Aroma Patisserie

Authentic Greek Pastries Await You!

I recently sauntered into Aroma, reputed far and wide as one of the best Greek bakeries in London, brimming with delicious anticipation. From the moment I stepped inside, earthy aromas swaddled my senses—think freshly baked bread mingling with the heady sweetness of honeyed baklava. I began with their lunza and halloumi toastie which—a culinary coup, let me tell you—paired melty cheese with thinly sliced pork for an explosion of flavors that danced merrily on the palate. Sipping on their bubbly coffee (one of the better brews I've had in this metropolis), I admired the café's atmosphere; lively chatter under soft lighting made it a convivial space indeed.

The true highlight was undoubtedly their meticulous attention to detail in grand celebrations. A fellow patron lavished them with accolades for crafting an intricate birthday cake replete with flavors and tailored perfection. They, rightly so, pride themselves on exceptional service, graciously assisting even those ordering from afar—like a soon-to-be-married gourmand from Scotland—to phenomenal acclaim. Not that every experience sings with such glorious harmony; a few regulars noted the alarming absence of nuts and dwindling pastry sizes. But glossing past that minor kerfuffle, Aroma unquestionably emerges as a bakery worthy of frequent returns. Stop by here not just for the sweets and savories, but for a celebration of gusto steeped in Cypriot tradition. — Milo Tastemaker