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Lauren Denhartog
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 AT A GLANCE
Aroma Espresso Bar
500 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ontario
416-536-7750
Coffee
Annex
Venue:
Cafe
Hours:
Price Range:
$$(Affordable)
Payment:
Visa, Master Card, American Express
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THE BUZZ
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IN THE AREA
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8 Reader Reviews | the coffee is amazing and the food is great. too bad its so hard to get seats that are taken by all the laptop users......
1. MALKA's Review :: November 03, 2008 MALKA's Rating: 4 Stars |
Placed in front of the Starbucks, Aroma has a welcoming and comfortable environment, with beautiful people moving around.
The drinks have a good quality and the espresso is one of the best of the city, but as in the majority of the Toronto’s coffee shops, the food in general is tasteless. The prices are affordable to Canadian' standards.
Internet wireless connection is available.
A good option for the region around Bathurst x Bloor.
2. Zava's Review :: August 27, 2008 Zava's Rating: 3 Stars |
The espresso we ordered were very smokey and acidic, and they tasted burnt. This was by far the most unpleasant espresso I have ever tasted. The atmostpher was very welcoming and comfortable though.
3. Anonymous's Review :: June 13, 2008 |
The espresso we ordered were very smokey and acidic, and they tasted burnt. This was by far the most unpleasant espresso I have ever tasted. The atmostphere was very welcoming and comfortable though.
4. James Denton's Review :: June 13, 2008 James Denton's Rating: 2 Stars |
I had relatives from the U.S. who were looking for a Jewish cafe/breakfest shop, and they had chosen Aroma. I ordered their breakfest which had sunny side up eggs, thinly sliced salad with tomatoes in it, and toast. The portions were very large which I liked, but the entire meal was tasteless. However, I'm not the type of person to eat salad for breakfest, but I still think it could have tasted better. What bothered me the most was how dirty the seats, tables & window sills were. Chairs were covered in bread crumbs and hair which was surprising. The washrooms seemed much cleaner than the dining area. Service was great, although the workers were not helpful when I asked them for recommendations for what to order. Overall, I would not return to this place.
5. Anonymous's Review :: November 08, 2007 |
I had relatives from the U.S. who were looking for a Jewish cafe/breakfest shop, and they had chosen Aroma. I ordered their breakfest which had sunny side up eggs, thinly sliced salad with tomatoes in it, and toast. The portions were very large which I liked, but the entire meal was tasteless. However, I'm not the type of person to eat salad for breakfest, but I still think it could have tasted better. What bothered me the most was how dirty the seats, tables & window sills were. Chairs were covered in bread crumbs and hair which was surprising. The washrooms seemed much cleaner than the dining area. Service was great, although the workers were not helpful when I asked them for recommendations for what to order. Overall, I would not return to this place.
6. Nathan's Review :: November 07, 2007 Nathan's Rating: 2 Stars |
We have lived in the Annex for over 17 years and we are thrilled to have Aroma join our neighbourhood.
Avid discerning European coffee drinkers that we are, we feel we have finally found the kind of establishment which serves excellent espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, etc. The coffee is robust and hot with steamy creamy milk always made to perfection. The four of us get one or two drinks a day and we can affirm that the drinks and service is consistently and of the highest quality. The menu is simple but it is hearty and the portions are abundant. And what a treat to have the bread and t pastries made on the premises. In this age of industrial food production, Aroma has created a differentiator at reasonable prices.
Favourite food : buraka, a light phylo pastry sprinkled with sesame seeds and filled with cheese – ideal if you are looking for savoury treat. My all time fav however is Alfajores, soft cookies with milk jam in the middle. – this is an Argentinean specialty and being from there, I can say that they got this treat right !
Drawback is that it is getting too busy and it is often difficult to get a seat to linger over the great coffee and food. I hope the patio will be open by next spring.
7. Anonymous's Review :: September 06, 2007 |
We have lived in the Annex for over 17 years and we are thrilled to have Aroma join our neighbourhood.
Avid discerning European coffee drinkers that we are, we feel we have finally found the kind of establishment which serves excellent espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, etc. The coffee is robust and hot with steamy creamy milk always made to perfection. The four of us get one or two drinks a day and we can affirm that the drinks and service is consistently and of the highest quality. The menu is simple but it is hearty and the portions are abundant. And what a treat to have the bread and t pastries made on the premises. In this age of industrial food production, Aroma has created a differentiator at reasonable prices.
Favourite food : buraka, a light phylo pastry sprinkled with sesame seeds and filled with cheese – ideal if you are looking for savoury treat. My all time fav however is Alfajores, soft cookies with milk jam in the middle. – this is an Argentinean specialty and being from there, I can say that they got this treat right !
Drawback is that it is getting too busy and it is often difficult to get a seat to linger over the great coffee and food. I hope the patio will be open by next spring.
8. Jacqueline K.'s Review :: September 05, 2007 Jacqueline K.'s Rating: 4 Stars |
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