Café · Dili
Aroma Café
A vegetarian café with an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet that includes dessert and tea or coffee. It supports local training and works with a programme that helps survivors of violence.
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By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Aroma Café is a café in Bidau Lecidere, Dili, serving international food. All-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet. Listed hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri 09:00–22:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun closed.
- Type
- Café
- Cuisine
- International
- Area
- Bidau Lecidere, Dili
- Hours (as listed)
- Mon–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri 09:00–22:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun closed
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Cuisine | International |
| Area | Bidau Lecidere, Dili |
| Hours (as listed) | Mon–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri 09:00–22:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun closed |
| Good to know | Vegetarian-friendly, Buffet, Social enterprise |
What to order
- Lunch buffet
Why go
- All-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet
- Dessert and tea or coffee included
- Good for: vegetarians
- Good for: a big lunch
Worth knowing
- Mostly a lunch place: closes at 16:00 except Fridays
- Closed on Sundays
Location
Location
Aroma CaféBidau Lecidere, Dili-8.5492, 125.5881
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- Hours (as listed)
- Mon–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri 09:00–22:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun closed
- Phone
- +670 7685 8979
Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.
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