Dining
BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH
Co-owner Ryan Buck wanted to create a cozy space where the community could sip co ee and relax.
Aromas On Oak in Roanoke has soft seating areas to encourage people to linger.
PHOTOS BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT
Aromas on Oak o ers original avors in Roanoke
Aromas on Oak opened in Roanoke in August last year.
Co-owners of Aromas on Oak, Ryan Buck and Kirsten Trudo-Buck wanted to create a cozy space where the community could sip co ee and relax. “We knew what we liked in co ee shops and we knew we liked it if they had something for kids [and] if they had comfortable furniture,” Buck said. The co ee shop opened in Roanoke Aug. 31, 2024. What’s on the menu Buck and Trudo-Buck make their own syrups and create the signature drinks with the help of the baristas, Buck said. Signature drinks include the teddy bear latte, which has honey and cinnamon, and the tiramisu latte, which is topped with mascarpone cheese whipped cream and cocoa powder, he said. The co ee comes from a renowned co ee roaster, Jodi Weiser, who also owns a co ee consulting business, Buck said. Aromas’ baked goods, which includes croissants, bagels, mu ns and pound cakes, are sourced from three di erent bakeries around Dallas-Fort Worth, he said. The main bakery items come from Everett & Elaine, a bakery in Northlake. Aromas also o ers gluten-free baked goods from Pinch and Salt Pastries in Grapevine and bagels from Dan’s Bagels in Trophy Club.
What’s special about it? The two owners included a small area for kids to play with toys and added a shelf where local artists could sell their items, Buck said. A bookshelf is also dedicated to local author’s books, he said. “We really wanted to highlight that there is a lot of local talent in the area and award-winning authors too,” Buck said. “It’s really cool to see the talent that just continues to ow through here.” Looking ahead Buck said he is considering bringing a kid’s play area to a space a few doors down from the co ee shop, which could open in April. The play area would be a mini-Roanoke for kids to play and have opportunities to learn or read books, he said. “We’ve got four kids of our own, so we knew par- ents sometimes need that escape for ve minutes to drink a cup of co ee and have their kids play with a toy,” Buck said. He said he is also considering expanding into other markets. “The community here in Roanoke really embraced us,” Buck said. “It’s always busy and people are always coming in and love it and so we want to share that.”
Aromas on Oak o ers original drinks including the teddy bear latte and blueberry lemonade.
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KELLER ROANOKE NORTHEAST FORT WORTH EDITION
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