Aroma to open its 30th location in the GTA

In the world of speciality coffee bars – Starbucks, Second Cups and the like – the Israeli-based Aroma Espresso Bar chain has been going strong in Canada since opening its first location eight years ago in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.

It has since expanded across southern Ontario, with locations in such places as Markham, Mississauga, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Oakville.

Residents of downtown Markham can look forward to next week's opening of the chain's 30th Greater Toronto Area location, at 179 Enterprise Blvd. It will offer the same nutritious Mediterranean-inspired menu that Aroma fans are used to, from made-to-order salads and sandwiches prepared with fresh ingredients to pastries baked fresh in-store throughout the day, and more.

With over 125 branches throughout Israel, as well as several branches in the United States and the Ukraine, single locations in Germany, Cyprus, Romania, Kazakhstan and Poland, and now 30 in Canada, the Aroma brand is hot on the heels of its North American rivals.