Cocktails are $12-15/ drink. This is a cozy place (albeit loud-did the music have to be up that high?). When it got hot they opened the back from the smoking patio and the smell of cigarettes took over the place. If they never did that again I'd be happy, but the cool air was welcome.Still, I'll be back. This place impressed me.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Morgan H.
Still one of the best happy hours in town! Aalto is great because of the various spots to sit with different vibes (casual, moody, outdoors) and their drinks and food prices are great (although more expensive than they used to be, for sure). The bartenders are always so friendly and great service.We each got the Belmont Jewel and the pretzel and the hummus plate to share for a little over $20. All were delicious (the Belmont Jewel is incredible) and we enjoyed it sitting outdoors. One note about outdoors - definitely a smoking patio. If you're sensitive, I'd recommend sitting in one of the indoor spots.
Salvador Munoz
Today, my friends and I went to Aalto for their happy hour since they have really good drinks. Unfortunately, we had a very unpleasant experience. My friend was not allowed to order after she showed her OPT card, (she’s living here on a work visa). The bartender, asked for an American ID or passport when her ID is clearly valid and accepted everywhere else. We wonder if this incident was racially motivated. Let’s just say, I won’t be back here ever again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kasey K.
Soft coffee shop vibes in this bar. The bartenders were sweet and lowkey but very attentive. I had the Summer of '99 drink and it tasted like minty pink lemonade. The lounge area would be perfect for a larger group, and the back patio is beautiful on a summer evening.
Gloria Smith
We enjoyed a few drinks before going to the comedy in the park.Good times!
Great music, plenty of comfortable seating. Always delicious mocktails as well as alcoholic beverages.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Didnt eat but good patio, good drinks, fun stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great service, great music on Fridays thanks to DJ Tony
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Romantic vibe and great happy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great happy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pretzel with Cheese
Great drinks, patio and back room.Anna is a friendly bartender ?
The food, the excellent service, the ambiance, and the insanely decent happy hour prices!! Aalto Lounge is a hidden gem!
Best Happy Hour around, whether it's beer or cocktails or grilled cheese or tomato soup!
Condescending service and trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lovely place with good prices and a killer happy hour. Except for first Friday of the month, it's not very loud. Romantic date place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pretzel with Cheese, Hummus and Pita, Grilled Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
Cocktails are $12-15/ drink. This is a cozy place (albeit loud-did the music have to be up that high?). When it got hot they opened the back from the smoking patio and the smell of cigarettes took over the place. If they never did that again I'd be happy, but the cool air was welcome.Still, I'll be back. This place impressed me.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Still one of the best happy hours in town! Aalto is great because of the various spots to sit with different vibes (casual, moody, outdoors) and their drinks and food prices are great (although more expensive than they used to be, for sure). The bartenders are always so friendly and great service.We each got the Belmont Jewel and the pretzel and the hummus plate to share for a little over $20. All were delicious (the Belmont Jewel is incredible) and we enjoyed it sitting outdoors. One note about outdoors - definitely a smoking patio. If you're sensitive, I'd recommend sitting in one of the indoor spots.
Today, my friends and I went to Aalto for their happy hour since they have really good drinks. Unfortunately, we had a very unpleasant experience. My friend was not allowed to order after she showed her OPT card, (she’s living here on a work visa). The bartender, asked for an American ID or passport when her ID is clearly valid and accepted everywhere else. We wonder if this incident was racially motivated. Let’s just say, I won’t be back here ever again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Soft coffee shop vibes in this bar. The bartenders were sweet and lowkey but very attentive. I had the Summer of '99 drink and it tasted like minty pink lemonade. The lounge area would be perfect for a larger group, and the back patio is beautiful on a summer evening.
We enjoyed a few drinks before going to the comedy in the park.Good times!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5