Living in Liberty has its perks. Aroma Mediterranean espresso bar is one! My go to for all day healthy breakfast and lunches and delicious drinks!! Staple in this neighbourhood. Their patio is dog friendly too which is a bonus!! One of the servers there actually came out with a giant silver dog bowl filled with water for my chihuahua. It was bigger than she was! The Iced Lemon mint slush is my fave. Actually tastes like a mojito! The shakshuka is amazing. It comes with a yummy tahini sauce. One of the best brekkie dishes out there. I also highly recommend the hash with chicken and turkey. It's quite filling and the plain yogurt that comes with it makes an awesome wholesome pairing. Both dishes come with a sunny-side-up egg as well for some added protein! Great patio and even better food! People watching at its finest! Hehe read more

Aroma Espresso Bar - Shakshuka and Hash at Aroma in Liberty Village. My staple since I moved to this hood in January of this year :)) - Cafes Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was greeted by 2very professional & helpful staff. I couldn't get my phone to work & the young man went above & beyond to help me out! In the process I ordered a great salad for dinner. Thanks to the late afternoon staff on 7/24. Job well done. read more

Awesome place! Gluten Free bread available! I had the Gluten Free bread with the Pesto, tomatoes and goat cheese sandwich, it was the best! The gluten free bread tasted good and light. The coffee is always good here even the espresso. The place is clean and has an outdoor patio and the service is good and friendly. What else can you ask for? That's why I had to give them 5 stars, great job. read more

Good spot in liberty village, great patio to have a coffee. however it stops here Prices are high enough to make starbucks seem like an affordable option Example: The Aroma Power Breakfast Breakfast includes two eggs any style, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot, olives, feta cheese, cream cheese, avocado spread, and a side of our freshly baked bread with bread and butter. Add 1.50 for 12oz hot drink or soft drink. you gotta pay an extra few $ for turkey bacon and you only get a slice and a half. Not what I would call a value-packed breakfast. They do get points for the consistent espresso/latte art with every drink. It's always consistently good. I'll return but not for awhile. read more

Love the staff, love the food, love the atmosphere... The owners are super nice guys, and very friendly. I don't think I've actually had, what I would classify as, a bad experience in the DOZENS upon DOZENS of times I have visited this location since it opened. P.S. I've ordered more than half the menu :) read more

This is the better of the aromas that I've tried. They have a small selection of sandwiches and soups and the place is brightly lit contrary to their Bloor/Bathurst location. They also have very good chocolate croissants. Like all other Aromas, their coffee comes with the chocolate and I find that it tasted fresher than other ones I've tried. Can't wait to try their patio when it is warmer! read more

I paid $23 for 4 eggs, some toast (which was not toasted), a single turkey bacon, and a coffee. Quality-wise it was not terrible, but then again how can you mess up some eggs? Quantity-wise, I really don't know how they can offer this little food with a straight face. This place is the only early breakfast place around, so your options are limited for alternatives. But my advice is, take the extra 15 mins to walk, and get your money's worth. As for me, never visiting an Aroma again. First and last time. read more

I used to love going here for my breakfast in the morning but after 4 times in a row that they screwed my order up I gave up. After the first 2 times I went and talked to the manager who was nice enough to refund me and give me free drink cards. Just sucks that it can't be used for cold drinks as well but hey.. a freebie is a freebie so I can't complain. They're nice there and all but c'mon.. if it's a slow period and I'm waiting for 10 mins for the wrong thing then that's not cool. read more

I am a big fan of the Aroma Espresso Bar chain. The recent opening of Aroma in Liberty Village is a breathe of fresh air in the air. They have a big patio which I can't wait to use when the weather is warmer. Free WiFi is great! I love the fact that their menu is extensive and not overtly priced. All day breakfast - you can not go wrong! Aroma is my new hang out in Liberty Village to get work done or catch up with friends! read more

Nice decor and located in Liberty Village which has a nice vibe. The WiFi requires a password which I could not locate. I came in the evening for a coffee but the staff did not seem friendly or knowledgeable about the coffee. At first they told me it was fair trade then not when I asked why there was no fair trade badge on the bag of coffee beans. I got an Espresso instead which was ok but I feel the place was all flash but no quality. It depends what your looking for, if your a coffee purist its not the place for you. Even as an alternative to Starbucks or Second Cup I feel they fall short. read more

I've been working in Liberty Village almost a month now, write across the street from Aroma. Even if it weren't such an obvious choice based on proximity I'm sure I'd still be there at least once a day almost every day. For breakfast or a really light lunch I'm obsessed w the bureka. Super rich flaky pastry folded over yummy perfectly tangy feta cheese. It's like a croissant and spanikopita had a sweet sweet baby. I love it. I like their lattes, but they're expensive. The hot chocolate never seems to mix up enough for me, unless I stay in and have a real spoon to use. However I LOVE their iced lattes, and appreciate the sugar syrup to sweeten with. I'm totally a fan. I'm often there more than once a day, I haven't tired of burekas yet... But I'm keeping it to 2-3 a week to keep myself somewhat in check! read more

I, unlike most, came here just for a caffeine fix and haven't yet tried any of Aroma's food offerings. I had wanted to try Aroma's coffee for quite some time, and serendipitously the opportunity arose when my go-to for coffee in Liberty Village - Balzac's - posted a sign on their door saying that their espresso machine was broken. Blasphemy! Unwilling to settle for a brewed coffee when I desperately wanted a latte, I sauntered over to Aroma and ordered just that. Unfortunately, I found my latte extremely milky and the espresso lacking in flavour, but the staff were quite friendly and Aroma seems like a nice enough place to come for lunch or catching up with a friend. Bonus points for barista benevolence: much to my chagrin, my clumsy coffee companion immediately dropped his iced Americano as soon as he walked out the door, and the barista was kind enough to make him a new one (and give him another chocolate!) free of charge. He thought his Americano was delicious. read more

One of the many reason why you choose to buy one sandwich or a drink vs. another is mainly driven by the quality of the food. And to this point, Aroma, does it right. Now, for this location, I believe that Aroma can only get awarded with a 3 stars. And again, this is possible only because of the quality of the food. Aroma, I have to say, quality wise, seems to care about that and so, it makes sure that each location must meet the expectations. And each location does. But the choice of a place over another is not only about the food. It's about service, cleanliness, tidiness and the state of the furnitures and common areas. Well, with this location, I might have a problem or two: - the centre tables: I find them to be too high and uncomfortable to sit at to enjoy a bite and a drink. Also, the state of one of the leather seat of one of the booths, is so worn out to the point that there is a hole in it (so, at this point, the more people will seat on it the more the hole will expand until it'll "conquer" the whole space). - the service: this is something I have noticing that is getting worse time after time. Not very impressed with my last few visits since it appears that behind the counter we are dealing with employees that are clearly not happy (not all of them but some, and these were the ones in the front line). There were no more spontaneous greetings, no smiles or at least the effort in making their presence less visibly bored or even worse, annoyed. Someone can have a bad day, I get it, but it can't be a coincidence that 3 out of 3 visits in the last few weeks ended up to be similar to each other one. I love Aroma, and I hope some of the slack will be picked up. You guys are sitting on a gold mine. Make sure you keep it this way otherwise you might wake up one day and discover that what you thought it was gold, is now copper. read more

Although their coffee can be stronger... Aroma cafe has everything from delicious healthy low cal options like red lentil soup to the best way to spend a cheat day... Mmmmm warm Cheese Bureka... SOO good !! read more

I have gone to Aroma for both a casual lunch with co-workers and also a couple of meetings. The place itself is quite large with lots of tables and counter space for laptops. It's bright and funky and a cool new spot in Liberty Village. The menu is quite small to read - which i always find annoying. The food is OKAY. The quinoa salad is over priced and bland. I haven't tried anything I'm in LOVE with except the hot chocolate...mmmmm very yummy! You also get a free little chocolate with most drinks. read more

Not bad: the service. Friendly staff and quick. Food is mediocre. Not many selections and selections don't rotate. Sadly, no bacon. And...no wifi. Ah, it's 2015. Atmosphere is good. Close by. Good place to go instead of Starbucks every now and again. read more

Aroma Liberty Village is new, fun, friendly, clean and sunny, with a large patio, free wi-fi and great service. The Aroma breakfast is one of the highlights, the coffee and pastry items are good. The service is personalized and caring, they are making a huge effort and it shows. I left the fifth star out bc of the seating arrangement - high tables with heavy stools that leave very little room for socializing and communicating with other people, and the decor, which is plain at best. Aroma would do best if it invited local artists to put their creations on the walls and showcase some of the amazing creative talent that lives and works at Liberty Village. read more

One of my best friends loves Aroma. I... just don't see it. Obviously my own personal opinion but I just don't. although they do have good coffee. You see, I generally don't like chains. Since there is always a "drink your coffee and get the heck out vibe" expressed in the layout, seating, quality of seats, and overall décor. You can pick it up once you compare it to other Cafes like 7 West, CSI Cafe, The Buttler's Pantry or Queen Mother and yes, I do understand these chains are meant to be utilitarian at best. The food here is... is... well, honestly, I do not care. I would never buy anything from here unless I was hypoglycemic, my pupils were dilated and was heading towards paralysis. I would call it: MEH² As the main people you will see here are people ordering to go, the odd informal get together or laptop hobos. I am also very biased as I do not like Liberty Village as a place to live. As an urbanite who sold his car ages ago, I find Liberty Village cumbersome. It is an island of condos and admittedly some nice industrial buildings being Ménage à trois by the QEW on the south and a major train artery to the North. So there are not that many exists of this mortar and brick wasteland. Aside of course the streets at the both ends. No insult to people who work here. Work is work. Anyway, I digress, if you are not from the hood there is absolutely no reason for you to come to this tiny location even in the Summer. The patio is not worth the trip. If you need to go to an Aroma go the one in the Annex. It is larger, bit nicer and more accessible. read more

I get delivery from here; quite often, because of the amount of food given, decent prices, gluten free options and I generally like it. I had no idea that Aroma of all places would be a go-to for food, given I've mostly known it for their coffee and orchid tea but their rotational soups are hearty and so are their sandwiches. As someone that is more or less allergic to everything, but thanks to hipster yuppies and bad science; while options are available everywhere now, they are also unaffordable. Aroma has been a stellar option for me to eat yummy food within my budget, have alternative options and not get sick. I've been to the actual location too; it's a cute quiet spot for getting work done or having a chat. 5 stars for the various alternative food options for people with actual dietary / health issues-- without making me go broke. read more

Great service, wifi, nice small patio. Good place to go and work for an afternoon if you're in the area or if you live in Liberty Village. Also, amazing greek yogurt and cherry pastries! read more

Relaxing ambience, decent sized patio with a nice view of East Liberty St opposite the Liberty Market; newspapers, free wi-fi and those fun little chocolates served with your coffee that remind you of a European cafe. Dropped in for lunch today and was pleasantly surprised by the quick and friendly service. Ordered a warm chicken salad bowl that was big and full of veggies with a nice balsamic vinaigrette served on the side; freshly baked multi-grain bread slices and a nice strong coffee -- just 11 bucks and I'm a very happy camper. read more

Really delicious place for a quick lunch - it was hot the day I was there, so I didn't have any coffee, but the food was really good! The lentil soup was awesome, such a great flavor, perfect spices, just about as good as the lentil soup you get in Dearborn, MI or from real hippies. The avocado sandwich with jalapeno, onion, egg and some other goodness was tasty. It would have been better as a wrap, as nothing really stayed put on the bread. So, overall, this was a good experience that I'll have again the next time I find an Aroma. read more

My review is low because of the owner Yanni or what everyone calls him- Johnny. He has a beard and a ponytail. I can't believe that he shows his face to the customers. His attitude is very poor and extremely rude. I use to go in every morning to grab a coffee and meal. It's not a cheap place either! You would think the owner would greet his loyal customers in friendly way. Nope. Not a chance here. The previous owner Neive (not sure if this is spelled right) was amazing. He left because he couldn't stand Johnny. The girls are super friendly and the food is tasty. I would suggest that they put ponytail in the back so that his terrible attitude doesn't affect anymore customers. I will not be coming back to invest in this company. He doesn't deserve my money. read more

Went there 4 times this weekend since it was right next to the place we were staying. Solidly decent coffee and delicious smelling breads. The staff was never very friendly. Maybe they're too hip? Maybe they just hate their lives? Either way, it's totally a fine place if you're in a hurry. Otherwise, go a few blocks down and eat a proper brunch with a cup of regular coffee. read more

I love Aroma, and this one is my fave because of the great location. I frequent it when I am at work for a healthy lunch or a tea. Comparing Aroma to other coffee shop chains: the coffee is decent, the tea selection is wonderful, the food would have to be the best, especially the salads, and the bread is baked fresh in-house (I think Aroma is huge competition now to Starbucks particularly because of the food). I LOVE the lentil soup. Some items are on the pricier side, i.e. half sandwich is $5, however, I do love the option of actually getting half a sandwich. The pastries are okay, and if I really feel like something sweet Ill get one of the muffins or the cheese danish. All nice coffee shops are pricey, but at least you can get healthier, delicious options here for food. read more

Very small Portion size for the sandwiches and salads. Coffee is good but for you want value for food, go somewhere else read more

The worst breakfast I have ever paid for. I ordered a classic breakfast, scrambled eggs were cold and over cooked and there was an over cooked dry thin slice of turkey bacon. I left and went for an actual breakfast somewhere else. read more