Cute cafe! Plenty of tables and comfy seating. Employee was friendly and chai latte was yum!

I come here about 3-4 days a week for coffee, and to study. They have a really comfortable large indoor space with great lounging couches, etc. Funky atmosphere, like your dead grandma's house, but definitely great. The staff is friendly. Give them a try!

Excellent coffee, awesome service, and such a cute and cozy vibe inside. Will definitely be coming back!

Goodness as 2024 wraps up, I keep finding businesses I have not posted timely reviews for! Again, Cafe Aroma at 165th & 5th in the Ridgecrest neighborhood is a great indie cafe with outdoor & a variety of ndoor seating, plus a drive through. There's also art work, unique vintage items for sale. Plus free wifi, baked items, snacks, and decent beverage menu using local roasts. Make sure to signup for their POS loyalty program to accrue points. I've spent lots of time onsite over the years, with definitely on point mochas and service from personable baristas. Perfect location adjacent to The Crest, Ridgecrest Books, and other neighborhood businesses.

Great place to get coffee. Nice quiet place to study or relax with free WiFi.. Don't listen to the Karens and Kevins who abound in Shoreline. This cafe is family owned and operated. Has parking and is very close to a bus line I would give this place 20 stars if I could. Let's support the NON chain coffee shops

Love coming here for their drinks, ambience and cheerful baristas. As you walk in, there is a nostalgic feel to the place. Nicely decorated, with plants outside. Nice outside patio. Big quiet adjacent room to the right. As a grandmother, they offer the bonus of a child's play area. Tired parents can have their child distracted in the area and have time to relax. They even have a drive through, if you are in a hurry. The baristas here are welcoming. I have been happily greeted right when they opened to fuel up for a long day. I have tried many hot and cold drinks here. They have such a wide variety of drinks even a nice variety of uncaffinated one. The chai here is spicy and not too sweet. I long for the blended iced mocha, that keeps me awake for at least 12 hours. They put effort into making drinks carefully. They have breakfast and bagel sandwiches, which are alright. Most of the time I have come in here, is getting ready for a 12 hour workday. I'm sleepy and slightly grumpy. I always feel better after visiting. The happy greeting, the calm atmosphere and great drinks. A secret vice of mine is I like to read when drinking coffee. They have a stash of books I was delighted to find.

This is a cool, unique and local coffee shop with a huge, comfortable back room full of chairs and space. They serve Fidalgo coffee which I'd never tried but is from Burlington, WA... 72 miles away. My espresso had a nice crema and a wonderful aroma! Heck, Aroma is the name of this place so I had high hopes! Upon taking my first sip, the word that came to mind was "smooth"! The second word for this medium dark coffee was "delicious"! This was the first of four double espressos at four different places on Saturday morning! Hey... when near Seattle, coffee is a must! As for the breakfast sandwich I ordered, it was supposed to be on a croissant but I was highly not impressed. I think it was microwaved and the croissant was not the slightest bit flaky. Not recommended. Life is good with a smooth aromatic espresso!

How I heard of this place: A new friend wanted to meet up for coffee and a (long) catch-up. She found and recommended this spot, which we had the pleasure of trying this morning. Type of cuisine: A cafe with espresso beverages (and ones without caffeine), a small selection of sweet pastries, and a handful of breakfast sandwiches. Ambiance: Outside, a small parking lot is viewable from several tables and chairs set up for outdoor visits. We were pleasantly surprised to see chairs for little ones (children), too! Inside the front door, one may think that orders are only available for take-away (or outdoor seating). The space is mostly taken up by a large bar area for the barista to work, one small table and barquette (that's currently filled with decorations and trinkets). But through a glass-paned door to the back, one enters a large living room. Expansive, and with armchairs, couches, coffee tables, even tables and chairs for working can be found. The space is warm, a bit eclectic with too many varied forms of cheesy art and decor, but it's not as distracting as might be expected. It's still a very cozy living room space that's been created for this third place in life. What I ordered: The ominous morning fog, drizzling and misting rain, and greyness leant itself to welcoming the winter Peppermint Mocha (12oz $4.55, plus flavor for $0.85) and a microwaved, square shaped breakfast croissant with Canadian bacon, egg and cheese (about $7). What I loved: The sandwich was warm and flavorful, but when not eaten quickly enough, the edges so crusty and hard, it couldn't be bit through and had to be broken off (discarded). The peppermint mocha, though, was perfectly prepared. It was the best I've had in years. Thank you vegetarian barista! Why I loved it: Cafe Aroma is a very cozy, easy space to spend your morning. Whether you're working, catching up with friends, or spending a lazy afternoon with family in a living room setting (that's not at home), it's wonderful! And the peppermint mocha. Must go back for it again soon. Cost: Average to high (espresso beverage prices are similar to most cafes, but the sandwich seemed overpriced for quality and preparation).