I have been coming to Aroma since I moved to Toronto in 2007 - pretty much when I first discovered the Annex. To say this place is unique is an understatement - it's a really is a cool hang out that feels refreshing and perfectly incorporated into the neighborhood.
All coffee beans here are roasted in-house using the Torrefazione Artsian method, I'm not sure exactly what this entails, but apparently it is done by hand. So, attention to detail is pinnacle in this slow and traditional process.
The double espresso is really nice, full bodied and really balanced. Although all hot beverages are served with a milk chocolate rectangle, I paired my espresso with an alfajore sandwich cookie. It's basically date filling dusted with coconut flakes that's sandwiched between two soft short bread wafers - delish!
Believe it or not Aroma is not a Toronto upstart. A little research told me that they are in fact a major chain of cafes from Israel, they also have locations in Thornhill and Vaughan.
4.5/5
