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Aroma Cafe

Your guide to this bakery café on 1900 Franklin St, Oakland — hours, map, menu and directions.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (510) 763-3930 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

Checking hours…

Monday8 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 2 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 2 PM
Thursday8 AM – 2 PM
Friday8 AM – 2 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

30 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1900 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612

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Address1900 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone(510) 763-3930
StyleBakery café
CountyAlameda County
Time zonePacific Time
From city center0.8 mi west

About Aroma Cafe

Aroma Cafe serves Oakland from 1900 Franklin St, roughly 0.8 mi from downtown Oakland, heading west.

It is one of 126 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Oakland, roughly one for every 3,520 residents. Nearest alternative: Mamacitas Cafe at 1714 Franklin St, less than 0.1 mi away.

Aroma Cafe opens as early as 8 AM and stays open until 2 PM on its longest day, for about 30 hours across 5 days a week. Note that Sundays are a day off here.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.
  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.

Breakfast

  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.
  • Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.
  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.

Sandwiches

  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.
  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
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Pastries in QAZAQ COFFEE 2024-11-28 — illustrative photo
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Questions about Aroma Cafe

What are Aroma Cafe's hours?
Aroma Cafe's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 2 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Aroma Cafe open on Sunday?
No, Aroma Cafe is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Aroma Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8 AM on Monday.
Where is Aroma Cafe located?
Aroma Cafe is at 1900 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Aroma Cafe?
The listed phone number is (510) 763-3930.
What should I order at Aroma Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Butter croissant, Almond croissant, Avocado toast, and Quiche of the day. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Aroma Cafe?
Nearby options include Mamacitas Cafe (less than 0.1 mi), Donut Savant (less than 0.1 mi), and Happy Donuts (0.1 mi).

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