Aroma – Indian
Sunlight streams through the windows of Aroma, where the comforting scent of freshly baked croissants and toasted spices creates an inviting sanctuary for the morning crowd. Guests linger over vibrant pans of shakshuka and golden avocado toast dusted with tangy sumac, while the kitchen turns out buttery, flaky pastries and artisanal scrambles that elevate the simple ritual of breakfast. It is a neighborhood gem that transforms the start of the day into a soulful celebration of fresh ingredients and warm, Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
1122, 4th Street, San Rafael, 94901 +14154594340 https://www.aromacafesanrafael.com0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, vegan, kosher, halal, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, low-cholesterol, atkins, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
- Sunday - Monday
- 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Wrap - $11.5: scrambled eggs, spinach, cheddar, avocado & fresh salsa Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shakshuka - $14.95: 3 eggs poached in a tomato sauce with onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cumin and garlic, topped with queso fresco and basil, served with pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Two Eggs, Garlic, Sumac & Toast - $10: Fresh eggs, garlic, and sumac served with toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Aroma Scramble - $13.75: Eggs, mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, hot link sausage, spinach, served with toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg & Cheese Croissant - $8.5: Flaky pastry filled with scrambled eggs and melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg, Ham & Cheese Croissant - $10.5: Flaky pastry filled with scrambled eggs, ham, and melted cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $7.75: Fresh avocado on toasted bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Organic Granola with Milk - $7.25: Crunchy granola served with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit Salad - $6: Fresh seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Bagels
- Cream Cheese Bagel - $5.5: Soft and creamy cheese spread on a toasted bagel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg, Ham & Cheese Bagel - $9.5: Soft, toasted bagel filled with scrambled eggs, ham, and melted cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cream Cheese & Avocado Bagel - $8: Spread of cream cheese and avocado on a toasted bagel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg & Cheese Bagel - $8: Soft, toasted bagel filled with scrambled eggs and melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter Bagel - $4.25: Soft, toasted bagel spread with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cream Cheese, Capers & Lox Bagel - $14.5: Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers on a toasted bagel Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Hummus Bagel - $7.75: Spread of chickpeas blended with tahini and spices, served on a toasted bagel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Jam & Butter Bagel - $5: Spread with butter and topped with jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Cold Sandwiches
- Avocado & Aged Gouda Sandwich - $13.75: spring mix, mayonnaise, tomato, served with small side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $13.75: lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard, pickle, served with small side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $13.75: chicken, cranberries, walnut, celery, carrot, spinach, green onion served with lettuce and mayo, served with small side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $13.75: lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard, pickle, served with small side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Sandwich - $13.75: marinated baked tofu, roasted pepper, vegan aioli, romaine, cucumber, lettuce, served with small side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Sandwiches
- Focaccia Turkey Sandwich - $15: roasted red peppers, provolone, sweet chili sauce on focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Sandwich - $15.25: Grilled chicken breast with melted provolone, pesto, tomato and spring mix on toasted focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $15.25: sweet chili sauce, roasted red pepper and spring mix on toasted foccacia Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Sandwich - $15: fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil on focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt Panini - $15: tuna salad and provolone or cheddar on sliced bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ham & Gruyere Panini - $13.75: on sliced bread with butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Gruyere Panini - $9.95: on sliced bread with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aroma Melt - $15: mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, melted provolone or cheddar with pesto spread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Burger - $15: lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, pickle, vegan aioli on a seeded hamburger bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Wraps
- Aroma Wrap - $15.25: hummus, avocado, tabouleh, tomato, onions, lettuce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Wrap - $15.25: tomato, onions, cucumber, pickles, tahina sauce with hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Wrap - $15.25: marinated baked tofu, hummus, pickles, roasted peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, avocado, Asian lime peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Fattoush - $16: Romaine, tomato, sheep feta, sumac, cucumber, onion, mint, pita croutons, olives, lemon-garlic dressing. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado & Beet Salad - $16: Romaine, baby spinach, tomato, shredded beet, cucumber, onion, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $17.75: Mixed greens, romaine, chopped tomato, red onion, avocado, hard-boiled egg, gorgonzola, chicken, blue cheese dressing. Served with baguette & butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $16: Romaine, sheep feta, olives, pepperoncini, tomato, cucumber, onions, balsamic vinaigrette. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Salad - $16: romaine, cabbage, jicama, avocado, cilantro, almonds, tortillas, queso fresco, lime-oregano dressing. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14.5: romaine, croutons & parmesan. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Salad - $16.75: Chicken, cabbage, romaine, red onion, red bell pepper, carrot, thai basil, wontons, peanuts, Asian lime peanut dressing. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niçoise Salad - $16.75: romaine, albacore tuna, capers, red potato, egg, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, olives, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Salad - $16.75: Shredded cabbage, romaine, carrot, peanuts, Asian lime peanut dressing. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $16: baby spinach, gorgonzola, apples, egg, walnuts, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $13.75: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil & olive oil on slices of baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $15.25: Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette. Served with baguette & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Comfort Food
- Home Made Vegetarian Chili - $10.25: Kidney beans, onions, bell pepper, celery, zucchini, jalapeño, garlic, tomato, spices and herbs, topped with red onions and shredded cheddar, served with corn bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Couscous Stew - $15.75: vegetable stew with zucchini, carrot, tomato, yellow squash, onion, bell pepper, garbanzo beans, garlic & cumin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry Over Rice - $17.75: bell pepper, squash, carrot, potato, onion Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew - $17.75: wine, mushrooms, onion, carrots & peas over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Orleans Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - $8.5: Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Okra, Bell Pepper, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Parsley and served with Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quiche - $8.5: Spinach Mushroom or Lorraine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Aroma Classic Mini Pizza - $13.75: pesto, pine nuts, gorgonzola, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Mini Pizza - $11.5: tomato sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Mini Pizza - $13.75: chopped fresh tomato, garlic, fresh melted mozzarella, olive oil & topped with fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Mediterranean
- Mediterranean Plate - $17.75: tabouleh, hummus, feta, falafel, dolma, olives, pepperoncini, spring mix, tomato, cucumber, pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Plate - $13.5: hummus, two falafels, pita, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, cucumber, olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aroma Pita - $15.25: hummus, tabouleh, avocado, tomato, lettuce, onion, with small side salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Pita - $15.25: tomato, cucumber, onion, pickle, tahini sauce, in a pita, with small side salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro Pita - $15.25: grilled chicken, onions, lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, gyro spice, sumac and tzatziki sauce, with a small side salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Hummus with Pita - $9: hummus, tomato, cucumber, olive, pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Coffee - $3.25
- Turkish Coffee - $7
- Affogato - $7.25: espresso over ice cream & topped with whipped cream
- Espresso - $3.5
- Latte - $5
- Mocha - $5.25
- Sweet or Spicy Chai - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Orange Juice - $6
- Strawberry, Banana & Orange Smoothie - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Shake - $9.75
- Anchor Steam - $6.75
- Joel Gott Cabernet - $12.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Side Salad - $9.75: Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, onion, olives, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Cup - $8.75: Fresh seasonal fruit served in a cup Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Restaurants near Aroma
- State Room — American
- Johnny Doughnuts — American
- Yet-Wah — Chinese
- Pink Owl Coffee — American
- Puentez Taqueria — Mexican
- Pink Owl Coffee — American
- Crepevine — French
- My Thai — Thai
- Sabor A México — Mexican
- Pond Farm Brewing Company — American
- A&W — American
- Tony Tutto Pizza — Italian
