Aromas: A Williamsburg Coffee Shop for Lunch, Dinner, Live Music & More
A fresh cup of coffee and a comfortable eatery: that's Aromas, just one block from Colonial Williamsburg's main street, Duke of Gloucester Street, and one block from the College of William and Mary. It is a favorite hangout for students, a meeting place for locals, and a "just what I was looking for" coffeehouse for visitors. Aromas is open early and closes late --- one of the few late-night places in Williamsburg where you can wind down over coffee and dessert or hear live music from local talent.
Coffee, they've got it. I'm a regular coffee with cream person (their house blend has been painstakingly perfected!), but there are lots and lots of options in brews, flavors and specialty coffee drinks. Try the Snickers Latte for a sugar high or a Tribe Mocha for a great latte with chocolate overtones. There are teas, hot chocolate, cold drinks and seasonal drinks.
For lunch or dinner Aromas serves sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Tapas and light dinner are available after 5 p.m. Fondues and desserts are another tempting option at Aromas. The menu is as interesting as the artwork: local artists show their stuff and Aromas owners have a fun flair with color and accessories that has turned the old building into something new and fun.
Located on Prince George Street in the heart of Williamsburg, Aromas is one of several locally owned and eclectic shops along the street. Sit outside and people watch. Be sure to check out the flyers posted on the windows and walls for upcoming musical acts, from klezmer to jazz to rock.
