
Coffee Aroma
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About Coffee Aroma
Coffee Aroma is a coffee shop in central Lincoln at 24 Guildhall St, next to the Stonebow. The building spreads over three floors, with a different decorative scheme in each room and seating on the ground and first floors. An art wall invites customers to add their own mark, and board games are on hand for anyone staying a while. The coffee list covers filter coffee and coffees from around the world, including a special brew from Bolivia. Each cup comes with sugar cubes and a glass of water on the side. Cakes and pastries sit alongside a Brie & Cranberry panini, and beans can be ground to take home. In the evening, the shop opens as a licensed bar.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention three quirky floors, specialty filter coffee, cake and pastry selection and brie and cranberry panini.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention three quirky floors, specialty filter coffee, cake and pastry selection and brie and cranberry panini.
Customer Review Summary
The caveat is service. Two reviewers describe cold treatment: one was met with no greeting and a drink that was slammed down, and another felt staff laughed when they missed being called over to pay, after a latte they found disappointing. One reviewer adds that the stairs to the toilet on the upper floor take some agility. Even so, one first-time visitor called the coffee rich, smooth and full of flavours.
Customer Review Summary
The caveat is service. Two reviewers describe cold treatment: one was met with no greeting and a drink that was slammed down, and another felt staff laughed when they missed being called over to pay, after a latte they found disappointing. One reviewer adds that the stairs to the toilet on the upper floor take some agility. Even so, one first-time visitor called the coffee rich, smooth and full of flavours.
Featured reviews
- Matthew Whale
“My fiancée and I just dropped in for a coffee as we were passing, so I can’t comment on what the food is like. The coffee however was great. Watching the prep you can tell these guys care about a decent cup of coffee. There’s a decent selection of beverages on the menu and the member of staff who served me was pleasant and very efficient. I didn’t catch her name but it was midday Friday and she had a decorative septum piercing (more decorative than mine). I’d recommend popping here as it’s nicely placed to sit and rest up before (or definitely after) steep hill or a heavy shopping trip.”
- Glenn Gibbs
“Just next to the historic stonebow in the centre of Lincoln is Cafe Aroma. A quirky building inside with interest throughout but on a day like today it's people watching from the pavement seats drinking one of Lincolns finest coffee's.”
- Marjan Fazilat
“Unfortunately, despite all the good things I had heard about this café, my experience was quite disappointing. I ordered a latte and I was not satisfied with it at all. The barista served me a glass of water and another for the coffee, both of which are shown in the photo. When I went to pay, I noticed that two people behind the counter were calling me to come and pay. Later, I realised they were laughing at me in a particular way because I hadn’t noticed them the first time they called me. I don’t think I will visit this café again, but I hope one day they understand that treating customers with respect is just as important as keeping the glasses clean — although, of course, clean glasses are important too.”
- Fred Bower
“Always intrigue and intelligent conversation here. Coffee is wine and had an excellent wine here too. Great place to people watch . Some prominent buisness people pop in here some students and a mix of eccentrics and intellectuals. Yes id rate for a must visit for quirky and its on 3 floor s. You need to be relativly agile to get ip to the loo but im nearly 70 and do ok. Sometimes some nice cakes to go with lovely coffee served with care and glass of water to clear the palattee. Also coffee from all around the world in profusion.”
- mia walstrom
“Doesn’t deserve one star. Unfortunately i’ve had good experiences in here before, but today I have never been served by such a moody and grumpy women. The minute I walked in, not even a ‘hello’ ‘what would you like’, just looked at me as though I spoke a different language. She had faded pink hair and definitely doesn’t belong in customer service as me and my friend were taken a back. Feel like I wasted £4.90 on a drink that was slammed to me and made the atmosphere awful.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Coffee Aroma is a speciality coffee shop in Lincoln city centre, serving expertly crafted espresso, flat whites and single origin coffees. We focus on consistency, quality and a relaxed atmosphere, with comfortable indoor seating and freshly prepared cakes and pastries. Located within easy reach of Lincoln Cathedral and the Cathedral Quarter, Coffee Aroma is a popular choice for both locals and visitors looking for the best coffee in Lincoln. Whether you’re stopping for a quick takeaway or sitting in to enjoy a proper coffee, every cup is made with precision using professional barista equipment.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Aroma | 4.7641 | — | — | three quirky floors, specialty filter coffee, cake and pastry selection |
| Madame WaffleWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.7936 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | savoury waffles, fresh fruit waffle, gluten free waffle |
| Beyond Coffee Lincoln | 4.790 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | banana bread matcha latte, nyc style cookies, matcha flavours |
| J Ram Cafe-BakeryOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8226 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | croissants, coffee, traditional Greek sweets |
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