A unique location, but very inviting and homey! I came here years ago when I lived here, and since I'm visiting the area, I decided to drop by! I ordered their seasonal drink, the purple oasis, and was surprised by how well the flavors worked together! I also ordered a bacon egg and cheese bagel sammie, which was decent, but filling :) before leaving, I picked up some beans and a sticker to take home. I highly recommend for your next study session or catch-up with friends! read more

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There are coffee shops designed to make you feel comfortable, and then there are places that simply are. Buona Caffe is the latter. Sitting along busy Central Avenue, it's actually pretty easy to pass right by if you aren't looking for it. From the outside, it looks like what it is -- an old Augusta bungalow that found a second life as a neighborhood coffeehouse. Walk inside, though, and something happens. Everything slows down. The rooms are small. The furniture doesn't necessarily match. The chairs look like thousands of people have already found their favorite position in them. There's a porch, little tables tucked into different spaces, and none of it feels staged or designed to manufacture some trendy "coffeehouse aesthetic." In fact, I noticed something while sitting here: I don't see electrical outlets conveniently positioned at every table. I don't see a sea of laptops. Instead, I hear locals talking about doctor appointments, seeing the grandkids this weekend, and how ridiculously hot Augusta has been. People are simply here. I came in expecting to grab a coffee and leave. I have places to go and things to do today. But I sat down. Then I started looking around. Then I realized I didn't really want to leave. At some point they had probably been calling my drink for several minutes and I hadn't even noticed. And then I ordered a second coffee. That might be the best review I can give Buona Caffe. The coffee itself is absolutely on point. The staff knows what they're serving, makes thoughtful recommendations and genuinely seems to care about getting it right. But what makes this place special is everything surrounding the cup. It almost feels like they don't completely realize what they have here -- or maybe they do and simply have no desire to make it anything more than what it already is. As this part of Augusta continues to grow, with new homes and businesses coming into the area, I hope places like Buona Caffe remain exactly as they are. Sometimes you need a place between where you've been and wherever you have to go next. Somewhere neutral where you can sit down, let a little time pass, decompress and breathe before heading back out onto Central Avenue. Buona Caffe is that place. read more

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Superb coffee and truly incredible staff. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and the coffee was exactly what I hoped it would be. An easy stop anytime I'm back in Augusta. read more

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Omg fantastic coffee and specialty coffees. I had a delish honey comb latte and then great turkey havarti Sammy and THEN THE CINNAMON ROLL. AND FANTASTIC GUITARIST AND SINGER ON PORCH. wonderful stop! read more

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Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted cafe located on Central Ave Augusta, GA Food: The breakfast sandwiches were delicious served on a toasted croissant. Nothing special just a good breakfast sandwich. Service: Friendly! Service with a smile. Ambiance: Barista/Coffee shop vibe comfortable couch seating, high top and table seating. read more

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I love going to Buona with my husband on coffee dates or sitting by myself. The workers are friendly, and I haven't been disappointed by any of the coffee flavors I've tried so far. The pricing is very reasonable, and the CROISSANTS, they are so buttery and flaky and fluffy. I don't usually buy breakfast with my coffee, but I love their breakfast here. It's just the right portion so I don't feel hungry nor stuffed leaving, and the coffee compliments their breakfast menu very well. There's outside seating that's covered and some seating inside as well. Perfect for chatting or writing. One of the workers noticed the mushroom design on my sweater and made latte art to match. That's such a sweet touch. read more

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How good is Buona Cafe coffee? Well let's start at the beginning, circa 2013. As someone who has a variety of methods to brew coffee (include cold) and who scuffs at the very mention of purchasing coffee beans (or worse, coffee grounds) from a grocery store, you know the standard of what I keep in my cabinet is quite a high bar. So to state that the only regular beans I kept in my home, from 2013-2025, was Buona's is no small compliment. Sure I had the occasionally beans from new roasters who popped up in the area and whenever I ventured elsewhere (one of my favorite ways to support local and bring back a memory of a trip), but there was only one constant. In addition, a testament to their quality is my wife requesting I order their beans for the first couple of months after we moved to Virginia. Something to remind us of our 15 years in Augusta. Thus, if you are anywhere near one of their locations stop in for a delicious drink, homemade pastry (or sandwich or other food item), and pick up some beans to brew at home. But be warned, they will spoil you. One bag and there will be no going back. read more

Nice place - dog friendly. Good coffee, locally roasted. Nice outdoor patio. Service is good - pricing is about average. read more

This place was a Godsend, if you're in training at Fort Gordon. A short drive off-post, will allow you to relax, have experienced baristas make you everything from a breve, to a great cortado. They also have good snackies and sandwiches to complement their drink menu. Highly recommended. read more

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Sweet atmosphere. Hot coffee. Nice. Staff. Had quiche. And pour over. Local ambience.

Enjoy artisanal coffee-based drinks and handmade baked goods, including quiche, scones and cookies. Sandwiches are made to order. Very pleasant outdoor deck to dine outside in pleasant weather. A favorite location to catch lunch in the city. read more

I love the ambiance of this petite coffee shop. The customer service is ALWAYS A1. Whomever is assisting you will suggest based on your likes, and I appreciate all the help. Even the pastries and sandwiches are delicious. Just a great place to relax, read a book, study for a test, or even meet up with friends. read more

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Was driving a different way to work today and just so happened to see this place off on the distance with people enjoying the outside patio so I had to check it out for myself. Very chill vibe inside with plenty of seating to include the outside covered patio. I got the iced caramel latte, it was perfect without having to add any additional sugar. I also got the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a croissant (other options included bagel or brioche bun) which was probably the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. They had a ton of other good looking options as well so I'll have to stop back to try them out. I have lived to stay and enjoy the great weather outside but I had to take it all to go. The parking lot is in the back and seemed to have plenty of spots but I grabbed the last one and there was only a handful of people inside so it might appear busier than it is. Either way there is street parking if needed. If you are ever near here this is a must stop for coffee and snacks. read more

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I enjoyed the Food and coffee was great. Service friendly. Seating comfortable. Parking behind cafe and on street.

Stopped by this place and man it didn't disappoint. The coffee was absolutely ON POINT and the food was super fresh! The service was very friendly. You could tell this was an old house and the vibe is awesome. Nice little coffee shop/house to hangout. read more

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Loved this small local shop! Coffee was smooth, & service friendly. Impressed with the clean hospitable facilities. We were there daily for our brief trip thru Augusta & would highly recommend. It was our favorite brew by far! read more

I have visited this location of Buona many times with friends and family! The staff is very friendly and makes ordering and pickup easy. Their drinks are very good and so are their food options. Today I tried their dirty chai latte and the turkey sandwich for lunch! The chai latte was ok, not my favorite drink that I've had there. However, the sandwich was delicious and I would definitely get it again. It is a perfect space for a quiet afternoon reading, studying for school or catching up with friends! I will definitely be back! read more

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The pros: their customer service was great. I met the owner, and she was extremely kind to me. The space feels casual and relaxing, plenty of seating that extends beyond the everyday table and chairs. Also, they have really cute stickers. The cons: I ordered an iced black coffee with a splash of oat milk, and instead got an iced latte filled with oat milk, which then proceeded to slap me in the face with each sip. Plus, their wifi was not working. Quote from barista: "Yeah, our wifi is sh*t. It does that sometimes." Not the greatest experience, but since service is my top essential quality in a business, that saved them with this review. read more

Genuinely, I think this is the best coffee shop in Augusta. When I walked in, the bartenders were super friendly and helpful, and talked to me for a solid five minutes to help me figure out what kind of drink I would like. I settled on the new lavender latte because I tend to be a fan of floral drinks, and I added Honey to it. The drink itself was excellent, I actually grabbed a sugar but didn't end up needing it because it was the perfect level of sweet for me. In addition, the price was excellent for the quality and quantity of coffee I received. I have been in Augusta a long time, and have gone to basically every coffee shop around here, and I do standby that this one is definitely the best value for price and quality. They do have limited indoor seating, but there is plenty of outdoor seating as well. They also have stands outside, so you could even sit outside in the summer when it is hot. I highly recommend everyone to try out this place for themselves! read more

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

I was quite pleased with the convenience of this cafe, which offered lovely indoor seating and a suitably wide menu of drinks and food. There were some local chocolates and such for sale as well. I had somewhere to be, and my chai appeared almost immediately and offered an immediate cinnamon note and a general spice note. A pastry wouldn't have gone amiss on another day, and with a location at the edge of the residential area approaching the medical district, I think it's likely to be a convenient stop for many. read more

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Recommended by a fellow Yelper. I visit this quaint little coffee shop west of Augusta medical district. The menu has a selection of savor or sweets depending on your morning desire. The service, on my visit, needed a lot of improvement. It could have been the timing. First I walked up to the counter to order, the first cashier/barista took my order for a 16oz iced mocha and My order consisted of an Iced Mocha coffee and a ham and cheese roll. The ice mocha coffee had the chocolate taste I needed for a Sunday. The Ham and cheese roll was less than desirable. The roll looked like a cinnamon bun that was stuffed with ham and cheese, except, after 1/2 way through eating the roll, I finally got a bite of the cheese. The roll was dry as if it had been sitting around for a while. I wish they offered to reheated it for me as that would have made a difference. Update. I took the Ham and cheese roll home and reheated it in the oven and it came out fluffy, airy, and was not over saturated with cheese. I think if I ordered the roll heated at the coffee shop would have made a huge difference. read more

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Stopped by here the other day to have brunch with a friend. Decent amount of parking and streetside parking with cozy indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the bacon mushroom quiche and the red pepper and spinach quiche along with a cappucino. Both quiches' filling were soft and light, and the quiche crust was super buttery. The top was cheesy and added some tartness to the quiches which I appreciated. The cappacinos were frothy and smooth, and I enjoyed it greatly with my quiches. Would definitely return in the future. read more

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World class barista handcrafting coffee drinks like I've never seen before. The thought and creativity is unusual and appreciated by me! Charming place lots of seating options and good ambiance and friendly service. Nice outdoor seating area as well. read more

The Treehouse features caring people, well-crafted healthy fare (the jasmine green tea is especially tasty), and a funky, yet welcoming environment that we felt very comfortable in. You won't be disappointed! read more

Was working in town and decided to pop in for some quick breakfast. Service was great, barista suggested a couple of his favorites. I ended up getting an iced dirty chai, and a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant. The chai was perfectly balanced, a little sweet and spicy. The egg was so fluffy and the croissant tasted very fresh. Definitely recommend this little hidden gem! read more

Food: truly mediocre white mocha. Total disappointment. 1* Service: almost totally disinterested server. 2* Ambiance: pleasant but cramped w 4 patrons. 2.5* Won't be going back read more

After an incredible few days in Pittsburgh, I had an early morning fight back to Atlanta then hopped in the car to drive to South Carolina. I was going to get there too early for check-in so I decided coffee was needed. I jumped on yelp and saw this place, and after reading the reviews decided I would make a little stop out of it. It's a little bit off the interstate and for a minute I worried I was going to the wrong place. But then, poof, it appears. I came inside and knew it would be a good spot to enjoy coffee, a snack, and read my book for a bit. I ordered a latte and it was delicious. I debated between cinnamon roll and coffee cake - the guy at the register helped me decide on coffee cake. It was yummy. I sat outside on the porch enjoying my treat and reading my book. Now to hit the road again - glad I found my midway stopping point for now on! Definitely worth a try! read more

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In a visit to Augusta, my husband and I were looking for a good coffee place. Good coffee for us not only means we enjoy the drinks at the coffee shop, but we also enjoy the beans enough to take home with us. Buona Caffe exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed our drinks in the coffee shop so much that we decided to purchase a bag of beans. When deciding what bag of beans to purchase, the owner of the shop brought us behind the counter for us to explore the many bean options. We chose the Ethiopian Dark Roast. We were very pleased with our experience! read more

I really enjoyed this place and was my go to for a year or so. My favorite drink is an iced caramel oat latte and I really enjoy their house made caramel sauce. The espresso has a nice bitter flavor to balance out the sweetness of the caramel. The coffee shop is really nice to relax and study in or just read a book it feels like a home and probably was at one point. Your drink can be inconsistent depending on your barista, you can go there 5 times and get the drink exactly the way you want 4 times and the other 1 time be a subpar version of what you expected. It really just depends on who the barista is. I don't think the subpar version is bad but it's a tick below the highs you'll have here. Great place to get a coffee if you're in the area. read more

I love Buona! This was the first place I visited when I moved to Augusta long ago so it will always have a place in my heart. Their coffee & espresso is great and they have the velvety lattes that are so difficult to find. My only complaint is that the sizes are so small. I love supporting local yet getting a large latte here is half the size & the same price as chain coffee shops. I understand it especially since it's high quality but it's just a bummer :/ read more

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A friend of mine suggested that I try Buona Caffe out. This was great recommendation! Such a cute local coffee shop. They have a variety of coffee, hot and cold. Also a variety of pastries and breakfast items. I ordered a coffee with bacon and mushroom quiche. Delicious!! My new favorite go to coffee shop! read more

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Bacon Mushroom Quiche. (Good espresso too!) Nice cozy atmosphere, friendly folks, quiet enough to study, work, or have an intimate chat. read more

This is the best coffee in Augusta. Located in a refurbished one story home, this coffee shop is intimate and has a great ambience. With many rooms and plentiful outdoor seating, there is space to read, study, or socialize. And the coffee is amazing! I always go for the iced vanilla latte or a cappuccino. On top of that, their rewards system is great and you can use your free drink on any drink (no limits like other coffee shops). Recommend this coffee shop to everyone!!! read more

Been going here for years and have to say it is definitely the best coffee shop in Augusta. Their coffee and food are delicious, and they have a large study space with a relaxing ambience. Service is great and everyone is very friendly. Also, whoever decided to have jazz/LoFi music playing in the cafe deserves an award! It makes for the perfect study/work environment. Always find myself coming here every week :) read more

The outside is very rustic parking can be complicated it's off the beaten path in downtown Augusta I will say the coffee is good it could be a hidden gem for some but an eye sore for others read more

The quintessential neighborhood coffee shop. It has the perfect, cozy setting of an old house, and even though it was my first time here, the baristas greeted me like I was a regular. I came in to do a couple hours of school work, and I was not the only one with that idea! Buona Caffe has plenty of seating, tables, and outlets for anyone looking for a little focus time. There are also plenty of seats for anyone who may be here to chat and catch up as well. I also saw many people walk in off their morning walk who seemed to live in the neighborhood Summerville area, coming just to grab a cup or a bag of coffee. The coffee is that good!! I had a latte with lavender syrup and honey and it was perfect. But the best part was the muffin. I think it was the best muffin I've ever had in my life. Please, if they have it, do yourself a favor and get the PB&J muffin. It was....amazing. I will most definitely be back to try more of the menu, but thanks Buona Caffe for being the perfect study spot! read more

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Great coffee and atmosphere for meeting a friend and having a cup of coffee. Kind of "yuppy" and mostly young crowd. Good experience. (Also quite close to downtown and hospital district read more

Ambience. A Service. A Food. A Price. A As of July 10, 2021, no Covid19 guidelines restrictions are adhered. All open! Support local...found on lower end of central Avenue. Looks like it use to be an old house retrofit for kitchen , barista, and lots of places to sit. Outdoor seating available and you can bring your dog for outside seating. Friendly barista and made to order. I had an ice coffee with 6 shakes cinnamon powder, 1 Splenda and OAT milk. My new favorite milk alternative. I just forgot to ask to make with light ice. Way too much ice for my personal ice coffee. They also have in-house baked goods! Also, they keep a clean space, wiping down tables , windows, door... and a plus is a clean rest room! Ya'ss! I'll be back. I'm a fan. read more

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Buona had friendly staff and a super cozy atmosphere. We loved being able to enjoy our coffee in the nook area by the front window. We got a bacon, egg and cheese croissant that was flaky, buttery, and a great breakfast sandwich. It's ingredients tasted local and fresh. We enjoyed their iced lattes which each had a strong coffee taste with a splash of flavor (caramel/vanilla). read more

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Buona. One of the first local coffee shops I tried in Augusta with absolutely no regrets. Coffee is always on par and they have delicious options whether you have a sweet tooth or are looking for something savory. A great spot to read, study or get some pets in. read more

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