It felt like a sign. A cafe with a name so close to mine surely means good things ahead. Cafe Aria, Areeha, Aria … close enough to feel like fate, right?
To my surprise, Cafe Aria — run by the owners of Cafe Versailles — isn’t just a spot for usual cafe fare like pastries, cakes and coffee. The completely halal menu was also packed with full, sit-down meals that you wouldn’t naturally expect from a casual cafe.
The Supreme Chicken caught my eye — chicken paired with mashed potatoes, mushroom sauce and fresh vegetables. As someone who’s a sucker for indulgent comfort meals (basically anything with mashed potatoes), I was sold. The beautifully plated Supreme Chicken was everything it promised — juicy, hearty and comforting. A hug in food form.
And I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t have a very refined palate when it comes to food. But one thing I really know, being Pakistani, is chai. So when I saw a Chai Latte on the menu, I couldn’t resist. I was curious. Could this cafe’s take on my beloved chai measure up? To my pleasant surprise, it did — well spiced, with the nostalgic feeling of home.
Just like that, I’m hooked. Cafe Aria, you lured me in with your name, but the food will keep me coming back.
Cafe Aria
Edgemont | 20023 Lessard Rd NW, Edmonton | cafearia.ca
