New Moon Cafe

My daughter bought a bag of Commander Coffee Mission Reserve whole bean coffee for me. This is an…read moreoutstanding medium-dark blend. We have enjoyed it in espresso, Americano, and drip. It works well in every form. From a fellow roaster- this coffee is roasted with great care. It's a wonderful experience.

Amazing coffee owned and operated by a Navy veteran who is an absolute delight to chat with. We…read morewere in town for a family wedding and came here 3 times because it's that good!

Front Counter

Sunrise croissant sandwich (Canadian bacon, egg, and cheese) and hot Vietnamese coffee

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Decor, Cool Clock

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

4.7(296 reviews)

2.1 mi

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.

Breakfast egg, cheddar cheese and turkey (sub bacon)

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Southern Sunset

Metro A Coffeehouse

4.1(88 reviews)

0.1 mi

Love the atmosphere here! Quirky, quiet and a great vibe for all ages…read more Love the coffee and they have great customer service

I had a disappointing experience at Metro Pub & Coffeehouse. I asked if I could use tap-to-pay with…read moremy phone and was initially told yes, but the server then requested my physical card. When I tried to clarify how to tap my phone, he replied, "Ma'am, I don't want your credit card information," which felt dismissive and unnecessary. It also seemed that he did not understand how phone-based tap-to-pay works. As I was leaving, I heard him tell someone at the bar, "See, this is what I'm talking about." Since this was said immediately after our interaction, I felt uncomfortable and disrespected. A simple, courteous explanation of the payment process would have resolved the confusion. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled left me unwilling to return.

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Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

The Foundry

4.5(2 reviews)

0.2 mi

Not bad coffee shop. Loved the inside and layout of the place and the mocha latte wasnt too bad but…read morecould have been a bit sweeter. But overall not bad for my first time trying it out.

I love hidden gems when it comes to businesses. You drive by it a few times and think about…read morestopping in, you mention its name to others and they don't know what you're talking about, and then you finally visit. Such was the case with this coffee shop. The location is the first selling point. Right on the corner of 8th and Greene Street. You might not notice it except for in the evening. The large windows in the front allow the light from inside to spill out. During the day, you get the opposite. The sun gives this place such a warm glow. I already love 8th Street because it is unique with its presence of pine trees (all the way to the riverfront), but is also home to some amazing other businesses. Walking in, you are greeted by plenty of seating selection and smiling team members. The coffee bar is straight ahead with the options. I have to give props to the design team as they did an amazing job with the overall theme, the rustic industrial feel. Again, the contrast of the dark wood and white walls with the sunlight is perfect. They will let you know upfront that they are the fruit of a collaborative effort by United Methodist Churches in the area. The primary goal is to provide a coffee shop where college students can come to study, fellowship, and grow. I mention this because I also want to add that, based on my observation, this was the only religious reference present. So know that there aren't various sayings on the walls that might offend or disturb the atmosphere. Also, because it falls under the churches, it is a nonprofit. This means payment is suggested, they can't charge per se. So have an idea of what you think a latte or hot cup of coffee is worth to you. I went with a nitro cold brew coffee and was told their cold brew and all of their beans come from Stone Roastery (in North Augusta). It is good to hear them supporting local and not trying to produce something they may not be ready for just yet. There is free WiFi and soft acoustic music playing and the invitation to come and setup to work anytime (without them knowing the company I work for). I look forward to returning soon. Stop by, if your schedule allows. Currently they are open Monday-Wednesday, 11 am-3 pm. They hope to expand hours soon.

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Bodega Ultima

4.2(240 reviews)

3.6 mi

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.

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.

A huge selection wine, no menu...just go pick a bottle.

Pat's Chicken Sandwich

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Trellis Coffee Bar

4.6(68 reviews)

1.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2023

Always a great ambience, customer service is excellent and the coffee is amazing. I will continue…read moreto come here! Great place to get work done. Moderate noise level but easy to talk and work.

Pros: plenty of seating and parking. Coffee was okay. Cons: only food item available was a cinnamon…read moreroll. I was not asked if my order was eat-in or take-out, so my coffee was in a to-go cup, as was my cinnamon roll, which was then difficult to eat. Based on the photos of menus and other reviews, I had expected more of a food selection but there were only two items on the menu and the second one was sold out.

Cardamom bun

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Cavalier’s Coffeehouse

4.4(39 reviews)

1.1 mi

I absolutely love this place! Amazing coffee and delicious food! Full bar and amazing outside area…read morefor the kiddos to run around. The service is always quick and friendly and the coffee never disappoints!!

Great space to hangout inside or outside. Large menu. Pina Colado latte was nothing special. But…read morethe Magnolia Sunrise was delicious! Our drinks came out quickly.

Barista area

Back patio, featuring a lavender/honey latte

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Edgar's Bakehouse

4.4(55 reviews)

5.9 mi

Free parking

Locally owned & operated

Started the day before the rest of my family woke up and accidentally found breakfast heaven. The…read morevegan croissant was flaky perfection, service with a smile, the coffee was exactly what I needed, and now I have a new favorite spot. Plenty of parking, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Sorry, no photo... I ate it too fast.

We found this little gem while we were in Augusta to watch our grandson play in a baseball…read moretournament. We were on the way to the ballpark and my better half saw Edgar's Bakehouse, so we decided to give it a try. I went for the chocolate ganache cake and it was amazing. My better half went for one of the brownies and was equally amazed. We were so impressed we grabbed a couple more goodie's for the rest of the family. Our barista was second to none with the customer service she offered. The ambiance is very welcoming. We definitely recommend you stop in and give Edgar's Bakehouse a try.

Flaky, buttery, and baked fresh daily--Edgar's pastries are the perfect treat for your Masters Week mornings.

Sip + swing into spring Enjoy our handcrafted coffee with a golf-inspired treat--only at Edgar's Bakehouse during Tournament! ‍

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That bread tho

Rooted Coffeehouse Riverwood

4.2(257 reviews)

14.5 mi

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!

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Groucho's Deli

4.2(70 reviews)

0.2 mi

Groucho's Deli located on Broad Street, downtown Augusta…read more Food: What a wonderful deli, if you're into sandwiches and salads, you'll definitely enjoy the establishment!!! We ordered the Apollo Dipper and Ruben. The Ruben was stacked with thinly sliced corn beef on Jewish rye. This sandwich was on point... tender meat and flavorful. The Apollo Dipper was draped in Swiss cheese and full of turkey and ham... hack add bacon. Service: Friendly service with a smile appreciate that energy! Ambiance: Large brick and mortar establishment with plenty of table and booth seating.

This area of Augusta was like a ghost town but has such incredibly high potential. This deli is…read moreright on Broad street and offers a big menu. We tried the Apollo which had turkey and ham with melted cheese. We split the sandwich and tried the potato salad ( made in house) and tomato soup. They boast special recipe sauces and big rolls. The bread was very soft. Prices reasonable. The Apollo was good but average. Found the sauce to be very sweet. The potato salad is very dill heavy and also sweet . The tomato soup was good with some larger pieces of tomato in it. Overall it was a clean spot with plenty of seating and average food with average prices. Descent spot for a quick bite

Front counter & Dining area

Toasted Cheese Sandwich

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Matthew S.

5 years ago

Smoked salmon bagels are one of my favorite foods. The first one I ever had was here, at New Moon. Smoked salmon bagel on a New Moon sunflower seed bagel is a comfort food for me. It's a great place to catch up with friends or have a late breakfast with the fam. I also took my daughter there for a breakfast date and was able to sneak a couple of bites of her breakfast burrito which is also fantastic and satisfying. My wife loves the Augusta Grits Bowl. Can't go wrong eating food here and of course coffee and drinks are worth trying! read more

Cathy G.

8 years ago

After looking for a coffee house in town we resolved we would have to eat here. It is old and dated. However we gave it a go. On a Sunday it is a challenge. Avocado on toast tasted like week old it has a smell. After asking if they could make a flat white which the cashier half asleep said yes they could. It came in a mug and tasted like burnt coffee. My daugther had smoothie she enjoyed. The panini ham was the cheapest u could buy. The washroom was very dirty. Value for money was not there. Sorry. read more

Chris G.

12 years ago

This place is disgusting. Roaches were crawling everywhere behind the counter. Yet their health score is still pretty decent. I would never eat or take anyone I cared about here again! Look a little closer before you eat here! Employees are rather nonchalant and don't really care that you've waited at the counter for 10 minutes before getting to place you're order. Gross gross gross! Eat at your own risk! read more

Dude Perfect W.

10 years ago

I've been here a few times, and have enjoyed each experience. My favorite is the build-your-own-smoothie, which I often put banana and honey in. I do agree that a few breakfast items, while tasty, do seem a bit pricey. And I avoid a couple of the drinks because they seem high in price, as well. Solid atmosphere, though it can get cramped when there's a long line. read more

Millicent K.

161

7 years ago

Atmosphere felt like a college kids hang out. Extremely noisy. Long lines for brunch on the weekend lining up for one cashier. The food was great. I chose a soup and sandwich combo (1/2 turknado and fajita soup). My kids had an egg scrambler bowl, with side of grits and a breakfast burrito. Food was good- but a little on the pricy side. read more

Molly N.

104

10 years ago

Yum! I wish I could go every day. I always bring friends here for brunch on weekends, or stop in for a chai latte or green monster smoothie after work. I'm so glad this place is downtown! And thank you for focusing on local art! It's truly a wonderful atmosphere, and the food is high quality for a good price. read more

Nicole P.

6 years ago

The menu is interesting and they have a lot to offer. I was disappointed in previous years with the quality of their breakfast and customer service, but that is no longer an issue. I don't know when they made the change, but their bagel & lox and grits bowl is fantastic! read more

Stacy M.

12 years ago

Staff and cleanliness are atrocious. I saw a roach running on the counter as my latte was being made. The employees just flicked it onto the ground. Ew. read more

Allegiance I.

11 years ago

Good Good Good!!!! Make sure you get by for some food and good friends! Great little spot in downtown Augusta!!!

Colleen B.

9 years ago

Very friendly and he food is delicious. If you re in a time crunch order ahead because they do everything fresh.

Isabel W.

1 year ago

Amazing!!!!! This is the spot you need to visit. Forget the other diners in the area. read more

Jonathan B.

10 years ago

Friendly staff, good place to visit with friends, and good little breakfast!

Helen W.

10 years ago

No doubt this is my favorite place in town. Love their coffee and food.

Philip J.

759

11 years ago

Delicious food and good times! You got to love this place!

Janis M.

10 years ago

Wonderful food and service. I would definiteley recommend

Rosie G.

13 years ago

Excellent muffins! Excellent coffee! Friendly staff!

Shannon M.

9 years ago

Everything is great! The grits bowl is WONDERFUL!

Lucinda M.

10 years ago

It was alright for a casual and inexpensive meal.

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