5 Underrated Cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 10 cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list highlights underrated cafes in Downtown Augusta, GA, for readers who want good coffee and tea outside the most familiar names. Every business here is rated 4.4 or higher on Google but has fewer than 400 reviews, which keeps the list focused on smaller places. Ten qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below stay in the order of the ranking. Hours, addresses and attributes come from Google listings, and the review notes describe what reviewers mention.
#1
Lily coffee, tea & bread
★ 5 (169 Google reviews)Bubble tea store
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Lily coffee, tea & bread is listed on Google as a bubble tea store with a 5 rating from 169 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays, with hours from 10 am to 6 or 7 pm. Reviewers mention foam toppings such as crème brûlée, cheese and matcha, lavender boba, and a grilled pork belly banh mi. Google attributes include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, a great tea selection and a free parking lot.
Best for: Tea drinks and foam toppings
- Address
- 3626 Walton Wy Ext, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#2
Back to Nature Bistro
★ 4.9 (109 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Back to Nature Bistro is an American restaurant rated 4.9 from 109 reviews, with a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and serves lunch, dinner and brunch. Google attributes include outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan and vegetarian options, and small plates. Reviewers mention a portobello sub, vegan soup, homemade bread, shared seating and a cozy, rustic setting with attentive service.
Best for: Vegan and vegetarian lunch
- Address
- 1813 Kissingbower Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–5 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10 am–5 pm
#3
Seasons Café
★ 4.9 (61 Google reviews)Cafe
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Seasons Café is listed on Google as a cafe with a 4.9 rating from 61 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday, with hours from 11 am to 6 or 7 pm. Google attributes include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and seating. Reviewers mention real fruit in its juices and smoothies, a peach smoothie, a brownie, a military discount and plenty of free parking, and they note the entrance is on the right side of the building.
Best for: Fruit smoothies and a relaxed stop
- Address
- 2802 Wheeler Rd Suite E, Augusta, GA 30909, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–6 pm; Tue 11 am–6 pm; Wed 11 am–6 pm
#4
Relic
★ 4.8 (387 Google reviews)Cafe
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Relic is a cafe rated 4.8 from 387 reviews, the most-reviewed business on this list. It is open Friday through Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm and Tuesday through Thursday from 8 am to 2:30 pm, closed Mondays. Google attributes include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and seating. Reviewers mention coffee with panela, house-made milk and syrups, bread baked in house, an herb garden visible from the kitchen, and an outdoor patio.
Best for: Coffee, panela drinks and patio seating
- Address
- 1504 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 8 am–2:30 pm; Tue 8 am–2:30 pm; Wed 8 am–2:30 pm
#5
Cavalier's Coffeehouse
★ 4.7 (256 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Cavalier's Coffeehouse is a coffee shop rated 4.7 from 256 reviews, with a price range of $1 to $20. Its address is in North Augusta, SC, not Downtown Augusta, and it is open every day, with hours from 6:30 am on weekdays to 8 am on Sunday. Google attributes include live music, great coffee, a great beer selection, outdoor seating, and a veteran-owned identity. Reviewers mention trivia night, a tater tot and pulled pork dish, and an outdoor area suited to events.
Best for: Trivia nights and outdoor coffee seating
- Address
- 336 Georgia Ave Ste 107, North Augusta, SC 29841, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–8 pm; Mon 6:30 am–6 pm; Sat 6:30 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 6:30 am–8 pm; Tue 6:30 am–6 pm; Wed 6:30 am–8:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- For an early start, Cavalier's Coffeehouse opens at 6:30 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?
Lily coffee, tea & bread ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 169 reviews. Back to Nature Bistro is second at 4.9 from 109 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Augusta GA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Back to Nature Bistro, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Back to Nature Bistro $10–20; Cavalier's Coffeehouse $1–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lily coffee, tea & bread, Back to Nature Bistro and Cavalier's Coffeehouse.
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