Aroma Espresso Bar – Queens Quay

I have been searching for a café that delivers on solid quality for food and coffee but also has the atmosphere where I can sit comfortable and work on some creative writing.
This place has really nailed both! I’ve been to this location twice now and on both occasions I’ve been greeted warmly by the barista, the coffee has been exceptional, and food items prepared quickly.
If you like a sweet hot beverage, I highly highly recommend their mocha. It is silky and dessert in a cup. Exactly what I want in a mocha!
The food item I encourage you to order is their all-​day power breakfast. The plate is huge for only $ 11 and includes a hot beverage (order the mocha!). My boyfriend and I both ordered it and were blown away. We ate in silence as we couldn’t be bothered with conversation while this ridiculously satisfying breakfast waited to be eaten.
The atmosphere is quiet and comfortable. The music seems to be mostly chill 90’s and it’s at the perfect volume to focus on other tasks while bobbing your head to Remy Shand. Lots of seating with a variety of table sizes means no real waiting for a spot.
I’m so thrilled to have tried this café, just a block from my home!
I have not had the chance to visit another Aroma location, but I will definitely stop in now, based on my experiences at the Queens Quay café.
–Ashley Marie

The guy who works the cashier at the Queens Quay location is awful. He doesn’t greet you in any way, barely smiles, takes your order without even looking at you, mumbles «thank you» under his breath, and barely acknowledges that you even exist. Thankfully the barista knows how to make a killer latte.

It’s about time they opened an aroma in this part of the city! It’s just what was needed down here.
I came by for the first time a few days ago, and everything was up to the standards that an aroma franchise in my mind is expected to meet. I got a sandwich and salad (only $ 10.45 for the combo) and was so full by tye end of my meal! I even made some substitutions to my order which I know, can sometimes get screwed up, but they made my order perfectly! :D
After eating I decided to order a drink… their ice lemon mint, it’s the perfect drink for summer! Nice and refreshing!
I really like the layout of this location too, it’s long, and actually has two entrances; one from the street, and one that connects to the RBC WaterPark Place building that’s just above the café. During lunch here on a week day, due to thw fact that there’s a major business building right on top of the place, it can get quite crowded, so keep that in mind.
They have a great variety of seating throughout the café, and many seats are located near outlets in case you need to charge your laptop/​phone or something. They also have free wifi, so it makes for the perfect place to come and study!
The staff here was also great, sometimes for me that can be the turning point of whether or not I like a place. All the employees were smiling, helpful, and a pleasure to make chit chat with!
Please do yourself a favour, stop by this place, and treat yourself to a handcrafted Espresso drink and a delicious sandwich haha!

Welcome addition to the limited options on Queens Quay. A bit disorganized but that’s probably due to the start up. Drip coffee was good but the Americano decaf was watery and nearly tasteless. Almond croissant was good. Patio is a nice feature but currently adjacent construction can make it a bit noisy

Great location, great food and great staff!!! I’m so glad this has finally opened — for anyone that’s in the area I highly recommend stopping by!

This aroma is finally open! I’m so glad there is finally a decent food option so close to where I live. The aroma is conveniently located by the ferry terminal and also in the RBC tower, Delicious salads, sandwiches, lattes and desserts! I will definitely be visiting this location quite often especially in the summer as the patio is huge! Can’t wait to go back and get a mini red velvet cupcake!