Cafe Aroma
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Californian / French. Wine strengths: California.
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Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Californian / French. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
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The wine
Cafe Aroma holds the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 350 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
- Beer program
Details
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Lively
- Rustic
- Scenic
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Live Music
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Mountain
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 4:30–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 4:30–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 4:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- 4:30–8:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Mountain bistro setting in Idyllwild with a laid-back, artistic atmosphere, soft lighting, and a blend of elegant yet relaxed, welcoming vibes, often enhanced by live music and wine-focused dining.
Around Cafe Aroma
Cafe Aroma is at 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549.
- Royal Sun Palm Springs, 9.9 miles
- Mr. Lyons Steakhouse, 10 miles
- Bar Cecil, 10 miles
- El Mirasol, 10 miles
- Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs, 10 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 2 restaurants in Idyllwild.
Booking
Contact Cafe Aroma through its website and by phone at (951) 659-5212.
Questions about Cafe Aroma
- Where is Cafe Aroma?
- Cafe Aroma is at 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549.
- What recognition has Cafe Aroma received?
- Cafe Aroma is recognised by Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026).
- How do I book Cafe Aroma?
- Contact Cafe Aroma through its website and by phone at (951) 659-5212.
- What else is near Cafe Aroma?
- Nearby in Idyllwild: Royal Sun Palm Springs (9.9 miles), Mr. Lyons Steakhouse (10 miles) and Bar Cecil (10 miles).















