Aroma Joe's in Laconia

Smokienorm · 06-27-2014, 09:08 PM

Having seen the fairly new Aroma Joe's in Laconia right near Belknap Tire, I finally decided to try it, to see how their coffee compares to DD & SB.

There is no seating- only a double drive through. I was 2nd in line but when I left there were 4 more cars lined up.

I tried their café au lait, which was half coffee and half steamed milk. Your choice of milk variety. They also have a huge variety of flavored syrups if you are into that sort of thing in your coffee (I'm not).

They also have some pastry, donut and muffin items, but the donut was nothing to write home about.

The coffee, however, was excellent- very smooth and not at all bitter. And with the frothy steamed milk it was virtually impossible for it to have been too strong like some of the aforementioned big boys' coffees.

I know this is a chain since we have seen some of their other locations in Maine, so I assume this is operated by a local franchisee, but who cares?

Good coffee is good coffee, and the staff was very pleasant, quick and efficient.

I would definitely go back.

BroadHopper · 06-28-2014, 06:51 AM

I tried Aroma Joe's last year and have not returned to Dunkin' Dognuts since! I just can't understand why people prefer Dunkin's coffee, am I missing something? Do yourself a favor and head down the street just past the Lakeport Square and check out Aroma Joe's.

diz · 06-28-2014, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I tried Aroma Joe's last year and have not returned to Dunkin' Dognuts since! I just can't understand why people prefer Dunkin's coffee, am I missing something? Do yourself a favor and head down the street just past the Lakeport Square and check out Aroma Joe's.

Same here. AJs is great.

Convertible Girl · 06-28-2014, 07:47 AM

We have enjoyed Aroma Joes in our hometown of Dover for years and I am so happy see them in the Lakes Region. They have great coffee, the only bad thing is there is always a line to get one

Lakemamma · 06-28-2014, 09:51 AM

We love AJ we live in Meredith but drive over there twice a week to get our coffee and treats.

We also will stop there when we go for walks on the WOW trail since you go right bye them ... So happy to have then around. Maybe they will venture to this side of the lake sometime.

belly_button_biter · 06-28-2014, 01:21 PM

it is a sad day when a Lakes region form for restaurant reviews is dominated by a coffee. Shop and donut vending truck. What does this mean?

Newbiesaukee · 06-28-2014, 01:38 PM

We drink a lot of coffee and eat a lot of donuts?

Not sad and not the end of civilization as we know it.

jetskier · 06-28-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by belly_button_biter

it is a sad day when a Lakes region form for restaurant reviews is dominated by a coffee. Shop and donut vending truck. What does this mean?

It means that this is what is new in town. There is an Irish Pub opening in Veterans Square (in the fall, I believe) and that will likely get forum coverage too.

Jetskier

wifi · 06-28-2014, 02:11 PM

Don't forget the Bay-Gulls

Bumble2249 · 06-29-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by belly_button_biter

it is a sad day when a Lakes region form for restaurant reviews is dominated by a coffee. Shop and donut vending truck. What does this mean?

Really? Get over it. Last time I checked they both sold things that you consume.

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nicole · 06-29-2014, 03:20 PM

Love AJ's so much better than DD. We live in Laconia year round and frequent AJ's on average twice a week. We have been going since they opened up here and have not been back to DD since.

baygo · 07-13-2014, 11:41 AM

Leslie and I donated the use of our golf course to the Human Society today. It was a great event in part because Aroma Joe's sent over Coffee and Danish for all the players and volunteers. Thank you to all who support Aroma Joes as you are the enablers.

06-27-2014, 09:08 PM	#1
Smokienorm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 92 Thanks: 6 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Aroma Joe's in Laconia Having seen the fairly new Aroma Joe's in Laconia right near Belknap Tire, I finally decided to try it, to see how their coffee compares to DD & SB. There is no seating- only a double drive through. I was 2nd in line but when I left there were 4 more cars lined up. I tried their café au lait, which was half coffee and half steamed milk. Your choice of milk variety. They also have a huge variety of flavored syrups if you are into that sort of thing in your coffee (I'm not). They also have some pastry, donut and muffin items, but the donut was nothing to write home about. The coffee, however, was excellent- very smooth and not at all bitter. And with the frothy steamed milk it was virtually impossible for it to have been too strong like some of the aforementioned big boys' coffees. I know this is a chain since we have seen some of their other locations in Maine, so I assume this is operated by a local franchisee, but who cares? Good coffee is good coffee, and the staff was very pleasant, quick and efficient. I would definitely go back.

06-28-2014, 06:51 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Aroma Joe's I tried Aroma Joe's last year and have not returned to Dunkin' Dognuts since! I just can't understand why people prefer Dunkin's coffee, am I missing something? Do yourself a favor and head down the street just past the Lakeport Square and check out Aroma Joe's. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-28-2014, 07:47 AM	#4
Convertible Girl Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Laconia/Dover NH Posts: 38 Thanks: 18 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Love Aroma Joes We have enjoyed Aroma Joes in our hometown of Dover for years and I am so happy see them in the Lakes Region. They have great coffee, the only bad thing is there is always a line to get one

06-28-2014, 01:38 PM	#7
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 922 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	We drink a lot of coffee and eat a lot of donuts? Not sad and not the end of civilization as we know it. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

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06-28-2014, 09:51 AM	#5
Lakemamma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Meredith/Florida Posts: 148 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	We love AJ we live in Meredith but drive over there twice a week to get our coffee and treats. We also will stop there when we go for walks on the WOW trail since you go right bye them ... So happy to have then around. Maybe they will venture to this side of the lake sometime.

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belly_button_biter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 77 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	it is a sad day when a Lakes region form for restaurant reviews is dominated by a coffee. Shop and donut vending truck. What does this mean?

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06-29-2014, 03:20 PM	#11
nicole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 139 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 178 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Love AJ's so much better than DD. We live in Laconia year round and frequent AJ's on average twice a week. We have been going since they opened up here and have not been back to DD since.

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07-13-2014, 11:41 AM	#12
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 695 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	Leslie and I donated the use of our golf course to the Human Society today. It was a great event in part because Aroma Joe's sent over Coffee and Danish for all the players and volunteers. Thank you to all who support Aroma Joes as you are the enablers.