Aroma - Arklow

Coffee, Cheese, Sandwiches

Aroma

★ 3.9 / 5 (405 reviews)

Cafe Aroma offers a mixed dining experience, with some customers finding it to be a disappointment due to poor service and lackluster food quality, while others rave about the delicious Thai dishes, gluten-free options, and excellent service. The menu is limited but well-presented, with reasonable prices and a cozy atmosphere. The staff receives praise for being helpful and courteous. Overall, Cafe Aroma seems to offer a hit-or-miss experience, with both positive and negative reviews highlighting the need for consistency in service and food quality.

Last update: 25.01.2026 from: Lesley

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 405 reviews

Was marypartridge at Aroma a mag?
I have visited Cafe Aroma multiple times for lunch. It’s an excellent spot to dine alone without feeling out of place. The food is consistently well-presented, offers a variety of great options, is nutritious, and reasonably priced. View all feedback.

What Shirley M dislikes about Aroma:
We were attracted by a tempting breakfast deal advertised outside. After sitting down, no one brought us menus, so I had to ask for them. Then, no one came to take our order, and I had to go to the counter myself. We were also asked to pay before eating, which felt very unusual. The breakfast was disappointing—scrambled eggs were rubbery, the bacon was undercooked, and the sausages were pale and sour. I wouldn’t reco... View all feedback.

djshap

22.09.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stumbled upon this oasis of calm in the arcade off Henry Moore. Wonderful panini (Tikka w/ Cheese) pot of tea. Fresh ingredients and a friendly staff.

AvaKava

22.09.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Food is okay but expensive considering portion sizes/presentation. Service leaves alot to be desired.

Veronica

27.03.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The food at AROMA was exceptional... truly excellent! The staff were so courteous welcoming, and the service very quick and attentive. I had a LOVELY experience eating here!

Lesley

08.02.2026

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We stopped in for lunch here with lower expectations after striking out several times in Donegal Town. We arrived around 1:30pm to a full house except for one table for 2. Great atmosphere. Lovely welcome/greeting from busy but accommodating staff. 4 lunch specials were offered in addition to the menu in this smallish bistro! I ordered the carbonara pasta and asked for a side Caesar salad which was no problem even though not available on the menu as a side. Hubby ordered the special chicken curry. Both were delicious! I loved the pasta but was especially impressed with the flavours and fresh ingredients of the Caesar salad. All food is made fresh to order. My husband commented on how perfectly cooked (ie not overcooked) the vegetables in his curry were. Looking forward to breakfast there tomorrow