Aroma Bistro

I came here hoping to grab a quick salad during my lunch break and wanted to deviate from my usual spot at Lucky Lou’s. I ordered the Caesar salad (which based on previous reviews isn’t all that great, which is odd) and was surprised at how unremarkable it was. It had all the ingredients listed on the menu, but it was so subpar and evident that whoever made it just threw handfuls of the ingredients together. I’m a big believer in not forcing yourself to consume something that you don’t enjoy, so I sent it back. The girl at the counter seemed accommodating, but needed the managers approval. He came over and asked what was wrong, so I politely told him it wasn’t what I expected. He stared at the plate like he was expecting it to do a magic trick, and gave me pushback, telling me “I mean, you ate half of it”, which I corrected him by telling him that I only took a couple of bites (about 1/8 of the salad, not half.) Both math and manners must have escaped him that day.

It would be one thing for the food and service to be mid, but Andre made the overall experience exceptionally unpleasant. I will be continuing to pass by this place, I suggest you try Lucky Lou’s across the street or Village Pizza a few doors down.