I was hoping for a bagel place and this came up in the search, I'm not sure it qualifies as a…read more"bagel" place but what we had was great and the place is super cute and warm. The bagels are not the big, extra doughy ones, we ordered everything and while a bit light on the "everything" we appreciated that they were tasty and not too much. The cream cheese was just right. We enjoyed it with super dark roast - I'm still buzzing (kidding) but it was quite good. We sat outside on the porch, admiring the plants and even though we ordered at the counter, our bagels were brought to the porch. I almost asked for a crepe for dessert - but gotta save something for next time!

So overrated & overpriced. They have such a limited menu & it's very claustrophobic insideread more

This place is now Grain and Grind coffee and is super delightful! The customer service was…read moreoutstanding and very friendly & hopefully they list themselves on Yelp. Although I originally came for beignets I left with a delightful late!

I love their coffee. I wish the hours were longer. I always want coffee! But the inside is cute and…read morethe food is pretty good too.

Was pleasantly surprised to find a second food truck in the parking lot when I went to pick up my…read morepastries and donuts from Sheila's Baking Co. Food truck in Aiken this Friday so thought I'd check it out. It's a speciality coffee food truck and everything sounded delicious. They had a special seasonal menu so I decided to try the "Oh My Gourd" coffee. Oh my gourd, it was delicious and went quite nicely with my pastry. Hope they are here every Friday!

Great service. Nice vibes! The barista was really nice to talk with. The lighting was a bit harsh…read morebehind the bar area but it didn't affect us at all.

First off the cashier girl was friendly as were the other employees. Howevery, my actual order was…read moremixed up! I was given to many of donuts I only ordered 2 of and I offered 6 of one type and only got 3. I asked for Lemon filled and got jelly filled of a d flavor. Overall I won't be going back to this location!

I stopped here to buy a drink. I saw that their cups were cute, so I went to buy one. I asked to…read moreget a drink and put it in the new cup. I was immediately told no buy some girl in the back who said I had to buy the cup, buy the drink and then buy a separate drink and pour it in myself. That makes ZERO SENSE!!! She wasn't friendly. The poor girl at the register looked so confused and even seemed like it didn't make sense to her. So, definitely avoid this place if you're one to buy cups. Apparently, you can't even go in here with a cup of your own to buy a drink. So, we are okay with waste and not okay with recycling.

I go by here everyday that i can. The people are friendly and the coffee is fantastic.read more

My teenage daughters went through this morning on their way to school and were asked the question…read moreof the day, "If you could change your name what would it be?" My daughter responded and said she wouldn't because she loved her name. The young man asked what it was and she informed him what it was and he responded with "OH HOW TRAGIC!!" The staff needs to be educated in general on customer relations, customer service, professionalism, tact, self control, respect, common sense and maybe some history lessons. He had a chance to start their day with a Blessing, but chose to speak negativity into her morning about her and her name.

I used to live in Athens for school, so every week I'd get a loaded tea. When I moved to Aiken for…read morethe summer, I found Elevate Aiken and got really excited. The only difference is the limited variety of flavors. I got the Peach Perfect which is on their summer menu. Their loaded teas are around $8, and will last you all day. I highly recommend this place if you love loaded teas like me, but they also have meal replacement shakes and coffees!

Stopped in for an energy tea to hype me up for a walk around downtown Aiken. The shop is really…read morecute with a few photo worthy walls. My drink was strawberry and blueberry flavored that was both tart and sweet. I definitely felt the energy surge after about 20 minutes and it got me through the rest of the day. If I'm downtown and need some energy I'll definitely check in here for refreshment.

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.

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.

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.