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    Cafe 209

    4.1 (66 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Diners, Soul Food
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Marie F.

    What a wonderful Wednesday lunch surprise!! Vibe: Lunch with family Service: Excellent Taste: Delicious Parking: Limited spaces in front of door Star of Show: oxtails, Mac n cheese

    Pepper sauce
    Kevin C.

    Trying a new soul food spot. Oxtails rice and cabbage. The orange vegetable is rutabaga. It's similar to yam texture but tastes like cabbage. First try but very good. You know it's the real thing when they have pepper sauce on the table.

    Fish Friday's.  Catfish or flounder
    Moshi M.

    Ambience. B- Service. A Food. A+ Price. A Found near end of Broad street corner downtown , bottom floor of old historic building. Ambience is open and with tables and booths! And when busy... VERY LOUD! Acoustics need some help. Service is always "southern" friendly... if you need something ...just ask, they will try to accommodate. Today was great for our lunch dishes. Entree of chicken fried steak with gravy and side of housemade rutabaga and collards and muffin. Perfectly cooked and yummy. Sides of catfish and fried pork chops...perfectly battered seasoned and fried. I'm a happy camper today! I'm a fan today!

    Donna N.

    I have eaten here a couple of times since my last review about a year ago and it's still very good comfort food. I look forward to lunches when I'm in town. I love fried okra and smothered fried things! I've never had bad service here and no complaints.

    Smothered Chicken Livers Cabbage Cornbread Dressing
    LaRonda F.

    Small but well known and tasty establishment. Great for lunch or early dinner. They offer Catering and they have daily desserts too. Call ahead and check if they have their famous chicken salad available.

    Chef Salad
    Debbie L.

    Located on Broad St this is a great place for lunch. We went rather late, around 2:30 and it wasn't busy but there were several customers having lunch. Our waitress Lakedra took our orders promptly. My chef salad was amazing with ham & turkey and 1000 Island dressing. His club sandwich was very filling with ham, turkey, bacon & cheese. The fries were hot & fresh. Definitely a great place for lunch with freshly made food.

    Wednesday meatloaf, mashed potatoes, cabbage
    Claire D.

    Yallllll this place is yummy!! I hate they have specific hours because I want to bring my family, but so far this is just one of my favorite lunch spots. Everything is seasoned great, good flavors, never had my order wrong. Put it on your bookmark places! It's an Augusta lunch gem.

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    Scarlett L.

    I love this place and will follow it wherever it goes. If you like good meat and vegetables, you will love it too. The desserts are no joke also. I usually get vegetables and the men in my life go for pork chops or fried chicken. Never disappointed.

    This repurposed building of Oldtown Augusta is accented with open doors as the server/host stand.
    Vernon J.

    As a chef, I'm critical of myself more than others. That being said, I've read several reviews on this establishment. First and foremost, I must break each one down. #1 Atmosphere and decor - I've heard basic & non-existent thrown into the mix. This building was repurposed into a quaint space. The space was meant to intimate or family style. A mixture of large rounds and a few booths, you have the makings of an experience many restaurants try but fail to master. #2 The wait time - I'm a firm believer that if you build it, they will come. I step into the doors of this establishment at just the right time. 1130am. By 12noon it was packed, but the experienced staff got them in and out with precision. Kudos to the owners and staff at the 209 on Broad.

    3 wing dinner, mac & cheese, cabbage, dinner roll.
    Shakira J.

    Pretty good little corner spot in downtown Augusta. However, I do NOT recommend spending tour lunch breaks here. They are super short staffed and the wait time will be for an eternity! SLOW service, omg. Sooooo slow. But if you have the time to sit and wait, the food is excellent.

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    11 years ago

    Overall pretty good food, was not disappointed. Will be back when I have the time, but wouldn't be my immediate first choice.

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    Fried chicken was extra legit. Side veggies were stellar. Would definitely come back to this soul food gem.

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    8 years ago

    Really good food at a reasonable price. Only negative aspect of the visit was the server was a bit forgetful.

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    The Brunch House of Augusta

    The Brunch House of Augusta

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    Brunch is serious business in Augusta and after one visit to The Brunch House of Augusta I…read morecompletely understand why this place stays packed. While in town for the weekend my husband and I wanted brunch somewhere unique to Augusta instead of another chain restaurant, and after scrolling Yelp and seeing all the glowing reviews we decided to give this Black owned, family operated spot a try. I noticed online that you can make a reservation for a $20 fee that gets deducted from your check. At first I was a little surprised, but after seeing how busy this place is, it makes total sense. We decided to roll the dice without a reservation anyway. When we arrived on a Saturday morning there were already several people waiting outside. There isn't really an indoor waiting area, so the hospitable hostess took my name and phone number and kindly asked us to wait outside. Later I noticed the sign explaining the process. She quoted us a 40-minute wait, but thankfully we were seated in about half that time. Inside, the restaurant is quaint and cozy with a classic diner feel complete with counter seating and booths. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. If you have a larger party, there are a couple of outdoor tables that appear to accommodate around six people, but personally I think this spot is best enjoyed with a smaller group. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly despite the busy brunch crowd. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles while I went with the Garden City breakfast bowl loaded with veggies and home fries plus a salmon croquette on the side. Every single thing tasted homemade and full of flavor. This is what Southern comfort food is supposed to taste like. My husband said the chicken was seasoned well and fried perfectly, and the waffle paired with it beautifully. My breakfast bowl reminded me of the kind of breakfast my grandma used to make, comforting, flavorful, and cooked with care. Portion sizes were just right,  enough to leave satisfied without feeling miserable afterward. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality of food and service we received. Stellar customer service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. If I ever find myself back in Augusta, this will absolutely be one of my repeat stops.

    I enjoyed their chicken & waffles. The chicken was small though. Their coffee can be a little…read morestronger. Kind of small inside. Our server was perfect.

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    Cafe 209 - cafes - Updated August 2026

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