A unique location, but very inviting and homey!…read more 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!

There are coffee shops designed to make you feel comfortable, and then there are places that simply…read moreare. 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.

This cafe looks amazing inside. Fast food and good hangout place. Got the grilled pork bahn mi,…read morecombination bahn mi, and beef pho. Sandwiches were very crispy though not the traditional bread you typically get...its a French bread but still delicious. Sandwiches are a little snaller and more petite but the flavors are on point for the meat and they give a lot of vegetables. Pricing a little on the higher side but taste is there. The pho was surprisingly very good...broth was delicious and I couldn't stop drinking it...kudos to the grandma who makes this. They have a dessert bar at the front as well. Mango slush was okay but they have a wide variety of toppings for your bubble tea needs. Overall a good spot for bahn mi craving...and definitely for the pho!

The place is new. Appetizers are so so. Boba drinks expensive. I was hoping there's more…read moreselections of pastries. Not sure if I'd come back here.

The food is always delicious and very fresh .The staff is always very friendly,helpful . We really…read moreenjoy having lunch here.

Honey whipped espresso seasonal drink for the win Perfectly…read moresweet and coffee with a different texture What a unique drink , so amazing

I like good coffee and I've been to coffee places in all sorts of different cities and…read moretowns.....it's rare that a place has great coffee and even better food, the coffee is great, but wow.

My husband and I love this spot! We recently moved from San Diego where there is an abundance of…read morecraft coffee and struggled to find a shop out here. However, after going for a drive we came across Harlem Java House and never stopped coming! We LOVE the coffee here! The service is amazing. Everyone is friendly. We especially enjoy coming when Shinae and Rosie work! Everything is good! Coffee, matcha, pastries and food. The ambiance is amazing and they always have on the best playlist. There is always cute little things to look at for sell. Twice now we have came and a local business was selling something ;I love the community that they created here. They are also pet friendly which is a plus! Highly suggest coming to Harlem Java House. Take a sit on the couch and just enjoy the vibes.

Love LoVe LOVE this place! It's a cafe, a dessert place, a drive through, name it and it's probably…read morethere. They have frozen custards, pastries, breakfast, and a wide variety in coffee flavors. I went around 10:30, so definitely enough seats to sit with friends and family, or by yourself. Their coffee prices aren't bad; I got their maple cinnamon latte (iced) and that was like $5. The lady at the front was so sweet, but seemed so busy running the register and drive through, so please be patient! There's an upstairs where there's an outdoor patio and some board games. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because I think it'll be nice to have some shade like umbrellas outside, but otherwise I think it's a perfect place to just sit down and enjoy some coffee or dessert. Definitely will be stopping by for some frozen custard!!

They moved to north augusta. So sad. The custard is amazing…read more Really a cute place and nice people.

I went in for coffee, but ended up trying the blackberry tea (because I'm a sucker for blackberry…read morestuff) and a croissant. The food was good and reasonably priced. Service was friendly, The cafe is nice and quiet. It's a comfortable place to hang out. I'll visit again.

I guess I'm not a "real" connoisseur of coffee because it was ok. Not horrible but not "I gotta…read morecome back tomorrow" either. I could not taste the flavor that I asked for and there was no recommendation or suggestion of remaking it. I felt like "get what you get and don't pitch a fit!" Instead of making it "right". AND I like hot drinks to to be HOT, not lukewarm...I feel like I have to consume it quicker when it's just lukewarm as opposed to being HOT, I can savor it longer. Just my thoughts.

This might've been a bad day that we came in and I'd be willing to give it another shot…read more Firstly, we came in and were seated at a table that had all sorts of wine on it (looked like a prep table). I will say it was slightly busy when we came in but our server took about 25 min to get our drinks in. It took over an hour to get our order (4 people). In between that time our server did not check in on us at all and didn't apologize about the wait. Several people that came in after us got our food before us. 2 out of the 4 things we got were not hot at all. On top of that 3 of our items came out at the same time and the 4th came 20 min later. Additionally, we had a baby with us who was getting fussy since we had been there for over 2 hours. When the waitress came with the check, we told her that the food was very late and cold. We asked for some of our entrees to be taken off. She never apologized but took 15% off as well as beverages. Disappointing experience for such a highly reviewed place.

5 out of 5. Food was fresh and delicious with a cool vibe and comfortable atmosphere. The outside…read morebreezeway seating is like being in a European cafe. Service was friendly and helpful. Try the Ultima sandwich where savory meets freshness.

Great gluten free options. The Keto Cream was delicious! Nice space to sit and do work. Can be loud…read morewhen busy. Outdoor seating as well.

Surprised that y'all have 3 locations now and still no intercom to order in the drive thru. No…read moredescriptions on the drinks either, so I just ordered an espresso "iced". Every other coffee shop would have given me a black espresso with ice. I was given a frappe drink loaded with sugar and whipped cream. Not everyone can or wants coffees loaded with sugar. Also, your drip coffee tastes like it was from the gas station. We know you don't roast your beans locally, that's fine, but it's obvious the owners don't know anything about coffee. Here's a pic of my "iced espresso" that I threw away!

This was my first visit to this location and it was pleasant enough. Mots importantly, they got my…read moredrink correct and it tasted great. I decided to enjoy my beverage at the establishment and I appreciated that they have a fair amount of seating. The inside was also clean and comfortable. The front parking lot isn't particularly spacious but there is plenty of room in the back. I'd certainly return, I just don't find myself in this part of town often.

Really nice Starbucks location! I got a pink drink which was made perfectly, and everything came…read moreout fast. Will definitely be returning!