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    Aromas Coffeehouse & Cafe

    3.9 (672 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    james river omelette
    Caroline B.

    this place is fantastic! Truly, Jack of all trades. Lots of good coffee, pastries, breakfast, lunch, and even dinner! You name it, they have it! And a super cute location on Prince George St. I got the James River omelette and it was FIRE

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    Shay K.

    Very good coffee, I got regular latte w strawberry foam top. Delicious They have nice pastry selection and macaroons and really delicious cheesecake. Cute wood table I have looking seating area. Outdoor tables too! Couple water bowls out there for dogs as you walk the beautiful William Mary campus

    Vanilla Chai Latte
    Hailey T.

    Such a cute environment. It's a bustling local coffee shop and tons of seating. When I entered, there was a huge line, but once I ordered and got my drink, it was quick. I got a Vanilla Chai Latte and I kid you not, this was probably the best chai latte I've ever had. It tasted like I was drinking a cookie, but in the best way possible. Not overbearingly sweet, but the right balance. The only downside is the long line, but in my opinion, it's worth the wait. Would recommend!

    Lunch menu available until close!
    Lala C.

    Located in the village, not far from my hotel stay at the Lodge, the latter and avocado toast were enjoyable. Coffee more so than the toast Prices are reasonable and half of the hotel charges. I found street parking and joined the crowd inside, a blend of locals and tourists. My iced latte with honey was remade since the first time, the honey had not been dissolved in hot water or the espresso resulting in a goopy presentation. Small place so don't be in a hurry, settle in and enjoy the local charm. The egg on my toast was slightly runny and the avocado was a thin spread on the sourdough. Meh Surprised that the food was packaged in a stryofoam container since Virginia has an upcoming ban.

    Joy A.

    Wandered in saw the line and almost left. I'm so glad my hubs said let's just wait! Coffee was amazing, just a cold brew but deep robust and smooth - all this coffee snobs musts! Hubs got the coffee of the day apple cinnamon strudel - it was delish without that chemical undertone many flavored coffees have. And lunch? The Cobb salad with house cider vinaigrette was my favorite lunch this trip! Chaotic and crowded and worth it! Even the other customers were a delight! Friendly and kind, we will be back for sure!

    Nitro Cold Brew and Tiramisu

    Great Coffee, good ambience, and the service was prompt. It's a great place for a cup of coffee and just stop and relax.

    Portobello Mushroom Burger
    Andrew G.

    Aromas Cafe is a true gem in downtown Colonial Williamsburg. It's a consistently bustling spot, so guests should expect a wait of about 15 to 30 minutes for their food after placing an order. The line to order can wrap around the coffeehouse, but it moves surprisingly quickly, giving you a chance to decide whether you'd like to find a cozy spot indoors or a seat outside. The cafe has a wonderfully decorated, cozy interior with great music playing. Once at the counter, I ordered the Aromas BLT with a fried egg, and it was generously sized and delicious. Having a fried egg made it feel much heartier than a typical breakfast sandwich from other places. Additionally their Portobello mushroom burger with basil pesto & balsamic vinaigrette is also fantastic. Their coffee selection is very hot and features a wide variety of flavors, boldness, intensity, and richness. I really like the Magnus coffee for its richness and boldness and also Jamaican Me Crazy coffee too. Throughout the visit, the staff was friendly and clearly working hard to get orders out as quickly as possible. Given its proximity to William & Mary and its hearty menu of breakfast and lunch items, it's no surprise that Aromas is busy all day. They even have a small selection of wine and other drinks for a quick pick-me-up. Overall, it's an excellent place to stop in, take a break, and enjoy some great food and a lively atmosphere.

    Aromas Famous Club
    Melanie C.

    For a coffee shop this would be a 4 but the food is terrible. The Grilled Turkey melt was so drenched in oil/butter/margarine was . The club tasted like a sandwich you'd get at a gas station. The coffee was decent. I would say if you're just coming for coffee you will be fine but avoid the food as there are FAR better options around.

    Mary-Ann L.

    This review is specifically for the dark chocolate almond biscotti. Outrageously delicious. Biscotti definitely not dry and crunchy but just the perfect consistency. I will definitely drive the distance from VA Beach to get 1 each of all their biscotti's!!!

    Erica M.

    Aromas is an excellent and consistent spot for breakfast and lunch items. We ate nearly everything off of the savory menu and some selections from the sweet menu, including a delightful Orange Pound Cake and French Toast - and all of it was exceptional. The service is friendly and efficient. The to-go packaging is well constructed and the food stays hot. This is a great local option.

    Ham Swiss eggs on English muffin
    Gary G.

    Aroma is a warm and friendly café, with nice dark wood where historic drawings are displayed. You order at the counter and they call you when your food is ready. We found a turnaround time to be pretty quick considering how busy it was. Even though it was clearly busy it didn't feel busy or noisy. The portions for breakfast were very generous. I had the English muffin with ham, Swiss and eggs, and it was very tasty. My wife had the traditional breakfast platter with scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and fresh bread. The potatoes had a great flavor and not overcooked. We peered at dishes other customers were having, and the portions were just as generous and again everything looked fresh. My only gripe is that the food was a bit cold from the counter - I didn't notice if there heat lamps. It's all impressive because there can be long lines and yet they still manage to get the orders right. And surprisingly fast. We wished we lived in the area. But we are only an hour away and will definitely return.

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    Matthew C.

    In a town known for being full of breakfast joints, I keep finding myself coming back here. There is a great funky/ college/ historical vibe with fancy coffee, clever remixes of traditional breakfasts and fresh bakery items. It can get. A little crowded , but the wait is worth it.

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    Tuna sandwich and coffee were entirely mediocre. I would go somewhere else if you care about the food.

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    Took a little bit to get our food but the place was busy and the food was excellent. Loved the crapes.

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    Always perfect. The coffee is smooth and the service is wonderful. We go there as often as possible

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    The Cupboard

    The Cupboard

    4.0(4 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Decent little coffee shop inside the Williamsburg Lodge. When I say "little" I mean it - very…read moresmall and can get crammed, especially when there's a conference with others trying to visit. Service was nice though and their light brew coffee was really good. If you stay there and have status, you get 2 cups per day for free!

    If you're a guest staying at this Marriott Williamsburg CW property or if you're an attendee at a…read moreconference or event at the property, this place is really the only option you have to get a cup of coffee or a hot or cold latte or tea, cold pressed juice, or a breakfast sandwich. Nothing wrong with this little grab-and-go carry out shop but at the same time, I wouldn't call it anything ahhhhmazzzzinggggg that would warrant more than just an average 3 star rating. Better than and more options than a hotel lobby self serve "mini mart." They serve self serve coffee (Members, don't forget to ask for your complimentary daily coffee tickets upon check-in!) but this place also has a barista for hot or iced lattes. Decent lattes, thankfully made with espresso shots not watered down or weak & wimpy. On par with what you would get at Starbucks. The latte menu is NOT extensive so don't expect a long latte/coffee drink menu like at Starbucks. I posted a pic of the latte/tea/juice/bfast sando menu with prices so have a look. Staff is SUPER NICE but both times I was there getting a hot latte, there was ONE WORKER each time running cash AND barista-ing. Not many more can fit behind that tiny ordering counter frankly. Thus - if you see any kind of long line, BE PREPARED TO WAIT. Or come back during non-rush hours. (Remember this is a conference center so it is highly likely conference attendees will be lining up to order before the start of the conference day and in between sessions throughout the day!) I read on their website that all their baked goods and pastries as well as sandwiches, salads etc are freshly house made there on prem so that's nice. Prices are not break the bank (for a hotel). My small hot vanilla latte was $7. Like I said - as a hotel lobby grab-and-go so you don't have to walk far or drive to get your latte-fix on, The Cupboard is right-there-convenient and will absolutely do just fine. If you DO feel like going off the property to go to an indie coffee shop, I drove to and tried the relatively new Grit Coffee in Midtown for the first time - pretty good (read my review and see my pics): Or go to the ever-famous Aromas in CW near the William&Mary campus, an OG legend which imo is overhyped but still a good option - parking can be a pain, frankly better to walk there from the hotel (it's prob a 20 min walk to Aromas but you walk straight down beautiful CW - on a nice day, can't beat that.).

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    The Cupboard - Inside / Interior view of small grab-and-go shop - ordering counter, lattes, tea, housemade pastries, salads, juices, self-serve coffee

    Inside / Interior view of small grab-and-go shop - ordering counter, lattes, tea, housemade pastries, salads, juices, self-serve coffee

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    Another Broken Egg Cafe

    3.7(271 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    We stayed at the Patriot's Inn which is right next to the restaurant. We were a little reluctant to…read morecome in because I saw this place had under 4 stars, but I'm so glad we did. I came with a group of 6, and we were sat almost immediately even though the place was filled to the brim. Our waiter was amazing, he was very up beat and great with the kids. Our food even came out quickly even though they had a full house. I ordered the Monterey Omelette, it was good, but it wasn't my favorite. My sister in law got the bourbon pancakes and they were absolutely delicious. I'd go back just for those pancakes. Overall it was a nice experience. The services was amazing, and those pancakes were delicious. Parking is a little tight, but I would definitely recommend this place if you're in Williamsburg.

    Here's another place we decide to try for breakfast. Once…read moreseated we started with some Ice tea & coffee, not bad. Main meal I had the Chicken & waffles , this was good nice tasting chicken , decent waffles, the chicken is what saved this dish. Hubby had Hash brown Benedict, not bad. We gave the biscuit beignets a try, not a fan of these they were not great taste way too fried. Decent size location, seems like they are mainly open for breakfast. service was a bit slow, food came out quickly enough which u can appreciate but makes u wonder how much is cooked when ordered. Decent looking place inside, price wise it was reasonable, ok overall.

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    Jamestown Settlement Cafe - Fish and chips, beef brisket, corn dog, peanut soup and some kind of pudding dessert. And pickles, homemade pickles from a giant jar.

    Jamestown Settlement Cafe

    4.1(22 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    I wasn't expecting much, because when there is only one food option on site its usually overpriced…read moreand not so great. But to my surprise the food was excellent. If you change paper plates to regular yo up never know you are in museum café and not a restaurant. Fish and chips (battered fish and French fries on the menu) were off the wall. Juicy fish, perfect batter, crunchy n light, honestly any restaurant could have served ut and charged you 3 times the $$$. BBQ beef brisquet was melting in my mouth. P.s. wasn't big fun of peanut soup, butter I only took it to see what is it cos never seen that on the menu. Service was fast and with tired hungry kids who walked for hours it was saving the day.

    Walking around Jamestown and absorbing the gravity of what began here made us work up quite an…read moreappetite. It was a hot day and the AC was cranked up and felt amazing! It is cafeteria style which worked well. There were burgers, pizza, chicken, salads and the usual fare, but I was excited to see the brisket over cornbread option. Yum! We added some macaroni salad and a giant Pickle they sliced for us and ended with some yummy butterscotch pudding. All that and a soda for $31.58. There were employees in costumes checking in to see if we had questions and entertaining us with facts about Jamestown. There was a woman who was doing bird calls for some children. It was pretty cool.

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    Jamestown Settlement Cafe - Chicken Caesar wrap, huge packed with chicken. Dressing on the side

    Chicken Caesar wrap, huge packed with chicken. Dressing on the side

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    Fat Canary - Halibut special ( best ever dish with corn,shrimp and chanterelles sitting over mashed potatoes)

    Fat Canary

    4.5(568 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This was a highlight of our Williamsburg trip!…read more I made a reservation about a month out and I'm glad I did. It was so busy when we showed up. They asked us if we wanted to wait for a few minutes at the bar while they prepared our table so we ordered a couple of drinks. As soon as we ordered they came to get us. No big deal, we just paid and took our drinks with us. We were sat toward the front of the restaurant, which gave us the perfect people-watching position. Our server stopped by to greet us and said she'd be back. Waters and bread were delivered and she oriented us to the menu. We made our selections of salmon for my husband and short ribs with a side of squash. Everything was delicious. We were happy with our selections and so full when we left. I appreciate that the short ribs are boneless and tender and had the perfect seasoning. I'd eat that dish again anytime!

    Our first time at the Fat Canary restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. I had the halibut special, served…read moreover shrimp and risotto. My wife had the scallops over risotto. Everything was incredibly delicious. The entire restaurant is spacious, clean, and beautifully maintained. The staff was very helpful and took the time to explain the menu. We also had espresso martinis--the non-creamy version--which were excellent as well. We will certainly be back for another visit within the month.

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    Little bits of goodness, mozzarella with ham n amazing sauces.

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