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    Arosa Cafe

    4.5 (192 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    AROSA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Catalina Q.

    I ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. The service is amazing and the food is great. The ambiance is so good and refreshing. I highly recommend this place!!!

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    Rima Z.

    Delightful service and very clean cafe. Cesar is passionate about his products and the customer's experience. I ordered an iced matcha tea, but it was too sweet for my taste. Cesar offered to make an unsweetened version, but since it was a premade powder, I opted for an iced tea instead. This was fine. The arepas themselves are delicious. Great texture, flavor, and chew. My friend had one with black beans which she said was good, but not as warm as could be. The shredded beef in mine was also not hot (so the cheese didn't melt) but it does not take away from the experience. Cesar said the flavor and the way the meat is sliced is authentically Venezuelan. Nice location, sufficient parking and we were told by another guest that there is typically a line out the door. We waltzed in 30 minutes before closing and were served quickly. Definitely worth a stop.

    Carne Mechada Panini with Chicken 12 oz - Chicken Coconut Curry Soup
    Brian T.

    Arosa Cafe may be small, but it sure makes up for it with its comfy PNW decor, great service, and delightful food. Hidden in a plaza next to the arboretum, this place can be easy to miss - but it's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a nice brunch scene. My wife and I ordered: Chicken avocado panini Carne mechada panini Chicken coconut curry soup The paninis were nice and light, and I would highly recommend the chicken avocado panini. I do love my paninis, and the char was crispy and the avocado added a lot of flavor with each bite. The carne mechada was a bit dry - however, the owner quickly brought out some garlic aioli, which was a huge savior for the panini. Overall, the paninis were pretty tasty. Not a huge fan of the soups - they were pretty mediocre. But the paninis were great, and I was eyeing, with great envy, every waffle that passed my way (they looked nice too). The food's pretty good - not the best, but far from the worst. But what gives this place its unique "umph" that pushes this review to a 5-star rating is its vibe and the pleasantries of the staff. The walls are adorned with photos and art that adds to the character of the cafe, and there's a mini-makers mart on the other side to help sell small trinkets and candles to support local artists. It's a sight to behold, and one that just makes this place that much more lovable. So come on in to Arosa's Cafe and admire the cozy nature of this shop. They are planning on establishing another location up north in Ravenna, and we will soon be frequenting that location once it settles.

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    Andrew H.

    The food here is really good but the standout is truly the amazing service. This is functionally a "grab n' go" coffee shop but...done to the highest possible level. The breakfast sandwiches are handmade and delicious and there is a deluxe, but tiny, indoor dining area and two small tables outside. I was a bit disappointed to not find any arepas (the main reason I came here), but the staff informed me that they only do those on Saturday. Also a bummer that they charge for coffee refills.

    Pabellon arepa with avocado added: deluxe and delicious luncheon.
    Emily V.

    LOVE this place: warm welcomes, delicious food and coffee, & a great place to catch up with friends, colleagues, or oneself.

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    Alice Z.

    Food: 4.5/5 | Service: 4/5 | Experience: 4/5 This cafe near the arboretum was a good start to the day. The cafe itself has several tables, but it seems like most folks take their breakfast to go. I ordered the black forest ham panini and the strawberry liege waffle. My order took just a bit longer than I had anticipated, but nothing egregious. The portion size for the panini was smaller than expected, but the taste and sandwich itself was good. I would say the highlight was the liege waffle, which was soft and warm and topped with whipped cream.

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    Andrea C.

    The service here was amazing and so welcoming. I really enjoyed the liege waffles and the mocha is a must get!! If you're hungry, order the Arepa Pabellon, it's super filling and delicious. There's a free parking lot and a few small tables outside if you decide to bring your dog!

    Plain waffle plus a spinach and feta pastry

    The food was delicious! I had a plain waffle with butter and syrup. We also had an arepa with black beans and mozzarella cheese and spinach and feta pastry. The service was fantastic too. Low music playing .

    Strawberry Waffle and Matcha Latte
    Diana C.

    The service was super friendly and efficient! Very kind people! It also had a really pretty ambiance. The waffle was tasty. The matcha was pretty good. I'd certainly recommend it.

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    Anand N.

    Stopped here on the way home from the Washington Park Arboretum. There's a small parking lot for the shopping place. Decided to try the signature mocha but iced and a chocolate croissant. Croissant was available immediately and the mocha was ready within a minute. Not only was the croissant delicious, the Iced mocha was outstanding, just the right amount of sweet with the right amount of coffee. There are a few tables inside with a couple of tables outside and gives the feel of a coffee nook. I want to try their waffles next time when I visit.

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    The breakfast sandwich was excellent. Good coffee, friendly service. Convenient parking.

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    Really good food and really nice people. Would totally come back for lunch again. Small place but worth having the food.

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    Strawberry Nutella waffle and matcha latte were delicious, family running the place was lovely :)

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    Turkey panini is decent, but not amazing. It's cute inside but rlly hot in the summer. The outdoor seating is nice tho!

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