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From Google Maps reviews.
Cafe Aroma, located at 500 W 25th St in NYC, is a quiet and pleasant spot to grab a coffee and take a break while exploring the Chelsea galleries. Along with hot and cold drinks, they also offer snacks and light fare. Highly recommended !!!
This place is solid. The coffee actually tastes like someone cared when they made it — no burnt aftertaste, no watered-down nonsense. The vibe is calm, the staff isn’t fake-friendly, just normal and helpful. Prices are fair for what you get. The pastries are fresh, not the dry stuff some cafés try to pass off. Overall, it’s a spot you actually want to come back to. If you want good coffee without the pretentious attitude, this is it.
I must say they have really become such a beautiful part of the neighborhood. A lot of people had mixed reviews because they felt it was a little too commercial And maybe wouldn’t fit in but The Team here is absolutely wonderful. So kind. So patient. The coffee is really good and the oatmeal and snacks are great. So strange because this is not somewhere I would typically frequent and honestly, I wouldn’t say we go all the time but I’m happy for us to go here and spend our money. Something that
From the Apr 25, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Ventilation can't keep up with the grease, steam, or smoke.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.