Aroma

Located in New York, New York

Address: 161 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, United States

Phone:

Rating: 4

Services

Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Organic dishes
Prepared foods
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Good for kids
High chairs

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Comments

Review 1 (2017-12-09 - Rating: 4)
The food here is pretty good. Its hot and fresh, made to order for everything. There is plenty of seating options so eating in is definitely a do. The only thing that is the salads are not particularly that good in terms of taste. The drink selection is pretty massive with hot, cold, smoothies, espresso drinks, etc.

Review 2 (2016-08-03 - Rating: 4)
The ambiance and decor of this place really make it special. The combination of chrome, crimson and ivory against wooden table tops provoke an alert yet welcoming feeling. The menu is impressive for an establishment that only calls itself Espresso Bar, so do not be fooled! Aroma has tons of healthy options, for vegans vegetarians and carnivores alike to savor paired with an espresso, smoothie, coffee, tea and much more. The staff are courteous and quick and it is just out of the way enough to not be overcrowded. Almost a guarantee you will find a seat for you and a friend or two. Did I mention that there is also free wifi?

Review 3 (2017-08-26 - Rating: 4)
Very cool cafe. They serve some descent quick food and good coffee. The best part about this place is the second floor sweating arrangement with both outside and inside seating on their large patio. Keep in mind though, the wifi doesnt work out in the patio and the whole second floor is usually filled up in the afternoons.

Review 4 (2013-03-18 - Rating: 4)
Food here is wonderful, fresh, healthy and different. I tried to go there to do work, and it was hard to find a space to sit, even though the place is pretty big. I did find a seat, but there are always people milling around, looking for a place to sit, which is uncomfortable. A couple of dudes openly expressed their annoyance at people sitting with laptops as if it were Starbucks, which was also uncomfortable.

Review 5 (2013-06-29 - Rating: 4)
If you like smoked salmon, the smoked salmon sandwich is worth punching and orphan for. Actually, all of the food Ive tried from here is fantastic. The service is always fast and friendly and the ambiance is trendy and feels like you should encounter more yuppies and hipsters than you usually do. If you want a healthy filling lunch and you typically dont go for the healthy stuff (like me) this is a great choice.

Review 6 (2018-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Okay if you think a frappacino is good then you’ve never had an iced aroma. It’s seriously the best! You can also get an iced aroma lite with less calories. The food is good too, tastes just like it does in Israel. Some vegan options too! Love love aroma! :)

Review 7 (2013-01-14 - Rating: 5)
Aroma doesn’t feel like a traditional coffee shop, so it’s the perfect place in the city for a nonalcoholic date. Head upstairs to the couches; you’ll always have better body language when you sit next to each other. They serve beer & wine and have a great back patio in the warmer months! Although, a chocolaty mocha kiss doesn’t sound half bad.

Review 8 (2011-11-08 - Rating: 5)
A coworker brought me here telling me that it was a more delicious, more gourmet version of Starbucks from Israel and she was right. I had a sliced turkey sandwich and it was to die for! Youd think thats weird, but there was something about the bread and seasoning that just made it amazing. My coworker had some sort of cheese sandwich, that just melted into the bread and made your eyes roll back in delight.Super delicious frozen hot chocolates, clean bathrooms and good sandwiches = winning in my book!

Review 9 (2013-08-16 - Rating: 4)
Great place to grab a cup of coffee. Whereas coffee shops generally only carry pastries and other snacks, Aroma serves complete meals. Friendly staff, free WiFi, and nice aura. Worth checking out.

Review 10 (2016-08-18 - Rating: 4)
Taking one star off for very rude and unhelpful staff. The food is great. I always get a carrot juice and a vegan sandwich. The juice is always super sweet and yummy! Their sandwiches are great and huuuuge!

Review 11 (2013-03-14 - Rating: 4)
Besides having great coffee (with a free chocolate), Aroma has an assortment of freshly made sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries. Loaves of white, wheat and multi-grain bread are baked on-site. Selection of soups changes daily. Enjoy the outdoor tables on the 2nd floor.

Review 12 (2018-07-09 - Rating: 4)
Nice place, friendly staff, and good food, however the menu is smaller than other locations I’ve been to. Hope this helps!

Review 13 (2016-02-29 - Rating: 5)
The place in pleasant and clean. Good Wi-Fi and Clean bathrooms. The food is good too and the piece of chocolate they give you with each order is a nice touch.

Review 14 (2015-05-27 - Rating: 5)
This space is great, and the food is fantastic. Service could be slightly faster. Espresso drinks are satisfying. Nice to park here for a meal, coffee, and/or wifi.

Review 15 (2016-06-19 - Rating: 5)
Really yummy food to go with good coffee. Not your average espresso bar. Really enjoyed the whole experience

Review 16 (2018-06-18 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful place for breakfast in the balcony in the second floor, the workers are very nice and the food is delicious.

Review 17 (2017-02-21 - Rating: 4)
Always busy so it can be noisy and a bit of a mess. If you find a seat its not a bad place to work. Good tea selection

Review 18 (2012-12-04 - Rating: 4)
I love Aroma! Ive only ever had their salmon sandwich and that us all I only ever need to have. That and an Ice Aroma. Mmmmm!

Review 19 (2017-02-12 - Rating: 5)
Cute cafe. I had the hot chocolate with marshmallows. It comes with a real ball of chocolate that you wait to melt. They also have food options

Review 20 (2018-05-23 - Rating: 5)
Ive never eaten here, but when my friends eat here, Im chill with them so yeah its cool with me, a social get together rather

Review 21 (2017-07-30 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee and food, but you will have to deal with slow service.

Review 22 (2018-03-02 - Rating: 4)
Nice coffee and great food options - a good place to bring your laptop work on your stuff with a nice dish and good atmosphere

Review 23 (2016-09-13 - Rating: 5)
One of my favorite coffee spots in the neighborhood. I always stop by for an Ice Aroma (similar to frapaccino) and a Bureka Treat.

Review 24 (2016-06-30 - Rating: 4)
Short wait. The cafe americano was good and not expensive. The outdoor space upstairs is pleasant.

Review 25 (2013-03-29 - Rating: 4)
This place is great to grab a quick bite and the frozen espresso drinks are very good.

Review 26 (2013-10-06 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic coffees, fresh delicious sandwiches, and some wonderful middle eastern specialties like bourekas.

Review 27 (2018-06-28 - Rating: 5)
I love this place its clean and the food is healthy.They have alot of organic meals here.

Review 28 (2013-03-02 - Rating: 4)
Great food. Love the 2nd floor indoor and outdoor dining area.

Review 29 (2018-05-28 - Rating: 5)
Very good coffee, parties, and sandwiches. Fresh, and made to order.

Review 30 (2016-03-13 - Rating: 5)
Always good with a brilliant selection of food veggie vegan or anything else

Review 31 (2015-11-07 - Rating: 4)
Food is decent. Drinks are tasty but on the pricier side.

Review 32 (2018-03-14 - Rating: 5)
Great two story cafe with a delicious selection of drinks and food.

Review 33 (2018-04-01 - Rating: 5)
Great food. Customer service very polite and friendly.

Review 34 (2017-12-21 - Rating: 4)
Good food and nice outdoor patio. Downsides are pricing and service.

Review 35 (2014-01-18 - Rating: 5)
Excellent espresso con panna. Good cheese bureka. Ok carrot cake

Review 36 (2017-07-08 - Rating: 5)
Yummy coffee served in big round cup, with small Hershey bar!

Review 37 (2017-02-14 - Rating: 4)
Great place to meet and talk. Food and service was good.

Review 38 (2013-11-08 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee and a nice place to sit down and work.

Review 39 (2016-05-13 - Rating: 5)
I love coming here to work, study, or read. Was my favorite spot during college.

Review 40 (2016-08-05 - Rating: 5)
Atmosphere, food quality and verity, nice stuff and fair prices.

Review 41 (2018-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Great service from staff and surprisingly good pastry

Review 42 (2017-07-09 - Rating: 5)
Love this place! I used to go here all of the time when I lived in NYC. The food is awesome and the portions are large. Everything is fresh and well-prepared. I love the coffee too. I think that its strong, but its delicious and very good quality. I love that you also get a small chocolate with your purchase. Love this place and definitely miss it now that I am not in the area anymore.

Review 43 (2017-01-03 - Rating: 4)
Aleays fresh sandwiches. Excellent expresso coffee.

Review 44 (2016-08-06 - Rating: 5)
Nice place, good coffee and friendly staff!

Review 45 (2018-08-02 - Rating: 5)
Its now closed

Review 46 (2016-10-09 - Rating: 4)
Great coffee. No loud music

Review 47 (2016-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Service can be a little curt and cold, though not always... Whatever they lack in people skills they make up for tenfold with really good, expertly prepared coffee. They have Starbucks or deli hours (which is great) and independent coffee shop quality. I cant comment as to their variety of milks and flavors/toppings but the coffee is excellent and any and all salads Ive had have been very good. Theyre famous for the borekas but Ive yet to try them.

Review 48 (2017-03-21 - Rating: 5)
They have a good coffee and good food

Review 49 (2013-03-13 - Rating: 5)
Aroma bar is one of those places thats always on my go-to list. Its a good balance of high quality and high-health food, with a pleasant decor that makes it a nice place to go with friends. It is somewhat expensive, and the food is not very filling, but for breakfast, its very nice.

Review 50 (2016-11-14 - Rating: 5)
Im a huge Aroma fan. I love their ice aroma! All of the baked goods and salads are very good too. Coffee quality is 10,000x better than Starbucks.

Review 51 (2014-01-16 - Rating: 5)
Many of my friends say that its has one of the best, fast, and affordable coffee in NY. Way better than Starbucks.However, Im not a coffee drinker. But I can say that their hot chocolate is great! They make it from real chocolate cubes and milk, and not from powder or artificial flavors.The sandwiched and salads are also good. A bit pricey but worth it.

Review 52 (2018-07-03 - Rating: 5)
Do you love coffee? Welcome to heaven!

Review 53 (2018-04-18 - Rating: 4)
Needed a cup of Joe in the worst way and found the best place possible. Clean. Found seating. Good and quick service. Coffee was excellent. True to title...the caffeinated aromas wafting about were amazing.

Review 54 (2012-02-27 - Rating: 4)
I am a big fan of the mochas here, made just right every time. I always feel like I am in Israel when I am in Aroma due to all of the Israels speaking Hebrew. The food is fresh, but I say this place is all about its coffee. Brewed fresh!

Review 55 (2017-10-05 - Rating: 4)
Food is great but aircon was down

Review 56 (2017-01-07 - Rating: 4)
Chill place to drink coffee, study, and kill time. Clean bathroom.

Review 57 (2016-06-23 - Rating: 5)
Love this place, my go to order is the grilled chicken sandwich and an iced aroma. Really yummy food, super chill space. Wish they delivered though.

Review 58 (2017-06-29 - Rating: 5)
Everything they make comes with chocolate. The aroma coffee is their best. Get a large one. No regrets.

Review 59 (2016-06-24 - Rating: 4)
The only knock is that the menu isnt very friendly to newcomers. I had no idea what an aroma was, ha! But its good! Chocolate, espresso and ... is that coconut?

Review 60 (2017-09-29 - Rating: 4)
I was here just for coffee but ended up getting a dessert as well. Both very good.

Review 61 (2017-02-02 - Rating: 5)
My favorite place when really Hungry. Sándwiched are so delicious and big. The coffee is ohhh wow! . Love it.

Review 62 (2017-07-01 - Rating: 4)
Good coffee. ..many more food options than Starbucks. ..back deck...whats not to love?

Review 63 (2015-12-29 - Rating: 5)
One of the best breakfast places! Reasonable prices, huge portions, great place to sit and talk with friends!

Review 64 (2017-07-28 - Rating: 4)
Good food. Poor service. Often there are mistakes in my take out orders. Always check your food!

Review 65 (2013-03-17 - Rating: 4)
Free small chocolate, tasty sandwiches and great atmosphere to boot. Aroma is great for anytime of the day. Free wifi for customers but their wifi connection sometimes is poor. I love their well lit, two floor cafe and will invite friends for memorable experiences here.

Review 66 (2016-10-21 - Rating: 4)
Good coffee, plenty of seating, great sandwich choices, and they dont rape you on prices. Great little spot.

Review 67 (2016-09-15 - Rating: 4)
Great food and drinks! Nice place to just sit with friends or to do work.

Review 68 (2017-03-19 - Rating: 5)
Nice place to work. Has wifi and a seating area. Little pricey

Review 69 (2016-09-05 - Rating: 4)
Really clean & tasty food & coffee. Worth eating here & nice place to sit

Review 70 (2016-11-13 - Rating: 4)
Lots of seating with free Wi-Fi. The coffee and food are pretty good. Theres an outdoor space with seating during good weather.

Review 71 (2016-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Nice location, good food, and the iced Aroma is the best thing ever on a hot day.

Review 72 (2014-02-13 - Rating: 4)
Ummmm great coffee, really great coffee that you will keep going back to. Quick service with a night place to hang out and rink upstairs. Cant beat it at your local starbucks.

Review 73 (2014-11-11 - Rating: 4)
Cafeteria style coffee shop. wide variety of coffees, espressos. nice place to chill

Review 74 (2017-10-20 - Rating: 4)
Slow service if you want real food, great place if you want coffee, a snack and some WiFi

Review 75 (2017-04-07 - Rating: 5)
Favorite aroma so far. Serves beer, and has multiple floors including a tarrace.

Review 76 (2018-05-16 - Rating: 5)
Aroma is the best place , I hope they bring more store in new jersey

Review 77 (2016-08-28 - Rating: 5)
Really good food and excellent yogurt

Review 78 (2018-01-23 - Rating: 5)
Love this place ....food is delicious.... pleasant staff

Review 79 (2018-05-31 - Rating: 4)
Great place for a healthful bite. Food is great, but a bit over priced/ small portions

Review 80 (2012-10-07 - Rating: 4)
Good coffee, sandwiches are amazing

Review 81 (2017-03-24 - Rating: 4)
Very big space, good for work with a large selection of meal not just sweet you can have lunch dinner or just a coffee and my favorite thing is their hot chocolate yummy

Review 82 (2017-05-01 - Rating: 5)
Is The Place To Get your Coffe Unlike Other Places*

Review 83 (2013-03-15 - Rating: 4)
Aroma has great lentil soup and their sandwich / soup combos are great!

Review 84 (2017-01-16 - Rating: 5)
Great cappuccino and baked goods!

Review 85 (2017-03-29 - Rating: 5)
Fresh and fast place for fine Israel cuisine

Review 86 (2017-06-07 - Rating: 5)
Great place to grab a bite in NYC.

Review 87 (2016-02-05 - Rating: 4)
Very interesting place to grab a coffee!

Review 88 (2014-12-03 - Rating: 5)
Terrific! great salads, and soups. Friendly!

Review 89 (2017-11-15 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee and fresh pastries.

Review 90 (2017-08-01 - Rating: 4)
Added new dishes to the menu: hummus plate, hamburger etc. Now serving bear and wine.

Review 91 (2017-04-25 - Rating: 4)
Good coffee, food is hit or miss. Has upstairs and even outside seating!

Review 92 (2018-02-28 - Rating: 5)
Great cafe spot

Review 93 (2018-06-16 - Rating: 4)
Pretty good coffee drinks

Review 94 (2017-09-23 - Rating: 4)
Good tea

Review 95 (2016-07-31 - Rating: 4)
Nice place good coffee

Review 96 (2017-07-04 - Rating: 5)
Best coffe in town

Review 97 (2013-03-21 - Rating: 4)
Nice healthy fast food

Review 98 (2017-03-11 - Rating: 5)
Highly dank

Review 99 (2017-11-21 - Rating: 5)
Amazing hot chocolate!

Review 100 (2017-10-09 - Rating: 5)
Great place and great food

Review 101 (2013-03-15 - Rating: 5)
Excellent great atmosphere..

Review 102 (2011-03-04 - Rating: 5)
Great coffer and food

Review 103 (2016-11-15 - Rating: 5)
Really good coffee

Review 104 (2011-09-28 - Rating: 4)
Love it

Review 105 (2018-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Excellent coffee

Review 106 (2012-10-21 - Rating: 4)
Love the lattes.

Review 107 (2016-11-09 - Rating: 5)
We love this place

Review 108 (2017-05-02 - Rating: 5)
Good coffee, thats it

Review 109 (2016-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Super salads!

Review 110 (2017-02-15 - Rating: 4)
Nice upstairs

Review 111 (2018-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Israeli breakfast

Review 112 (2018-07-11 - Rating: 5)
Love this place

Review 113 (2016-09-08 - Rating: 5)
Great place

Review 114 (2018-07-23 - Rating: 4)
Its closed now :(

Review 115 (2018-05-12 - Rating: 5)
I loved it! Very rich breakfasts, fast and pleasant service...

Review 116 (2017-09-13 - Rating: 5)
Fresh and delicious food. Variety. Delicious coffee. Large portions.

Review 117 (2013-07-29 - Rating: 4)
Choice, quality, freshness... all this at a reasonable price. Recommended :)To try: Watermelon with Feta... delicious!