Aroma Cafe
6 ratings since posting on Tuesday, January 3, 2006
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To the person who had the bad experience at Aroma Cafe i would say , you just caught them at an off moment. Every business has a laps....and i would suggest you go back and i am sure you will experience things differently. The food is fresh, good portions, and not expensive at all. See you there! - Melissa , posted 10/04/07 |
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I respectfully disagree with the reviewer who complained about sullen service from pseudo-hipsters. She must have been there in a rare "off" moment. I have been to Aroma dozens of times and have never received anything but warm, friendly service from everyone, from the manager right down to the bus people who bring your food to your table. The menu is clever and creative, with lots of fun options for both breakfast and lunch, and the baked goods are so beautiful they practically wave at you from behind the glass. I don't find the coffee any better than at other coffee places, to be honest, but it's perfectly fine, certainly not sub-par. Above all, the thing I love most about Aroma is the atmosphere. The restaurant and bookstore are situated in what used to be an ordinary 1940's-era "Valley traditional" house, now artfully festooned with foliage, furniture and fascinating objects to look at. The seating starts in the main room where you place your order, then continues outside to a series of patios encircling the house, each with its own particular ambiance. Walking through, you "discover" each patio like it's a whole new world. Smokers use the south side patio; dog owners cluster there and also at the the front sidewalk tables under the red umbrellas. Something for everyone. I love the back patio myself, with its abundance of chirping birds. When I bring guests, they are amazed at how lovely it is and also how warm, cozy and intimate the vibe is. If all you want is an inexpensive meal, then there are plenty of other places that will make you feel you got better value. But I find the prices quite reasonable because I go to Aroma for the experience. - Paula , posted 10/04/07 |
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When there are so many choices in town, I've finally realized it's just irresponsible to go to Aroma and spend so much while getting poor counter service - i.e., service without a smile! Starbucks employees are delightful by comparison to the sullen and/or phony hipsters working at Aroma. If the coffee were consistently good, I'd have something good to say, but both the food and drink are inconsistent. Urth in LA is a drive but the service is far better there. - leilamh , posted 09/23/07 |
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This is an awesome place to hang out. Great coffee, food and people. You really feel at home here. Morning, afternoons or at night. Situated on a great little part og Tujunga Ave with shops, a theater and other restaurants (good ones too) I am happy that we live within walking distance. Aroma is my first choice when meeting either friend or for busniness. - Bo , posted 05/16/06 |
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I love this cafe. When I am there, I can almost imagine I'm back in San Francisco -- that is, until I realize everyone is talking about the film business. But hey, so am I usually. The coffee is excellent, food is tasty, and it's a lovely place to spend an afternoon with friends on a sunny day. - Sharon , posted 01/03/06 |
