Café Aroma, Idyllwild California

Café Aroma Menu

We feature a large selection of fine food, wine and spirits. You can sit inside and enjoy quiet conversations while viewing the changing art collections that adorn the walls. Or sit outside on the expansive deck, enjoying cool breezes and even cooler music! Café Aroma proudly supports our local farmers, brewers & wineries: Sage Mountain Farm - Bautista Creek Ranch - Sky Island Organics - Port Brewing Company - Green Flash Brewery - Middle Ridge Winery - Wiens Family Cellars - Baily Vineyard & Winery

$2.00 gluten-free pasta substitution • $10.00 minimum on credit cards • $15.00 corkage fee.
Please be mindful of those waiting for a table - A discretionary 18% gratuity may be added to your bill

Breakfast

Breakfast is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scones

3.25

handcrafted every morning – blueberry, cranberry, currant, chocolate chip
Cinnamon Roll

3.50

confectioner’s sugar icing
Bacon or Italian Banger

4.50
Bagel & Cream Cheese

4
Bagel Works

6.50

cream cheese, carrot, tomato, cucumber, purple onion, capers
Bagel Lox

10

cream cheese, carrot, tomato, cucumber, purple onion, capers, imported lox
Irish Oatmeal

6

steel cut oats, apple, raisins, cinnamon, steamed milk, brown sugar, walnuts
Buttermilk Pancakes

7

log cabin® syrup, butter – real maple syrup $2
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Royale

7

log cabin® syrup, butter – real maple syrup $2
Quiche

11

aroma salad, toasted artisan bread
Two Eggs

8

upside down mash browns, toasted artisan bread – egg whites $2
Aroma Omelette

12

upside down mash browns, toasted artisan bread – egg whites $2
Penne & Eggs

11

grilled prosciutto, penne tossed w/scrambled eggs, parmesan
The Unofficial Director’s Guild of Idyllwild Sandwich

12

scrambled eggs, toasted bagel, bacon, mozzarella, fresh fruit … this one is extra “cheesy”
Aroma Breakfast Machine

11

eggs grilled “in the nest” on sourdough, bacon or italian sausage, parmesan crust, fresh fruit
Aroma Machine Deluxe

12

the aroma breakfast machine w/organic greens, tomato
Pizza in the Morning?

10

7″ pizza pie w/eggs, bacon or italian sausage, sautéed roma tomato, parsley
Pesto Benedict

12

two eggs, english muffin, prosciutto, basil, tomato, jalapeno pesto & sun-dried tomato pesto
Sausage & Eggs Purgatorio

11

eggs poached in marinara – finish baked w/parmesan, sausage, peppers, caramelized onion

Lunch

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dinner

Dinner is served from each evening from 5 p.m. until closing

Starters

Garlic Bisque

6.50

potato, leek, roasted garlic puree, croutons, parsley
Soup of the Day

6.25

housemade … always fresh
Aroma Salad

6/9

organic greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad

6/9

parmesan, ciabatta croutons – imported white boquerone anchovies $4
Gorgonzola Wedge

12

warm gorgonzola, tomato, bacon
Caprese

13

mozzarella di bufala, tomato, basil, garlic, balsamic reduction, olive oil
Italian Tossed Feta Salad

12

feta, tomato, onion, peppers, kalamata olives
Blue Pine Salad

12

pine nuts, blue cheese, tomato, onion, garlic-infused olive oil
Sesame Seared Ahi

12

sushi grade ahi, wasabi cream, soy sauce, pickled ginger
Hubert’s Scallop Caesar

16

seared scallops, bacon, pan-juice dressing
Mixed Olives

9

sky island organics live-cultured sevillano, lucques & kalamata olives
Live Sprouted Almonds

8

sky island organics raw almonds, sea salt, served warm
Shrimp Martini

13

five shrimp, two olives, tri-colored cocktail sauce … no vermouth
Scampi Appetizer

13

five shrimp, lemon, garlic, white wine
Polenta Pie

12

sun-dried tomato, kalamata olives, peppers, artichoke, roasted garlic, red sauce
Wild Mushroom Sautée

12

butter-anchovy emulsion, pernod reduction, fennel pollen
Sake Steamers

17

mussels, sake, tomato, minced onion, parsley, lemon, chili flake
Angels on Horseback

16

scallops, prawns, bacon, apricot chutney…skewered

Mains

Spaghetti & Meatballs

13

beef balls simmered in sauce all day
Penne Arrabbiata

12

red chili reduction – add chicken $4 – add shrimp $6
Gnocchi

13

parmesan-marinara gravy
Casey Abrams Gnocchi Alfredo

16

meatballs, parmesan, hold the parsley
Aroma Alfredo

14

add mushrooms $2 – add chicken $4 – add shrimp $6
Sausage or Vegetable Lasagne

16

marinara, roasted garlic
Rigatoni Funghi

17

portabello mushrooms, white wine, garlic, parsley, parmesan
Ravioli Olio

16

six cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, basil, garlic…or just red sauce
Feta Fettuccine Verde

18

feta, tomato, onion, kalamata olives, pine nuts, spinach
Double Portabello Ravioli

19

portabellos inside & out, basil, natural sauce
Chicken Ravioli Florentine

21

torn chicken breast, baby spinach, olive oil
Linguine Cardinale

22

chicken, sausage, prosciutto, shallots, tomato-cream sauce
Linguine & Clams

23

cherrystone clams, white wine, garlic, onion, lemon, chili flake 22 Chicken Cacciatore ⋅ boneless chicken breast, red wine marinara, vegetables, no
Chicken Cacciatore

21

boneless chicken breast, red wine marinara, vegetables, no starch
Mussels Calvados

23

calvados, cream, apples, pears, shitake mushrooms, shallots, bacon
Shrimp Jalapeno Pesto Fettuccine

23

shrimp, tomato, cilantro-jalapeno pesto cream
Osso Bucco

26

slow-roasted pork shank, penne, chipotle-marinara reduction
Bistecca della Notte

24

chef’s choice, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Scampi Ravioli

25

shrimp, avocado, tomato, bacon olio
Salmon Paixao

26

pan-roasted scottish organic salmon, herbs, garlic, white wine
Duck Vin de Muscat

27

maple-leaf duck breast, muscat-currant reduction, roasted pear

Beverages

Acqua Panna

3/6

still water
Juice

4

apple, orange, cranberry, tomato
Iced Tea

3

organic, fresh-brewed
Shirley Temple or Roy Rogers

4
Bundaberg Ginger Beer

4
S. Pellegrino

3/6

sparkling water
Lemonade

3
Soda

3

pepsi, diet, dr. pepper, sierra mist, orange crush
Hank’s Root Beer

4

Coffee & Tea

Suds, Vino & Mountain Spirits

Whites, Reds, Classic Cocktails, Sake and After Dinner Specials

When winemaker Chris Johnston envisioned starting a boutique winery, he was away from the hassles of everyday city life amid the tall pines & sweet smelling cedars of Idyllwild, California. The friendliness of our small town inspired Chris to bring people together through the enjoyment of handcrafted, artisan Idyllwild wine. He traveled to vineyards all over California in search of the perfect grapes for Middle Ridge Winery. Today, the wine is made in Temecula, and the original Innovation Lab in Idyllwild continues to be the source of new ideas.

Beers by the Bottle

Bud | Coors LIght

4

pale lager • usa
Anchor Steam

6

common beer, california
Sierra Nevada

6

pale ale, california
Pilsner Urquell

6

pilsner, czech republic
Firestone

6

double barrel ale, paso robles
Newcastle

6

brown ale, england
Lost Coast

6

tangerine ale, california
Chimay Blue

8

dark ale, belgium
Guinness

6

stout, ireland
Black Bottle

8

american porter, oregon
Amstel Light

4

pale lager, netherlands
Stella Artois

6

euro pale lager, belgium
Moritz

6

euro pale lager, barcelona
Aventinus Elsbock

8

doppelbock, germany
Birra Moretti La Rossa

6

double malt, italy
Dogfish Head 60 Minute

6

ipa, delaware
Pranqster

6

belgian strong pale ale, california
Xingu

6

black beer, brazil
Peroni

8

lager, italy
Delirium Tremens

7

Bigger Bottles

Great White

12

witbier, eureka
Green Flash

12

west coast ipa, san diego
Chimay Blue

16

dark ale, belgium
Edeweiss

12

weissbock, germany
Boulevard Double Wide

14

ipa, st. louis
Anderson Valley

12

oatmeal stout, california

White Wine

Aroma Baby

8/26

pinot grigio • italy
Baily

10/32

chardonnay ⋅ temecula
Benziger

9/29

chardonnay • sonoma
Campuget

8/26

rosé • france
Craggy Range

10/32

sauvignon blanc ⋅ new zealand
Diva Dell’Uva

8/26

house chardonnay ⋅ california
Joseph Drouhin

10/32

laforêt bourgogne chardonnay ⋅ france
Middle Ridge*

12/38

pinot grigio • idyllwild
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs*

70

brut vintage • napa
Skeleton Crew

8/26

house white zinfandel ⋅ california
Verdi Sparkletini

spumante, apple, peach, berryserved over ice w/fresh fruit garnish • italy
Villa Sandi “Il Fresco”

8/26

prosecco brut • italy
Wiens Family Cellars Crowded

9/29

white blend ⋅ temecula
William Wycliff

6/20

sparkling brut • california
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*Not eligible for discounts

Red Wine

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre*

13/42

veronese blend ⋅ italy
AR Guentota*

13/42

malbec ⋅ argentina
Artezin

9/29

zinfandel ⋅ mendocino
Clayhouse Vineyard

10/32

syrah ⋅ paso robles
Dancing Bull

8/26

zinfandel ⋅ sonoma
El Presidente

8/26

house cabernet ⋅ california
Il Molino di Grace*

13/42

chianti ⋅ italy
J. Lohr

8/26

valdiguié ⋅ central coast
La Merika

8/26

pinot noir ⋅ central coast
Lucente*

80

tuscan blend • italy
Marshall Merlot

8/26

house merlot ⋅ california
Matchbook

10/32

cabernet ⋅ lake county
Middle Ridge Old Vine•

12/38

zinfandel ⋅ idyllwild
Middle Ridge*

13/42

malbec ⋅ idyllwild
Middle Ridge*

13/42

petit verdot ⋅ idyllwild
Sangiovese di Carman

8/26

by Bailysangiovese ⋅ temecula
Shannon Ridge

9/29

petite sirah ⋅ lake county
Wiens Family Cellars

12/38

barbera ⋅ temecula

Classic Cocktails

Appletini

8

vodka, sour apple pucker, apple garnish
Aroma Bloody Mary

8

vodka, our mary mix, olives, celery, balsamic-salted rim
Big Bellini

9

prosecco, white peach puree, edible flower garnish
Cosmopolitan

8

vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, fresh lime juice
Cuba Libre

6

rum, pepsi, lime
Fuzzy Navel

8

vodka, white peach puree, orange juice
Lemon Drop Martini

8

vodka, lemon, triple sec, sugared rim
Margarita Napolitana

8

tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour, amaretto float
Martini

8

premium asian vodka (48 proof)
Mojito

8

rum, fresh mint, lime, simple syrup, club soda
Pink Flamingo

8

prosecco, cranberry juice, italian sugar cube, lemon twist
Tequila Sunrise

7

tequila, orange juice, grenadine, cherry, orange wedge
Vodka Collins

6

sweet & sour, 7-up, cherry, lime
Vodka Tonic

8

fentimans botanical tonic water
White Russian

8

vodka, kahlua, half & half

After Dinner

Irish Cream

6

double shot on the rocks
Café Aroma

8

kahlua, bailey’s, coffee, whip
White Russian

8

vodka, kahlua, half & half
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout Float

10

young’s double chocolate stout, housemade vanilla ice cream
Graham’s 10-Year Tawny Port

10/42

portugal
Graham’s 3-Year Ruby Port

8/36

portugal
Essencia Orange Muscat

8/36

california

Meat, Cheese & Chocolate

Meat Board

Aroma Cured Meat Board

16

Coppa Ham by Beretta

Characterized by its tenderness & very special flavor, Beretta’s Coppa is made from first choice pork shoulder, then salted, flavored & dry-cured for at least six months under the strict control of the Beretta quality gurus.

Prosciutto Parma Etichetta Rossa

The highest quality ‘crudo’ ham from Parma, aged for 14 months. This delicious, silky prosciutto is carefully cured with only salt & air.

Finocchiona Salami by Creminelli

Legend says that the fennel-infused Finocchiona salame recipe was discovered when a Tuscan peasant boy ran into a field of wild fennel to enjoy a stolen salami. More likely, fennel was introduced to the mix to stretch the meat to feed the Tuscan peasant boy’s family. The kidney-bean shape of the Finocchiona Salami comes from a special natural beef casing traditionally used for Sopressa & Finocchiona salamis. The Creminelli Finocchiona is not as salty as the traditional version but with plenty of fennel that pairs well with strong cheeses, like an aged Pecorino Toscano.

Served with

Mixed Imported Olives
Aged Parmesan Cheese
Italian Giardiniera
Balsamic Vinegar
Sliced Ciabatta
Sage Mountain Farm Cold-Pressed Organic Olive Oil

Cheese Boards

The Andrew Leeson Cheese Board

18

Wensleydale

Nairn’s Oatcake & Branston Pickle

First made by the Cistercian Monks at Jervaulx Abbey using milk from their herds, this cheese is now produced according to a time honored traditional recipe by the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, Yorkshire. Its full creamy flavor offers a clean, lemony tang which tends to sharpen with age. Firm & flaky, but not by any means dry, this pasteurized cow’s milk cheese is fragrantly sweet.

Mona Lisa 2-Year Gouda

Fig Conserve

Aged for two years, this gouda-style cheese is a magnificent version. Slight granulation along with a perfect balance of scotch & nutty sweetness is a delight on the palate.

Humboldt Fog

Hazelnut-Cranberry Crisp

As Americans have developed a deeper appreciation for great cheese, a change in American cheese making has occurred. Across the country, small-scale dairy farmers & cheese makers are making wonderful cheeses to rival those of Europe. One of these cheeses is Humboldt Fog. With a central layer and outer covering of ash, this goat’s milk tome ripens with a soft, white interior.

Ile de France Brie

Fresh Organic Fruit

Made with cream from freshly collected r-BST free milk, this cheese has an exceptionally rich flavor starting with a clean, fresh milky note. Then the deliciously creamy texture takes over, making the flavor bloom into a rich fullness with a taste of hazelnut & a light mushroom finish.

Long Clawson Royal Blue Stilton

Tart Apple & Sage Mountain Farm Organic Unfiltered Honey

Long known as “The King of Cheeses”, Blue Stilton is one of a handful of British cheeses granted the status of a “protected designation origin” (PDO) by the European Commission. Only cheese produced in the three counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire & made according to a strict code may be called Stilton. There are just six dairies licensed to make Stilton, each being subject to regular audit by an independent inspection agency accredited to European Standard EN 45011.