Don't remember how we stumbled upon this gem, but so glad we did! We just missed breakfast, which we were bummed about, until we ate our lunch! I had the half Village club w a house salad, and I'm still thinking about that lemon dill vinaigrette!! Yum! The hubs had a burger and was very satisfied w his choice as well. We already told my in laws about it, and can't wait to go back next time we're in town!! read more

The Village Cafe - Salad & Half Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

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Great place for lunch. They have a back room that can be reserved for groups. If you are in the back room, they will bring your order to you. All personnel serve with a smile and a good attitude. Their breakfast is just as good as their lunch. read more

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Nice place. Very clean and spacious. The service was good and very friendly. A good bit of choices on the menu. The food was good. The sweet tea was good and fresh. read more

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Small cafe located in a semi-residental area with other shops. Love the idea and location. Ambiance is nice and love the decor. Got the fall special Cinderella latte and it was good. They also offer bakery items, homemade quiche, and sandwiches. Didn't get any food but the white chocolate raspberry bar was gobbled up by the spouse so I didnt even get to try it! Pumpkin muffin was yummy. There were some menu items that's I'll have to come back and try for sure! read more

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LOVE the cafe! Food is delicious and the staff is friendly! I recommend the breakfast bagel sandwhich or Sammy's Turkey panini for lunch!! read more

So I stayed in Aiken for two weeks and didn't want to try any other coffee shop. If I did, it was because I couldn't get out of the car because of kids haha. This cafe had the best coffee I've had in a while. It was so smooth and perfect. I could just taste the quality of the espresso beans and the skilled hands that made it. Their good was delicious too! The breakfast panini was just right! I loved the green onions that just lifted it to another level. The muffin was a high quality one too. I believe they are made in house, so very moist and tasty. The yogurt parfait wasn't just any regular parfait. They had all the fixings I expect but what made it just top notch was the browned sugar they add to the side. My daughter dumped all of it in. My turkey panini for lunch had a surprisingly good taste. It had some kind of sweet sauce that was just the perfect touch to balance it out. The service was great! And the cafe is so quaint! Perfect spot to bring friends to and hang out for a bit on a fall morning. Fireplace has some nice comfy chairs in front of it. The place is decorated with art from locals that are for sale. I was tempted to buy one myself. read more

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Came on Black Friday hoping it might be Friday pastrami day but they didn't have any pastrami. The special was the roast beef panini which is what I ended up ordering and it was very good. Hubby got the chicken salad sandwich and kids ordered the Cuban and corned beef sandwiches. Everyone was happy with their selections. The village cafe is always a solid option. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect... you walk in and order from a counter. The man taking our order was super helpful and friendly. He told us they can turn any sandwich or panini into a salad.. Sold! They were excellent salads. The only issue we encountered is the outdoor seating was full (they only have four tables), and the noise level inside was deafening. The food was excellent, if I am back in the area I would elect carryout. read more

The Village Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

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I've had a sandwich the chili, which the lemon aïoli is amazing. However, this post is about the apple cinnamon muffin, We're talking about a three dollar muffin that's crumbly on the outside yet delicate in the inside it's moist but crunchy I mean it dances around your mouth and satisfies each and every taste bud. Listen people this has to be a gourmet muffin because I didn't even mention the real apple pieces that's in the inside that's soft like one that would be an apple pie. This muffin was one of the best things I've had in a very, very very long time and it's only three dollars. I suggest you get up one morning and have an apple cinnamon muffin to start your day off right. Thank you so much to the chef that came up with this apple cinnamon muffin. I appreciate you this has definitely uplifted my day. Ohh yea the butter that comes with it a read more

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This is a great lunch spot! The paninis are great and can be modified to your liking. The coffee and Lattes are to die for! The price is reasonable and the service is awesome! The cafe is so cute with beautiful art on the walls and a nice outside dining area! read more

Sandwiches were dry and too salty (chicken salad). Definitely overpriced considering quality and service- order placed at counter. read more

Cute little place in the middle of nowhere. Good breakfast & coffee. We'll definitely comeback to try the sandwiches.

Stumbled upon the place while looking to grab a quick bite for lunch. I was getting my order to go but noticed the place was almost at capacity and quite a few people seemed to be regulars. The most popular items must go quick as I had to go with my third options as they were out of my first and second choice. Staff is friendly but ask questions about the menu as at least for me information about specials or ordering options were not disclosed. I like that they support local farms and businesses and their food is definitely fresh and tasty. read more

The Village Cafe - Store front - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

Another random Yelp find on a recent road trip. They use local farmers and local businesses (butcher, dairy, breads) to make some flavorful sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts. Order at the counter, have a seat, and they'll bring your food to you. Fast service (at 1:45pm) and friendly staff. Eat in or take out. Outdoor seating on a patio is also available. Pro tip: If you'd like a tangy coleslaw, you got to try theirs. Pro tip #2: speaking of tangy, try their lemon square. Short bread base with a tart lemon topping. And pair it with a lavender latte. (You're welcome!) read more

The Village Cafe - My wife and I shared the smoked salmon BLT and the village Cuban. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

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The Village Cafe is open Sundays for brunch from 10 am to 2 pm. The quiche special served with a small scone is satisfying for lunch. Barista prepared coffees are available to order. It is a quaint, bright corner cafe just outside one of the premier communities in Aiken. I've always enjoyed my lattes from the Cafe. Now I can relax and enjoy a latte on Sunday after church. The service is quick and efficient. read more

Nice coffee place in Aiken. The food is good and so is the coffee. The breakfast sandwich is really tasty.

This Cafe is so beautiful and so quaint. Honestly I believe this was my first time trying stuffed French toast and it was lovely. I think the cream cheese with type of jam I think it was either strawberry raspberry but either way it was really good. Especially with scrambled egg and maple syrup mixed with it. I also purchased a iced chai latte but it wasn't quite delicious. It tasted more like water down milk instead of chai but either way it was worth it. Highly recommend coming here if you haven't tried it yet. :) read more

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This place is ok. Definitely don't recommend if you are in a hurry or want to have a quick bit.

The Village Cafe has a beautiful, local ambience. You won't be waiting long because our food came out hot almost the instant we ordered (always a plus). The portion sizes are average, but our food wasn't very flavorful. For us, their forte is their cafe and baked sweets. I would like to visit again and try more items, but I'm not rushing to go back as of yet. Cool cafe read more

This place definitely has gone downhill over the years. I used to visit quite frequently, and it was a great place to go after working out. After my last experience, I will say that was my last time giving this place a chance. The woman that waited on us was very rude and I thought, well she must be having an off day. When she brought my husband his food, she brought an extra plate because she assumed we were sharing. She stated that the NEXT time, she would charge us more because of it. I did take 2 bites out of my husband's sandwich, but it wasn't worth the 8.00. I don't know what the additional charge was going to be, but I'm not going to dine in a place that dictates if I can share food or not. read more

Not a clean table in the place.4 people behind counter with only one taking orders. Dirty floors and dirty counter where dishes and waste is placed. read more

I love seeing local businesses thrive (this one just celebrated their one year anniversary) and I especially love seeing quality food and drinks being served. I made my visit doing a off time (about 3 pm) so that I could take my time ordering and chatting with the team, and so I could take advantage of the Happy Hour (which starts after 2 pm, everyday!). I ordered the sandwich on special (the New Yorker) which came with a side of coleslaw, added a cup of the clam chowder, and a lemon bar. For refreshment, a bottle of water and a beer. But first, the location. Depending on where you, this might feel a little off the beaten path. But don't confuse that with distance. Coming from downtown Augusta, it only took about 20 minutes to get here. And the setting is quite peaceful. Walking in the side door, I was confused for a second where the ordering took place but it didn't take long to find the register. The team, from beginning to end, were super friendly and deeply knowledgeable. Now for the sandwich. The house made pastrami was not only sliced thick (which I loved), but it was piled on thick as well. And the flavor, I could have ordered two and not regretted it. The dijon mustard and 1000 Island dressing were the perfect compliment, but I have to talk about that bread. I don't do much bread these days (trying to be healthy, despite my order here) so when I do have it I want it to be perfect. Here it was beyond perfect. I was told by the chef that their bread comes from a company in Atlanta. I was surprised as the level of quality led me to believe it was baked in-house. If they start selling it by the loaf, I'm buying. The coleslaw was very moist, which I like, and a great flavor. I alternated between that and the clam chowder to keep my taste buds on edge. The chowder had more of a clam flavor than most I find in the area, but for me that's a good thing. I want the main ingredient to be predominant. I also want to note that it wasn't overly salty, another mistake some make. Thankfully I had room for the lemon bar. Lemon bars are tricky. They can taste like fake lemon if done wrong and they can be overly sweet. This was neither. The lemon was authentic, slightly sour but not overpowering, and the crust was thick but not dry. If I had thought about it, I would have ordered an espresso to compliment it. I do want to mention that the coffee is from Buona Caffe so you know you're getting quality coffee and espresso. Also, the Happy Hour is for coffee, beer, and wine. Now that's a good deal. On these colder days, you can find a seat near the gas fireplace and take your time. I see why this place is doing so well their first year. Congrats! read more

This Place is always a Fav to go to. the food is good, the staff is friendly and helpful. The vibes and atmosphere are always great. Highly reccomend. Its such a nice little cafe. read more

Village Cafe is just so cute! It feels fresh, bright, and welcoming. Order at the counter before being seated. The chalk board menu is neat and easy to read. I had the Grilled Vegetable Salad. It took about 15 minutes to get my food, but we really didn't notice until everyone who ordered a sandwich (even those after us in line) received their order first. When the salad finally arrived, the staff was very apologetic. The salad was ok. There was a good amount of spinach, but I would have like more than one slice of each grilled vegetable and more dressing (I couldn't taste the cilantro at all). The baked cheese on top was really good! Be sure to cut it while it's warm though... The salad was nice and light, but not filling for me. I wish I had a piece of bread or something to go along with it. The coffee, water, and soup are self serve and those areas were very neat. Now to the saving star...the desserts! It was hard to choose! I got the lemon bar and sampled the pistachio gelato (made in house!). The cold lemon bar was great for a hot day. Customers are expected to clean their tables prior to leaving, but we saw a couple people just leave their plates and walk out... All in all this was a pretty good experience. There are several other menu items that I would like to try. I'll be back. read more

It was a Village Cafe lunch day. Half sandwich and salad-grilled cheese and salad. Gelato for my sweet treat-yum! Food was as ordered and hot and delivered with a friendly smile. read more

The Village Cafe - International grilled cheese and salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

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Three words: The Tuscan Pig! Ahhhhhhmazing! Sorry no pictures, we devoured it! This was our first time here, will be coming back even though it's a 45 min drive! Can't go wrong with Gelato either! read more

Cuban sandwich: good, maybe a little above average Salmon salad: was good Chicken salad: not so much, tarragon style read more

Great Service, Great Staff, Great Food!!! Feels like old friends. Well, aside from this one server, she's a bit stiff. She handles the money and grabs the cups by the top instead of the sides - it's still a great place tho. Great atmosphere, just all-around relaxing. Did I mention the food is Great!?... They are about community and sharing success with the local farmers. How about that! YOU GOTTA EAT HERE!!! read more

Good food. Salads are fresh and crisp. Go on Fridays for the Rubin sandwich. You might go off your diet.

What they prepare is excellent, although a little limited, outdoor seating, nice location, they close at 4pm but they have prepared meals that you can take home and bake. Make sure you call ahead to preorder. I highly recommend it. read more

First time and stopped in for lunch. Bright and cheery and many seating options; you order at counter and staff brings it to you. I had the turkey club sandwich and it was delicious! They had many appealing baked goods, healthy salad options, etc. will definitely be back to try breakfast:-))) read more

The Village Cafe - Delicious turkey club on multigrain bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

My review may be a bit skewed because this little place is in our neighborhood but even if it was 20 miles out I would still highly recommend it. I often stop in for their grab to go selections. They are fresh daily and they always have lots of options. I often bring stuff home for my husband because really, why cook when I don't have to???! :-) Dining in their panini sandwich with ham, brie and preserves is sweet, salty and delish. I also like their salmon salad. Quality coffee you can enjoy for a bit of time while catching up with friend, reading, scrolling the internet, etc. All good! I will say this place doesn't seem like a "man" type of establishment. Nothing wrong with that and I have seen men in here plenty but it's more of a girls having coffee, gelato/dessert bars or lunch kind of place. Prices are reasonable, super friendly staff and just a good overall vibe. read more

This place is LOVELY! The staff is super friendly and I can tell when I am waiting on my order, the atmosphere is very bright and positive. The customers and employees seem to get along extremely well to where they know each other on a first name basis, and that's a personal touch you just don't see at many places and I appreciate that. I love coming here to get my coffee and a treat! It seems like Ben is the guy to know. He knows a lot of the guests and they know him and he interacts with them in such a genuine way. He reminds me of Clark Kent. read more

Is this coffee??? Started with medium roast which was basically hot water. Poured that out and tried the dark roast which was faintly tasting of coffee. The breakfast sandwich was great. If you're coming here just for a quick cup of coffee, skip it. read more

Quality farm to table. Exceptional, fast service. A must in Aiken where the competition is keen.

I like their breakfast sandwiches. It is clean, nice service & seating area. Some retiree friends came to town to visit; I took them here & they commented it was a relaxing place to eat. read more

This is probably my favorite place in Aiken for breakfast and lunch. Love the food and the prices are decent. The place is clean, cute and it has a beautiful decoracion. read more

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Open until 4 not 8...just drive 20 minutes to eat here...disappointed to say the least . Hopefully people read this review and don't make the same mistake I did with trusting the hours and making the drive. read more

Wow, a new cafe with all the perks! Coffee, baked goods, lunch items. Super clean, and modern! WiFi! Friendly staff! My new go to breakfast nook! read more

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Where do I start? We tried the Village café based on the reviews. Perhaps we went to a different Village café. A late Saturday lunch was a bit disappointing. Some salads and sandwiches were, in a word, forgettable. Poorly prepared and lacking freshness and flavor. Not Good. The only reason I've marked 2 stars instead of none is the gelato - really enjoyed it. As for Lunch, should have gone to Publix or Fresh Market for take-out instead. read more