Co-owners of Aromas on Oak , Ryan Buck and Kirsten Trudo-Buck wanted to create a cozy space where the community could sip coffee and relax, Buck said.

“We knew what we liked in coffee shops and we knew we liked it if they had something for kids [and] if they had comfortable furniture,” Buck said.

The coffee 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 coffee comes from a renowned coffee roaster, Jodi Weiser, who also owns a coffee consulting business, Buck said.

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