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Bodega 1205 Columbus GA in Columbus
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Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, US
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Phone: +1 706-221-3514
Site: http://www.bodega1205.com/
Site: http://www.bodega1205.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:7AM–3PM
- Thursday:7AM–3PM
- Friday:7AM–7PM
- Saturday:7AM–7PM
- Sunday:8AM–3PM
Comments (199)
The food was great, but the service needs a lot of work. We got there and seated pretty fast, but then no one came back to our table for 24 minutes to get our drink order. Even then, we flagged down someone to do that. She was not the nicest person. The water had a funny taste and the tea was just tea. Horrible flavored water. We almost left, but decided to give the food a chance. Another server took over and he did a much better job.
It was delicious! We got the Caribbean (the sandwich) and the Pernil. Very generous portions, the sandwich was as big as a childs head! The Pernil meal was also huge! Very good food and service. We will go back!
Brunch was phenomenal! The staff is courteous and attentive, and the food was really delicious.I had the Bodega Benedict with Chorizo... yumm.
I ordered a chicken empanada and Cuban sandwich. Everything was so delicious! I couldn’t eat my whole sandwich, so I have dinner too!
What an amazing atmosphere and wonderful food. The staff was so friendly and really knew the menu. The owner was there and he stopped by to check on things. We had a wonderful experience and will be coming back again and again. Best Cuban sandwich.
We recently moved here from Miami, & Im Cuban, so my bar is pretty high for Cuban food. However, the Cuban held up and the bread was fresh. We really enjoyed one of their fusion dishes (the open faced sandwich) and the homemade potato slices (chips). They were a nice touch! That guave paste, though!!!!🔥🔥🔥 If you like guava, please do yourself a favor and get the guava empanada. Well definitely return so we can try all their menu items! Also, the atmosphere was fantastic and the staff was super friendly!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how good the food looks?The food it’s amazing, pictures can’t even make any justice to it, their staff it’s so nice and place feels amazing and very good vibes!Definitely a must go!
Delicious food. Great, friendly service. Ordered Tortilla Española and Bodega Benedict.
A client suggested this place and let me say, I’m so excited bcs I think will be our new favorite spots! Delicious, colorful food and the perfectly ripened sweet plantains🙌🏽 🤤. Refreshing change for Columbus dining great food and ambiance 😊
This was my go to spot for Cuban food but this was pretty bad .I went there 40 minutes before closing on a Friday but that’s not really an excuse . I ordered the pernil , rice and salad .The tomato wasn’t cut , they skimped on the meat and rice , the pork was dry. I’d rather they tell me that they did not have any pernil left . Or , they could have told me it was Friday and they gave up. Either way, I’m not coming back. There stuff is usually high quality but this was bad .
First time visit and would definitely go back! Had the plantain nachos appetizer, delicious and very filling, could be a meal. Also had the Caribbean sandwich, very good, especially if you are a meat eater with delicious bodega fries/potato chips!!
Outstanding presentation.the food was extremely flavourful, and the service was fast. Like scary fast. We were in and out in under 40mins. With full stomachs and left overs. I will definitely be returning to try more. The pics are of the pernil & shrimp in Spanish sauce
An incredible place to eat, extreme and complex flavor profiles and incredible serving sizes. There is also a pretty good coffee shop inside as well. Great lunch spot if you are in town, or even just passing through like I was. We drove about an hour out of our way to come here and it was worth it.
Had a great breakfast. Large portions are indicative of the menu pricing. The waitstaff was very nice and attentive.
What a treat! The coffee was perfect. The breakfast was incredible. The service was just right. We loved this place.
Some of the best food Ive ever had. They were pretty busy for Sunday brunch, but its def with the wait. Had the Cuban and guava cheese empanadas..... delicious!
Super customer service with patience and friendliness! Very authentic tasting, great presentation, a little pricey though the palate was delighted!
Service is quick and friendly. Serving sizes are large. I really like the lunch and dinner menus, but Im not a fan of their breakfast/brunch. It can get loud inside, but they do have outdoor seating if that is an issue. I wish they were open later during the week.
Tried this restaurant for lunch for the first time, and it was a good experience. We started with the yogurt parfait - which was absolutely delicious - definitely something to have when here. For main course we ordered two dishes outside of our comfort zone just to try. The traditional potato egg pie was okay, the plantains were standard. The sandwich also didn’t impress - potentially pressing the bread would have made it better - not really sure what was missing.Great ambiance and place to try out of the ordinary.
My all time favorite place to get breakfast and coffee in Columbus. Every single plate and dish here is fantastic and crafted to each intricate detail. And the coffee, the cafe con leche is so very comforting and delicious. I recommend this unique place as one of the top five places to eat in Columbus!
The Bodega sandwich was pretty good. I loved the Bodega sauce. The atmosphere seems pretty nice. I ordered online and I didn’t have to wait long for my food. Maybe next time I’ll dine in.
Loved this place, from the fresh orange juice to delicious guava and cheese empanadas to a variety of breakfast or brunch/lunch items, cortados and lattes. Very delicious and authentic Cuban feel, friendly staff and excellent service. This is a unique experience with some larger menu items for the truly hungry but also quick, familiar items too. I will definitely be coming back here!
The atmosphere was different, not a typical restaurant environment, it’s Latin American authentic food, and also a little coffee shop, that’s what we love about the place. Crowded at lunch time but it’s to be expected, awesome staff and vibes. This pic is the simple salami, with plantain chips.
Food was delicious and the server and greeter were so friendly!
The food and everyone who works at Bodega is amazing. We went Friday for the first time and definitely will be back. This has been one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus, GA!
First time eating there and will definitely make it back, VERY good food! Had the Pernil with yellow rice, plantains, and salad - all I can say is I cleaned the plate. Service could have been a tad better, we had to ask for things we shouldnt have, but no real issue. But again will be back and cant wait to try other items on the menu.
Amazing Food, Amazing Atmosphere and Amazing Service! Definitely have to give this place a try, I guarantee you wont regret it! 😉
It was a very warm, the Restaurant is great food was awsome, i will go back.
Excellent Cuban! Delicious and delightful experience 😋
Amazing eggs Benedict and cafe con leche. We love the owners and are excited to support them any time we can grab brunch here! Consistently delicious
We came in with a large party and were accommodated and seated quickly. The staff was very attentive and friendly and the food was delicious! We had to wait quite a while for some of the food, there were some people in our party eating their entrees and others hadn’t even gotten their appetizer yet. But overall it was a pleasant experience that brought me a taste of home at a decent price.
We were looking for a special place to eat tonight and we discovered this gem! The atmosphere was awesome. Beautiful decor, and music. There were paintings on the wall that were available for sale. We loved the outside sidewalk seating area but decided to sit inside and enjoy the air conditioning. Our waiter, Justin, was very attentive and never allowed our glass to go dry. They serve breakfast through dinner. Id love to go back for breakfast. The dinner menu had a wide variety and had some of favorites. We love Puerto Rican food and the food was delicious.
The Cuban sandwich is an experience of its own, but the other menu items are just as impressive. Start out with any of the fine coffee options and then choose from the limited menu (limited meaning small, but full of quality) and you wont be disappointed. We had the Cuban and the Mother Daughter sandwiches and they were amazing. We had both iced and hot lattes and they were exquisite.
So bummed :-( we normally have a good experience but this is the 2nd visit now that the service has been poor.I was hoping it to be an isolated case the first time but unfortunately is wasn’t.This time the food was ok rather than delicious as usual.The large salad had one small container, maybe 1 oz of dressing, chicken was dry and a very small amount for a large salad.The chorizo fries were pretty tasty but could’ve used more sauce again a small side maybe 1oz.The iced lattes would’ve been good had the server made it as we ordered it but they didn’t put any flavor in the lattes at all.The server assigned to us barely showed up and we were advised by the other server that we were not his table, but he actually did more work thank our assigned server and that’s not saying much. It was obvious he was bothered to be helping us at all.We actually sat down several minutes before “his” table. He made sure to clear their table first, bring them menus and waters before us, because we “weren’t his” but our sever didn’t show up until our order came out.I know times are tough and businesses are short staffed but I feel things could’ve been handled in a more professional manner.There were from what I counted at least 4-5 total employees that were visible in the restaurant walking around the restaurant and front area.Our main reason to visit today was for the yummy lattes and I had to go inside wait an additional 5 minutes to ask why my latte tasted so bad. I asked if the guy behind the counter (he made the lattes) if he put any flavor in my lattes which he replied no. I reminded him that I wanted whatever sugar free they had and he said, “we don’t have any”.I then said we’ll take whatever flavor you have. It would’ve been nice to know prior to him completing my drinks that they were completely out of sugar free rather than realIzing after my first sip of nasty no flavor added to my lattes. At least I could’ve had an opportunity to modify it prior to drinking it.I do hope the service improves, we have had 50% good & 50% poor experiences here.I forgot to mention it took 20 minutes after our daughter went in to let someone know we were outside sitting, to come out & then another 20-30 minutes before we received our drink order.It was pretty bad, my husband just wanted to leave but we had already ordered food and I didn’t want to just walk out on that.There were a few tables inside and outside there was a 2 top table that was there before us, we were the 2nd table and then the 3rd table sat down after us.Overall, just a poor experience. It would be nice to not have the servers standing over you as you decide their tip and when you want to give feedback.
I wouldnt recommend. They charge $3 for a can of soda. Their sides with the meals have no variety. The pernil and empanandas were dry. Your waitress has a handheld to process your bill and the tip suggestions appear right in front of her, awkward. My waitress..was also awkward.
Very yummy food! If you are willing to try something different I recommend this place for sure! Oh and the guava cheese empanadas are so yummy! Everything we got was so good!
Excellent service and the atmosphere was wonderful... Food was very well prepared and flavors were just right. Would travel the two hours just to eat breakfast their.
Wow what a pleasant surprise!! Visiting from NY and being 100% Puerto Rican with a party of 10Let me say we enjoyed our food, service and atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to return
Its on the pricey side but this is one of the times when the money is completely worth it. A very welcoming environment and friendly staff. The selection of food ranges from Columbian to Cuban and is all delicious. I have already gone several times and plan on going back soon. Please go try this restaurant.
My new favorite place to eat in Columbus! Killer sandwiches that are jammed packed full of meat. Wonderful Cuban coffee and ask for the empanada sampler (not on the menu!!, you wont be disappointed.
Being a native from Miami, FL it sure is nice to have a quality Latin restaurant in Columbus, GA! I ordered the Cuban sandwich, and it lived up to its standard for sure. The owners are so down to earth and genuine.
Love this place! Great breakfast, i had the Bodega Benedict. Prices are a little high but for the qualtiy of the food and environment there providing its well worth going here on a nice sunny morning.Cafè con leche was also delicious.
This place is absolutely amazing, from the get go Jarred our waiter was amazing, the food was so good, the owner personally came and talked to us and thanked my son for his service! If you are in town you have to come here!!!!
Visited for lunch on a friends recommendation. We were not disappointed. Our waitress was very nice. The dining area is very clean and inviting. I had the Criollo, my wife had the Cuban. They were both very good. We cant wait to visit again and try something new!
Excellent service, amazing food
Delicious latin-inspired brunch menu. They have the best twist on eggs Benedict, and the best cafe con leche
My Husband and I stumbled upon this place looking for a great cup of coffee, we found it and so much more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lets start with this place is busy so expect to have a small wait but it is worth it, The Coffee, food and service is some of the best I have had since Italy. This is some of the best Latin food that I have had but the coffee is top notch, Try the Café con Leche it is delicious and worth the waitCaesar and his Staff made us feel very welcome, like he had invited us into his home. My husband asked him about purchasing a cup that they had on display and Caesar told him that it was a gift and he could never sale a gift he could only regift it. That is what he did, he took it of the shelf put it in a paper bag and gave it to Rodney. This one small act of kindness made our day!!!!!! Later that day we come back for Dinner Bodega 1205 is good enough for 2 trips in one dayRose
I am such a fan! This is hands down the best breakfast I’ve had in Columbus in the five years I’ve lived here. The coffee is amazing, I loved the orange juice and my god is the food so good! I will definitely come back over and over again.
Absolutely fantastic!!! Clean, amazing food, authentic tasting. Island girl approved!!!
Yummy! Yummy! Enjoyed the pernel. The flan was nice too.Great spot with awesome customer service. Tried the Bodega fries....sooo yummy. The breakfast sandwich is awesome too!Went with a group of 9 and had great and quick service with only a 10 minute advance call. Great team working there.
I have to say that this may be the top place to eat in Columbus. I use to get so frustrated how packed they are on the weekends but now I understand why. The food is amazing and generously portioned for the price. Ive never had a better iced coffee than here and the atmosphere is great. If you’re looking for an intimate quiet setting then this isn’t the place for you during the lunch hour. I came for lunch alone with my two children 2and 1 and the gentlemen was more the patient helping me through both doors and getting settled in. I would highly recommend this place
Fantastic food and service. The pernil and plantain nachos were both delicious!
The Bodega is a delightful place, from the decoration to the staff. Would of loved to have listened to Plena playing in the background. The food was good a latino American fusion not spicy but good..
Had the Caribbean chicken. So delighted. Grilled chicken, fried plantains, salad and we had the black beans and rice. So good.
Having breakfast at the bodega 1205 whats the best idea ever my best friend and her daughter and I had the best breakfast that place is awesome the coffee is so great the people are so friendly the food is amazingly good you guys must go to the bodega 1205
The food was really good, and thankfully worth the bad experience we had with the service. We were pretty much forgotten about the entire time. The table next to us received their food, ate their entire meal, and left before we even got our coffee. We ended up receiving it about 30-35 minutes after we sat down, along with our food. Wouldve liked to enjoy it as we waited for our meal...they told us the espresso machine broke, but that wouldve been good to while waiting at least. Food was delicious but they partially got our order wrong too. We were also sat right next to the back service door where the employees kept loudly going in and out of. Nothing was taken off the bill, which is fine, but it wouldve been a nice gesture considering we were respectful and patient while voicing our concerns to our server(s). I guess thats what we get for going during a busy Sunday brunch, but why sacrifice your restaurants service and quality just to fill the restaurant to the max? Well be back, but definitely not on a Sunday.
My family and I stopped by bodega after searching for a Spanish food restaurant for days. Bodega fulfilled all our cravings. As a vegan I am always nervous about finding vegan options at restaurants. At bodega they offer a vegan fried rice which was yummy but not my personal cup of tea. After the owner noticed I was not eating he offered me multiple alternatives! I was so happy to see this level of attentiveness and after I picked an alternative my tummy was very happy! 10/10 place my family all enjoyed their plates and we will definitely be back whenever we are in the area. As a note for my fellow vegans they have oat milk! And their coffee with oat milk was the best coffee I’ve ever had. Incredibly delicious 🤤
Amazing food, atmosphere and great staff! It doesnt matter breakfast, lunch or dinner you are going to enjoy intense sensational flavors. I will be returning as often as possible!
The food was God-Awful and expensive....I need to open an ethic resturant in Columbus to get some of that money from people whos not used to ethnic or different food..which means I can serve anything because they dont know any better
Guava empanadas are amazing! Fresh and warm, took me back home! Staff is super friendly too.
Really delicious food.Pleasant atmosphere.Really great service.Will definitely come back here again.
Great food, service and atmosphere!! We were just in town for a day wanted something unique and local and that is what we got.
Excellent food. Great service. It felt like a great piece of Hispanic history and deliciousness.
1st time here. Went for lunch. Small, clean, quaint place. Food was tasty. Server was nice.
Great flavors and generous portions. Excellent service.
I had the breakfast of champions, and it was fantastic. Place has a really nice feel to it.
Had an awesome experience!!! Ordered the day special. Food was great!!! Came quick and hot!!! Waitress was very attentive of our table...!!! Highly recommended
One of the best Cuban sandwiches I’ve ever had - second only to the garlic covered one of Miami. This thing was GINORMOUS, loaded with heavenly cooked pernil. Half of the sandwich will keep me full for the rest of the day!
The food and the service were perfect, I felt like I was home again. Highly recommended.
We stayed at the hotel around the corner and their breakfast was severely lacking, a quick google search brought us here and we could not have been happier. The staff were great and happy. Everyone was smiling. The breakfast omelettes were fresh and delicious and came with a couple fried plantains and fresh hot home made potato chips. The orange juice is fresh squeezed on the premises and a great accompaniment to our omelettes. Oh, one more thing. Instead of butter for your toast try their guava butter!
Exceptional, the cafe con Leche started it just right. The service was excellent, attentive and friendly. The food was served, fresh, hot and prompt and the portions were large. Cant wait to go back to Columbus GA for some Bodega food.
Looked at the menu on line and was so excited to go. We arrived just a few minutes after they opened and stood inside for a bit before we were greeted. The server said oh sorry we are just opening. And I thought to myself no, you opened 8 minutes ago and should have been fully ready for guests then. We sat out front and shared chorizo Benedict. It really was not good, so incredibly salty, I literally took one bite and gave the rest to my BF. If I didn’t know better I’d think it was Jimmy Dean. Rest of the Bennie was sub par along with service (BF did say he liked the plantains) We were so bummed, were really hoping to get a taste of home.
La Bodega is a all around joy to dine, its the best breakfast spot in Columbus. The atmosphere is so homey, and feels like abuela has a huge dinning room, with cherry wood accents. I can tell the Chef loves cooking, bc I didnt have to season my food when it came to the table. The coffee con leche is out if this worldly good, and I dont even drink coffee. The owner is so sweet and interpersonal. I already cant wait to come back.
Very interesting menu, lots of Hispanic flavors. Great authentic food!
The food took a while even though it’s made overnight - the rice was hard ( overcooked) service was lacking as well.
This was an amazing experience, the food and the environment were exactly what I needed on a Saturday morning after a long work week
Excellent food, good service, brunch there is a MUST!
Its an OK restaurant. The service is great. I personally didnt really like the food it was rather bland in my opinion. There is no alcohol served here so i tried the coffee and juices, they are very good, freshly squeezed fruit really does the trick.
Easily becoming one of my favorite spots. Great food, service and music.
We’ve came here a few times and it was good. Cafe con leche is amazing but the wait times are terrible even on a day that’s not busy. We’ve had to constantly find our waiter the last couple of times we came because they seem to forget about us and focus on other bigger parties. We love the food when it comes out hot but last time we were there we had to get our food in a to go box after waiting for an hour for the food to come out and when we got it, it was cold. We understand things happen but it’s unfortunate for the service when food is so good and owner so friendly.
The wait staff was incredible! Attentive, energized, and helpful! The FOOD OMG we got their egg Benedict over steak bkf special and it was mouth watering! Started off with chorizo loaded fries(amazing, waiter recommend them). Needless to say we didnt leave hungry!❤ the owner came and spoke on us and checked in as well and is really nice! 10/10 definitely recommend! Will definitely be back!
I love this place. Love the atmosphere, the people, and the food. It is challenging for me to find a place that serves this type of food and is flavored well. Bodega gets it right. They get busy but the employees are all so kind, polite, and friendly it is easy to be patient or just enjoy sitting outside with my family while we wait for the fresh amazing food that we know is about to come. So glad that Columbus has Bodega.
I’m sorry to say that I have decided to STOP going to the BODEGA. It’s quickly becoming a place where people that look like me are not served as promptly as others who don’t . I’ve been a long time customer, and have invited friends and family to enjoy their wonderful , delicious food- but I REFUSE to except substandard service because of (what I perceive ) as subtle classism and discriminatory practices. The owner is a great guy, but needs to observe his servers a lot better.So sorry I had to write this.
The food was good . The Mother Daughter and Veggie Burger , Plantains so delicious. My friend from Chicago came it was my first time and her first time... Will go back soon
First time trying this and to say the least ....IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!!!! Definitely will be back here in the near future...
Delicious food, friendly staff and cozy placeAwesome experience!!!Irma from Puerto Rico
Great food and great ppl! Cant go wrong going here.
Amazing experiences since walking in we where greated and seated. Food came in a timely manner. The owner greated us at our table to make sure everthing was good. Our food was delicious, reminded us of home in puerto rico. Good food good company. We will be coming back. Gracias al Sr. Cesar Bautista y Kimberly nuestra waitress siempre al pendiente nos atendio al 100 tienen excelente equipo sigan asi pa lante
Lots of food for the price. Awesome flavors and great atmosphere. 10/10 stars
Food was mouth watering so good, if you ar driving through Columbus eat here
I usually defer from ordering a Cuban sandwich because they usually don’t taste good but MY GOD! The Bodega’s Cuban sandwich is AMAZING! I’m super glad I tried it and highly recommend it. The service was friendly, welcoming and attentive.
First time ordering from this location on 7/9/2021, ordered takeout. 4 Arepas, 6 Empanadas, 1 Vegan Fried Rice, 1 Bandeja Bodega, 1 Caribbean Chicken for a total of $101.30From the reviews I read I was excited to try out the food I ordered from this restaurant, but unfortunately I did not have a good experience. Overpriced for small portions that failed to impress, but maybe thats because I ordered takeout. I might be spoiled being a grown Colombian man who grew up with a loving and cooking mother and grandmother but my reasons are as stated below.The food, the Arepas were delicious but pretty small to be charging $2.50 per.The Empanadas, I have only tried the chicken but it was the most bland and dry chicken empanada I have ever had. Extremely disappointing but hopefully the Guava and cheese I have here will make up for that.The Vegan Rice was delicious, my wife said, just a bit salty.The Caribbean Chicken was great, wish it had a normal portion of rice and beans though.For the Bandeja Paisa, this was the biggest outrage on the order.....Bandeja means platter which would insinuate a large portion of food but that is the opposite of what I received in this to go order. Maybe a scoop of rice & beans into tiny separate containers and I chose the Ropa Vieja which is beef and it also came in a tiny container of cheap tasting shredded beef which a thick layer of grease sitting on the top. I left most of the meat alone. Messy sausage, not even chorizo, in a corner covered in grease as well. The Yucca was not bad but they could have at least salted it to avoid such a bland taste.Last but not least I want to say that they should train their employees a bit better at listening to customers, I came in and was greeted by a young female at the entrance who for some reason thought I was asking for an employee by the name of Javier? I understand I am hispanic and I was definitely not dressed in a preppy manner like most of the customers, but I was clear when I said I am picking up an order for Javier......not that I was some random hispanic who happened to know another hispanic employee....Wont be going back.
Beautiful restaurant. Exceptional service. Our waitress was very sweet and helpful. The food is made from scratch and fresh. We went here for lunch and I was blown away. Make sure to try the fresh squeezed juice & the tostones 😍
Great food, atmosphere, and customer service!
The Bodega is an absolute must-go in Columbus. Their gourmet chef, Clay, is incredibly talented and makes you feel right at home while eating here. The empeñada sampler will be one of the best appetizers you’ve ever had. I’ll go back to Clay’s kitchen whenever able.
Coffee and espresso were excellent. Food is South American cuisine. Ate brunch, was very good. The Bodega Benedict is what I had, highly recommended.
My wife and I came here to quickly grab a bite to eat and I didnt really have intentions on eating here. I was casually speaking to the owner not knowing he was the owner while he was taking food pictures for his advertising. After the chat he gave me the taco he was taking pictures of. It was a steak taco and it was fantastic! The food quality and hospitality is unmatched in Columbus.
The coffee is divine - we got the cafe con leche and cafe cubano. Order the empanada sampler. Not on the menu, but ask for it! The sandwiches are delicious and huge - and thats not a bad thing! You will not be disappointed. Super friendly people and already know what I want to order next time based on their suggestions. We will back soon!
Amazing food! Puerto Rican food in Columbus GA. Friendly and really good vibe. Recommended
Great food and awesome service! Must try if you are nearby.
Love this place...great food and both male server are outstanding 👌
Extremely friendly and considerate wait staff, our waitress was a sweetheart. The food is not only delicious but presented very well. The coffee is great. If you have time for some breakfast or lunch I highly recommend. My husband and i came here on a date
Awesome food, even good options for a vegetarian.
Awesome place- location and food. Great service to to top it all off
LOVED my food! I got the Tortilla Espanola and a empanada. It really hit the spot. The hot chocolate my friends kid got was fancy and delicious. He loved the treat! I gave 4 stars because our server was missing for most of it and some of the prices were higher than on the menu. The guy who brought our food out did apologize for our server not coming out often and did his best to pick up the slack. We were sitting outside.
Nice atmosphere but the service needs improvement, the cooks need improvement. My bacon was burnt and my steak was RAW not med well. Waited just as long for the bill as I did for the food.
Bodega was very nice! The name itself will draw you in! Latin American dining and it was very tasty! Atmosphere very authentic !
Service was good but the food tasted like it came directly out of a box or can. Bodega fries are chopped pieces of potato soaked in grease - only some were crispy or had much flavor. Breakfast toast was soggy. Eggs were what you’d find at Waffle House or Huddle House.
An amazing restaurant. This place has such a varied and tremendously delicious selection. I tried the Eggs Bene and they are amazing. Also, the sweet plantains and house chips were especially tasty. It is a little pricey but well worth it!!
Ordered online today 10/24/21..paid online as well...drove 20 minutes to go pick up my food and they are closed! Extremely disappointed with this establishment and should be illegal to still take orders if the place is closed...their website also states that they are open on Sundays so why not update your website if youre actually closed..very inconvenient and will never recommend
A little pricey but good food, would be nice to get a coffee refill at breakfast
Absolutely delicious !Love the cozy, rustic look !
Just FYI , there is a ten percent take out fee, which is a bit ridiculous during Covid times as some people are not eating in restaurants.Food was good. Cuban sandwich wasn’t pressed, which would have made it better. But it was flavorful. The chips are well seasoned slices of potatoes but not all are crispy; most were chewy.
Bodega is definitely a place to put on the checklist while visiting Columbus, Ga. R-O-L-O our waiter was very nice and provided exceptional service. The food good but the experience is worth the ticket.
This was an excellent place! Food portions are large and flavor combinations are great. Waiter was nice and price wasn’t bad! Owner came and had a conversation with my table and was very friendly. I will definitely be back.
The waiters didn’t offer a lot direction on the menu and wasn’t willing to exchange a plate for another plate of lesser value on the menu. The waiter also offered for me to purchase another dish and take the dish I was dissatisfied with home, after acknowledging I had not touched the food. The owner was very reasonable and apologetic regarding the experience willing to correct the problem at hand. Also mentioned ensuring his waiters are educated on managing the situation to avoid dissatisfied customers in the future.
Do yourself a favor and go here for lunch. There will be a wait for a table but its worth it. The ropa vieja they make here is the best I have ever had. All of the servers were really nice especially our server Raul.
Really delicious food. Service is good. Ambiance is good. Definitely the best place we’ve tried in Columbus hands down.
My picky children were not pleased with the menu selection. I said that my husband and I would definitely come back and try so.e of the entrees (the menu looked delicious to me!). They said, as long as they didnt have to come. Then we got our food. They decided they definitely need to come back. The Pio Poo soup was fabulous. The 12 yo loved it, and got some to take home and called it her cup of happiness. Be adventurous, eat here!!
Second time coming to eat here, and second time receiving excellent service and delicious food. The staff was courteous and took care of us. Would recommend to anyone looking for a delicious breakfast.
Absolutely love the food and the atmosphere, truly brings out the Latin culture in the food and look. The staff is always professional and courteous as well, just wish there was a delivery option for those days I don’t want to leave the house but still want amazing food.
Awesome, awesome & awesome. Loved the food and staff were friendly, smiling and hard working. Kudos to everyone!
Dont miss their breakfast! Outstanding!
I enjoyed my lunch here! Spicy and authentic, with good service! Would have liked a few more options.
Always fun Always Delicious 😋. This was todays special :) Chicken Cordon Bleu.
My husband is Dominican / lived in PR and the food reminds him of home. Staff is so friendly and speaks both English and Spanish. Restaurant is very clean. Support your local small business! You’ll love it 😊
Best food in Columbus. We order the Plantain Nachos every time and they never disappoint. Make sure you get it with all 3 meats. Chicken, pork and steak. It could be a meal. Going to miss this place when I PCS. 5 stars all the way around!!!
Our first time trying this restaurant. Delicious food, hidden gem. We tried something not on the menu. It had egg, chorizo, red beans, fried plantains and rice. EXCELLENT SERVICE TOO!!! Outstanding!
Delicious food, great atmosphere. Authentic Latino dishes always fresh, tasty juices and coffee. Staff is always super friendly, Im so glad I dont have to drive to Atlanta to get Dominican/Puerto Rican dishes, bodega is my go to spot.
Visiting Columbus from out of town and found this place. Best cup of coffee Ive ever had and the food was amazing. We came for breakfast one day and brunch the next, and it didnt disappoint the second time around. The Bodega omlet and the Pernil (pulled pork) are highly recommended. If youre in the area definitely check it out.
So a Tortilla Española is now a potato pie? Have these people ever been to Spain? The restaurant should be categorized as Cuban/Puerto Rican, with delicious plates, no doubt, but please do not consider this a Spanish (from Spain) restaurant, because it is not. The food is good though.
The food was great. I will definitely be back
At the Bodega the transition from Customer to Family happens quickly. The food is prepared fresh, and with great care, so please dont be in a hurry. Despite the rustic decor, the place is clean; not grimy and dusty as many restaurants are.
Exceptional Food! Cuban sandwich was incredible. Great place for a friendly lunch. Veteran Owned: Thank you for your service!
The fresh juice, the coffee....oh yeah and the food!!! Just go!
Always yummy. We come up from Columbus and the Atlanta locations always have my favorite Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. Columbus only makes it every now and then.
Very friendly restaurant. Was there for lunch, but breakfast and dinner entrees are always available. This is not a taco place. The menu is creative and should be considered Latin American cuisine, not “Mexican.” Trip Advisor needs to bring its categories into the 21st century. Columbus has a large Latin American community. I wish someone would push an initiative to make the city a “destination,” even a Mecca for Latin American cuisine.
My family and I love visiting this place! Such a wonderful atmosphere, joyful staff, and phenomenal owner! The food is fantastic every single time were in! Try anything, you wont be disappointed!!
When we arrived, there was one table available, they were full, mostly with a big party. There was a big party and then about 4 to 5 four-top tables.Me and my two friends sat at the table for 15 minutes before my friend got up and asked if we could order drinks. We got water and coffee. Our coffee didnt come until we got up and asked for it, drinks sat empty until we asked for refills.I ordered the hard boiled eggs with hummus, avacado, white toast and also ordered a parfait. When food came out (2 hours later) they had no hummus (didnt bother to let us know) the boiled eggs were not hard boiled, they forgot my avocado and my toast was wheat.Friend #1 ordered the same, but she got a meat with hers and a chicken empanada. Friend #2 got a sandwich. When her food came 2 hours later: She had no hummus, they forgot her avocado, didnt bring her side of meat and her empanada was beef, not chicken.Friend #3 ordered a sandwich and didnt get her sandwich. TWO HOURS LATER!!!! They had taken her sandwich to a wrong table and had to make another. Again, failed to let us know.There was a table of two that came in AFTER us, ordered, ate and left by the time we even got our food. This server made every excuse possible. He apologized, but we heard ALL the excuses.They took off my friends sandwich for our inconvenience. But yet, we paid for two hummus orders that we didnt receive, an avacado that we never received and a side if meat that we never received. The server also said I gave you my military discount as well. LOL Okay...... I AM military lol Big deal guy.Anyways....... the only thing that was good was the service, and that was only when things were going we. Once we complained, he acted as if we were more of a burden. He couldnt even bother to check us out, another server had to. And when we left, he sarcastically yelled yall have a good day, come back. I left him a VERY undeserved tip, only because I have made a living waiting tables before.At the end of our 2 hour tour, I can say the parfait was GREAT!! The sandwich was good but this lunch probably lasted longer than the last supper with Jesus Christ.I may would have Uber Eats pick me up a parfait but I wouldnt bother revisiting.⭐⭐⭐⭐UPDATE: 15JULY2021⭐⭐⭐⭐I have been back a few times since. Mainly because of friends wanting to eat there. The service is a LOT better. The coffee is a MUST HAVE!!! So good! The food is always hot and fresh and service is attentive.
As a Cuban born that retired in Columbus in 1985. The Bodega makes a Great! Cuban Sandwich. Out all the Hispanic restaurants this city has had, The Bodega beats them hands down. Some of you may say that the bread is different, yes it is, but the way is put together is just like having one is delicious. Cuban bread is hard to get from Miami. A a Cuban coffee after the meal completes the experience. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Will definitely visit again!
Bodega 1205 is a genuinely outstanding restaurant. From their coffee to sandwiches to large entrees, everything is excellent. The food, atmosphere, and location are all wonderful. My girlfriend is half Panamanian and she says the food tastes like her grandmother made it fresh. Do not miss Bodega 1205 for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
10/10Everyone from the staff, owner, and chef were so friendly and helpful. Add the delicious coffee and food made to fit my dietary restrictions... I was very impressed. Can’t wait to come back!
Visiting from Missouri and food and service is on point. Great vibes.
Ive popped in for a quick breakfast here and there, and I really love the vibe of this place. Their hard boiled egg breakfast is cooked to order and provides a delicious, healthy, and light start to the day. Great coffee and espresso drinks, too!
Best restaurant in the world with great staff and the best food.
This is the spot!! Breakfast and lunch, any day of the week. Cafe con leche and a cubano. Yes, please! My brother brought me there on our typical foodie trek though town. The owner, Cesar (sorry if spelled wrong) was very cool. Chatted with us, told me the history and why 1205 - ask! Outstanding food and drink. 5/5 - I am a regular.
The service is outstanding staff is very professional and super friendly wish I would have taken a picture of my omelette but it was so good I couldnt wait. The food was fresh and hot. The Latte is done to perfection overall a great experience I think I found my new spot.
A welcome addition to Columbus. Chef Cesar is a perfectionist in style and quality. A very friendly atmosphere where he introduces himself table by table and thanks you for coming, and to make sure you are satisfied. His staff is equally friendly. You can always expect the best in the quality of the food. The menu is traditional Latin cuisine from breakfast to lunch items. Cesa actually hired a barista for the excellent and varied Coffee menu. We had the French pressed coffee which was excellent. We went for breakfast and had two different egg dishes which were right on the mark. Atmosphere is equally artistic and pleasant. Highly recommend.
Didnt eat here. Long wait. Host said ten-fifteen mins wait.... Waited for an hour.
I will start with the positive experiences I had. First, the food was really good. The staff was very nice and the place was very nice on the inside. My main issue was the timeliness. We had ordered some eggs, oatmeal and ceviche. The first set of eggs came out after waiting for some time. That person had finished the eggs and it took another 10 minutes after that was done for the next set to come out. Once that person was done, it took another 20 minutes for the ceviche to come out. Once that came out, we sat for another 20 minutes for the oatmeal to come out. On top of that, the oatmeal was just plain. The description said it was supposed to have sugar and something else. We had to request that from the server and that took some time to get as well. The whole time, we stayed there for a total of 1 hour 40 minutes. This is entirely too long. The place has potential, but needs to really work on speed. Also, it would be nice for the whole party to get their food at once so everyone is not watching a single person eat the whole time. Also, Im still not sure why we were charged for the entire egg plate when all we got were the eggs.
My family visited the restaurant Sunday around 1:30 pm. Beautiful location and seems pretty busy. Ordered the special for my children, fried plantain, empanada & 2 sandwiches: Cuban & Criollo.Service can improve. Took quite some time to get the children’s plate and we even talked with owner. Taste of the shredded pork was aceptable, beans a little dry. Cubano & Criollo sandwich: good size, meat portion and taste. Terra chips undercook and tasteless. I would appreciate either home potatoes or even regular chips. Cheese empanada, not impressed. Fried plantains “tostones” good serving size, a little sweeter than regular tostones because they are getting ripening.Overall taste is good, needs to improve in service. I would probably will visit again. The Barista was very friendly and they have good coffee - Alto Grande.
Wonderful sitting outside with family and good food...
AMAZING! Food, delicious. Staff, phenomenal. Best flan I have ever eaten in my life, and the owner is incredible. If you haven’t made your way down to Bodega 1205, you absolutely need to.
Food and Service was amazing!!!! My sister and I went on our lunch date. We had the Pernil and the ribs with Guava BBQ sauce and the ribs were literally falling off the bone. Cant wait to come back for the Cuban Sandwich!
We ordered the breakfast of champion (not pictured), pork ribs, and cuban sandwich. The cuban sandwich was okay. Theres not a lot of taste to it. The pork and steak were moist, not dry, and flavorful. We also ordered the yucan fries with mayo and ketchup mixed together. It was okay. Im giving it 3 out of 5 because we waited for more than 45 minutes for our food to come. Our waiter didnt keep us updated whatsoever, instead.. we had to ask him whats going on.
Get the Caribbean Chicken!!! Its to die for!!! Also the atmosphere is pretty laid..
Best lunch Ive had in a long time. I had the Cuban during my first visit, but came back for the plantain nachos with steak AND chicken. Excellent!!
My first time coming here and probably would be my last. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and welcoming along side with the employees who work there. Everyone was truly nice but the quality of food is absolutely bland, with no flavor what’s so ever. Coming from an authentic Puerto Rican home we use adobo and lots of flavor, that’s what makes a Spanish dish an authentic one. We ordered sandwiches and an empanada, for the price that they charge you can get the ingredients yourself and make it at home! We’re from New York where food just taste completely better than anywhere else and we still haven’t found an authentic place that we could call our second “home”
The food was really good. They were extremely busy and the service was slow, but thats understandable. I was surprised they didnt have salsa to go with my omelet.
Yummy Cafe con Leche & Cuban Sammy
Whenever I go to a restaurant and theres a Cuban sandwich on the menu, I order it. The Cuban here is probably the best ive ever had. The sweet plantains were almost as good as my abuelas, but the Bodega fries (which are pan fried potato slices) were just ok.They were no longer serving breakfast when we ate, so the menu was a little limited. Hopefully theyll add some more choices as time goes on.I think yuca fries or tostones would be a great additions to the sides list.The service was great for them only being open 4 days when we ate there. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu and specials.Also, everything is very reasonably priced.We will definitely return for more Cuban sandwiches.
🤷♀️ Stopped in for lunch with the office, it was the first tome for each of us. Our lunch was decent, not what we expected but good. The empanadas were the BEST thing we had. The menu was more limited than we thought it would be. The biggest issue we had was the time it took to get our food, then again to get our check and pay. We took a much longer lunch break that day, unexpectedly......... summary, go when you have plenty of time, and dont forget the empanadas!
Food is amazing! Service is great!
We weren’t greeted when we walked in or instructed on whether to wait or seat ourselves. However when we did get a table the server was very kind although he couldn’t pronounce the menu items properly that’s not his fault and he really just needs to be taught. Now I am from Puerto Rico and grew up on this cuisine. But this is not typical Puerto Rican comfort food it is more refined with less flavor, less grease, smaller portions, and a bigger price tag. The tres leches cake desert was rotten, probably from sitting in the cooler to long. This kind of cake with 3 Milks needs to be made fresh at least every other day. It’s not bad if you have a Latin food craving but if your gonna do Puerto Rican food go big or go home. Just wish there was a place close enough that does it right, the way abuelita (grandma) used to. The cafe con Leche coffee is really the only thing I’d buy again.
After seeing this restaurant open I was in very high hopes of great food and service. This was all smashed in the face as we ate here for brunch. The establishment is very nice and cozy. We were sat and our orders taken. This is when it all went down hill. We ordered 2 coffees that took forever and didnt come out together. The appitizer came out and was pretty good. We had an omelet order with white bread, a cuban sandwich, a tortilla espanola, and a mother daughter sandwich. When we asked what was in or in the tortilla the waiter didnt know and then said everything was on the side, which it wasnt. This order came out 1st all by itself. The omlet then came out which didnt have potatoes on it nor have the correct toast. Took 10 mins to get the potatoes and then brought untoasted white bread out. The 2 sandwiches took nearly 25 mins to comeout after the 1st meal was delivered. We watched other tables get all their meals together. We ask and was told it was because of breakfast. Well everything that was ordered was from their brunch menu. I feel this is very poor service. Not once did a manager or owner that was there come and ask how our meal was or service was. The establishment wasnt overwhelmingly busy or crowded so this is no excuse.
Food, service and atmosphere are all perfect!!
The food is terrible now, before was tasty and delicious. Uncooked, cold,no flavor. Im from Puerto Rico so nothing to.do with our seasoning.
I was pleasantly surprised by their cuban sandwich. I grew up in the Florida keys so I have had my share of cuban sandwiches. I must say this was the best I have had in Columbus. The pan fried potatoes were good, could have maybe been fried just a tad more, but still good. I enjoyed my take out meal very much. Will certainly be back again. I once again visited and had another cuban, great sandwich. Potatoes this time great as well. Would like to see if perhaps in the future you might do, black beans, yellow rice, and picadillo. That would be awesome.I am sorry to say I picked up a cuban sandwich today and it was in no way up to their standards. It had been a little while since I bought one but this was not good at all. Potatoes were too cooked and the pork was not good at all, left me belching all afternoon and just did not have a good taste. I wont be finishing the other half up either. Will have to toss it. Hate it when something good comes to town and then after a short while they go down hill. Was very disappointed.
Customer service was awesome the food was awesome amazing clean fast delicious. The owners Caesar y Josie treat you like family 👪.
Fantastic food and service. Definitely will be back soon. Tres Leche was the best ever.
As always eating at the bodega was a pleasure. The food is always delicious. The food is always seasoned to perfection. The only issues is they need more space for more tables.
Absolutely amazing place to have family and friends and to eat food was absolutely muy muy Delicioso
Easily the best brunch spot in Columbus.
Great food with Cuban/Puerto Rican roots! Bodega 1205 is located just off Boadway in historic Columbus. It has a trendy interior and a pleasant atmosphere. The staff provided outstanding service. The food quality was better than expected! It was fresh and had a homemade feel to it! The portions were generous. Will definitely return to Bodea 1205 again!
It was great food but IMHO my salmon was too small. You can always judge for yourself.
Busy but service was good. Food was good
Went to get breakfast after working out, asked for a healthy, but filling meal. That omelet with spinach, sauteed onions, ham and tomatoes was heaven, I dont even eat tomatoes, but I ate those perfectly cut and roasted tomatoes. You know what, I think Ill be eating there today!! Cant wait for my meal prep, oh yall didnt know!!! Yup
This place is unreal. The food is perfect everytime. Excellent customer service and I love how they communicate with the customers. Only problem is that I now eat there 1 or 2 times a week. Im addicted!
The food was delicious! Just wish the place was a little bigger with more employees! But the food was absolutely delicious and the staff were very nice! Definitely will be eating here again 🙌🇵🇷😊
First visit last week was a little bumpy but this week was excellent. Great food, great people. Can’t wait to try for breakfast. This is fast becoming my wife and I’s spot. Oh yeah sampled some Peruvian ceviche. Oh my!
Food was delicious and staff was outstanding
This place was wonderful, I highly recommend it to everyone, especially those that like a Puerto Rican Cusine. The staff was wonderful. Their food was off the chain, chuletas cancan, trifongo, cuban sandwich and the best red velvet cake ever. I can go on and on, but I suggest you try it for yourself.
OMG!OMG! The food is delicious! I had the Cuban traditional sandwich and it was sssoo good! It was the first time that I had been here, but it will NOT be the last.
Thank you Cesar and Josi for the wonderful food and attention; the menu and staff contributed to the amazing experience my family and I had at Bodega 1205. We had the Ribs, Ropa Vieja, the Pío Pío Soup, and Empanadas de Carne; everything was out of this world in terms of flavor and presentation. Best Latin American Fusion restaurant in Columbus, GA. For those looking for a unique, amazing food, and a welcoming atmosphere go to Bodega 1205, it is conveniently located in the Uptown area near Broadway. Will definitely be back soon!
Cuality and quantity are embraced in every dish. This is melting pot of Latin cusine in the heart of Columbus, GA. It has a little taste of the Caribbean, Central and South America garnished with twist of Southern food, aromas and decorations!.
Small, casual place. Waiter was great. Food was on point (portion size, flavor and temperature). They havent been open long and I will be going back.
Worst Hispanic food in Columbus. Will never waste my money there again.
Spanish omelette was awesome. Cafe Con Lethe was delicious. Excellent Service. Definitely worth visiting again.
The best breakfast Ive ever had everything on the menu is awesome its my favorite spot when Im in town
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Bodega 1205 Columbus GA 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-12This place was in one of my Yelp Collections even before moving here so I knew I had to try it as soon as possible.A couple of girls and I had brunch here and they both have been here before. They talked really highly of this place along with their coffee.I ordered the French press coffee which was stellar! And we each ordered a beef empanada which was also fresh and amazing.I was eyeballing the Caribbean chicken even before coming to the restaurant so I ultimately decided on this dish.And my oh my!! The flavors were exploding in my mouth. The ONLY thing I would’ve changed about my experience with the dish I ordered was that the chicken was over cooked so it was chewy just a bit. However, I was able to get past that due to the amazing flavors.The service was also great, environment was very cute, and tables were clean. I really can’t complain about this place!The prices are definitely more than your typical brunch spot. But you’re also getting a bang for your buck with how much food they give you along with the unique taste this restaurant provides.I will be back for sure and 1000% recommend you try it, if you haven’t already!
Review №2
2021-12-15Absolutely amazing! Weve eaten here several times for both breakfast and dinner. Food is always cooked to perfection. They have specialty coffees and fresh juice made daily. Service is friendly and efficient. Highly highly recommend!!!
Review №3
2022-06-25The eggs Benedict is so good. The coffee ☕️ is very flavorful. It smells so delicious. The waitress was so nice, attentive. We will definitely go there again.
Review №4
2022-01-06This place is amazing! Atmosphere was nice and the food looks great and has so much flavor! The prices seemed high but for the portion of food it is worth every penny. Definitely coming back!
Review №5
2022-04-21Came here for lunch and found that breakfast menu is served all day as well. I got the Bodega Benedict. It was good but I did not care for arepas (small pancake on the bottom). It was very dense with a bland taste. The hollandaise sauce was good. My hubby got the Tripleta A LA Bodega. He gives it a 3.5☆ out of 5. There was no cohesion of flavor and needed a fork to eat it because food fall apart on the way to your mouth. The empanada sample was good. Let it cool before you eat though. My daughter got the El Conquistador. The 10 oz steak was thin and getting medium rare is hard. The edges were done but the middle was medium rare. May come back to try something different.
Review №6
2022-02-13Overall, I say this is just an okay place, but great to try if you’re in the area. A cute little spot in Uptown with great prices!I’ll start with the service, our waitress was very attentive. We got seated quickly and easily. I will say the tables are kind of close together, but plenty of space for the size.I ordered the chicken soup, chicken empanada, and Caribbean chicken with yellow rice and side salad. To drink, I got the freshly squeezed orange juice. The juice was not sweet at all. If I were to eat the orange this was juiced from I would be terribly disappointed. There was so much more pulp than anything in it, not enjoyable at all. The empanada was EXTREMELY dry. I’m not sure if it’s because it was simply just chicken in it or what, but you could definitely pass on that as well. The breading was good, but besides that, not enjoyable.For the more delicious part of my lunch…the soup! Probably the best part of my meal. Extremely flavorful and a huge portion to just he a cup. Definitely add to your order. My entree was also pretty good. The salad was fresh, the chicken and plantain tasted so good! Not like a Caribbean spot, but good for a Latin spot. The rice was kind of dry, but overall, a great meal put together.This is definitely a spot you’d want to try!
Review №7
2021-11-05The moment we stepped in the restaurant we were greeted right away, the ambience was unassuming, homey and definitely welcoming. We had the can can and it was DELICIOUS! although we were told it was a bit of a wait we did not mind given the many reviews about how good the “can can” is. And it was worth the wait !!! We love bodega 1205!
Review №8
2022-04-29This is easily the best Cuban sandwich in town! The owners pours their all into this restaurant, and it shows through the delicious authentic Cuban food and inviting, friendly atmosphere. I enjoyed the cuban sandwich (pictured), maduros, & cafe con leche. I dont make the trip down to Columbus often, but when I do, you can find me here!
Review №9
2021-07-14Amazing, delicious, finger-licking authentic Cuban food!!! The seasoning and fresh ingredients are savored in every bite. The coffee was hot, tasty and delicious. So good that Im bringing my mom, whos a master Cuban chef to enjoy a treat. A must try!!!
Review №10
2022-06-22The food is fresh. Something different in the area. The fresh squeezed juice is my favorite! An option to eat inside or out. Great location.