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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stop by here every time I stop by Marc Jacobs on Newbury. I love the menu and the lattes but the waiter spilled mine the last time I went. It was really packed on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Busy all the freakin' time. What better things to have than a chai and a homemade gelato?I was a regular for a long time, back when it was owned by Starbucks and now it's finally independent. Love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times and have enjoyed their baked goods and coffee products. The Spanish Latte (sweetened with condensed milk for extra yumminess) is my new favorite, but I have also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometime in the last year, I decided to start dating myself - I woo'd myself to the max - which is really a romantic way of saying I shopped too much and made excuses for why I deserved spa...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I'd have to choose one thing that will bring me back to Boston, I'd choose the espresso macchiatto at Cafe L'Aroma. These guys know how to pour an espresso and mark it with foam! They also really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious and beautiful toffee nut latte really hit the spotCan't wait to return and try one of those tasty looking desserts.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although this is the first time, I think their coffee is not bad. The store gave you a feeling of house coffee, not like chain coffee store like starbuck or Dunkin donut. Their pastry is handmade,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe L'Aroma scores pretty high on the mobile office scoreboard. Seating galore, plugs a plenty and homemade treats for the midday sugar rush. For the practical who must subsist on more than just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Lovely Leighann, and the Yelp "Office Hours" event, I was introduced to this very cool little cafe!Not only did I have a wonderful time meeting some of my fellow Yelpers, but I pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chai Latte is defined as spiced tea mixed with milk that's steamed from an espresso machine.Steamed milk? - check!Spiced tea? - not so sure...Would you believe I've had better chai tea at Dunkin...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried a white chocolate latte and red chai tea latte here during Yelp Office Hours today. The white chocolate latte gets four stars for tasting like candy. The red chai tea latte gets 2.5 stars in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the environment here very much. I can definitely see myself returning to study and drink cups after cups of something. That something will probably not be the triple chai latte I had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for an upscale, sophisticated atmosphere with your coffee or tea. I believe last time I got their hybiscus herbal tea and it was good. It's a nice place to go when you want to meet...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great, great coffee. I've never been disappointed. I definitely have my favorite baristas, as some of them can give you the "I hate my job" 'tude. The goodies are tasty. Last week they had these...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get my coffee here every morning because A. their dark roast is way better than Starbucks B. the line is much shorter than Starbucks and C. the price is about the same, if not a little less at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I at a coffee shop or American Apparel? Bike hats, scraggly mullets, icky thin mustaches, and of course tighter than tight yeast infection pants are all present behind the counter. But, these...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was the third straight day of crummy rainy weather and after most of the weekend inside... a friend and I decided we'd get some outside time before Sunday was over even if it KILLED us... or we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'd rather support a small business than give my money to starbucks, but this place really bums me out. all you're going to get here is inconsistent [yet consistently terrible] coffee, less-than-great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the recommendation of a yelper I went to L'Aroma, which to my surprise is right across the street from where I work. I looove all their coffees - none of them have the burnt flavor of Starbucks -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Nothing beats a pumpkin spice latte and a sandwich from L'Aroma Cafe on a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one who is easily confused by eating establishments, ESPECIALLY cafes, but I was a left a little in the dark at L'aroma. Perhaps it was also because I was entertaining a friend but there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm delicious.The Cafe Au Lait (carefully blended, rich and tasy) is always my go-to drink. Whether it's in a to-go cup or in a big hearty mug, it always tastes just the way I like it: strong and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this little Italian cafe is too darling. I really felt like I was transported to Europe for 45 minutes...A great spot to rest your feet after a long day of shopping on lovely Newbury Street......
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite cafe in Boston. I love the overall busy atmosphere interrupted by quiet lulls, not to mention the coffee, tea, and wonderful assortment of desserts that they offer. I spent an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed this place! We went upstairs first to Timeless Teas, where we had an 'out of this world' tea experience: the best selection I have ever seen, an extremely knowledgeable and nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best fruit tart in the whole world is served right here, in the Cafe L'Aroma. It has almond filling and fruits on top. Mmmm, delicious.Also, they have a good tea selection, sandwiches and other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was there on Valentine's Day, and the barrista made a heart in the foam of the cappucino for the guy that went before me. Even though she refused to add a heart to my espresso, or even to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my fondest memories of Boston is this cute and quaint cafe located on Newbury street. My friends and I took a week long trip to Boston during spring break of last year. I was reminisicing about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This cafe is the quintessestial neighborhood cafe. With its location on the chic and popular shopping street in boston, you might think it would be impersonal, but not at all, it manages to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a block away from where I work, I decided to try this place for lunch. The display cases were full of really delicious looking dessert pastries and huge looking sandwiches. When I ordered my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Calling this place a "gourmet Starbucks" is probably not a fair shake for L'Aroma, probably likened to saying that some chick has the HOTTEST LOOKING ZITS ever. But I don't know what else to call it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am always so happy to see the tables out in front of cafe L'Aroma full of customers, given that there is a very visible starbucks around the corner that could easily dominate the neighborhood. Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe L'Aroma has the best coffee in Boston! With it's hint of chocolate and deep robust flavor, I simply cannot get enough of either the hot or the iced coffee. They also boast amazing sandwiches that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hella Newbury-ish little coffee place that seems popular and bustling everytime I walk by. A group of us decided to check it out for a quick little meal. A typical cafe menu, with a decent selection....
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely my FAVORIATE coffee shop in Boston. What I LOVE most about this place is, they make a PERFECT heart on your latte. I have been finding a place that does this allover Boston....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it pains me to not love everything about l'aroma because it's one of the only european style coffee shops in all of boston.but, i wish the employees would stop talking to eachother/goofing off long...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a jewel of a coffee shop. Triple skim latte is to die for. The best cup of coffee in the city, in my humble opinion. It's a great place to sit outside watch Newbury shoppers walk by.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Droooooooool... chocolate tart with super ripe and luscious black berries on top. Me likey!Spicey hot cocoa in a sake bottle! So hip.Tiny glass juice bottles. Aww, precious.I guess this is my new...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't vouch for their coffee as I don't drink the stuff, but this cafe has a wide selection of teas without being over the top like Teazone. I recently went here with a friend and we shared a pot of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Closest Newbury coffee shop to me, so when I need to re-fuel for a good shopping trip, I start here. They handle my pre-coffee mumblings well ("What's a... you know... that one... under the... never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People, here is some important information. This place closes at 7PM. The website states that it closes at 9, and even the sign on the door says it closes at 9. But as an employee so politely informed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
L'Aroma, formerly Terra Fazzione, is a great coffee shop. Rarely in life do you find a place that makes a perfect latte. It should be perfect foam, and medium hotness. Most baristas I find just scorch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I am on Newbury St., and in need of a few minutes of relaxation and people watching, I am drawn to Cafe L'Aroma because it is just a fantastic place in Boston. I would usually grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went in here today to have some coffee and get some studying done. After having a detailed convo with the girl at the counter about what sizes are available if you want something "for here" and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i must say the coffee here is really quite good...that said this place doesn't get more than 3 stars because it is extremely snobby (I KNOW it's on newbury street but there's no need for some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'll keep this brief.l'aroma coffee makes starbucks taste like dog piss.great food for a little cafe. really tasty salads.average prices.friendly baristas.and did i mention the coffee is delicious?...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars during the week, three on a Sunday and two on a Saturday. But as the week is 5 days out of 7 I'll stick with 4 stars.Because, apart from the obnoxious East-end of Newbury Eurotrash shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I worked around the corner from here for a few years and always made a point to stop by during my lunch break. The coffee is fantastic and the panini sandwiches are absolutely delicious!! But you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the ONLY choice for coffee on the "swanky" side of Newbury street. The coffee is great quality and the baristas do make fun little shapes with your foam. LOVE that the mocha is with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is ridiculously expensive; a standard lunch (sandwich, drink, dessert) will set you back $10 BUTthe food is amazing! the drinks are great! there is honey for the tea which is easy to pour!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was the perfect breakfast stop on a chilly Boston day in November. I ventured over to Newbury for a little exploring, snuck into Kiehl's and treated myself to some face wash (hey, I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place, tucked in between Marc Jacobs and other Newbury Street boutiques, has great coffee and apple cider, if a little pricey for everyday consumption. I also love their specialty drinks. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great, the coffee is actually mostly cheaper than most nearby places (starbucks, dunkin donuts), especially since you can get a refill for a half price (large iced coffee refill is only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I have seen a latte with a leaf pattern in the foam, and figured that's about all there is. But I'd never seen espresso with a heart in it, or a yelp starburst. Until I came here. Now I've seen it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually embark on treks with visiting friends on the swanky side of Newbury so we can chat and window shop and then actually purchase things from shops West of Clarendon. The OSC at the end of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, Quick, Metro Lowerlevel -Newbury St.. Eurostyle cafe serving up some fine selections from soothing authentic Italian Espresso to Srilankan Tea... Bite into that mmm Panini (the Caprese is my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long day of shopping on Newbury, this cafe is a great place to sit and have a cup of espresso and a piece of dessert. This place get a little busy on the weekends, but overall the food/drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place for a snack while shopping and is great for people-watching. Their quiche left me full but was not too greasy as to annoy my stomach. Good gelato and sorbet too.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know. It sounds pretentious if I say I enjoy sitting outside at a Newbury Street (the posh end) cafe, sipping a cappuchino from a real demitasse cup while watching people stroll by... But,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello my name is Karina M. and I am addicted to coffee. I like the strong smell in the morning. I need the caffeine jolt after lunch, and when i'm planning to stay up late coffee is always there to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when L'Aroma was Torrefazione (sp?!)... I loved it then, and the beautiful blue-eyed (unfortunately same-sex inclined) manager, Jared. I work down the street and because the closest...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you yelpers for bringing me to this one!Let's say you're catching up with a good friend that you haven't seen in a while. No, don't go to starbucks. Show that you care and bring them here! This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious drinks, friendly service without being too in-your-face, a good selection of snacks/lunch items both savoury and sweet, and lovely pastries.The mosaic tables and warm, light colours add a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tuna sandwich, grilled, is DIVINE. There used to be a barista there who made a perfect macchiatto every time. I don't think he's there anymore, unfortunately. I like to go there, grab a seat,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the "medium" (or whatever it was called there) cafe au lait and it was huge and delicious! Also had a stuffed ham and cheese croissant that was to die for! Nice vibe, laid back and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice and simple place. All I've had is an espresso shot and the gelato (which isn't real gelato, so don't get your italian gelato craving taste buds too excited). The place has a friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I walk home every day from work and pass Cafe L'Aroma. Little ladies have little bladders and from Congress Street in South Boston to Northeastern campus is a long time for someone such as myself to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last week on the recommendations I found here. I ordered a double macchiato and the parma sandwich (tomato, mozzarella, basil and prosciutto). The macchiato was amazing. Definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is right across the street from right across the street from my offce (just cut through borders and voila!). the minute i "discovered" it, my bank account tried to hide in fear.i would come...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A group of girls and I went here, recently. The chocolate chip gelato was AMAZING. And, even though the cafe closed at 9:00, we weren't kicked out 'til they were all done cleaning up at quarter of 10....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this cafe. They have the best espresso in Boston, if not New England. Once I was standing in line and the woman next to me started talking about how much she loved the coffee. She said she...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I think I may have set a record: twice in one day. The skim hazelnut latte I had there in the morning was delicious. The chocolate chip cookie and seating I had there in the afternoon were both...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dreaming about the deliciousness of their "everything cookie" for 3 days now, I'm just pleased that L'aroma is suitably far away from me that I don't pop in here every day! My tea was hot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for coffee shop where serves coffee with real cup. I am tired of drinking and paying money for paper cup coffee.Their milk foam is very good not too fluffy and still with lots of nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a sandwich that was so-so and not worth the price. They actually forgot the order so we had to wait quite a while... But that's forgivable. Otherwise: friendly, comfortable, great seating, clean...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recently showed me Cafe L'Aroma and it is so good! They got really good coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. The place is very relaxing with dim lighting and just a good place to sit and hang...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice cafe. Besides coffee there is a good selection of teas. I recommend the ceylon tea and a cup of gelato. Their gelato selection is limitted relative to places like Cafe Paradisio in the North End...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very nice place to just relax, the Sorbet is good and the pastries are better. I once a got a sandwich here and it tasted very good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this is what used to be Torrefazione Italia - not much has changed, but I would still say it's a different place. Although having little to do with the quality of the food, the biggest difference...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Torrefazione!" I always like to say the name of my favorite cafe with sheer gusto and enthusiasm. This place deserves it. Now called Cafe L'Aroma (I still try to roll the r's for the same effect),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When Torrefazione opened it was done by Italians. They has a few torrefazione's in the east coast and Canada, they chose their suppliers, all Italians and it really had the feeling of an Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Starbucks is The Sopranos than Torrefazione is the Godfather. This place is more italian feeling- even the toilets are european and there are no art deco posters on the wall. Staff is wearing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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