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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 and Fridan, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday Ask your server about today's selection of locally baked, gluten-free muffins! For the great taste of Café Aroma coffee at home or as a gift, we now offer Temecula-based Intazza whole bean coffee to go!

  • Scones

    3.50

    Fresh-baked every morning. Blueberry, Cranberry or Chocolate Chip

  • Cinnamon Roll

    3.95

    Fresh baked every morning

  • Bagels, your way

    4

    -with cream cheese, $4
    -the works, add carrot, tomato, cucumber, purple onion, capers +$6.50
    -Add imported Lox, +$10.50

  • Aroma Special – Uptown Idyllwild Bagel Sandwich

    12.50

    Bacon, scrambled eggs, mozzarell on toasted bagel, with a side of fruit. Extra Cheesy!

  • Two Eggs

    6

    with upside down mash browns

  • Omelets

    9.50

    2 egg omelet and your choice of:
    -Add Bacon, Prosciutto, Italian Sausage, Lox, +$1
    -Add Cream cheese, mozzarell, cheddar, parmesan, feta, goat cheese, +$1 ea.
    -Add Bell Peppers, tomatoes, onion, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, basil, avocado, capers, garlic, +$.75 ea.

  • Steak & Eggs

    17

    8oz organic new york strip, with two eggs anyway you like, and upside down mash browns

  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    7.75

    log cabin® syrup, butter (add $2 for real maple syrup)

  • Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Royale

    7.95

    log cabin® syrup, butter (add $2 for real maple syrup)

  • Aroma Breakfast Machine

    12

    bacon or italian sausage, eggs grilled “in the nest” on sourdough, parmesan crust and fresh fruit (add $1 for organic greens and tomato)

  • Sausage & Eggs Purgatorio

    12

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

  • Pesto Benedict

    14

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

  • McJorge

    6.50

    Over medium egg, bacon and cheese on a griddled English Muffin. Quality ingredients and the over-medium egg make all the difference! (Substitutions possible. Ask your Server.

  • Breakfast Sides

    4

    Bacon or Italian Sausage

  • Substitute Egg Whites

    2.50

Gluten Free Entrees - Available 11am to Closing

*Vegetarian and Vegan Options

  • *Crispy Quinoa & Butternut Squash Cakes

    12

    With a cranberry orange sauce

  • *Strawberry and Spinach Salad

    13

    Strawberries, snap peas, pistachios, chickpeas with a lemon poppy seed dressing

  • *Fern Creek Pizza

    13

    Squash, tomato, basil, garlic and mozzarella

  • *Sauteed Spring Vegetables

    14

    Cauliflower, squash, cabbage, snap peas, bell peppers & kale, over jasmine rice with coconut curry sauce

  • *Tofu and Spicy Rice Noodles Stir-Fry

    16

    Sautéed carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, & bok choy, in a spicy miso mushroom stock, topped w/ bean sprouts

  • *Uptown Fusilli Pasta

    15

    Smoked paprika, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas & garlic, topped with feta cheese & avocado in a white wine butter sauce

  • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    16

    Two stuffed portobellos with sausage, zucchini, yellow squash & ricotta cheese, topped with a balsamic glaze

  • *Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    15

    Stuffed with asparagus, celery, mushrooms & red onions with a side of chimichurri sauce

  • Chicken and Ricotta Ravioli

    19

    chicken breast, sautéed yellow squash and spinach, topped with fresh tomatoes in a light marinara

Coffee & Soft Drinks

  • Espresso

    4

  • Macchiato

    4

    An espresso “marked” with a spot of milk

  • Cappuccino

    4.75

    Espresso with a little hot milk and lots of foam

  • Cafe Latte

    4.75

    Espresso with lots of hot milk and a little foam

  • Americano

    4

    Espresso with added hot water

  • Chai

    4.50

  • Ice Blended Chai

    4.75

  • Extra Espresso Shot

    1

    Use Soy, Almod Milk or 1/2 & 1/2: .75

  • Soda, Lemonade or Iced Tea

    3.25

    coke, diet coke, sprite, cherry coke, fanta orange, root beer

  • Coffee, Tazo Tea

    3.25

  • Hot Chocolate

    3.50

  • Bundaberg Ginger Beer

    4.50

  • San Pellegrino

    3.25/6.25

  • Juices

    4.25

    apple, orange, cranberry, tomato

Available All Day - Soups, Salads & Small Plates

  • Garlic Bisque

    4/7

    potato, leek, roasted garlic puree, croutons, parsley

  • Soup of the Day

    4/7

    house made and always fresh

  • Aroma Salad

    6/9

    organic greens, tomatoes, carrot, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette.
    Add Chicken, 3/6; Shrimp, 4/9; Steak, 4/9; Salmon, 5/10

  • Caesar Salad

    6/9

    Add Chicken, 3/6; Shrimp, 4/9; Steak, 4/9; Salmon, 5/10

  • Blue Pine Salad

    14

    organic greens, bleu cheese, pine nuts, tomatoes, onion and garlic infused olive oil.
    Add Chicken, 3/6; Shrimp, 4/9; Steak, 4/9; Salmon, 5/10

  • Hubert’s Scallop Caesar-Aroma Special

    18

    seared scallops, bacon, pan-juice dressing

  • Gorgonzola Wedge

    14

    bacon, warm gorgonzola, tomato

  • Bowl of Meatballs

    6

    All of the flavor, none of the carbs

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    17

    five jumbo prawns served with an italian cocktail sauce topped with fresh avocado

  • Scampi Appetizer

    15

    shrimp, lemon, garlic, white wine

  • Pork Sliders

    4.50/12

    Braised pork, smoked gouda

  • Lemon Pepper Fish Tacos

    5.50/15

    Romaine, Roasted Tomatoes & a Creamy Dill Sauce.

  • Caprese, Sandwich or Salad

    15

    mozzarella di bufala, tomato, basil, garlic, balsamic reduction, garlic infused olive oil

  • Ahi, three ways

    16

    1. Seared sesame, wasabe cream, soy, ginger
    2. Seared cajun, w/Avocado, Salsa and Mango puree
    3. Aho Poke lettuce wraps, w/soy, chili, sesame oil

Available All Day - Pasta, Your Way

Your choice of noodles, sauce and add-ons. Choice of Noodles: Fettuccini, Penne or Spaghetti. Ravioli, +$3; Gluten-free noodles, +$1.50 Choice of Sauces: with Marinara, $11; with Alfredo sauce, $12; with Jalpeño Pesto, $13; with Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil and Sundried Tomatoes, $14 Choice of Add-ons: add Veggies, +$3; add Meatballs, +$4; add Double Portobellos, +$6; add Chicken, +$6; add Shrimp, +$9; add Salmon, +$11

Available All Day - Aroma Pasta Specials

  • Shrimp Jalapeno Pesto Fettuccine

    23

    Shrimp in our special Jalapeño sauce, topped with diced tomatoes

  • Spaghetti Cardinale

    24

    Chicken, sausage, prosciutto, shallots, tomato cream sauce

  • Sausage Lasagne or Vegetable Lasagne

    18

    marinara, roasted garlic

  • Mushroom Risotto (Vegan on request)

    16

    with sauteed vegetables and paremsan risotto.
    Additions – shrimp – $7, chicken – $4

Available 11am-4pm - Aroma Lunch Specialties

Served with a side Caesar

  • Grill & Chill

    12

    prosciutto, cheddar, green apple slices on sourdough

  • Meatball or Sausage Sub

    13

    with bell peppers and mozzarella

  • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

    14

  • Aroma Bison Chorizo Burger

    15

    Not just any burger earns its way onto our menu!

  • Salmon BLT

    16

Available 5pm to closing - Aroma Dinner Specials

  • Chicken Cacciatore

    23

    boneless chicken breast, red wine marinara

  • Osso Bucco

    27

    slow-roasted pork shank, penne, chipotle-marinara

  • Seared Diver Scallops

    28

    with sauteed spinach, bacon, and sweet potato puree

  • Braised Scottish Salmon

    28

    Organic salmon, white wine sauce, mashed potatoes

  • Duck Vin de Muscat

    29

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

Available 5pm to closing - Cafe Aroma Steaks

served with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day. Cooked to order with a different finishing sauce or compound butter every night. Ask your Server!

  • 6 oz. Culotte

    16

  • 8 oz. Organic New York Strip

    24

  • 12 oz. Grass-fed Ribeye

    29

Desserts

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free)

    9

  • Chocolate Chip Mascarpone Cannoli

    8

  • New York Style Cheesecake

    10

  • Brownie Cheesecake

    9

    one of our favorites

  • Salted Caramel Cake

    9

  • Carrot Cake

    9

  • Tiramasu

    8

  • Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream

    6

    ask your server for our current selections

  • Häagen-Dazs Sorbet

    8

    Ask your server for our current selections

  • Affogato

    9

    haagen dazs ice cream, house made biscotti, expresso

  • French Toast Royale à la Mode

    11

    cinnamon roll french toast, topped with vanilla haagen-dazs ice cream. Loosen your belt for this one!

Suds, Vino & Mountain Spirits

Beer, Whites, Reds, Specialty Beverages

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, Ales, Stouts and Hard Ciders

SEASONAL, HAND-CRAFTED CALIFORNIA CONCOCTIONS ON TAP Ask your server for our current, featured products

  • Large Production Beers

    4.25

    Budweiser, Bud Light, Erdinger Weissbier (non-alcoholic)

  • Local and Regional Craft Beers

    5.95

    Coachella Valley Desert Swarm Honey Double Wheat, Lightning Brewery Elemental Pilsner, Anchor Steam Beer

  • Local and Regional Craft Ales

    5.95

    Pranqster Strong Pale Ale, Mission IPA & Shipwrecked Double IPA, Coachella Valley Monumentous Rye Double IPA, Lost Coast Tangerine Ale

  • International Imports

    6.25

    St. Peter’s Organic English Ale, St. Peter’s Sorghum Beer (Gluten Free), Stella Artois Pale Lager

  • Hard Cider (Gluten Free)

    4.50

    Ciderboys First Press Apple, Strawberry Magic

  • Large Bottle Specialty Beers

    13.95

    Chimay Grande Reserve Ale, Backstreet Brewery Tomahawk Double IPA, Anderson Valley Oatmeal Stout, Lost Coast Great White Beer

Red Wines Glass Price/Bottle Price

Café Aroma is committed to responsible drinking. Anyone appearing under the age of 35 will be asked for ID. These wines are eligible for our Monday, 1/2 price bottle night.

  • Baily Sangiovese

    7.50/27

    Temecula, California. This is a great food wine, traditionally served with Italian dishes of all types.

  • Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon

    7.50/27

    Modesto, California. Balancing intense flavors of rich blackberry and black currant with hints of vanilla and spice.

  • Lodi Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

    10.50/38

    Central Valley, California. Tart cherry and zesty acidity, dark ruby color and medium bodied.

  • Baily 2013 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon

    12/46

    Temecula, California. This is an amazing wine, special enough to bear our Herb Jeffries collector’s memorial label.

  • Mirassou Merlot

    7.50/27

    Modesto, California. Full-bodied with flavors of blackberry and black currant, enhanced by hints of vanilla and spices.

  • Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot

    11/40

    Sonoma, California. Aromas of red cherry, dried flowers and pepper, full of wonderful fruity complexity and balance.

  • Old Soul Pinot Noir

    9.25/33

    Central Coast, California. Ruby red and medium-bodied, with flavors of raspberry and black cherry.

  • Parker Station Pinot Noir

    10.50/38

    Santa Barbara, California. A supple wine, with hints of sweet red berries and spices, all perfectly laced together.

  • Old Zin Vines Lodi Zinfandel

    9.50/34

    Lodi, California. Robust and delicious, with raspberry, chocolate, and mocha flavors, soft tannins and a supple finish.

  • J. Lohr Syrah

    9.50/34

    Paso Robles, California. This dark, dense wine has blackberry and tea aromas with a spicy pomegranate finish.

  • Seven Hills Cabernet, Columbia Valley – Bottle only

    42

    “Fresh and vibrant, open-textured and appealing, with pure blueberry and currant fruit. A veil of fine tannins drapes over the gentle finish. Best from 2015 to 2020.” — Wine Spectator

White, Blush, and Sparkling Wines - Glass Price/Bottle Price

“Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” - Plautus. Café Aroma is committed to responsible drinking. Anyone appearing under the age of 35 will be asked for ID. These wines are eligible for our Monday, 1/2 price bottle night.

  • Mirassou Chardonnay

    7.50/27

    Modesto California. Medium-bodied, fruit forward revealing intense aromas and flavors

  • Trefethen Chardonnay

    10.75/39

    Napa Valley. Clean and bright flavors of tropical fruits, peach and crisp citrus. An ideal match with poultry and seafood.

  • Mirassou Pinot Grigio

    8.95/29

    Modesto California. Reveals intense aromas and favors of ripe apple, peach and citrus with crisp, lively acidity.

  • Morgan Sauvignon Blanc

    9.50/34

    Monterey, California. Aromas of apple, nectarine and cantaloupe, with flavors of white peach and lemon-lime.

  • Baily Rosé of Sangiovese

    8.50/28

    Temecula, California. Fun, fruity and full of character.

  • Fess Parker Riesling

    8.75/29

    Santa Barbara, California. Slightly off-dry, works well with a wide array of foods, with notes of citrus, green apple, and honey.

  • William Wycliff Sparkling Brut

    6.50/24

    Non-vintage, California. Crisp and fruity, with a touch of strawberry and the perfect amount of sugar.

  • La Marca Prosecco

    8.50/29

    Italy. Delicate, golden straw color and lively effervescence, with flavors of ripe lemon, green apple and grapefruit.

Uptown Specialty Libations - well/top shelf/premium

"Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy." ~ Frank Sinatra Café Aroma is committed to responsible drinking. Anyone appearing under the age of 35 will be asked for ID.

  • Blueberry Lemon Drop

    12

    Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Cointreau and fresh squeezed lemon juice, chilled and served straight up with an organic blueberry garnish.

  • The Cosmic Martini

    11

    Malibu coconut rum, Midori, pineapple juice & a dash of milk, shaken with ice & then strained into a chilled martini glass with a cherry on the bottom (sounds weird by super yummy!)

  • Le Grotto

    11

    Raspberry & peach vodka with lemonade, served with a lemon wedge in a pint glass on ice

  • The Uptown Chocolate Milk

    11

    Double espresso shot, coffee liquor, Irish creme & vodka, with milk, half-n-half & chocolate syrup, served in a pint glass, whip optional

  • The Smashed Squirrel

    14

    (An “Aromatic” spin on the Long Island Ice Tea)
    We replace tequila & triple sec with amaretto & top with equal parts cranberry & pineapple juices

  • Leite de Onça

    (Jaguar’s Milk, a Brazilian concoction, sweet and dangerous!)
    Cahaça, Creme de Cocoa, milk and condensed milk with a dusting of cinnamon.

Uptown Classic Libations

Old standbys done the Café Aroma way.We use only our own house, hand-made Bloody Mary and Sour Mixes.

  • Margarita RX

    7.50/10

    The classic tequila prescription over ice. We don’t blend ‘em; after a few of these, you’ll be blended enough!

  • (The) Café Aroma

    8/11

    Coffee liquor, Irish cream, our special bend coffee, whip

  • Idyll-Beast Bellini

    8.50

    Prosecco, white peach puree, edible flower garnish

  • Herb Jeffries’ Pink Flamingo

    8.50

    Prosecco, cranberry juice, Italian sugar cube, lemon twist

  • Bar-oma Bloody Mary

    9

    Vodka, our house made Mary mix, olives, celery and balsamic-salted rim

  • Bar-oma Martinis

    9/11/13

    The classic cocktail, any way you want it: gin or vodka, well or call, shaken, stirred, dry, extra dry or old school, dirty, or crisp and clean — all made with an extra generous shot.

Snacks

We've added some wonderful snacks and seasonal specialties including vegan and gluten free alternatives.

Cold Stuff - Available All Hours In The Bar Only

  • Hummus Plate

    8.95

    Fresh vegetables, Carrots, Celery, Red Bell Peppers with toasted Ciabatta Crostini

  • Antipasto Skewers

    9.50

    Pepperoni, Proscuitto, Roasted Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Green Olives & Ciliegine Mozzarella

  • Prosciutto Wrapped Melons

    8.25

    Cantaloupe & Honeydew wrapped with Prosciutto & served with Live Sprouted Almonds & Organic Honet

  • Shrimp Ceviche

    12.95

    Tostados served with Pico de Gallo & Fresh Avocado Slices

  • Live Sprouted Almonds

    8.95

    Sky Island Organics Raw Almonds with Sea Salt, served warm.

  • Imported Meat and Cheese Tray

    11.75

    A seasonal mix of Three Meats & Three Cheeses – ask your server current selections.

  • Vegetarian Wrap

    10.50

    Spinach tortilla filled with Organic Spring Mix, Mushrooms, Onions, Tomatoes & Bell Peppers, tossed with Aroma Vinaigrette.

Hot Stuff - Available During Kitchen Hours In The Bar Only

  • Tangerine Ale Braised Short Rib Sliders

    12.50

    Served with Smoked Gouda & Micro Greens on Ciabatta

  • Seared Cajun Ahi

    11.25

    Our Sushi Grade Tuna with Fresh Chunky Avocado & Mango Purée.

  • Balsamic Glazed Duck Wings

    10.95

    Served with a side of Pesto Sauce

  • Devils on Horseback

    8.75

    Imported Blue Stilton stuffed Dates, wrapped with Bacon

  • Seared Curry Scallops

    13.50

    Served over Julienne Vegetables & topped with Brown Sugar Bacon Bits

  • Lemon Pepper Fish Tacos

    5.50/15

    Romaine, Roasted Tomatoes & a Creamy Dill Sauce.

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