Aroma Espresso Bar

Reviews

• Jess W.

  star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

  Aroma is not my go-to coffee shop because prices for their drinks are a bit more expensive. I came here because I had a meeting and the person I was meeting with suggested this location. I ordered my usual Americano and watched the barista make my drink. I absolutely loved how he warmed my cup!! Not many places do that for you so I really appreciated that extra step.
  
  I also loved how each espresso drink comes with a chocolate on the side. It is milk chocolate, although I prefer dark, but I think it is a good contrast as the espresso is so bitter and the milk chocolate is on the sweeter side.
  
  My meeting was at 2pm and this location was pretty busy and loud but by 4pm, this place became calm and quiet. I would say, if you are wanting to meet someone at this Aroma, maybe schedule it a little later in the afternoon so you aren't shouting at the person in front of you or stretching your ear to hear.
  
  Even though Aroma isn't my go-to coffee shop, I may consider going there every-now-and-then as a treat to spend an extra dollar on my usual Americano.

• Lo C.

  star star star star_border star_border 26 May 2026

  I immensely enjoy the vibe  Aroma gives off whenever you enter, especially in the mornings.
  
  Aroma at Markville has a refined and calm atmosphere where you can enjoy your drink or breakfast.
  
  I ordered the egg with cheese croissant and a pistachio croissant.
  The menu is pricey but once in a while it is worth it to splurge here.
  
  The breakfast croissant was delicious.  The egg was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted to coat the bagel.
  The pistachio croissant was delicious when I ate it later on in the afternoon. Decadent without being overwhelmingly sweet.
  
  Overall Aroma is delicious but definitely not your every day coffee run.
  The service does take longer than your usual Tim Hortons as there are only 2 servers at the front in the morning.
  
  TLDR; I like it here but not for everyday.

• Eric C.

  star star star star_border star_border 24 May 2026

  I really like the concept of Aroma. A cafe with unique Mediterranean options and a vibrant warm interior makes this one of a kind. Add in the fact that it's part of the mall makes it super convenient for all occasions. It's a place I can envision having a light breakfast comfortably at any time of the day. However I found the execution of the breakfast offerings falling just short of my expectations.
  
  We ordered the shakshuka and the aroma hash. The flavoring of the shakshuka was great. The tomato with the red peppers provided acidity and a bold sweetness from the peppers; it was great to dip the bread into to soak up all the stew. However, I found the tahini to be greatly conflicting with the shakshuka with the bitterness of the tahini being too much for the sweetness of the stew base. In addition, the stew could have been more warm as it was just somewhat just slightly over room temperature.
  
  The salad of the aroma hash was excellent. Sauteed red peppers, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and onions all provided a nice full sweetness, all brought together with a lemon olive oil dressing. The bread here was a bit disappointing as they were a bit flat in texture and could have used a bit more of a crunch. The house blend coffee was rich and bold.
  
  Value is very fair considering breakfast offerings of other standalone cafes would set you back a lot more.

• Jessica E.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  The only negative thing about this Aroma is it takes a while to fulfill your order. Your order is taken quickly but because they prepare your meal fresh (which is seriously GREAT AND ALL!), how long you will wait will depend on how many hands are in the kitchen. Very often I peep just 1, max 2 pairs of eyes through the window. Awesome food and friendliness. Staff are very informative. Just be prepared to wait 5-10 minutes, especially with a line.
  
  Oh and order the pistachio croissant! It is my favorite ever form of pistachio. You'll thank me later.

• Jacqueline L.

  star star star star star_border 16 May 2026

  Had matcha green tea latte and a chocolate cookie.  Latte was a little too sweet for me.  Cookie was yummy.  Love their complementary chocolates. :)