AROMA Coffee & Wine

I absolutely love this place. From the coffee to the people, everything feels intentional and welcoming. It’s one of my favorite spots to meet with friends and clients because the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfect for meaningful conversations. So grateful for the heart behind it. It truly shows.

Great coffee at this very nice coffee shop right across from the Crystal Lake Metra station. I believe it is also the Crystal Lake downtown or downtown of whatever lil village it is. Pretty refreshing to find good coffee in this neck of the woods. I stopped by this AM while out for Qurbani in this neck of the woods nearby and they brewed me a fresh pot of their roast which was AMAZING! The hand-crafted coffees are pretty amazing as well and so are their pastries! I also loved the ambiance of the coffee shop, lots of sitting area unfortunately I couldn’t stay to enjoy maybe I’ll be back someday….

I was in Crystal Lake at an appointment, Aroma came highly recommended by the office staff. I was very pleased with this experience! The place is SO cute, comfortable furniture is in the front (bring a book), tables line the walls and rear of the space with a countertop perfect for some computer work. They have breakfast and lunch menus, coffee of all sorts and plenty of wine! The food was outstanding as was the wine. Everyone was so sweet and helpful. I can't wait to take myself back here for a little lunch date. Don't forget to stop in a few doors down at Kalck's Butcher Shop, another great place I found when leaving Aroma's.

I absolutely love the atmosphere here – it's warm, inviting, and the perfect spot to relax. The coffee is always top-notch, and I especially appreciate how you can fully customize every drink to your liking. The food is equally impressive, with the oatmeal being my personal favorite – it's comforting and delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and always makes me feel welcome, whether I'm visiting with friends for a coffee catch-up or flying solo to get some work done. I haven’t had the chance to try their evening menu yet, but it's definitely on my list for next time!

This was our first time trying this place, and while it started off well with a great caramel macchiato, the rest of the experience was disappointing. My coworker paid over $15 for a salad that was missing one of its main ingredients—the rustic spring leaf mix. It only had spinach. When I called to let them know, the only resolution they offered was for us to come back and pick up the missing greens. Since our lunch break was already over, that wasn’t an option. They didn’t offer a refund, a replacement, or any kind of compensation for the incomplete meal. Even after I asked. It’s frustrating to pay full price and not receive a complete menu item, especially when the only solution offered is inconvenient and unrealistic during a workday. We won’t be returning.