So I'm leaving my hotel one morning to go to work and I wanted a nice coffee before I rolled out. Little did I know this place opens at 7:30 am so I glance at my watch reading 6:30 am. I had to settle for some McDonald's cafe roast which was okay.
Great atmosphere with friendly staff. I only wish there were more vegan options on the menu. Most niche coffee shops are making that change to provide more options, but I haven't seen that at Aroma's.
Love their coffee! Best place to go! Great prices and awesome location. We always grab a cup and have a short walk around the fountain.
I've been here several times - sometimes for coffee and sometimes for lunch. Their coffees are good, with a well stocked condiment bar for fixing up. Their sandwiches are awesome and HUGE. I usually end up eating half and taking half with me. All in all, a great spot!
Great atmosphere, delicious treats and friendly service. With a great view of the city center fountains.
Came in at about 5:30p on Sunday. The space is nice, definitely a nice coffee house feel. Where and what to order were unclear but once I figured it out the employees were very pleasant. I ordered at 5:35p according to the time stamp on my receipt, a soda and a tuna melt. I waited for the soda and then grabbed a table to wait for the sandwich. Guys began carrying in big audio equipment and I was made to feel as if I was definitely in the way as they began clearing other patrons out of their way. I was reminded twice by these people that the shop closed at 6p. I knew this of course but was still waiting for my food. At 5:55p I still had no food and went to the register to ask about it. I found it sitting on the counter buried behind a stack of audio equipment where I couldn't even get to it. No one ever called out that it was ready as I heard them doing with other orders, and I couldn't get to it even if they had! I asked one of the employees to get it for me, and it was transferred to a to go container since I no longer had time to eat it.
When I went outside to eat my sandwich I found out that I had been made to feel unwelcome and essentially kicked out by a church that apparently has a service there on Sunday at 6:30. I understand closing time and knew that when I ordered but very disappointing to be made to feel unwelcome by people setting up a church before the shop even closed!
I will not likely return.
we had a wonderful experience at Aromas today. Staff was very nice and pleasant. the food was really really tasty. A must try.
I usually go to Aroma's for breakfast. It's always fresh, the quality doesn't change, and their coffee is good. It's comfortable to sit by the window, watch the City Center fountain, chat with a friend, and enjoy an early breakfast on a Saturday.
Twice in a row I have come here to work on projects and, after purchasing something to eat or drink, found that the internet was not working. The first time it happened someone was able to restart the router, but last time nobody even tried to help. There was no manager available and the two people running the shop were very young and didn't know what to do. I asked several times, but they failed to do anything. If you're looking for a shop to be with your friends or to read this is a great place; if you require internet to do your work (or your school) SKIP THIS PLACE!! Extremely frustrating.
Love to grab coffee and a cookie here, and while the inside is wonderful and cozy, I love to go by the pond and sit either in the comphy benches, or on the concrete ledges and read some of a book I'm into at that moment. Amazing place.
We love this place! Great coffees and foods. The music is awesome. My son adores this place.
Went here a couple of times while living up in Newport News and was pleased each time. The drinks are really good and the place has a very cozy and eclectic vibe. The staff was nice and were very efficient when it came to preparing our beverages and having them ready in no time. I would recommend that if you are in the area and want to stop into a nice quaint cafe for a quick drink and a bite to eat you try out Aromas! I think you will be quite pleased that you decided to give it a try.