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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 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 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Garlic Bisque

    6.50

    potato, leek, roasted garlic puree, croutons, parsley

  • Ravioli Olio

    16

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

  • 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

  • Peasant Lunch

    10.50

    garlic bisque & aroma salad

  • Chicken or Shrimp Caesar

    13/16

    parmesan, ciabatta croutons

  • Blue Pine Salad

    12

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

  • Salmon Salad Renate

    17

    cucumber, tomato, capers, grilled salmon, cream cheese crouton

  • 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

  • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

    13

    grilled chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella, caesar salad

  • Meatball or Sausage Sub

    11

    marinara, mozzarella, caesar salad

  • Grill & Chill

    10

    sourdough, cheddar, tart apple, prosciutto, caesar salad

  • Caprese Sandwich

    14

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

  • Kappy’s Salmon BLT

    15

    salmon, bacon, tomato, baby greens, sun-dried tomato aioli

  • Dog-Zilla

    14

    8oz. angus beef dog, purple onion, cheddar, tomato, tater tots, chili

  • Yellow Squash Casserole

    12

    yellow squash, marinara, mozzarella, caesar salad

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs

    13

    beef balls simmered in sauce all day

  • Penne Arrabbiata

    12

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

  • 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

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

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

  • House Coffee

    2.50

  • Macchiato

    3

  • Cappuccino

    4

  • Hot Chocolate

    3.50

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    Ice Blended Mocha

    5

  • Organic Blend

    3

  • Con Panna

    3.50

  • Latte

    4.50

  • Ice Blended Latte

    5

  • Ice Blended Chai

    5

  • Espresso

    2.75

  • Americano

    3.50

  • Chai

    4.50

  • Mocha

    4.50

  • Tazo Tea

    3

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

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    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

Sake

  • Living Jewel

    8/38

    medium-bodied w/white grape, anise & a hint of sweet rice

  • Snow Maiden

    8/38

    premium nigori, milky-white & nutty w/a creamy nose

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.

Chocolate

  • The Anna-Karin Li Chocolate Course

    2

    finish your cheese board with Perugina Bittersweet Chocolate – add $2.

Desserts

Desserts

  • Tiramasu

    6

  • Chocolate Chip Mascarpone Cannoli

    6

  • French Toast Royale à la Mode

    10

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake

    8

  • New York Cheesecake

    8

  • Brownie Cheesecake

    8

  • Salted Caramel Cake

    8

    white cake, caramel, sea salt sprinkle

  • Carrot Cake

    8

    almonds, cream cheese frosting

  • Affogato

    10

    housemade vanilla ice cream, black walnut biscotti, expresso

  • Biscotti

    2

  • Housemade Ice Cream or Sorbet

    4

  • The Andrew Leeson Cheeseboard

    18

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Hours

  • Sunday - Thursday
  • 7 am to 9 pm
  • Friday and Saturday
  • 7 am to 10 pm

Find Us

  • 54750 North Circle Dr.
  • P.O. Box 1295
  • Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • 951-659-5212
  • cafearoma@yahoo.com

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