This is actually cute drive thru coffee shop. Service very fast and coffee always tastes fresh. Not…read moresure what type they use but it's strong without being bitter...no aftertaste either. They have a seasonal menu and we got Pumpkin Spice and shaken caramel apple Oatmilk latte (cold). Pumpkin spice tasted better than the ones from Starbucks. Husband got the Caramel apple and its phenomenal, I'll get that one next time when the fall menu comes around again. Can't wait to try the Winter/Christmas menu!!

Expensive and overrated! Did not like the coffee at all, weak and boring. Will not go back.read 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.

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 coffee shop didn't really impress me. They don't have food, just cakes and dessert. The…read morebarista was nice but not too personable. I took my coffee to-go. I didn't even finish it because it didn't taste good. The coffee shop vibe is cool since they have a lot of art and cool stuff on the walls like a collectible toy car case. Maybe to sit here and work would be nice. Possibly ordering something different than the Grasshopper (which is one of their signature drinks, let that be known) next time might work but I'm not planning on coming back to this coffee shop. This place was recommended to me as well but there are plenty of other coffee shops that I will be visiting in Augusta.

Coffee tastes like booty and is overpriced. Comically overpriced. A bunch of subliminal hate…read moremessages hiding behind the guise of religion. You know the type. Objectively speaking, though, the product is just not good and is absurdly expensive. I'm by no means a coffee snob but I swear, I thought I was tasting burnt dirt. Each sip tasted like disgusting sand that stuck to our teeth. Head down the street to Christie's for a kind, unique experience and most importantly - good, no frills coffee. Skip this place. McDonalds is better.

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.

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.

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!

5 5. 5 The coffee, pizzas and sandwiches…read moreare so delicious and so incredibly, Fresh, unique flavors in the city; the service is very friendly and professional--and the atmosphere goes without saying: cozy and relaxing, with everyone making you feel right at home. I love visiting Relic.

The worst part, is that I live 3 hours away. I LOVE this place!…read more Quality of drinks is superb and such a fun experience with fun ambiance. Our barista, Theresa, was so kind and welcoming. Couldn't ask for anything else from a coffee shop. If you're in Augusta, consider yourself lucky

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.

Food is great. Service is quick and accurate. Ambiance is very nice and quiet…read more Overall a very good experience for lattes, desserts, or regular meals.

On my visit the 2 women working there weren't the least bit welcoming. No greetings when I entered…read moreand when I had a question about types of coffee drinks available a short, curt answer was the response. My iced latte was a 5 out of 10. Not a pleasant experience.