Aroma

29 George St, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3YA, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(93 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Welcome to Aroma, a delightful café nestled on George Street in Hove, where the warmth of family and the art of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine come together to create an inviting atmosphere. This charming spot has quickly established itself as a beloved community hub, where homemade dishes are crafted with love and care.

Aroma specializes in a stunning array of Middle Eastern flavors, offering a menu that reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region. Start your day with their Arabic Breakfast Platter, a colorful spread loaded with vibrant ingredients that promise to ignite your taste buds. Other breakfast highlights include the flavorful Menemen, a Turkish-style scrambled egg dish that boasts the beauty of ripened tomatoes and fragrant spices, and the comforting Scrambled Eggs & Sausage for a classic twist.

The lunch and dinner menus are equally enticing, featuring dishes such as the Aroma Special and Chicken Kabseh, both of which offer rich, spiced flavors that are hearty and satisfying. For those seeking vegetarian options, their Stuffed Vine Leaves and Vegan Chicken Kabseh promise to deliver on taste and authenticity. Don’t forget to leave room for dessert; their homemade pastries like **Spinach and Cheese Manakeesh** offer a delightful way to end your meal.

Aroma’s ambiance is a reflection of its owners—warm, welcoming, and family-oriented. Customers rave about the genuine kindness of the staff, who go the extra mile to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Reviews highlight the café as a "home away from home," where patrons feel embraced by both the community and the delicious comforts of food. Merriam Njogu expressed how attentive the owners are, reminding us that this family-run establishment is about more than just food; it's about creating lasting memories.

Whether you're indulging in a creamy Kale and Mango juice or savoring the rich flavors of a falafel wrap—cited as the best in town—every bite at Aroma tells a story. As customer Clare Child noted, the café offers “delicious & excellent service” alongside a menu rich with flavors that embrace the culinary traditions of Jordanian, Georgian, and Turkish cuisines.

If you're in Hove, make Aroma your next stop. With its passionate owners, delectable homemade dishes, and cozy setting, it’s much more than a café—it's a culinary journey that invites you to relax, enjoy, and return for more.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 05:30 PM

93 Reviews
Maureen Buggy

15 Sep 2025

This is a family run business and I really wish it will last. Because there so many cafés. The majority of the desserts and cakes and the mains and soups are homemade as well, from the lady that runs it with her family. It’s their first venture here. But there’s lots of competition. They’re very kind and accommodating people. They have a small hot plate to heat up soup and a small oven for heating up food safely. I hope they survive as their baked cheesecake and rice pudding is delicious.

Hayel Shobaki

14 Sep 2025

19 May 2024 Catering for my granddaughter's outdoor birthday party, Aroma prepared a great selection of snacks and dips for kids and grown ups, including vegan and vegi options. Packed well and enjoyed by all. Delicious true homemade delicacies, super friendly owners/managers. My place of choice A spinach pie, a pot of mint tea and instant transition to the Leventines 26.05.2022 Today, I tried the Olive and feta cheese. So delicious specially with a pot of mint tea. 02.08.2022 Took my granddaughter with me on a middle eastern food trip in George Street Hove and enjoyed chicken shawarma, falafel wraps and knafeh. Delicious and authentic 02.01.2023 A great start of the year, more hot delicious Mediterranean delicacies most needed for this weather. 15.03.2023 Trying a delicious spinach and cheese snack washed with a glass of mint tea. Lovely friendly atmosphere created by the owners. 10 May 2023 Another trip to the east and this time with a traditional home made chicken kabsah flavoured with the owners unique blend of spices served with a side of delicately flavoured natural yoghurt, it's not a meal it's a very pleasant experience 27 May 23 An extension of the pleasure of eating in Aroma has been made by the addition of a tasty range of dairy and plant based ice cream sampled today by my granddaughter 21 June 23 Melokhia with chicken was today's special. Very authentic and tasty served with a glass of mint tea. 16 March 2024 Had a wonderful iftar once more with the family. Enjoyed by all including the 6 month baby who shared with us some delicious homemade baklawa. Ramadan iftars are highly recommended

Miriam Njogu

30 Aug 2025

I went with my toddler and husband and had a delicious Kale and Mango juice with vegan chicken shawarma and my hubby had a meat chicken shawarma. The owners were extremely friendly and went the extra mile to make us feel welcome.

leciel Bluee

29 Aug 2025

Hands down my new favourite home away from home. What a way to start my week, I'm very excited to have found this place, food almost as comfort as my own mothers cooking. Wonderful atmosphere and the community built here is fantastic. A warm welcome and various vegan options has me returning.

Clare Child

05 Aug 2025

Delicious & excellent service (fab family run cafe), plus reasonably priced - from cakes, baklava, spiced chicken with rice to the best chai lattes we have ever had! I'm coming back to try the vine leaves and other delicious treats soon!

B B

25 Jul 2025

The best felafel in town, now that one in Brighton has gone downhill. Really crunchy homemade felafel, and the whole wrap crisped up at the end. Lovely people, always pristine clean facilities

Russell Wilkinson

14 Jul 2025

New to Hove is this modern cafe in George Street, here you can get middle eastern food thats freshly made from scratch on the premises, if your looking to try something new here you can get Jordanian, Georgian and Turkish recipes consisting of irresistible pastries, savoury items, sandwiches including vegetarian options, hot drinks and delicious tasting soup. This is a super friendly family run place that is highly recommended.

Jade Hatton

03 Jul 2025

I thought I'd try this new Middle Eastern cafe in Hove and I was not disappointed. The food was full of flavour, even the salad was so delicious! The coffee was like velvet and the atmosphere was chic and warming. The staff were so friendly and gave excellent recommendations as to what foods to try. I honestly cannot recommend this gem enough. You will not be disappointed.

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