Aroma in East Dorset

Excellent VEGAN all day breakfast. Second to none.

Very friendly lovely lady helped us with gluten free options highly recommend

Have eaten breakfast here twice in the last year. The first time was fine, not memorable either way. However, ate here last week and had a very disappointing experience. We ordered the largest full English on the menu. The food arrived quickly. However, it was very disappointing in the following respects: 1. Sausages - were partially sliced in several places and had a funny aftertaste. 2. Eggs - greasy and flavourless. 3. Baked beans - almost cold. 4. Tomato - literally a lukewarm plum tomato from a tin dumped on the beans. 5. Toast - okay but came already buttered, which was odd. We did speak to the owner on the way out, who asked us if we enjoyed our food. Started to tell her but she clearly wasn't really interested. Incredibly she questioned whether we were sure we had eaten there before, which implied that we are complete idiots. Would not recommend this place, the Riverside is far better.

Great atmosphere Great food Friendly staff Would highly recommend and will definitely visit again

Lovely cafe, great food and service.

The breakfast was deep fried and overcooked. We was over charged for drinks that was on the set menu.

Decent cafe/restaurant. Plenty of choice. Above average food, friendly staff.

Great family venue, kids love the waffles and pancakes and the coffee is great. Really friendly staff. Go to place for breakfast with family.

We had warm paninis served with salad and coleslaw and a cold drink. Service was faultless from start to finish and tables were kept tidy and clean. Very extensive menu and everyone around us seemed hapoy with their orders. Nice atmosphere. We sat outside but I did go inside and it also looked lovely.

Had the spniach & feta omelette recently - was the best meal I’d had all week

Absolutely amazing. Ran beautifully & organised. The food was outstanding.

Nice staff but food is distinctly average and over priced.

Really love coming here. The food is delicious and there is so much choice, Staff are always polite and greet you in a friendly manner they always make you feel good. Very child friendly which is a bonus and they do takeaway too.

We went to the newly opened Aroma cafe in Ferndown. We were seated and not given any menus, we had to get menus ourself and then were asked if we wanted to order having only just got our menus. We ordered our food and drinks however it took over 20 minutes to receive two hot chocolates. After an hour one of our dishes- waffles arrived however the Aroma cafe breakfast did not arrive. We waited over 10 mins and still no sign so I went up to ask. I was greeted with staff asking if I wanted to pay not understanding I have no received my meal. Over an hour later, the breakfast arrived however it meant we couldn’t eat together as the waffles came out so long before. They did give us a 20% discount however there were multiple other people who were waiting even longer for their food and were having to go up and complain. I would not recommended this cafe.

A great place to eat with great food and good service

I feel sick 🤢 wasn’t believed and had to send an email with proof! Will not be going back ever

Greeting by friendly and happy staff, it felt like being welcomed into a family home. Order taken promptly and food served quickly even though it was fairly busy. I had the Chicken Fajita off of the specials menu which was absolutely delicious and a great portion size, it could’ve been a sharer for two. Highly recommend and a big thank you to the team.

We called here the Tuesday after the late May bank holiday and were extremely happy with the food and service. The staff were very attentive and very friendly. If it wasn’t so far away we would call regularly.

I used to love this place, but it's seriously gone downhill. The whole of my meal was overcooked. I also ordered a spaghetti bolognese too that smelt and tasted off. Waste of £31. Seems if the owner isn't there the quality is bad

Super friendly front of house. Great service, great food and great value for money.

I bring my daughter and grandmother her quite often as it is local, close to a car park, has excellent accessibility, there’s so much choice on the menu, the food is always delicious and the staff are so friendly! There is something for everyone at Aroma.

Noisy and cramped - the store is migraine inducing. Would not return and is definitely lacking the charm of the other aroma restaurants. Terrible experience

I think you can tell a lot about a restaurant by the condition of the toilets.

My wife, our two spaniels and I were warmly welcomed in to the cafe by the friendliest of staff. My wife chose the hog roast off the specials while I had a full English breakfast, after seeing someone else tucking into theirs. Swapping fried for scrambled eggs was no bother and I was so glad I had the extra black pudding - the nicest I've tasted. There was too much food in the end and we were sent away with a doggy bag, so we could enjoy the leftovers heated up for our tea! And talking of doggies, our two were treated to some sausage by the waiting staff. Highly recommended.

What a fantastic find! Visited this lovely cafe today, unplanned lunch stop with our Cockapoo. Huge variety on the menu. We both had Coronation chicken baguettes, which came with a small salad accompanied by home made dressing, and a portion of chips between us, large Lattes completed our meal. Ellie, our Cockapoo, enjoyed two sausages while we ate our meal. All staff were polite and attentive and great with our dog. Food was gorgeous and we could see that others around us were thoroughly enjoying their food too. Our bill was around £22.00 which, we thought, was excellent value for money. When we are in the area again we will certainly be revisiting!

Very good, I got the pizza and it was delicious, the amount of cheese they use is amazing as im a cheese lover. I have been many times and always love the servers and food

Amazing and attentive staff, unbelievably delicious food and a great price. Plenty of comfy seating. Went back a few days later and was remembered by staff as well. Will be back again……and again!

Ordered a take away sausage bap with ketchup. Quick service however they have increased their prices too much and the quality is very poor. A year or so ago a sausage bap was about £3.75, now it’s £5.40. It used to be really good value; nice fresh roll and tasty sausage wrapped in foil to keep it warm. Now it’s very poor; the sausage was dried out and the roll was completely stale and hard. I appreciate times are hard but this is appalling so I won’t be visiting them again. Very unhappy… it had to go in the bin!

Misleading pricing for food, when complained about the price being a silly amount, staff were extremely rude and found it funny they had charged more. Said i was going to report them and was told by staff 'i could report to who i like but they cant do anything.'

Misleading pricing for food, when complained about the price being a silly amount, staff were extremely rude and found it funny they had charged more. Was told by staff 'i could report to who i like but they cant do anything.'

Very friendly staff.Hot ,fresh & tasty food.Great table service.Good prices. Thoroughly recommend.

Only half order arrived. It was cold am going to claim refund

Visited this morning, on Mother's Day. It was fantastic!!! Busy day, of course, but the staff were all amazing, all working hard and all smiley. The food and drinks were all perfect. Thank you all, for working so hard. Keep doing what you're doing.

Four of us popped in for an indulgent lunch we ordered waffles and cream with strawberry and chocolate cream waffles and drinks the charismatic charm of the "owner" was excellent the waffles pure indulgence superb service and when you see the size and look of the waffles you'll think I'll never eat all that...you will, also very reasonably priced a must visit restaurant when in Wimbourne ,

Excellent restaurant in the middle of Wimbourne, myself, wife,son and daughter in law stopped for a light lunch which was excellent the waffle desserts were gorgeous the restaurant itself is well situated by the square and very well priced with very friendly and attentive staff definitely recommend

Fantastic breakfast today. Excellent Coffee, well very cooked food and served hot. Service with character and a bustling, but relaxed vibe. Nice table too. 5 stars all the way. Really enjoyed it.

Fantastic breakfast today. Excellent Coffee, well very cooked food and served hot. Service with character and a bustling, but relaxed vibe. Nice table too. 5 stars all the way. Really enjoyed it.

Great coffee, lovely atmosphere. Will be trying the food on my next visit

Enjoyed breakfast. Staff very welcoming and service quick.

Busy cafe in the centre of Wimborne. Staff are very welcoming and pro active when you enter which makes a nice change! Head waiter (from Greece?) is very friendly and loves a bit of banter. Extensive menu. Food was delicious. Side salads have a lovely dressing too. There was a minor issue with my mums order which was rectified quickly. I wanted to write a positive review as it’s hard for small businesses and this place is phenomenal.

This is by far the most welcoming friendly restaurant in Wimborne. They are so helpful. Good old fashioned service values. Exceptionally clean. Wonderful menu but accommodated my off menu wishes with grace and sincerity. I wanted a carb free breakfast. I’m delighted. I will be coming back. The big difference is they make you feel like they truly appreciate you visiting and welcome you as though it was their home.

Excellent service and food, very friendly staff.

Nice, busy cafe. Friendly staff, big portion, food is simple but nice.

Popped in for lunch and was really pleased with the cafe( clean and tidy), the staff (friendly and attentive), the food ( fresh, hot and tasty) , it was all really lovely, and I will definitely be back again. Thank you

Fantastic food wood quality and quantity (missing the cheese however can over look that), delivery guy was very cheerful and polite Great all round

Went here tonight as we booked to go to pantomime couldn't get a seat in spoons so we chose here won't be going to spoons again lot nicer food and staff are amazing and friendly

Lovely cafe, really nice friendly helpful staff. Best hog roast bap ever, and a proper pot of tea. We will return.

25 minutes to wait for 2 coffees ☕ 👎we wont return.

We ordered takeaway hot chocolate, which was unfortunately quite cold. When we politely asked what the staff could do, we were ignored for some time before being told that a refund was impossible because they were too busy that evening. We were subsequently told ‘the church [for charity] is that way’.

The best aroma in the area hands down. Always great service, delicious food and my favourite place to go for a prawn marie rose baguette.

Ordered 2 breakfast meals and it was delicious. Very fast delivery service. I have found my new favorite cafe. Cheers ☕

Two of us visited 11/11/23 for brunch. Bustling cafe, clean, warm welcome, nice relaxed atmosphere. Prompt service and hot tasty food, good choice of menu available. Our 2nd visit.

Wonderful friendly ( and quick) customer service Very very good value. Wide variety of sandwiches and hot and cold dishes. No complaints about my bacon and cheese baguette. Nice to sit outside if you can. As there are over 200 different dishes on the menu ( according to our waiter) I can’t vouch for everything!

Ordered an Aroma Breakfast online as it doesn’t come with mushrooms. Breakfast arrived with a quarter of the tray full of mushrooms hidden under other food - food that I’d started eating before I realised. Why advertise a breakfast with no mushrooms, then ship it with mushrooms? That was the whole point of ordering this breakfast - are they looking to make people ill?

Impeccable service, so very friendly and polite. The service was amazing and the food and coffee even better.

Popular restaurant cafe. Reasonably pricedFood reliably good. Service is amusingly good. Great apple sauce delivery vehicle!

These guys are really lovely the service is always amazing however charging £1 for gf bread is just too much, pity as I work local and would order more often! £7.45 for a sandwich!

Only stopped off for pot of tea and teacake..brilliant service polite staff and dog friendly. Saw the plates of food being bought out and looked excellent. Would recommend and will definitely visit again.very clean and smart restaurant.

Bright clean restaurant never been disappointed, with good service and great food

We have just had lunch at Aroma in Wimborne. To say it’s a great place to eat is an understatement. The staff are very professional and also fun, they really make you feel welcomed. It is a very clean restaurant with staff always cleaning. Now the important bit of my review, the food. I had a steak pinene with side salad and chips and my Wife had a waffle. My streak pinene had more streak in it than most restaurants serve in a main meal. It was fantastic, it fact I left most of the chips as I was full and takes a lot! My Wife who has waffles around the world could not believe her eyes when it came out. She commented “ Am I expected to eat all that?” She said it was the best she had ever had, but again did not quite finish it all. We both had drinks, bottled water and a pot of Earl Gray tea and the cost £27. How’s that for value for money? If you visit Wimborne, forget the rest and try proper food cooked and served by people that care. Thank you all for a great experience.

We have just had lunch at Aroma in Wimborne. To say it’s a great place to eat is an understatement. The staff are very professional and also fun, they really make you feel welcomed. It is a very clean restaurant with staff always cleaning. Now the important bit of my review, the food. I had a steak pinene with side salad and chips and my Wife had a waffle. My streak pinene had more streak in it than most restaurants serve in a main meal. It was fantastic, it fact I left most of the chips as I was full and takes a lot! My Wife who has waffles around the world could not believe her eyes when it came out. She commented “ Am I expected to eat all that?” She said it was the best she had ever had, but again did not quite finish it all. We both had drinks, bottled water and a pot of Earl Gray tea and the cost £27. How’s that for value for money? If you visit Wimborne, forget the rest and try proper food cooked and served by people that care. Thank you all for a great experience.

Aroma is one of my favourite places for lunch as you are simply spoilt for choice! The menu is plentiful with sandwich choices, paninis, baps as well as having daily specials! On my most recent visit I opted for the Duck Pizza which was incredible! The service is also spectacular, the staff are super helpful and friendly, food & drinks arrived very fast; and staff ensured you always leave with a smile on your face. Overall would strongly recommend Aroma, and the Wimborne branch is equally as great as their others!

Yummy food, really good choice on the menu, staff are always attentive and the price is reasonable. We love visiting!

I don't think you'll find better value for money and service for a breakfast anywhere else. Some of the food could do with some finesse, but if you want a good size breakfast quickly for a good price, then come here

Been eating here since the day it opened Watched the business grow. Food, service, staff and atmosphere have always been good. Will continue to be a regular customer

It was alright. I ordered a coffee and walnut cake, with no cream but it came with cream (luckily I wasn’t allergic) and a latte. It was really dry but tasted alright. The service was ok, had alot of choices for sandwiches and a nice outside area. But wouldn’t recommend.

Lovely place to eat, very attentive friendly service, excellent food and good value for money.

I hadn't been to this Aroma for a long time & having had such a bad time at the Verwood outlet, I was concerned about returning. I had no need to worry, the staff couldn't have been more helpful. This is the Aroma a love, nothing was too much trouble, service was so quick. Love the open kitchen . The gentleman who took my order was amazing, whilst he was up selling, it was done in such a friendly way that you felt that he was just making sure you were alright.

Breakfast was really nice. Went here on reccomendation of a friend, wasn't let down. Customer service was excellent, very attentive and friendly. Coffee was really good!

I have just discovered Aroma. A great friendly cafe serving decent food efficiently. Get there before 11:00am and take the Early Breakfast. Great value Full English, with optional black pudding & bubble n squeak. Tea/coffee included. Service was swift and friendly. Gets full marks in my book. What more could a hungry gent need?

Great vibe and happy atmosphere due to staff. Very busy and nothing too much trouble. Our go to place in Wimborne.

Great food, well cooked and presented. Attentive and friendly service. Will definitely 💯 per cent come here again.

Arrived at Aroma for lunch on the 20th July 2023. which when delivered to our Table was absolutely disgusting and nothing like the photos outside to draw you in.The pork was tough,chewy,grizzly full of fat and over cooked and had a horrible smell ,impossible to eat ,we complained immediately but nothing was done and when leaving all they offered was 10% off nothing said that we hadn’t eaten any of the pork or any apologises,it was a waste of £25 .would not visit that Cafe again .

We went in cafe Aroma Wimborne for something to and choose the Roast pork which was absolutely disgusting the meat was tough gristly and just not palatable with the waiter saying in the six years she had worked their she had only known one complaint...

Ihave been to Aroma for coffee and cake , but today decided to take my daughter for a lunch , we chose , tuna jacket potatoe and I had prawn ,very disappointing , potato was stale certainly not a fresh potato .I shan’t go again

I took my family to Aroma earlier today. They had travelled from Cornwall and the Midlands. I could not have asked for more.we had a great experience. Julie in particular was outstanding. Keep up the good work.!

We only had snacks and a drink. It's a nice place to sit outside on a good day. Would certainly come back again.

Great place. Great choice of food & drinks Fun atmosphere Try it, it's popular

Nice food and quick and easy service. Thanks.

Every time I have been has been amazing food and always new things on menu

Been going for years, staff are very friendly, food is quick yet freshly prepared and always very good amazing location overlooking the square

Love this place. They're having a bit of refurbishment going on at the moment, but they're still managing to provide a very good service. 👍

Lovely cafe, inside and outside seating. Food and drinks were really tasty and service with a smile.

A great location in Wimborne Minster just in the Square. I called in for a light lunch and did did enjoy it with a drink and friendly service like always'

Expansion means refurbishment work is ongoing. Can be noisy. Hopefully, expansion will not result in poorer service.

Lovely cafe with outside tables. Waiter on the front area superb and so on the ball. Had two lovely coffees and delicious waffle. 😋 . Definitely a place to return.

Lovely seating area outside in the sunshine. Waitress took our order of lattes and danish pastries. We got our drinks quite quickly but waited ages for our pastries. The lattes were far too milky (I’ve had plenty in my time and none this milky) and we had to chase the pastries as we’d nearly finished our drinks. We realised that they were reheating them which wasn’t necessary. When we eventually got them, they tasted like cardboard coated in sugar - stale. We ate them anyway as we were hungry so didn’t feel we could complain.

Such a disappointment. Close friends visit here nearly every weekend so we thought we’d give it a try after collecting the children from a local school. On arrival we were greeted politely and seated with menus. The foreign gentleman who took our order was questioned by my husband weather the 1/4 pounder came with fries / chips. The reply was yes it did, when the food came out, I can only describe it as one thin patty with processed cheese and a squashed toasted bun! It looked rather lonely. We asked where the chips were and checked at the till, to be told it doesn’t infact come with chips but we’re offered some salad garnish? My £9 JP was a bit lonely too we there on it’s own with no garnish: ham eggs chips ok, sons kids burger and chips for under £5 was no bigger than my husbands. All very odd. Sadly we won’t be returning.

Stopped off for a beer & wine at Wimborne Folk festival

Only a 4 due to building work going on, a very busy place, will go here again.

Had a cheeky few hours without the children, so had a drink whilst doing some studying. My laptop ran out, no problem, they put it on charge for me, so I had an afternoon tea while I waited ( they served decaff tea) was very impressed, 2 fresh fruit scones with cream and jam. Nothing too much trouble, very helpful , friendly staff, clean and welcoming atmosphere. Definitely be back, if not on my own then with the family. Thank you for a lovely afternoon 😃

Nice prawn sandwich. Waitress very professional and polite.

Amazing food and top class service definitely be going there again.

Friendly staff and food was ok but definitely over charged Burger £7.25 Steak baguette 8.15 1x chips £3.95 2x fresh orange juices £5.90 Now my maths adds this up to £25.25...but got charged £29.65....i didn't really think about it until outside so added it up...

Lovely mug of hot chocolate sat in the sun, friendly service, nice experience

Brilliant Cafe this 👏 full of character and atmosphere. The staff are charismatic and will stop at nothing to make sure your stay is comfortable. Choice is overwhelming to be honest, initial thoughts were that there was no way Quality could be good with this amount of choice, but it is. Absolutely no complaints with the food and I had the nicest Chai Latte I have had for a long time. Keep up the good work.

Thought we would go to the independent instead of Costa for coffee, lovely staff, lovely coffee (and sausage roll), while we were sat there we checked out the food board, we are going to head back here next time we walk this way.

Great place so much choice love it 😍

Amazing place! Staff were so friendly and attentive!! Couldn’t recommend more! And such a large menu with so many options! Good portion sizes too and really quick service will definitely be coming again!

Sadly POOR. We were greeted warmly at the table by a guy that looked to us like he was the owner. Very efficient and friendly.....thats where it ends !! Ordered a hot chocolate and a coke float from a lady, again OK. Hot chocolate arrived in reasonable time for my wife, my coke float didn't arrive.....my wife finished the hot chocolate which was very nice before my drink had even arrived, no apology !! We saw the lady who took the order chase my coke float order, 15 mins after taking the order !! Went through to pay, girls at counter chatting, when the till manager asked them to move they did, she then proceeded to have a conversation with another member of staff in the knowledge I was trying to pay. She proceeded to deal with 2.other matters, not pressing I might add (a member of staff requesting cutlery) and ingored me. Don't think we will be returning anytime soon. Sorry....terrible service guys.