Outdoor seating
Yes
New Moon Cafe in Augusta
Categories
Location on the map
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 706-823-2008
Site: http://www.newmoondowntown.com/
Site: http://www.newmoondowntown.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:8AM–3PM
- Wednesday:8AM–3PM
- Thursday:8AM–3PM
- Friday:8AM–3PM
- Saturday:8AM–3PM
- Sunday:8AM–3PM
Comments (199)
Nice cafe downtown with friendly staff, yummy breakfast bagels, and good coffee
New Moon *used* to serve fresh and good food. My last three visits have been very disappointing. Yesterday, I received scrambled powdered eggswith unmelted, torn cheese squares atop them. Accompanied by one hand torn bacon strip, two slices of barely toasted bread and absolutely no butter or jam. The coffee was, which is really what theyre known for, was not fresh or tasty. This place is quaint and lively, and I think many of these reviews are atmosphere-based rather than food quality. New Moon has the luck of being one of the few places downtown to get breakfast. I am going to stick with the Brunch House of Augusta (6th and Greene) where the food is always good (but not the coffee) and worth the wait.
Grits bowls are amazing! The chai latte is on point. The staff is always courteous. The food is always hot and fresh. Definitely one of my favorites! 10/10 recommend!
Came in from the pride event downtown. I got a lavender blueberry lemonade and it was really good. My only gripe is the man who helped me at the counter was really uninviting and made me feel like I was interrupting his phone time. I saw some other customers ordering from someone else and that person was super sweet and kind. It just really rubbed me and my sister the wrong way.
Coffee was good, smoothies were healthily good, but sandwiches( more specifically the tony Montana) had very little meat, 2 slices, and tons of pickles that over powered the sandwich. For a 10 dollar sandwich it was not worth the time or wait. Everything in my pictures with 15% tip cost me 32 dollars.
Cute cafe place with variety of options to try out. Very helpful staff and would definitely visit again.
Cafe mocha, cappuccino, smoked salmon on a bagel, bacon, egg and cheese burrito. All the drinks and food fresh made. Salsa very nice with burrito. Little noisy inside. Sat outside and enjoyed the weather.
First of all, this Cafe is located next to a nice used bookstore, which is awesome. My friend recommended that I try the Grits Bowl (pictured) aka The Downtown Mess. They now offer multiple types, but I just know the Augusta style is so good. I no longer live in the area, but I still think about the grits bowl. I was just passing through, so I made a detour to get it. Sometimes they run out of grits by the end of the day, so you might want to call to make sure they have it. The staff is always nice and helpful. Once, they took a while to bring our soup, but then they gave us a delicious cookie. I also like that they have outdoor seating.
This place is quite charming, hip and 100% local. I mean they are imbedded with community and you can well whoever took the risk to open the place had a vision and drive to dream big! There is a cozy book store near it and its the perfect set-up! It has outdoor sitting and even indoor for more intimate conversations.
Good food, smoothie and the employees was very nice & professional. I would definitely go there again and I recommend you to go if you never been!
A local restaurant with a handful of custom made drinks but an otherwise fairly unremarkable menu. I ordered just an orange juice here at a fresh squeezed price, but what I got was basically a tiny juice box. Not very happy but the fault was mine for not paying attention.
Fab place, really relaxed atmosphere absolutely wonderful coffee, you can tell its roasted with care. The staff are very attentive and kind. I can see why they have been going for 21years, thanks for the lovely experience guys. Didnt try the food (except for the cinnamon roll which was delicious), however it looked great being delivered to the table next door. Came here with two little ones and the soft lighting really helped calm them down as well as all the interesting art on the walls.
Had a morning coffee here for the first time. The staff was really courteous and the noise level was pleasantly quiet.
Great service and great food every time! Love their chai lattes!
This was the first and last time I will ever go here. My order was a regular medium coffee black. So here I sit waiting patiently for the specialty orders th get filled that are ahead of me. Then the arders after mine start to be filled. The guy at the cash register starts filling the orders to the people he knows that was behind me. Little did I know he was supposed to give me my cup and fill it myself. Keep In mind I am there In plain view 6ft from this guy.
Walked in from Broad Street, nice tucked in to the old JB Whites building local coffee and light fare shop. Lots of room to sit either inside or out. Fun.
The ambiance inside is very homey. Staff was very friendly
Best iced caramel macchiato Ive ever had. Also the zucchini soup was delicious!
My favorite coffee in Augusta, and their smoothies are to die for! Great food, too.
Super nice staff, great avocado toast. Drinks were OK. I liked that the bookstore was close by.
Food is always on point, served hot and made fresh. Drinks are made well and served up quick. Definitely worth going to.
Ive been to this location multiple times and received consistently bad product.This morning I ordered a large hot matcha latte and received a large cup of lukewarm milk flavored so lightly it tastes like the milk has gone bad. By the time I got to the office right across the street my milk cup was cold.I ordered a lavender latte before and the flavoring was so powerful it tasted like perfume.A salted caramel latte that was overly sweet and salty.The Aiken location does consistently excellent beverages.
A few vegan options and really very good smoothies with a great environment!
100% am coming back. Asked the cashier what she recommended, and she indicated that the locals get the Augusta style grits. They were absolute fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥, and came out really quickly.
Nice menu, staff was a little awkward and my oatmeal had herb croutons. This was one of the worst culinary experiences Ive had all year. They didnt seem concerned with my displeasure as well.
Great place for breakfast! The lattes are A1. Next time I go back I will add pictures.
Probably some of the best coffee youre going to have in Augusta not to mention the menu is always stellar in a city that isnt known for diversity. People may have their reservations about the downtown area in Augusta, but its where some of the best food and drinks in the city reside.New Moon is a treasure among those; I only wish it could be closer
Refreshing smoothies, very kind staff, delicious muffins, the only thing holding it back from a 5 star is the wait. Ive waited 20 minutes for 3 smoothies before on what seemed like a relatively calm morning. Not sure what the issue there was, but once I got the smoothies I was satisfied. A few other mornings have been notably slow to serve the order as well, though not as bad as the previous example.
First time at New Moon, yesterday, was an awesome experience. They have an extensive menu for breakfast and lunch. Tons of coffee and smoothie options. When I saw the smoked salmon bagel, I was sold. If you have never had one of these, you are missing out. I have been looking for a good salmon bagel ever since I have tried it in New York. I must say, the one I eat at New Moon was the most flavorful I have had to date. I will definitely be back. Awesome experience and fabulous food. Way to go!
My girlfriend and I used to come here regularly but, our most recent visit will be our last. We ordered the quiche/mug of soup combo and a smoked salmon bagel which are usually some of the best items on the menu but, it seems this place no longer values quality. The quiche was skimpy (smaller than the palm of my hand) and tasted like it was previously frozen, the soup tasted OK but, the soup was lukewarm and the mug was closer in size to a petri dish. The salmon bagel was also OK but, had a ridiculous cream cheese to salmon ratio (where was the salmon?). I think well stick with Inner Bean Cafe going forward, at least they dont scam their regulars.
Really friendly atmosphere. And they never gave me greif over my circle k coffe I hadnt finished yet. Thank you.
Breakfast early in the moring during the summer, owned amd operated by women.
I was not impressed with the quality of our coffee. It was very bitter.There was a larger man taking our order. He seemed to be a fairy nice guy until we came up. Not sure if the previous customers were regularla (assuring they were) but he was not very nice to my husband and myself. In fact, once we got up next he turned and wakes away with no apologies or explanation.I usually give people a second chance if service exceeds quality but not in this case. We will not ever spend another dollar with them.I suggest you hire employees who know how to be consistent to their customers.
I’m all about second chances and I’ve always loved new moon and the green monster smoothie is a favorite. A week ago I placed an order on chow now and when I arrived at the restaurant not only was I not greeted when first in line for several minutes but they never received my order. 15 minutes after placing and paying for it online. So I asked them to refund it and left as I was on the way to an obligation. Then today, 20 minutes after placing my order and waiting in the lobby area again for awhile before greeted, still not ready. Lauren assured me “it’s almost ready”. Five minutes later I’m sorry but I’m out the door. Not only this but a brother and sister standing there said they’d been waiting 25 minutes for a grilled cheese. Meanwhile myself and several other patrons noticed how many workers were just not doing much of anything. Oh well.. downtown needs good businesses and this doesn’t fit the bill. Won’t be back. Sigh.
A taste of southern hospitality with a hipster coffee shop vibe!Found this place on a whim and it ended up being my go to coffee spot every day I was there! Indoor and outdoor seating with a great, fun and artistic atmosphere. The coffees were all delicious as well as the breakfast bakery assortments. Service was fast and polite! Highly recommend
We ordered 2 of the salmon bagels and an order of grits. First the bagels were not prepared the way it was described, not only were there no capers, maybe sprinkled the last of the crumbs of dill but I also had more pickled onions than I did salmon; second it seemed the person taking the order seemed to have an issue serving my husband. The few customers before my husband were Caucasian and the order taker was very friendly but when my husband (African American) stepped up he was greeted rudely not to mention some of the looks from some of the customers. Not a comfortable environment, rude service and false advertisement on how the food is made. We will NOT return!!!!
One of my favorite places to grab coffee or any drinks for that matter. They have some really cool things to try and make everything super friendly and fast. Ive never waited in line more than 15 minutes even during their busier times, and the drinks come out pretty fast too. I have only tired their drinks but I would bet the rest of the food is great too!
Decent coffee, unique food. The woman at the cash register looked very unhappy to be there on Saturday morning. I would recommend, but it wouldnt be my #1.
Great drinks, food, and staff! One of my fave places on Broad
This is a very good restaurant. But DO NOT go to the Augusta location. Think of the Augusta location as Walmart and the Aiken location as Target. That is the best way to explain where I am coming from with this review.The Augusta location is sitll good, but the Aiken location makes me feel like Im getting my moneys worth the food I pay for.The service is AWESOME.the food is not as good as the Aiken location.
I have been an occasional patron of this establishment for some years. It has always been a pleasure to dine or just have coffee. I have yet to try all their menu. Never have l been disappointed.
This is an interesting place in downtown Augusta. We ordered food and this awesome smoothie drink. It was very good. My little stickler is that after one sits down, one has to pay attention for when the drinks are ready and one has to go back to the counter to pick them up but the food is brought to the table. Huh?? And no one tells one about this, making the visit seem disjointed. But all the food tasted good.
Update 3/6/21: still love this place, but their wait time is crazy now! 45 minutes for a coffee and avocado toast is a bit much.Love this place! Female-owned and proud supporter of Augusta Pride. Food was great, and the service/staff were amazing! Highly recommend!!!
Ive always loved Blue Moons witty names for their various bagged coffees and the flavor and quality is right on par with the care they show for there craft in how they name things. The breakfast menu is also phenomenal. I really liked the Downtown Mess Augusta Style grits bowl. A perfect fusion of a southern classic with Mexican cuisine!
Good variety of breakfast options including many healthy items. Love their oatmeal. Breakfast sandwich on a bagel is very nice. Wide selection of coffee. Indoor/outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Service can be slow. If possible, pre-order on Chow Now. Parking can be problematical on weekdays; try circling around the block. Nice used book store in the same building.
Had the Augusta Mess and Green Monster smoothy, it was amazing. The staff were super friendly. The food took a little while to come out but it was well worth the wait. Nice layout and super clean. Gender neutral bathrooms. Outside sitting area available.
Their smoothies are delicious and their coffee drinks are fantastic. Highly recommend their outside eating are, as the shaded view is very good while eating. Service was prompt and quick with no real complaints. A solid cafe for Augusta
One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Augusta. New Moon is an open, airy cafe with plenty of seating both outdoors and indoors. Their smoothies and drinks are always fresh and tasty and they have a few solid vegetarian lunch options as well. The entrees themselves arent necessarily anything amazing, but I come to New Moon for the kind people and beautiful, laid-back atmosphere. I love the patio in front right on Broad Street as well as its location right next to the book store!
This place has a good selection of coffees, smoothies, and food. I wanted a lavender latte and they recommended to get a honey lavender latte which was so great. My friends got a very good order of avocado toast and a smoothie.Very pleased with everything and if I lived here, I would come here all the time. (:
Friendly staff, excellent service combined with great food and coffee.
I always enjoy my time at New Moon Cafe. The food is great, healthy, and reasonably priced. The employees have always been friendly and happy to help. The environment is unique and relaxing and close to everything downtown, perfect for a stop during a riverfront walk, for example. I really enjoy sitting outside while I eat my meal. If you havent tried New Moon Cafe yet, you should. Its one of Broad Streets gems.
The Grits and raspberry cheese pastry are the best! Nothing like a nice cold brew coffee too. Highly recommended for a Sunday brunch! Will be coming back. Great people working there too! The most important part of any business.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Great atmosphere, tons of friendly faces. The staff there treats me like family and is always so helpful when it comes to my dietary needs!! Im vegan and they know my favorite orders by heart already!!! Theyre super local in Augusta and Aiken!! Tons of local art for sale, delicious coffee (roasted in Aiken Location)!! Definitely a must stop shop!!
Casual dining. Relaxed atmosphere. They roast their own coffee beans. The soups and sandwiches are excellent. Breakfast is always good. The cranberry/pecan muffins -Yum!
The food was great! The atmosphere really cozy! Loved the Haitian brew coffee! I usually need sugar and cream but just tasting it, I could see myself drinking it black. Bought some to go! Loved my dish, it was layers of grits, bacon, avocado! Amazing! My kids were able to play on a kiddie table using chalk which kept them entertained until food arrived.
Vegan friendly. Large selection of smoothies. Coffee. WiFi. I enjoyed the food.
New Moon Cafe is a very interesting and unique place. They have very delicious drinks. I love their chai, and my friends say their coffee is amazing (not a coffee drinker myself). I have only eaten lunch there, but they do have very good sandwiches and plenty of variety. The service is fabulous too, everyone is polite and professional. They get everything out very quickly. I look forward to my next visit to New Moon Cafe.
Love the staff sweet and friendly. The Coffee is what is stellar, they have tasty bites too.Super cute, they give you a character instead of a number when you order to eat in. I was R2 D2 so fun. The food is fresh no microwave meals. I’m a long time fan.
New Moon, whose walls are filled with local art available for purchase, is the OG of coffee spaces in downtown Augusta. They offer breakfast and lunch items as well as amazing smoothies (Green Monster gets 5 stars!). Their food is so yummy that I find myself craving it even after hours--especially the Cream of Broccoli Soup with Bacon + Feta.
Its a pretty relaxed place with a friendly staff. Its atmosphere is hard to describe other than indie, like what youd expect from a local shop in a college town.
The New Moon Cafe is my go-to spot for a wonderfully sophisticated and stylish cosmopolitan meal. Ive literally never ordered something there I didnt love. The staff is absolutely wonderful and the art on display/for sale is so intriguing. Internet access is satisfactory, as are the noise levels. The indoor seating is always clean, and outlets are in good supply. Outdoor seating is also provided, and is fully shaded. The cafe has a wonderful Asheville or San Francisco style vibe to it while serving up deliciousness inspired but not constrained by old southern standbys.My recommendation is the Grits Bowl, which comes loaded with cheese, avocado, bacon, and hot sauce; paired with a cup of fair trade coffee roasted locally in Aiken.
Its a nice cozy place right in downtown. They have a nice menu loaded with many options a few vegan/vegetarian options too. Caters to the millennial generation the best.
The service at this establishment was really amazing, and the staff were very friendly. You should definitely go here if you want a quick bite in a lovely atmosphere! Id say this place offers some of the best service Ive had in a while.
This is my favorite place to get my breakfast. I love their food and frappe. The customer is excellent and courtesy.
Great cafe on Broad St in the JB White building. Its a relaxed and hipster aesthetic that serves great food and coffee. Its connected to the Book Tavern which is also a nice stop to go by. New Moon Cafe is nice and trendy, with art across the walls thats all for sale. Highly recommend it.
Went for lunch, 2 others at our table got their food while mine just sit behind the counter. Had to take food to go as the table was done eating by the time I got my food.Update to 4 stars after going back. Decent food and service and normal downtown prices. Good selection of vegetarian options.
I love that this place is not Starbucks. It has freshly roasted coffee, lovely local art, some of the best food youll find in town, and all at a decent price. There is a jar to put a quarter for refills of coffee. Good people - Everyone there has always been pleasant. Oh, and its definitely kid-friendly.
This place is hipster in all the right ways. Food is delicious and coffee is even better. Service is pretty fast considering how busy they stay. Will definitely be coming back again when I visit Augusta.
Great coffee and they have a variety of milks available including almond milk and coconut milk. Not a huge variety of breakfast options though and the avocado toast came out with hot sauce on it which was not very nice. The service was very slow. Not a bad place though.
Some of the best coffee Ive had came from here. Service is quick, courteous, and always with a smile. A delivery subscription would be amazing but until then, it will always be a pit stop when were downtown
Pros: food was tasty, coffee was tasty, atmosphere was nice, healthy food, variety of choices, many seating options, unique.Cons: slow service(this is the only reason it didnt get a 5 star.)Additional information: prices are fair, staff was nice, art work was cool. My wife and I had the special chorizo sweet potato egg breakfast burrito. We split it and enjoyed it. I had the tim curry latte and she had machete latte, both were good. I like that they offered water to drink during the long wait.
Rude to the older crowd. Food is terrible. The eggs are not eggs. Not sure what they are but Im not eating it. Yall go right ahead if you want to, but not me. Refused order and promptly left.
This place is great! So much character and charm. Instead of giving you a number they give you a character, or in my case a hero. They have cute quirks and modern flare on food options. I had the (absolutely amazing didnt know what I was missing) Augusta style grits bowl. You must try it some time. The staff is friendly and the store is clean. Indoor and outdoor seating options and Wi-Fi for customers.
Some of the best breakfast, and fresh brewed in house.
What a great cup of coffee and the grits bowl is the best... Augusta style anyway. They sell Aiken style, and its well done, but Augusta style is where its at! I love that I can order coffee without any plastic pieces and can order in ceramic mugs to reduce waste. If you come to Augusta and dont visit, youre not doing it right.
Nice stop for a quick bite while walking downtown. A good selection of locally roasted coffee and smoothies. The sandwich menu is limited but they offer a good variety, I highly recommend splurging the extra $1 and getting the hummus and bagel chips which are made from their own bagels not pre-made.
THE DOWNTOWN MESS DT Augusta style-grits w/avocado + pimento cheese +salsa+bacon & Cholula....I wasnt sure about the texture of pimento cheese on grits. Now I am. That crispy bacon made me like it so much that Ill come back and order this exact dish next week. I liked the dark roast coffee, too.
This place is hipster in all the right ways. Food is delicious and coffee is even better. Service is pretty fast considering how busy they stay. Will definitely be coming back again when I visit Augusta.
Best coffee in town, great bakery too.
I used to be a regular at this restaurant but not anymore. The ranch dressing is always watery and the bacon is fried to break your teeth. When I requested to have bacon fried soft I was told the food is pre cooked and it was impossible to get the bacon cooked the way i was paying for it to be cooked. Also the guy there, Steven, LIED to me and told me the ranch was thick when in fact it was watery, running. There was also a piece of curled hair in my salad. Thank God I didnt eat it but I was forced to throw my salad away. I was spending over $262 per month in this facility. Everyday I went to this place for lunch and to have service like this is unacceptable and hurting. I still have points at this place and therere going to be wasted cause my chances of coming back are very VERY slim. And all the co-workers Ive bragged about this place too will hear how awful they treat their regulars.
Ive not gone to Blue Moon as of yet but I ordered from them and was delivered by Augusta TOGO. The milkshakes and Lattes are fantastic. Theyve got Starbucks beat just in the fact that they deliver. If youre in the mood just to lay around to get away from the hustle of life, download there app, place an order and take the day off. Just not everyday
I got what I believe is called the Uncle Junior. It was so good! It is a panini with tomato, basil pesto, and I believe the bread could have been sour dough. I paired it with the cold brew iced coffee. I loved the look and feel of the place. It was a little quiet (no music), but thats not a bad thing. Would be a good place to read a book or get work done.
Bland, skimpy, poor quality. Little cafe has potential. There are hints of creativity in the menu, but its unnecessarily complicating and ruining breakfast staples. Sorry for the negative review, but Im sure the thirty dollars I spent for two people will help you survive another day. Please improve.
The food was mediocre, not to mention that there was a blueberry in my caramel macchiato coffee. When I told the server that there was a blueberry in my coffee, he did remake it, but he explained that there was just fruit everywhere, and thats why there was a blueberry in my coffee. I definitely do not recommend this as a place to go eat I would rather go eat at the Waffle House.
Stopped by here to get breakfast. one of few places open early downtown but its a nice cafe. ordered a breakfast sandwich, croissant with bacon and eggs... a little over toasted but otherwise what you would expect. and they have lots of coffee choices too from drip to lattes to frapps.also, I was surprised to see them actually baking their pastries (from scratch!) in the back.lots of room to sit inside and outside, a good place to try to get some work done and a cup of coffee.
There is a large assortment of items to on their menu to choose from, most of which have cute or creative names. They also sell some CBD honey. The food I had was great, and the hot chocolate was also really nice. My only complaint is when I called the cafe, the woman who picked up was a little rude and got impatient while I was asking simple questions like if they are still offering indoor dining during this pandemic (There is an outdoor patio they currently use) aside from that, my experience was very positive, and the guy at the register was really nice to me
Very friendly staff that greeted me as if I was a friend. That instantly made me feel very comfortable. He even gave me a nice suggestion for coffee. I will be back any and every time I am in town. This is my new coffee stop in my home away from home!
They have the best grits I’ve had since locating to Augusta. Smoothies are always good, get there early for good breakfast options.
Came to this place a few times while visiting family in the area. The coffee selection and quality is excellent. The food is very good and they offer a good selection of both lunch and breakfast food. The baked goods are made fresh. Staff is very friendly as well. Hope to return.
Lots of options for food and the food is very high quality. The lavender blueberry lemonade is a little tart, but all their specialty drinks are good. The avocado toast is little bit more toast than avocado, but theyll make the egg the way you want it! More diner style but cool vibes.
I really enjoyed my breakfast there. Ended up creating my own healthy version of a grits bowl. Added veggies, avocado, eggs and salsa. It was yummy! Cute place.
This recently relocated local cafe is a great place for breakfast or lunch. While the new location does not have anywhere nearly as much charm as the old, smaller location up the street, it is great that the larger storefront allows more people to enjoy their sandwiches and drinks.The pastries are always fresh, and their smoothies are really well made. If youre downtown, its worth a stop.
Just a horrible place all the way around! Dirty!.Rude staff! Waited half and hour on food and when it finally came out, I dont know what it was but it was not eggs on the plate! Another customer had there 80 year old mother treated horribly right in front of us by the staff.
First time being here and will never return again. If I had known that it was going to take them more than 40 minutes to make a cup of smoothie, I would not have placed an order in the first place. I had people waiting before me for drinks as well and no one was given an explanation to why orders were so backed up. Unless you have like an hour to spare to grab a drink, I strongly advise you to try different places.
Great coffee bar, friendly staff, fresh food made to order. Comfortable seating with booths, tables, bar stools, and a large covered patio. Fresh baked goods compliment the endless variety of specialty coffee drinks, hot and cold.
I got a simple cappuccino and it was outstanding!
Definitely one of my favorite places to bring friends visiting Augusta. The atmosphere and the food pair together for the perfect comfy vibe.
We have been on a road trip looking for some semi healthy food and this place hit the nail on the head. Fantastic soft cushioney bread with a tomato basil soup that was amazing. Cant wait to come back. Deducted one star because two sandwiches took 20 minutes to get out!
My first time I went to the new moon in SC and thought it was fantastic. I just came to this one in Augusta and its still fantastic to me, Im most definitely a cafe girl so this is a great spot for me. I got the Turknado panini sandwhich with the bagel chips and humus, delicious :)
Great brunch. The coffee is good but nothing special, and the eggs are just plain scrambled, but the baked goods are outstanding, smoothies are quite tasty and inventive, and the desserts are excellent (chocolate chip cookie shake was a real treat). Vegan-friendly. Located next door to a bookstore, too.
It was GREAT STAFF. They were VERY, VERY NICE & POLITE, but the gluten free options were rare & the way the service is set up, like getting your drinks, refills, etc... if youve never been there It can be confusing.
Great out of the ordinary menu and very good coffee. Get there before 3:00 p.m. or you wont get anything at all.
Never coming back here. I asked the cashier if I could get a chai tea and then get a (paid) refill of plain coffee, like how you do at Starbucks. She said that would be fine. When I went back to pay for a refill, a new employee came and was absurdly rude. She looked at me as if I had two heads, then barked at me condescendingly. I just said thank you and left. My friend remarked on the dirty look she gave as I left the cafe. I didnt think asking about the refill policy was a crime? You can just say no. Its not a big deal.I think theres a Starbucks down the street by the Marriott. You should go there if you like customer service.
Love being able to get away from work to sit down on their patio, and enjoy a green monster or latte. Its calming and great for people watching! Staff is awesome, food is great, drinks are even better!
I am in love with this Cafe! For one it is connected to a book store. The atmosphere is spunky and relaxing. There are a lot of coffee, tea, and smoothie options. Their Nitro Cold Brew is delicious. The Dirty Chai Tea is very flavorful; sweet not spicy. The food took longer than expexted to come out. The Huevos Rancheros and Grits bowl were recommended. Both were very tasty. I do not recommend the Salmon Bagel. 1. The salmon was minimal. When I say minimal... I mean it literally only fit on one half slice of bagel. It was about $7. Too over priced for such little food. Very disappointed considering everything else was great; but I highly recommend checking this place out. I would totally give it another try.
I would avoid this establishment! The front was chaos and the girl at the register didnt seem to know what she was doing and was very unorganized and slow.We put in our order and waited for over twenty minutes. All we got were two simple sandwiches, yet people who came in after us were getting served. We went and checked on the food and the girl at the register said she didnt know what was going on. Came back a few minutes later and she was just as confused. A guy who more looked like he knew what he was doing said they ran out of the chicken salad that has been ordered and they had to make more.I dont know why they never told us this had occurred so we could decide to change our order, wait, or leave. There was zero communication all around.The other problem is that my other sandwich was not chicken salad, so why didnt they bring out half of the order? They just left us hanging!The only good things I have to say is the apple Chai tea was pretty good and the coffee was OK, but tasted old. The guy who gave us our money back wasnt overly apologetic, but did give us our money back for the food without much protesting.The food looked like it might be pretty good, but was a little basic for what its supposed to be. And the presentation of the menu on the boards and tiny papers around the register were a bit distracting and confusing. The place was also hot, kinda dirty, cluttered with junky decor, and there was not sufficient seating outside. There were tons of people camped out on computers not eating anything during a busy lunch hour.Like most other super trendy places in the area, it doesnt live up to the hype. Im honestly unsure how this place has pretty good reviews, I think its overrated. As for the pastries that everyone raves about, all I saw were a few measly, melting cupcakes by the register.Bottom line: I wouldnt go here if you like to enjoy your experience of eating!
Surprisingly, it wasnt as good as when I had it back in 2017. Just moved back and was looking forward to eating there again but it wasnt as good. Glad they mad it through quarantine though.
The coffee and food is great, but it can take 30-40 minutes to get a regular cup of coffee sometimes. The grits bowl is delicious.
Lets start with the positive: New Moon Cafe has decent coffee, specialty drinks, and pretty tasty food. I think the new location has a great atmosphere and makes for a better eat-in lunch that the previous.Now, where the rubber meets the road: the prices are borderline RIDICULOUS. I had a muffin with coffee and fruit for damn near $10. I guess its downtown status bring all the execs trying to grab and go but it was the last time I went for breakfast.Label the gosh darn cookies. Somehow a bacon and sea salt ended up in the chocolate chip pile and I literally slammed on brakes when I bit into it from the putridity. Just...no...dont do that. Needless to say Ive never had another cookie.And lastly, laptops need power so that should have been a thought when you have seating.I cant say Im a frequent customer but I will grab lunch when there is no other options.
Went during Masters week for breakfast so it might not be a normal experience. They messed up the orders a bit and the food was slow to come out. Id describe the egg bagel/croissant as average at best and in need of some seasoning.
The food was awesome, but being approached by someone asking for $ while we sit and eat, not so much. We gave her cash so we could sit and enjoy our meal in peace, but instead watched her hit every customer in the place. My suggestion: grab a green monster and our a salmon-cream cheese-everything bagel TO GO.
I waited 30 minutes for a wrap and a very small cup of pasta salad. It wasnt overly crowded nor did they appear understaffed. In fact there were several (3) customers that came after I did and received their food earlier. And they went through the ordering process so I know they didnt place a phone order. Felt like my time and money were disrespected.
While I dont drink coffee much, its certainly a downtown staple. I typically get one of their juices, the green monster is always a good choice.Had family in for a few days so today was a great time to hit downtown for a quick stroll before they headed back to Cali. New Moon was on my to do list so when my niece pulled this up on Google..
Ok, so I am usually the last person to put a bad/neutral review, but there are definitely a few things i saw that i really couldnt ignore. The latte i had was good, but nothing special. And the biggest thing about a local shop is to amaze first time customers instead of them going to Starbucks. The prices are very good though, no complaints there at all. It really is based off of my first time perception off of what i saw. A lot of the tables were super dirty, and we were there for over an hour- did not see anyone attempt to clean them up, and it wasnt a particularly busy day. So i really dont see an excuse for that. As for the customer service, thats the only reason why i gave 3 stars, as they were great! Its just the concern of keeping the atmosphere clean when there are down times, which there were many opportunities for that to happen while i was there. Maybe it was just a lapse of judgement, i dont know- again this was my first time. The next time i go, i will hopefully see a difference.
Disappointed...was there last week and everything was awesome. Thought abt them all week, returned and ordered the same thing and nothing came out the same. Totally different tasting. Not very friendly staff. Cashier couldnt answer any questions about what was in the bars at the register for sale. Told breakfast bars have oats and nuts and lots of other things in them. Wow...way to describe them.
The staff is awesome. The food is great. The music is excellent. I think the Bulletproof Coffee is making me a better person... Love this place.
I love this place. They have very nice decor (mostly paintings for sale from local artists) and even nicer staff. The coffee is great as well as the food.
Hi new moon cafe, just wondering how the management of this establishment is running due to COVID-19. I came in on Tuesday afternoon and was very disappointed in how the lack of safety and precaution during a global pandemic. I thought out of the restaurants that were open New moon would do a better job at enforcing mask policies-specifically to the customers who are ignoring the sign “Please wear a mask”; and to the empIoyees to be more diligent in wearing masks since they are handling food. I worry most for (not only us customers who are wearing masks) your workers who have to be helping those same people, who are blatantly ignoring their safety, despite giving them service they wanted. I don’t think it’s fair to your employees nor other customers who are wearing masks to prevent the spread, whilst others are not wearing masks. What are New Moon Cafe’s next steps in handling these issues during COVID?
I came in about 20 minutes before closing (anyone who has worked in the restaurant industry knows what a pain that is.) the girl at the cash register was super nice and was kind enough to split my two meals in half. (a Dr. John sandwich and a Sonoma Chicken Salad Plate) both were quite good although not the best I ever had.
Great local spot in downtown augusta. Artsy vibe. Good service. I will say that i tried their chai, and it was VERY sweet. So maybe skip that if you are trying to avoid extra sugar like myself.
Our favorite place to come eat on a weekend morning. The atmosphere, staff, and food are absolutely one of a kind and delicious. They go above and beyond every single time!
Great atmosphere and nice drinks
I LOVE this place. They have amazing food, super friendly staff. I recommend their turknado sandwich and their cold brew coffee. If you have questions for them, ask! They love what they do and it shows.
The line moved very slow. Probably stood in line for 15 minutes. And the cold brew was the worst cold brew Ive ever had. Cold brew coffee made with the cheapest tin can generic grounds at home yields a better flavor and smoother result. Strangely disappointing.
First visit was a little disappointing because my tuna melt wasnt even warm all the way through, and the bread was toasted so much it was hard. Although, there were so many interesting things on their menu, I will be back to try more.
This is a great little eclectic place with all sorts of coffee, pastry, breakfast and lunch items. They have outdoor seating for those beautiful days as well. Been to New Moon many, many times.
Stopped by New Moon Cafe to check it out and get some cold drinks on a hot day. Prices were low and the coffee delicious. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Definitely going there again!
New Moon is a fun place to go and is very dog friendly. If youre looking for a good sugar-free syrup, their sugar-free vanilla is amazing. Good avocado toast.
Everything here is mediocre, service drinks and food. Hot coco was just shy of being cold. Burrito also just shy of cold. Took a long time to get both and they were not busy. Hope they pick up their game and get with it could be something with more effort.
Great quality of food and people. Prices may seem somewhat steep at times, but for the amazing grade of food and beverages they offer, Id pay more. The baristas really make you feel at home. Try the grits!!!
My husband and I visited New Moon Cafe while visiting our home town of Augusta Ga.. We were greeted with a warm reception as soon as we entered this fabulous Cafe. We just left the Seattle area and thought the Pacific N.W. was the king of coffee...well now the crown and the kingdom has been taking by New Moon Cafe :-)..Christine not only greeted us as though we were family but she duplicated a frappe we loved in Washington upon our request and said it will be added to the menu. So whenever you visit New Moon be sure to try the DeMeco it was the best frappe we have ever had.Thumbs up, four stars, this place is now the talk of the town and if you are ever in Augusta or passing through. Take the time to enjoy the great coffee and atmosphere.
Great food with vegetarian and vegan options which is really nice for me, as they can be hard to find. Nice chill vibe with really delicious drink/ tea/ smoothie options. Even my toddler loves the food!
Good food and good drinks. Good place to go if you like a light lunch or a tasty drink.
Great food. The staff are working so hard during COVID. We appreciate everything you are doing to maintain social distancing. Service is always above and beyond!
The coffee and smoothies are great. The food is pretty good. Very busy so things are a little slow, but the staff is courteous and prompt.Overall, cant complain.
I had pretty enjoyable experience for my first visit here. Food was delicious, ordered the turknado sandwich, the service was good and the atmosphere was what I was looking for with a small coffee shop style appeal. I will be returning.
I travel a lot and I drink a lot of coffee. This is one of the best cups of coffee Ive had in the COUNTRY!!! Your money will not be wasted here. Quality coffee. Friendly staff. Good food too. Enjoy!
This place is awesome. Great food and great smoothies. Also there coffee is great highly recommend this to anyone who is a coffee drinker. One side note the food dose take a while to make
I used to frequent New Moon when it was on the corner of 10th and loved it, but now that it has moved to the old J.B. Whites building, the quality has suffered. The bread has been consistently stale, and the service is beyond slow. I had the LaFawnda with 3 cheeses and there was hardly any cheese on the sandwich, it had been cooked and sitting for a while, so it was cold, and the bread was so stale and hard that it cut up the roof of my mouth. This is not the first time that I have been sorely disappointed in my meal since the move. I hope they shape up fast because I love local eateries, but this just isnt worth the money.
My bagel was a little hard but its ok because everything else was really good!
Delicious breakfast Open on Saturday morning
This is a great place for breakfast or brunch. I had the avocado toast with eggs and bacon. Very delicious. Its a nice place with a patio outside facing Broad Street.
Great place to have a coffee and have a read. The grits bowl is highly recommended. Atmosphere is great for taking in the scenery of downtown Augusta.
Food and coffee are good. However the place is always dirty, the fans and furniture are full of dust
Great ambiance,Great customer service, and an overall nice place in general. They have a variety of sandwiches and drinks, and even a book store right next door.
Order the Augusta Mess. Or the Mess. I order it with no meat and extra avocado. Very friendly atmosphere. Service is slow, so get ready to sit a while.
Had egg, chez, sausage croissants with strawberry banana honey yogurt smoothie 🔥🔥 will definitely go again
Enjoyed having the breakfast bowl (Keto). The cashier (cant recall her name) didnt seem to enjoy what she was doing. The Metallica playing helped wake everyone up :)
It’s a good place to sip on coffee and eat a breakfast sandwich if you have no where to go. But if you actually have to be somewhere or have an appointment, I’d skip this place and go somewhere else. The service is super slow, even when they’re not busy.
The grits bowl changed my view on southern grits. Pimento, Avocado, Bacon and The perfect spices. Great coffee too
They have curry lattes! And they are delicious! Tons of fun and inventive recipes and really nice staff. They have a great selection of local art and they are located next to a neat bookstore. And theres a community piano out front!
Festival time, very busy, long wait in line and for the drinks but the only issue I had was names being called out not loud enough. They dont have a good waiting area so we werent close to the counter.
Great little restaurant downtown that serves a variety of meal options. The outside patio is perfect for meeting a friend for coffee and theres a book store right next door.
Excellent sandwiches and every single smoothie they offer is delicious. We come by weekend mornings for a fresh baked pasty and coffee.
New Moon is about the only independent breakfast place in downtown Augusta - Good coffee and the avocado toast + egg is a hit. Casual atmosphere and great vibe.
This place is trying to be the local trendy coffe spot, and its almost there. The smoothies are a little weak, and the interior could be cozier, but otherwise a decent spot for a cup o joe.
Excellent service and excellent pimento cheese and chicken salad sandwiches. This location downtown is great.
Good food, nice place and great coffee.
New Moon Cafe is a cozy neighborhood place where everything is delicious and the staff is superb. They take the time to talk and know their menu in and out. They are definitely worth the money and the time to go.
The coffee was good. The service was bad. On the day I went, they were out of the breakfast item I wanted. The food came out slow. They didnt bring out my girlfriends coffee until we were about to leave.
Love their grit bowl and matcha latta. Always friendly staff, bohemian artsy, great coffee beverages, pastries and more.
Super pleasant staff and absolutely delicious food, made fresh, but out in a timely manner. Will definitely come back soon!
Lunched at New Moon today. The Sonoma Chicken Salad Plate was plentiful and fresh. My friend loved the hummus and bagel chips. Staff was efficient and friendly.
Some of the best coffee in the CSRA...associates were pleasant...was midday and customers were few...their food menu is a little pricey, always has been, as it is an independent not a chain
Went for some flavorful coffee which was good. Great local color, friendly staff, interesting place in a restored building downtown. Will definitely return.
Hands down my fav coffee place in the area. Good coffee, good food, great atmosphere, and the staff is so, SO nice! The art is really cool, too.
Tremendous breakfast...rich coffee, delicious bagels, fantastic staff. Well make this an annual tradition during the Head of the South rowing Regatta!
If you’ve been to the blue moon cafe in WA state or any of the other places up north DO NOT THINK THIS IS THE SAME! It’s like an off brand 😅 the food is not the same. Breakfast was to die for in WA here it’s just like anywhere else, nothing special or like home cooked meals. Missing the NW
Love the lemonades! Highly recommend! I don’t live close to downtown but the lemonades are so good, they are worth the drive!
Love the new moon. I go there for my green monster fix, really awesome. Breakfast items are great and the prices arent too shabby.
Amazing spot. My first and loved it! Got the Uncle Junior
Cashiers, food runners, and manager seem to be on another planet. Service was anything but prompt. Cooks and barista were working hard and its unfortunate the rest of the crew did not share the same attitude.
Been here a couple times and I really want to like the place, food has been good, coffee hit-or-miss; most recent latte tasted like regular coffee with milk (triple latte (large) should taste like espresso)
Wonderful atmosphere, delicious coffee/tea and food. I highly recommend the avocado toast! Friendly, personable staff with great service!
I always order the Dr. John and baked potato salad! Amazing!
Love the menu choices. Great location, a good view of Downtown Augusta. Overall vibe is comfortable and eclectic. Enjoy my experience here.
Wont be going here again, the girl who takes the orders was absurdly rude. So many better places around that wont make you feel like a jerk just for ordering.
Amaaaaazing food (and drinks!) made fresh daily by hardworking staff. Great outdoor setting for non-smokers and dog owners!
The quality of the food is fantastic. They only have so many on staff. For that reason, service is a little slow. This is probably the best café in town with location considered and seat availability.
The blueberry muffins are amazing. Id certainly go back more if theyd bring back the crab soup (even better than the muffins)
Absolutely loved this cozy spot..
The food is good and so is the coffee but the 3 times Ive been there the staff has been really unfriendly and rude. I wont be back
The atmosphere is very comfortable and the nitro coffee I had was very smooth and delicious. Looking forward to going back at some point.
Great place to hang out. My smoothie was amazing. There is a shaded outside patio, big plus!
Consistently the very best food. Prices almost too good to believe. Weve been fans for twenty years.
Love this place! Great coffee in a laid back atmosphere. The food and sweets are ALWAYS delicious!!!
Food was great however it took forever to get our food. My wife and I went during lunch time but it wasnt busy at all and it took 30 mins to get two sandwiches.
Luv the cream of zucchini soup! Everything is good though! Great sandwiches
A comfortable place to study or to read or to just relax. refreshingly noncommercial. The clientele is a little heavy on the facial metal and tattoos but what the hey.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for New Moon Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-14I came to Augusta for a comedy show and ate here the next morning. Let me just tell you to drive straight here and try New Moon Cafe out when you visit Augusta! It’s terrific — the coffee (hot and iced), the smoothies (their green monster is wonderful), muffins, and dishes like their jalapeño toast (sheer perfection). Plenty of seating and easy parking on the street, too.
Review №2
2022-05-12This cafe is so quaint and adorable. Food was amazing, and the service was super friendly and goody. Definitely a down-to-earth kinda place. 10/10 recommend.
Review №3
2022-05-08My fav coffeehouse! The workers and its environment is great! I like their nitro coffee and espresso based drinks. They have the best lemonade called lavender blueberry lemonade. Its a must try! Unfortunately, it closes at 3pm :(
Review №4
2022-05-21Stopped in for a cup of iced coffee and found myself digging into a veggie bowl breakfast. Coffee was smooth and the breakfast bowl had lots of veggies, eggs, & cheese - it hit the spot!
Review №5
2022-05-26Im in town for work and just stopped here for breakfast. The butter pecan coffee was so good and my egg/veggie wrap was amazing. Fresh ingredients, great price, and it was a good size too. Friendly staff, comfortable feel, and nice patio...trust me stranger, just go here
Review №6
2021-08-22Weve stopped by a couple times, and every visit has been great! Even though its a very busy cafe, the service here is top-notch. The associate who took our order was patient with me as I walked through what I wanted, and when I asked if I could have just a little bit of honey in my smoothie, I didnt know that I would get this sweet doodle on my cup! On top of that, my grits and avocado toast were delicious. If youre looking for somewhere lively and casual to get brunch, I would wholeheartedly recommend New Moon Cafe for dine in or takeout!
Review №7
2021-05-22Neat little cafe downtown in the old J B White building. I dropped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It seemed to me they were going for a funky vibe that was cool. I got their Downtown Mess breakfast bowl, Augusta style. It unusual and quite good as well as filling. The weather was nice so I sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air. I saw a couple of specials they had that ensured Id be returning. I mean BBQ Duck Grilled Cheese, how could you not?
Review №8
2021-07-05In town for the holiday weekend. Found this Restaurant at the recommendation of Metro Coffee House (great place too). Great food, fun atmosphere. Definitely will return when I am back in town. I would recommend the Breakfast bowl with Sausage and Veggies 😊
Review №9
2022-05-28The food and pastries were great! But I was very disappointed in the coffee. I ordered a mocha with almond milk and it tasted like chocolate milk with cinnamon, not good at all. No coffee flavor at all. Unfortunately will not be returning.
Review №10
2022-04-11I have been to this Cafe a few times. It is one of the few places to get breakfast on Saturday morning in the downtown Augusta area. The menu has quite a variety including breakfast items sandwiches wraps and smoothies, not to mention coffee drinks. It can be pretty crowded but is relatively quick considering the crowd. It has an enjoyable arcade in the cafe in the arcade and out and an outdoor patio. There is also a nice used bookstore across the arcade..update...that bookstore has moved and is no longer in the arcade.