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    Aroma Restaurant

    4.4 (131 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Darlene M.

    My husband and I had a wonderful dining experience at Aroma Restaurant. We were attending a youth camp up the road, where the food did not agree with my stomach. I begged to drive down to find better food, and that's what lead us to Aroma Restaurant. Because we're very new to the area, we really didn't know what to expect. We awkwardly stood at the door for a good 3-4 minutes before someone came out to help us. There is both outdoor and indoor seating. We chose to eat outdoors. The woman who served us was very kind and hospitable. She brought out a tablecloth, cloth napkins, and water like she was preparing us for a special date. She was super nice and served us very well. In the end, we had a great experience. We would definitely come back next year while in the area for youth camp. I ordered the Sherry Ribeye Burger with Sweet Potato Fries, and he ordered the Fish & Chips. It did not disappoint! We enjoyed every bite! I do recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back.

    Rosie S.

    We visited after a long day exploring Santa Cruz and were a group of 11, which we knew might be a challenge for some restaurants. Thankfully, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating--they went out of their way to create space for us outside, and the setting was beautiful. The service started off great--attentive and welcoming. We ordered shortly after being seated, and were excited for a good meal. Unfortunately, the wait for food was very long. It took about an hour and a half for everything to arrive, and my boyfriend's plate didn't come out until everyone else had already finished eating, which was disappointing. The food itself was absolutely delicious, but by the time it came, we were all extremely hungry and the enjoyment was a bit overshadowed by the wait. It also felt like we were overlooked once drinks were served, as no one checked in on us during the wait. To be fair, we understand it's not easy to serve a large party all at once, but we noticed smaller groups who arrived after us getting their meals much sooner--even though we ordered quickly. Despite the delay, we'd be open to giving this place another shot with a smaller group. The food really was great, and the staff was kind--we just hope the timing is better next time!

    Brunch menu (2/2) as of 6/21/25
    Winston L.

    A great brunch on a beautiful Saturday! We got the Mexican Steak & Eggs and the Florentine Classic Benedict. Both were delicious and appropriately portioned. Appreciated the complementary fruit with them too. The owner (Mateo?) was hospitable and funny. They have a homemade hot sauce, try if you dare haha

    Seafood linguine
    Aaron M.

    Wow best restaurant in this area for sure! What an inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. They really go above and beyond to make you feel at home. My Dad ordered the seafood linguine and he said it was the best he's ever had! Ever Also I had the pesto chicken with GLUTEN FREE linguine. So happy they have gluten free pasta options and they are DELICIOUS sauces. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was on point. As a starter appetizer we both had the house salad. Mine with balsamic dressing and my Dad's was with ranch. We both thoroughly enjoyed the salads and they had lots of fresh ingredients! Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Will be back!

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    Angela L.

    I went here the other day for a dinner date with my partner and it was a really cute spot. I loved the deco and outdoor seating area. We were not super impressed by the charcuterie board, but then wine and main dishes were pretty good. We also ordered ceviche, which had an interesting twist, I never had ceviche with tartar sauce mixed in it, it was good, but different. I would definitely come back and try other dishes.

    Cathy D.

    went to visit my friends new home and we came here for brunch on wednesday at 11am. we walked in and they just barely opened; their waitress hadn't even arrived yet. we were all excited for breakfast foods but they said they only have breakfast on the weekends. we were all bummed but that didn't stop us from ordering mimosas and bloody mary's!! menu was very limited and didn't have too many things that caught my eye. i kept it simple and ordered their sherry ribeye burger. we ordered 3 ribeye burgers, fish and chips, and a turkey bacon avocado sandwich. the person ordering the fish and chips stated it was really good. you have to request for malt vinegar if that's your jam. my burger tasted like a typical burger nothing special. a little on the bland side if i'm being honest. the friend that recommended this place said dinner is better. there would be more choices to choose from. i don't know if i'll ever find that out.

    Lamb shank

    Place is Golden! Started with great, sincere greeting by everyone, owner (Mario), bus people, etc. Food was an 11 out of 10. Had the special Lamb Shank. I'm not a lamb guy but decided to step out of my comfort zone and wow! Full of flavor and a nice tempernillo to go with it. Wife had Bolognese. Fantastic. Service was great (Mateo). Atmosphere was excellent. Happened to have music on the patio tonight. I'd swear these guys were peeking at my playlist. Also to note, affordable. Next time in the area we are coming back. You won't be disappointed. Give it a try.

    Filet mignon with asparagus and mushroom.
    Annamarie G.

    Bar drinks were great. Staff were fun and friendly, made you feel welcome. Dinner option were good and desert selection was nice also. Good was amazing, cooked to perfection. Inside and out was nice. Outdoor dinning with heaters and live music was amazing!

    Fried artichoke
    David C.

    For a restaurant in a small town, I was very pleasantly surprised to see these menu offerings with quality food and decent value. We came here for lunch. Out of all our orders, the blackened chicken burger was the best value as well as taste. It's not often that you get a sandwich or burger served using focaccia, so that was very nice (and fluffy). Meanwhile, the inside was fresh, savory, and balanced. Sweet potato fries were pretty standard, but I think the house salad tasted great with its coating of vinaigrette. The beef burger was interesting as the eggplant added another dimension of uncommon flavor and texture. Paired with the fact that the servers were nice and both the inside and outside of the restaurant was very pretty with the setting of atmosphere, my party really enjoyed this meal.

    Moscow mule
    Achal R.

    Great ambiance, great good! People working here are really friendly, I am picky about my food and I give very detailed instructions on how i want my burger seasoned and salad tossed. They follow through every-time! I'm gonna visit again

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    Delicious food Great atmosphere with fireplaces or outdoor seating with heaters Great for parties and special occasions

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    5 months ago

    Delicious food. Loved the crème brûlée. Cute vibes. Friendly and attentive staff. Wish they had more vegetarian main course options

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    Great cocktails, brunch menu was really good. The fish and chips were fantastic. My husband loved his burger.

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    8 months ago

    Great. I got to speak Italian with Matteo all night. Food and service great. Cannot wait to return.

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    8 months ago

    Good food; good service. We love the Mexican and Italian dinners in this local restaurant.

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    The food is good. Service is sometimes poor, I suggest you go early, as service can be really slow when they are busy.

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    3.9(80 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    I have heard about the Penny Ice Creamery via word of mouth. We were here last Sunday night. We…read moreoriginally planned on going to the downtown location in Santa Cruz, but we ended up at the Scotts Valley location because we were staying at the Hilton there. We ended up heading over about a half hour before they closed (I think 9pm is the closing time?) They were already cleaned up (the chairs were stacked, etc), but they insisted they were open and were totally nice about it. For the people who are complaining of the price, I respectfully disagree. This place is not your average ice cream joint. From what I understand, the ice cream is made from scratch using ingredients from local farmers. The flavors are not your basic b*tch flavors, and I can totally appreciate that. My daughter got a single scoop of Fresh Mint Chip. I had a spoonful and it truly tasted like fresh mint, not that artificially flavored green mint chip stuff. I saw the sundae special for the weekend and I just couldn't pass it up. Here's what it was: mochi cakes topped with whipped cream, Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream, blood oranges, toasted almonds, and green tea (matcha) sauce. I couldn't have come up with that combination myself. It was delightful! Overall, we enjoyed it!

    Beyond delicious ice cream. Quaint ice creamery in Felton that makes ice cream from local and…read moreseasonal ingredients. Seasonal flavors change and every time I've visited there has been at least 1 GF/DF ice cream and they have GF waffles cones too!!!! Service is always friendly and fast. Both indoor and outdoor seating and they have water and glasses available for self serve. If u are in the area I highly recommend Penny Ice Creamery!

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    3.9(184 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    I wanted to love Soul Sweets but unfortunately do not. Let me set the scene…read more.. It was another 80+ degree afternoon, but no one was inside when I walked in with my kids. There were 2 people working there and behind the counter. No one greeted us. We looked at the menu and though we could have ordered at the counter, the staff didn't seem friendly like they wanted to be approached so we chose to order at the computerized kiosk! Other Yelpers said prices were average, but I thought the drinks were expensive! They start around $7 but that most do not include toppings, and each topping was $0.75. That adds up! (My go-to boba place in Santa Cruz has boba for $5.50, which includes 2 toppings, so....this seems like highway robbery.) Due to the high prices, out of three of us, we only ordered two drinks and only one of the drinks had an added topping. When they were done making the drinks, one drink had the plastic top sealed on and the other was placed on the counter. The staffer walked away. I was unsure if I should just take the drinks. They were clearly our drinks (I could see they were ours, plus we were the only customers), but it was odd the man put the drink there and walked away without saying anything! No communication, no eye contact. Nothing. After several minutes, he returned to complete the plastic cup cover sealing, and then he placed the cup in front of me. No "thank you", no "here you go", no "enjoy", nothing. It was odd. Other than the prices, the flavor of the boba was okay in flavor and chewiness, but the strawberry matcha drink had effects that, let's just say, caused someone hours of bathroom trips! We don't know if it was the milk or some other ingredient, but something was not right. Needless to say, we will not be returning to Soul Sweet. The store looked so cute in the photos, I think it had potential, but the freshness is important and price is an important factor.

    Popular Scotts Valley dessert spot, first time customer. Ordered fruit soft serve which photos…read moreshowed was in a plastic cup. Got a 2 inch paper cup with approximately 1 cup of soft serve with 2 tablespoons fruit for almost $7. Will not return obviously.

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    Classic is classic!

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    4.5(2.6k reviews)
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    Found Marianne's by accident. It reminded me of Bud's Ice Cream and Mitchell's Ice Cream in San…read moreFrancisco. Very crowded...packed parking lot...long line outside the door that moves very quickly. We grabbed a number and waited our turn...just a few minutes. Looked over the menu of flavors while we waited. So many flavors to choose from...the flavors we choose were very tasty. By the time we ordered, got, and paid for our ice cream, seats had opened up. Everything you want in an ice cream...rich, creamy, flavorful. We enjoyed every bit our scoops.

    Love Marianne's from the grocery store, an even better experience is visiting their brick & mortar…read moreshop. My visit took place on a warm and sunny afternoon, lots of guests waiting to taste delicious ice cream. Lines moved fairly quickly. Remember to grab a number upon entering. Shoutout to Sophia (in training according to her name tag). She provided the best service I've had in a long time as she patiently explained their vast menu selection and exchanged genuine interactions. The double junior was the perfect size with 2 different flavors. I opted for the pistachio cardimon and the Oregon blackberry. I had a few bites of caramel/mocha flavors, which were slightly too sweet for me. Regardless, I feel you can't go wrong with any of their flavors and they provide samples. The inside is pretty cute with its retro flooring and wall decor. Plenty of tables to sit and enjoy. Small parking lot, but ample street parking around the shop. Looking forward to visiting Marianne's again next time I'm in Santa Cruz. #12/2026

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    Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream with Hot Fudge

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    3.9(86 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Outstanding local market in tiny Felton…read more This has a great crunchy vibe. Natural and healthy foods and loads of craft beer ( if you are feeling crafty). Organic all the way for many products here. I got a sandwich for a picnic. What a wonderful experience. The service was friendly and efficient. They don't add a lot of salt and pepper on the same, so feel free to pick up some packets if you are feeling particularly salty.

    I've lived in Felton since 2019, Santa Cruz native. My wife and I appreciate having a natural foods…read morestore nearby. Although we don't do all of our grocery shopping here, cause that would be fairly expensive and they don't have everything we need for our big grocery runs, we do shop here at least 2-3 times a week. Very frequently grabbing a sandwich, or sushi or something else easy on the go. The produce is great, the meat we've gotten from the butcher has been good, but we don't buy it often. Big praise for Patrick and Peggy in the deli, those two are amazing employees. Helpful, patient and always polite. I understand not all the customers are easy, that's an understatement, but those two hold it down and are awesome. A couple of the younger guys in the deli are a bit grumpy and seem to hate their job, but not a big deal. Also love Max, who works the register but usually stocks, he's awesome too. He's super helpful and works fast, nice guy. Give Patrick, Peggy and Max a raise! Their signature sandwiches are generously sized and the ingredients are quality. Fairly priced for what we've come to expect these days. The premade breakfast burritos are great, so is a lot of the other food you can get from the deli area. I don't get the hot food much cause it's pretty expensive by the pound for any meat dish, but when I've gotten it it's always been tasty.

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    A big fat veggie sandwich! It was delicious

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    Felton mural on the side of the building

    Wild Roots Market - Large mural in parking lot

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    Large mural in parking lot

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