As a mom to two young kids, eating out a restaurant can be a daunting and stressful event. What happens if your kid screams? Will there be healthy options on the menu? Will my child(ren) eat anything from the menu? Will they have high chairs? How long will I have to wait to get my food? Really, my list could continue but instead let me tell you about a little gem of a restaurant chain in the GTA. Aroma Espresso Bar. I have frequented Aroma Espresso Bar for many, many years.
For me, Aroma is one of my go-to places to eat with my family. I love the food. It is loaded with healthy options and the portions are generous. I love that breakfast is available all day as I’m a person who loves BFD (breakfast for dinner). As every order is made-to-order, Aroma is able to accommodate many food allergies and food preferences. I come from a lineage of people who like to “hold this, add that, substitute this for that” and Aroma is always happy to oblige. Also if you prefer tofu they are able to make the swap with any other protein in a meal.
So, what are my favourite foods there? I absolutely LOVE the power breakfast. It’s usually my go-to item anytime of the day. It’s perfect as I’m able to share it with one of my little kids too. It consists of eggs, mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, feta cheese, cream cheese, olives, avocado spread and freshly baked bread. The Shakshuka is two sunny-side up eggs, over a tomato and pepper sauce and served with Tahini and bread. A yummy choice at anytime during the day!
Princess Peach loves their Mango smoothies. It’s very refreshing on a hot day too!
For me, it’s also the little things at Aroma that make each experience enjoyable there. I love that when you order a coffee you get a little chocolate with it. Who doesn’t love a bit of chocolate along with their drink. It’s the perfect pairing. Aroma also has a water station where you can help yourself at any time! No waiting for anyone to bring water to your table. I also love that Aroma is stroller accessible and very kid friendly. All of the locations that I have been at (which is many) I am able to maneuver my stroller around and a many high chairs. I also love that their food is healthy and fresh. I’m not one for choosing a sandwich wrapped in plastic and there is none of that at Aroma! Aroma bakes their own bread in-house which means you are always getting the freshest homemade products.
I also love that you can get your food to go at Aroma. As the gorgeous weather has finally arrived, we will be spending lots more time at parks. What better way to get a healthy meal to go from Aroma, sit with your family in the park, play, eat and make wonderful memories!
Celebrating a birthday, a family event or having a meeting? Did you know that Aroma now caters? They have a fabulous menu and you can choose a variety of freshly made salads, sandwiches and pastries for your party! Add in a fruit platter, coffee, and iced drinks and you are all set to entertain!
Win It!
One lucky Toronto reader will win a $250 gift certificate to use for catering only at an Aroma near them.
Disclosure: I have received compensation for this post however my opinions and my love for Aroma Espresso Bar are all true!
Bathurst and Rutherford!
The Don Mills Centre is pretty close to me.
Yonge Eglinton Centre is the closest!
430 King Street W
Laird location
One right across the street from me – Bay and Dundas!
Leaside (Laird) is the closest for me!
Bathurst and rutherford
Bathurst and Rutherford is my favourite location!
Bathurst and Rutherford!
Wow this is an awesome prize!! We love aroma!
Bathurst and Rutherford location is a very short walk for me. I love the Mediterranean sandwich, butternut squash soup, quinoa salad and iced lemon mint (limonana)!
Sounds like a great prize!
The Village
A avenue rd! Warm chickpea salad is my fave
The Promenade is the closest location to me… Ate there lots when I was on mat leave!
bay and dundas is closest
Avenue road
yonge and st clair!
There are quite a few locations close to me, including Eaton’s Centre.
Bay and Dundas!
Yonge and St. Clair Aroma location is close to me and a great place to stop for morning coffee!
Bathurst and Bloor
Fairview mall
Yonge and Eglinton
Bathurst and rutherford
Yonge / Eglinton
Yonge and Eg!
Promande mall Thornhill
Bay and Dundas! is closest to me!!
Bloor and Bathurst! Aroma is the best! <3
Yonge & Eglinton
Liberty Village!
Fairview Mall!
King Street!
The Toronto Eaton Centre location.
Forest Hill Village – they are the best!
The new one coming to Oakville!
eaton Centre location
Yonge and stclair!
Bathurst and rutherford
Bayview village and don mills centre!
Eaton centre
Eaton Center location 🙂
Avenue and Wilson
Sounds Delish!
So delicious. King St w is the closest
Don Mills for me I think
Mmmmmm. I could eat Aroma every day. So I need to win this contest so I don’t go broke. 😛
I’ve been an Aroma frequenter for many years now, since I first went to the one on Bloor St. I always chose it for the quality of coffee over the dreaded SB across the street 😉
Bay & Dundas location 🙂
King West!
I love Aroma, I go to Bay and Charles regularly but last night I ate dinner at Yonge north of Lawrence. Last weekend dinner on King Street West! I never tire of the sweet potato lentil salad! If I won this contest, it might inspire me to actually clean my apartment well and invite people over!
The Eaton Centre location is closest to me!
Yonge & Eglinton
The Rutherford Marketplace location is really close to me.
Wilson and Avenue!
BAY & DUNDAS
Close to many of the downtown locations – BLOOR & BATHURST
Bay and Dundas
WOW! Great comments. We’re so thankful for you patronage that we would like to invite everyone who shows this blog on their iPhone, iPad or printout in store (Bathurst and Bloor location) to a free fresh coffee on us! See you there! Cheers,
Michal Liviatan Carpenter- Operator and Co-owner of Bathurst and Bloor!
Liberty Village is the closest Aroma to me.
Fairview Mall!
Rutherford Marketplace wold be the closet location for me.
I live in the east (Ajax) but to be honest, will travel just to get some Aroma goodies when I crave for it!
Avenue road 🙂
Bathurst and Rutherford! Love that place too!!
Bay & Dundas is the location closest to me, though I love the Don Mills location!
The one in the Shops at Don Mills is closest to me. I could so use this gift certificate for our big backyard BBQ party this July!
Yonge and Eglinton is my closest location.