5 Cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA That Serve Alcohol
Updated 11 October 2026 · 12 cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists Downtown, Augusta, GA, businesses that Google marks with an alcohol attribute, for people who want to know where a drink can be ordered alongside food. Businesses are ordered by rating. Twelve qualifying businesses were considered, and the list includes restaurants, a cocktail bar and a diner rather than coffee shops alone. Hours, price ranges, addresses and review notes come from each Google listing, and the review notes describe what reviewers mention.
#1
Frog Hollow Tavern
★ 4.7 (1,450 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–90 per person
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Frog Hollow Tavern at 1282 Broad St is an American restaurant with a 4.7 Google rating from 1,450 reviews. Google lists alcohol, beer, cocktails, spirits and a wine list, with dinner service from Wednesday to Saturday evenings and a listed price range of $30–90. Reviewers praise a duck dish with crisp skin, sweet potato spaetzle, and a cheesecake made from scratch. Not every visit impressed: one reviewer felt a birthday recognition was poorly handled.
Best for: Cocktails and wine with a dinner menu
- Address
- 1282 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–10 pm
#2
Toaste
★ 4.6 (1,683 Google reviews)Fusion restaurant$20–30 per person
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Toaste at 1135 Broad St serves alcohol, with beer, cocktails and wine on a menu that also includes breakfast and brunch. It has a 4.6 Google rating from 1,683 reviews and a listed price range of $20–30. Google lists happy-hour drinks and food, late-night food, outdoor seating and a sport-friendly setting. Reviewers mention attentive staff, large portions, and a catered event. One reviewer also noted the space is small, so groups of up to eight fit best.
Best for: Happy-hour drinks with brunch and dinner
- Address
- 1135 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#3
Craft & Vine
★ 4.6 (668 Google reviews)Cocktail bar$20–50 per person
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Craft & Vine at 1204 Broad St B is a cocktail bar rated 4.6 on Google from 668 reviews, with a listed price range of $20–50. It is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday until 11 pm, and closed Sunday to Tuesday. Google lists beer, cocktails, wine, spirits, food at the bar and happy-hour drinks. Reviewers describe a speakeasy feel, attractive lighting, and small plates such as deviled eggs and pretzel bites with pimento cheese fondue. One reviewer reported a pizza that came out badly burnt.
Best for: Cocktails and small plates in a speakeasy setting
- Address
- 1204 Broad St B, Augusta, GA 30901, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–11 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–10 pm
#4
Metro Diner
★ 4.5 (4,908 Google reviews)Diner$10–20 per person
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Metro Diner at 2820 Washington Rd is a diner with a 4.5 Google rating from 4,908 reviews. It is open every day from 7 am to 8 pm, and Google lists alcohol, beer, cocktails, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The listing notes delivery, takeout and outdoor seating, with a listed price range of $10–20. Reviewers mention a fried chicken Benedict, a fried chicken plate with mashed potatoes, big portions, and a server who made a helpful drink suggestion.
Best for: Breakfast, fried chicken and generous portions
- Address
- 2820 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–8 pm
#5
Emil's
★ 4.7 (142 Google reviews)Small plates restaurant$10–20 per person
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Emil's at 902 Broad St is a small plates restaurant rated 4.7 on Google from 142 reviews, with a listed price range of $10–20. It is open Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Wednesday and Thursday until 9 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, and closed Monday and Tuesday. Google lists alcohol, wine, beer, great coffee and tea, outdoor seating and vegan options. Reviewers mention tapas-style plates, whipped feta with focaccia, a roast beef slider, and tomato bisque. One reviewer noted a no-screen policy in the main dining room.
Best for: Shared plates and self-pour beer
- Address
- 902 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Frog Hollow Tavern: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Metro Diner opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Frog Hollow Tavern ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,450 reviews. Toaste is second at 4.6 from 1,683 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Craft & Vine, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Frog Hollow Tavern $30–90; Toaste $20–30; Craft & Vine $20–50; Metro Diner $10–20; Emil's $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Frog Hollow Tavern, Toaste, Craft & Vine, Metro Diner and Emil's.
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