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    Aroma Joe's

    3.6 (31 reviews)
    Closed 5:15 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ian W.

    Whenever I'm in need of a caffeine fix or pick me up, Aroma Joe's is one of my favorite places to stop for coffee with locations throughout southeast NH and southern Maine, including this location in Downtown Sanford which has drive-up window service. The coffee brewed here is strong just the way I like it and has a great flavor and no bitter aftertaste, very similar to the coffee I've enjoyed at Dutch Bros. Coffee (locations on the West Coast). They also serve espresso drinks, fresh baked goods, and the FroJoe Iced Coffee, a great summertime treat, pick your favorite flavors! The other night, I stopped at this Aroma Joe's for a large coffee on my way back to NH and used the drive-up window for quick and friendly service. The lane configuration is a bit tight, bending right. Man oh man, the coffee was just what I needed, brewed strong. I was recharged and good to roll for my 90 minute trek back home at night. Super! WEBSITE: http://www.aromajoes.com

    Let's help the white folks and ignore this guy! Unbelievable!
    Zack H.

    The owner here is great. I had a problem but he reacted quickly and efficiently to fix the problem. Accidents happen but places that really care about the customer stand out.

    Missy T.

    I prefer Aroma Joe's to Dunkin Donuts- the coffee tastes way better. I would say it is middle-ground for me. I prefer local coffee shops but if I need something quick and inexpensive, I'll stop by AJ's over DD's. Prices are reasonable, I think. Food selection leaves a lot to be desired and I wish they had more of a variety. It would be nice to see more hot breakfast options especially at this location since it has an actually store with seating. That is another reason why I like the Sanford AJ's- you can go inside! The atmosphere is really cool being in an old bank. And there is, of course, the seating area in the old bank vault which is really hip looking. In all honesty, I wouldn't sit in there for fear of being locked in (silly, I know, but claustrophobia...) but I appreciate the charm it adds. Also, even if I had any desire to sit in the vault, I've never been able to because people monopolize the area and use it as their own personal space for hours and hours (annoying). Staff are generally very friendly here and service is quick. Definitely not high end coffee but I still enjoy coming here to read a book and people-watch out the large window.

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    3 years ago

    Go to energy drinks, give me a double rush please, lines can be long and that makes me not stop crunching for time

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    3 years ago

    I've been going to aroma joes for five years and this is by far the SLOWEST aroma joes. Ridiculous

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    Love aroma joes! My go to spot for coffee, definitely best coffee around here!! Staff is always super friendly.

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    12 years ago

    The best coffee around hands down!!! Never a bad cup o joe at Aroma Joes!!! Try them and get hooked!

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    8 years ago

    Very welcoming environment and the people working there were very nice. Tons of options

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    16 years ago

    I get a Chai almost everyday before work! The drive-thru is quick. There is a large amount of options available.

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    I found this restaurant randomly as we drove from Vermont to Portland. This is the kind of find…read morethat I love - a local diner/cafe off the beaten path. If you find yourself in Sanford, this is a place that is a good find. The menu contains all of the breakfast and lunch standards. Breakfast is available until 2:00 pm, which is when the restaurant closes, so everything on the menu is sold from opening to close. My wife had the waffles ($4.99) and bacon. The bacon was crispy, but the waffles had a softer than usual (for us) texture. I'm not sure if that's normal, or just the batter and cooking that Sweet Memories does. However, it was tasty and she enjoyed it. I ordered the cleverly named "Big Breakfast" (8.89) that included: Three eggs served with two pieces, bacon, two sausages, a half slice a ham with home fries and your choice of toast or an English Muffin. The quality of the food is good and the prices are an amazingly good value. I'm sure that this same meal back home in Minneapolis would be more $15 for the Big Breakfast and $12 for the waffles and bacon. The service was a bit sluggish, but all in all, fine. I would love for a second location to open in Minneapolis, Minnesota, complete with the Sanford, Maine prices.

    Staff is always super sweet and fast. The restaurant is always cleaned and well managed. The food…read moreis great for breakfast food. Great prices.

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    Sweet Memories - "Big Breakfast" - Three Eggs $8.89 served with two bacon, two sausages and half a ham with home fries and choice of toast or English Muffin.

    "Big Breakfast" - Three Eggs $8.89 served with two bacon, two sausages and half a ham with home fries and choice of toast or English Muffin.

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