Aroma Café is a small, family-owned Mediterranean café in West Los Angeles that has been part of the local community since 2004. The place has a cozy, almost European feel, with a small outdoor terrace that makes you forget for a moment that you’re in LA.
The food is Mediterranean-style, simple and homey rather than fancy. Portions are medium-sized, and the average check is around $25–30 per person. The dishes don’t try to impress with presentation or complex flavors, but they feel fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and comforting — like homemade food, which is exactly what makes this place charming.
You can really feel that everything is made to order, whether it’s coffee or a salad, which adds to the relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Another nice and unexpected detail is a small section inside the café where you can find products from Bosnia, giving the place even more character and authenticity.
Overall, Aroma Café is about atmosphere, warmth, and a sense of simplicity rather than culinary surprises. It’s a lovely spot if you’re in the mood for something casual, cozy, and genuinely local.
Overall rating: 4 out of 5 There are a few minor imperfections, but they don’t take away from the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Niko Djokic
One of my absolute favorite places, been coming for years. The only place around to get authentic Baltic food. Service is always amazing, like you were eating at your Baba's (Grandma's) house. As long as Aroma is around I will continue to support them. Thank you for always taking care of my family. Zivjeli
Best food in Los Angeles if you like Turkish influenced food or grew up in Balkans area of South Eastern Europe. Balkan Burger (Chevapi) headlines the show and Sarma (minced meat wrapped in cabbage) is the next star. They also have Greek souvlaki (if Im not mistaken) and make regular, American style sandwiches and salads. All in all, good place for a family lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Tarabek
When we get a Chance we like to come eat her for Balkan food. Everything tastes great. Service is always very polite and friendly. Price is low mid range but the quality of food is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Aghajanian
really good food. very interesting flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen Arens
Savory Cevapcici like in the old country! The feta burek (cheese pie) is crispy and delicious. The chopska salad (cucumber and tomato) is beautifully presented with a delicious oil and vinegar dressing. The turkish coffee is authentic and beautifully presented with a piece of turkish delight confection. The baklava is soaked in honey syrup and a must to wrap up dinner. That is what I always get when I come here, but one of these days I'll have to try some of the other dishes on the menu. Service is always friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Imamura
This spot AMAZING. Best chevapi in LA. I’ve been coming here since early 2000s and it’s always consistently great food and drink. Coffee is also really well made.
service was great. ❤️ The guy at the front is very attentive and kind. We really enjoyed the Kebapi, apple dessert, baklava and Turkish coffee. There is also a variety of Ajvar and other Mediterranean/balkan foods available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Randolph
~food was bland ams dry. -
Omer Mal
The food was amazing the best cevapi in that area. The server was great respectfull friendly man. But there was 2 bosnians there that just would not stop staring at us. When we arrived his eyes almost popped out of his face and they just kept staring while we ate. Not the best thing to do makes me not wanna come back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dona Rai
The best place to eat and all made fresh from scratch and also clean!!! Ćevapi please are the best! Yummy 😋
Aroma Café is a small, family-owned Mediterranean café in West Los Angeles that has been part of the local community since 2004. The place has a cozy, almost European feel, with a small outdoor terrace that makes you forget for a moment that you’re in LA.
The food is Mediterranean-style, simple and homey rather than fancy. Portions are medium-sized, and the average check is around $25–30 per person. The dishes don’t try to impress with presentation or complex flavors, but they feel fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and comforting — like homemade food, which is exactly what makes this place charming.
You can really feel that everything is made to order, whether it’s coffee or a salad, which adds to the relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Another nice and unexpected detail is a small section inside the café where you can find products from Bosnia, giving the place even more character and authenticity.
Overall, Aroma Café is about atmosphere, warmth, and a sense of simplicity rather than culinary surprises. It’s a lovely spot if you’re in the mood for something casual, cozy, and genuinely local.
Overall rating: 4 out of 5
There are a few minor imperfections, but they don’t take away from the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of my absolute favorite places, been coming for years. The only place around to get authentic Baltic food. Service is always amazing, like you were eating at your Baba's (Grandma's) house. As long as Aroma is around I will continue to support them. Thank you for always taking care of my family. Zivjeli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ćevapi Specialty, Shopska Salad, Ajvar, Cheese Peta Burek
Really enjoyed the vibe and excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cevapi that’ll remind you of Sarajevo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One word . Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food in Los Angeles if you like Turkish influenced food or grew up in Balkans area of South Eastern Europe. Balkan Burger (Chevapi) headlines the show and Sarma (minced meat wrapped in cabbage) is the next star. They also have Greek souvlaki (if Im not mistaken) and make regular, American style sandwiches and salads. All in all, good place for a family lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When we get a Chance we like to come eat her for Balkan food. Everything tastes great. Service is always very polite and friendly. Price is low mid range but the quality of food is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
really good food. very interesting flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savory Cevapcici like in the old country! The feta burek (cheese pie) is crispy and delicious. The chopska salad (cucumber and tomato) is beautifully presented with a delicious oil and vinegar dressing. The turkish coffee is authentic and beautifully presented with a piece of turkish delight confection. The baklava is soaked in honey syrup and a must to wrap up dinner. That is what I always get when I come here, but one of these days I'll have to try some of the other dishes on the menu. Service is always friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This spot AMAZING. Best chevapi in LA. I’ve been coming here since early 2000s and it’s always consistently great food and drink. Coffee is also really well made.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Absolutely loved it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
service was great. ❤️ The guy at the front is very attentive and kind. We really enjoyed the Kebapi, apple dessert, baklava and Turkish coffee. There is also a variety of Ajvar and other Mediterranean/balkan foods available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
~food was bland ams dry. -
The food was amazing the best cevapi in that area. The server was great respectfull friendly man. But there was 2 bosnians there that just would not stop staring at us. When we arrived his eyes almost popped out of his face and they just kept staring while we ate. Not the best thing to do makes me not wanna come back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best place to eat and all made fresh from scratch and also clean!!! Ćevapi please are the best! Yummy 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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