New Moon Cafe

Well, everything good starts with a positive, unfortunately, as the owner has moved into many other…read morebusiness ventures, the quality and attentive service has diminished. After paying over $50 for a simple meal for lunch a meal never arrived after 45 minutes. Once the hostess noticed that we were sitting there forever with no drinks, we asked if we could please have our food because we were so late now after 45 minutes we had to leave. She then took another 15 minutes to deliver her food to go that was pathetic missing half of our meal. The salad was basically a three pieces of lettuce with soggy dressing and a toast of mushy goat cheese the turkey sandwich was not edible. Unfortunately we vote with our dollars and won't be back too bad. We thought it would be a good one.! When you diversify with too many restaurants in Aiken, you need to pay attention to your customer base. Good luck

Wonderful restaurant as you go in you must order and pay that took me for a loop but other that…read morethat it was wonderful delicious food and the croissant was, without exaggeration, the best I've ever had. Perfectly golden, impossibly flaky, and buttery in the most delightful way, it practically melted the moment it touched my tongue. It was the kind of pastry that makes you pause mid-conversation just to appreciate it. If there's one thing you absolutely must try here, it's that croissant.

Egg Benedict

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Sugar South Catering Company

4.0(4 reviews)

2.5 mi

Talk of the town is right! But not in a good way! I hired Sugar South to cater my daughter's…read morewedding in February 2020. I contracted with them to serve during the entire reception time (4 hours) for 200 people. We did not hire for a dinner, but for hors d'oeuvre to be served to our wedding guests for the complete duration of the reception party after the ceremony. I heard from guests who were caterers in another city that there was not enough food for even 100 people on the serving tables. All of the food was gone before the wedding party finished photographs and first dances, so within the first hour of the reception, all of the food was gone. Guests reported to me that they witnessed Janet throwing away full trays of food into the garbage early in the evening. Food I paid for, thrown away before the end of the reception! There was supposed to be a going-away box for the bride and groom, but there was not. We were promised a gift card to the bride and groom to make up for it, but they never received it. We had to give them money to run through a fast-food place to get food after their reception. Neither the bride or groom got one taste of the foods they picked out for their reception. The bride and groom only got water to drink during their reception (except for their toast of Champaign). Water was supposed to be served and available to our guests in addition to tea and lemonade. But there was none. When guests asked for water because all of the tea and lemonade were gone, Janet was very rude to them and refused to serve them any water, including the water requested for the bride. Guests also reported to me that they heard angry loud voices coming from the kitchen belonging to Janet and her assistant. Sugar South was the worst part of my daughter's wedding. It has left horrible memories that mar the beautiful memories we should all have of our children's wedding. Even now, 8 months after my daughter's wedding, whenever someone talks to me about my daughter's beautiful wedding, they mention how horrible the catering and caterer were. I hear more and more stories from my guests of how awful the catering was. When I called Sugar South to express my grievances and request a refund, Janet hung up on me in mid sentence and refused to answer any of my subsequent calls. Stay away from these people!! They did not fulfill their contract; they are not friendly; they do not want to serve others; they will run away with your money; and hide from you when you express your disappointments in their food and "service."

Charming little cafe open for breakfast and lunch everyday but Sunday. tucked away behind Zaxbys,…read morebut easy to find. Fun art work featuring local artists and eclectic decor make this a fun place to visit. Known for their catering and pastries, but probably the best French onion soup in town. Also convenient to Odell weeks park and events

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Bottom Line Bakery & Cafe - Aiken

4.3(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great customer service. Delicious desserts and coffee. This a very nice establishment. Very cute…read moreand intimate. Not overwhelming with product but a great variety of quality options they are also a custom bakery where you can place orders for custom cakes. They offer small plates, breakfast and lunch options. I would return. Plenty of indoor seating.

Great breakfast at Bottom Line Bakery. My vanilla carmel latte was on point and my cinnamon roll…read morewas Devine. I enjoyed the old brick building and the friendly staff too. Stop by when you are visiting.

Pastries

Berry Streusel cake and iced caramel macchiato

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Manuel's Bread Cafe

4.0(395 reviews)

15.8 mi

I came here for a group dinner with some colleagues and friends! We did have a reservation ahead of…read moretime, so I think that helped us secure a large enough table for all of us. I ordered a red sangria, but instead got a white... still good and highly recommend. For food, I ordered a chicken piccata. It was light and fresh, and the chicken was pretty big. Food comes in large portions and good flavors! Service is what is stopping me from giving them 5 stars. Our server took a while to bring our drinks, brought me the wrong sangria (it's ok though bc it was still pretty good), told us they would bring rosemary rolls but instead brought sliced bread while other tables near us got rolls. I'd definitely come here again, but hopefully I would have a better experience with service.

The food and wine were good. The table next to us was so close that it felt intrusive, like we were…read moredining with the couple next to us. The person seating us needs some customer service skills. The service was slow, which surprised me since it wasn't that busy. Our server didn't seem to want to be there. The "we're ready to go" vibe was obvious, with a broom almost touching my feet and lots of chair slamming. I won't be back.

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Stone Roastery

4.1(47 reviews)

12.7 mi

This coffee shop didn't really impress me. They don't have food, just cakes and dessert. The…read morebarista was nice but not too personable. I took my coffee to-go. I didn't even finish it because it didn't taste good. The coffee shop vibe is cool since they have a lot of art and cool stuff on the walls like a collectible toy car case. Maybe to sit here and work would be nice. Possibly ordering something different than the Grasshopper (which is one of their signature drinks, let that be known) next time might work but I'm not planning on coming back to this coffee shop. This place was recommended to me as well but there are plenty of other coffee shops that I will be visiting in Augusta.

Coffee tastes like booty and is overpriced. Comically overpriced. A bunch of subliminal hate…read moremessages hiding behind the guise of religion. You know the type. Objectively speaking, though, the product is just not good and is absurdly expensive. I'm by no means a coffee snob but I swear, I thought I was tasting burnt dirt. Each sip tasted like disgusting sand that stuck to our teeth. Head down the street to Christie's for a kind, unique experience and most importantly - good, no frills coffee. Skip this place. McDonalds is better.

Drinking coffee while watching Friends on TV

Peaches in cream cake slice

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Hot chocolate near Christmas

The Blue Canoe Cafe

4.4(17 reviews)

19.9 mi

Rode out here in the morning to get a sausage, egg, cheese biscuit. Was pretty good to be honest…read morewith the biscuit falling apart it was so fluffy. Would I go again - oh yes.

I stopped in to grab a drink while perusing the antique and consignment shops. The barista…read moresuggested one of their specialty drinks, but I opted for old faithful. I got my usual iced mocha with oat milk. It was yum. It was rich with the right amount of espresso and not too sweet. I'll definitely stop by again the next time I'm in town.

Dine in area

Order at the counter

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Cornwallis House Tea Company

4.7(19 reviews)

67.2 mi

Very good fresh food, daily menu special rotates so you have options beyond what is on the menu…read more Prompt and efficient staff, excellent tea selection and old world charm make this a great stop for lunch in Winnsboro.

Beautiful spot for Sunday lunch. We had soup and sandwich, and sandwich and pasta salad…read more Everything was freshly made and tasty. Despite a full house, service was timely and we enjoyed a leisurely meal. While there wasn't a high tea offering, we did enjoy a pot of tea that was served with warm honey. We also bought house blended teas to bring home. Speaking of which, wish we had Cornwallis House Tea Company in downtown Columbia - it's the type of place I'd spend time frequently. As it is, I look forward to returning to Winnsboro for shopping and a return visit on a Saturday -- not much else is open on Sunday.

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Dijon Ham Panini, Turkey Cranberry panini with She-Crab soup...yum!!

Neon Fig

4.3(151 reviews)

0.2 mi

Love the staff and the food! Amazing atmosphere and I would highly recommend it! Brunch, Lunch!…read moreYou'll enjoy every minute! Steph Carrier

It was our first time visiting, and overall the experience started off fine. We ordered Bloody…read moreMarys, which were just average--not bad, but nothing memorable. My husband ordered the brisket grilled cheese, which was absolutely delicious, and I ordered the shrimp and grits, which were phenomenal at first. Unfortunately, a few bites in, I found a black hair in my food. Our server did apologize and immediately took the dish back to be remade, which I appreciated. However, I was honestly too grossed out to want to eat it again, and I wasn't given any option--whether to remake it or have it removed from the bill. What was more disappointing was how the situation was handled afterward. No manager came over to apologize, and nothing was comped or discounted on the bill. It was clear the staff was aware of the situation, as several employees came out and repeatedly stared at us, which made us feel uncomfortable. I understand that mistakes happen, but it's how they're handled that matters. With better service recovery, this could have been a completely different experience. As it stands, it left a bad impression. I would consider giving them another chance, but only if situations like this are handled more professionally in the future.

Dirty glass makes me wonder what else is dirty?

Beignet

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Allie G.

11 months ago

From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. The customer service here is top-notch--truly attentive and genuinely friendly without being overbearing. It creates such a fun and chill atmosphere, the perfect backdrop for a relaxing meal. But the real star of the show is the food. Every dish we tried was absolutely amazing; fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. This isn't just a meal, it's an experience. Go now--you won't regret it! read more

Lauren W.

10 years ago

New to town and this food was so good and fresh tasting. The only thing I have to complain about is that it was very hot in there. Turn some air on we're in the south! Oh & staff was very friendly. read more

S K.

12 years ago

Most interesting lunch spot in aiken. A bit hippy but fun. Super staff, as you would expect in aiken, very friendly. Great downtown location. Food is home made and excellent. Locally owned. read more

Taelor B.

8 years ago

I only get one thing from there and it's their coffee milkshake and it is AMAZING!!! They ate supper nice and friendly. The artwork is amazing in there as well. read more

Courtney S.

10 years ago

Great food! Not very family friendly. Very small space. There were only a few tables for 4 or more. Not many food options for the kids.

J T.

5 years ago

Food is great but so so review because of plastic, plastic, plastic. My soup in plastic. My sandwich in plastic. All in a plastic bag.

Kay A.

13 years ago

Love their Uncle Junior sandwiches and hot milk based chai lattes! :) Atmosphere is fun, staff are always sweet.

Seth S.

993

1 year ago

Friendly staff. Great tasting coffee. Cute atmosphere with lots of character. Nice outdoor patio. Check it out!

Noelle S.

7 years ago

LOVE this place!! The management is always friendly and the food is great. I always have a great experience

Rachel C.

8 years ago

Food is great as is the coffee! Use the app to order ahead so you don't get caught in the lunch rush!

Eloise S.

12 years ago

Favorite coffee and sandwich shop!! Sandwiches and soups are so good and atmosphere is cozy and fun.

Trust M.

10 years ago

Love love love The New Moon Cafe. Hands down my favorite place to eat in downtown Aiken.

Shirley A.

17 years ago

Great place for coffee, soup, and sandwiches. One of my favorites in Aiken.

AJ A.

14 years ago

Poor service. Chaotic. Food way overpriced. Should have gone to Subway.

Todd S.

15 years ago

Visited last week. Coffee was great - ambiance is lacking.

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