Caffe Aroma

Reviews

• Hannah L.

  star star star star star_border 14 September 2026

  I love trying coffee shops around Buffalo, and this is one I'm particularly fond of.
  
  I absolutely love their coffee - I get a cappuccino almost every time I'm there. The flavor is perfect and you can get different sizes, which I appreciate for sure. They also have super yummy breakfast sandwiches, which hit the spot on cold winter mornings!
  
  Their pricing is reasonable and I love the open mic poetry nights they host! They're so much fun and it's a great place to chat with new people. The staff is super friendly too.
  
  The interior is on the smaller side and it can get pretty crowded. I haven't gone in the summer yet but I'm looking forward to enjoying food and drinks on their patio.

• Alanna P.

  star star star star star 12 September 2026

  The atmosphere isn't as chill as other spots in town but it's clean, quick, and good. I got a honey iced espresso and it was unbelievable. I definitely wouldn't stop here on a weekend to do homework or something because it is loud and busy but if you wanted to meet up with friends or stop in for a to go, I would recommend it.

• Amanda W.

  star star star star star 8 September 2026

  Caffe Aroma holds a very special place in my heart. I used to work next door and would frequent this wonderful shop all the time during my shifts. Then, on my days off, I would come up here and grab a coffee and sit on the patio to people watch. Hands down this is the best place in the Elmwood Village to grab a drink and people watch. Right across from Bidwell Park, you see it all. Yoga, protests, farmers markets, concerts, people reading, people playing with their dogs, you name it and you'll see it.
  
  The service in here is always fast and friendly. They have tons of coffee/espresso options, teas, etc and they even have beer. I used to come here to sports as well, with a craft beer in hand it was the perfect atmosphere. They also have food for purchases, sandwiches, paninis, bagels, muffins etc and I've tried a fair few items and they are all good.
  
  I have since moved away from Elmwood but when I'm in the area I still try and stop in. Came in on Saturday before visiting the farmers market. It was jam packed inside and out. I got the iced hazelnut mocha, that was on special that day. It was so so delicious.
  
  My most favorite part about aroma is that it is connected to talking leaves. Coffee and a book is pretty much everything I need in life.
  
  Come check them out!

• Meredith M.

  star star star star star_border 1 September 2026

  Favorite things about Caffe Aroma in a nutshell:
  
  - Outdoor patio first and foremost
  - If you order a coffee (iced or hot) to stay in, you get one free refill
  - Reasonable prices
  - Friendly staff and patrons (and their dogs on the patio)
  - Free (and ample) side street parking on Bidwell but pay attention to the No Parking signs Nov. 15 - April 15 M, W, F.
  
  I've only gotten iced coffee here so can't speak to the other items, but I could easily spend hours on the outdoor patio working or conversation-ing (in fact I've done both of these here!). Hours could pass by with a blink of an eye and I leave more relaxed than I came in. Would love to come back for a glass of wine, and then I'll REALLY feel more relaxed! This is a go-to summer spot for sure.

• Sara C.

  star star star star star 30 August 2026

  Such a cozy cute cafe. I like that they have lights strung up and you can peer out onto elmwood from the stool seating. It's a little hard to find seating on a busy night and it's kinda pricy, but still a lovely place to sit and do homework or visit with friends. They also have poetry nights every other Wednesday from 8-10 pm!