AROMA COFFEE LOUNGE
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About AROMA COFFEE LOUNGE
On Unit 3 St Mark's Rd, Aroma Coffee Lounge is a coffee shop run by a single staff member who handles the counter and serves every customer. The menu extends past coffee to matcha and milkshakes, with cakes and desserts alongside, and almond muffins are sold as a bought-in extra. It opens daily on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Seating extends to a terrace near the Leeds university main building, and the toilets are located behind the counter.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cappuccino, matcha, milkshake and cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cappuccino, matcha, milkshake and cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws most of the praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out a cappuccino and describing it as better than a Starbucks, alongside a matcha and desserts, including one of the nicest cakes a reviewer says they've had and a milkshake called the best one they've ever tried. Close behind is the welcome itself, with a single staff member behind the counter described consistently as friendly and professional, running a spot several call clean, peaceful, and reasonably priced, with one mentioning a nice terrace near the university. One visitor also found it affordable enough to recommend without hesitation. Against this, one reviewer raises a food and allergen concern, noting an almond muffin that seemed dry and possibly not made in house, and reporting that staff couldn't provide allergen information for a companion's lactose intolerance, though they credit the staff member for trying to help. Several reviewers say they plan to return or bring others, including one bringing a daughter starting her third year at university.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws most of the praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out a cappuccino and describing it as better than a Starbucks, alongside a matcha and desserts, including one of the nicest cakes a reviewer says they've had and a milkshake called the best one they've ever tried. Close behind is the welcome itself, with a single staff member behind the counter described consistently as friendly and professional, running a spot several call clean, peaceful, and reasonably priced, with one mentioning a nice terrace near the university. One visitor also found it affordable enough to recommend without hesitation. Against this, one reviewer raises a food and allergen concern, noting an almond muffin that seemed dry and possibly not made in house, and reporting that staff couldn't provide allergen information for a companion's lactose intolerance, though they credit the staff member for trying to help. Several reviewers say they plan to return or bring others, including one bringing a daughter starting her third year at university.
Featured reviews
- Taz Adams
“best milkshake I've ever had, staff were lovely, couldn't be better”
- Alisha Zaman
“Amazing desserts and matcha, the customer service was 10/10 and the cafe is very cute and extremely affordable 😍”
- David
“What a little gem run by a most pleasant lady and if you are looking for a quiet spot for coffee and a chat near the Leeds university main building this is definitely it ! Withe bonus of a nice terrace … oh and it’s spotless !”
- Amber C-D
“One of the nicest cakes I've ever had! Service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was lovely - thank you!”
- Jupik
“I finally visited this place. One of a few places open at 9am on Saturday. Coffee wasn't bad but great either. Almond muffin I had was dry but not as bad. I dont think it's made here. Most likely bought in. Toilets are behind a counter. My main concern is allergen information. No allergens are displayed as my friend has severe lactose intolerance and when I asked staff I was told they don't have that information. Im sure they have to by the law...but I might be wrong. The lady tried to help me(credit to them) but management needs to work harder on that.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“New update 14th September 2026 Under new management”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
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- Pickards Tea Room4.7710 mi
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- The Union Coffee House4.75200.6 miWi-Fi / laptopVegan options
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- Vinyl Grounds4.8661 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| AROMA COFFEE LOUNGE | 4.645 | — | cappuccino, matcha, milkshake |
| Pickards Tea Room | 4.771 | 0 mi | toasted sourdough baguette sandwiches, pot of tea for £1.80, cheap coffee and mocha |
| The Union Coffee HouseWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.7520 | 0.6 mi | eggstravaganza, french toast, posh beans on toast |
| Vinyl Grounds | 4.866 | 1 mi | vinyl records playing, iced flat white, iced latte with brown sugar syrup |
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