The 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!

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!

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!!

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.

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 😊

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!

Amazing, 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!!!

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!

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!

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

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!

Amazing Food, Amazing Atmosphere and Amazing Service! Definitely have to give this place a try, I guarantee you wont regret it! 😉

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.

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.

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!

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.

I enjoyed my lunch here! Spicy and authentic, with good service! Would have liked a few more options.

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!

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.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!! Clean, amazing food, authentic tasting. Island girl approved!!!

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.

Guava empanadas are amazing! Fresh and warm, took me back home! Staff is super friendly too.

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 🤤

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.

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.

Busy but service was good. Food was good

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

Excellent customer service by entire staff!!! I ordered the Bodega Sandwich and sweet plantains - was way too much to eat and the Cuban sauce was the best I have ever had. It’s small and at lunch it fills up very fast. Had to sit at the bar but was glad I did. Food is brought to you fast so not a long wait at all!

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

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 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.

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.

Bodega was very nice! The name itself will draw you in! Latin American dining and it was very tasty! Atmosphere very authentic !

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.

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.

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

Wonderful sitting outside with family and good food...

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!

Do yourself a favor and grab breakfast at Bodega...the best in town. And the service is worth more than five stars.

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.

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.

Exceptional Food! Cuban sandwich was incredible. Great place for a friendly lunch. Veteran Owned: Thank you for your service!

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.

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.

Excellent vegan fried rice, yucca fries with sauce. Excellent Malta.

Delicious food and friendly staff

Great food, atmosphere, and customer service!

It was great food but IMHO my salmon was too small. You can always judge for yourself.

Coffee and espresso were excellent. Food is South American cuisine. Ate brunch, was very good. The Bodega Benedict is what I had, highly recommended.

A fantastic place to eat. Great food and service.

Great breakfast. Service was good. Stays busy. But very good

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.

We have been here 3 times for lunch/brunch. The good is excellent. My sis has had the Cuban sandwich- great moist pulled pork! I have had the omelette- excellent with great potatoes. Great coffee. The service was excellent on our first two experiences. Today not so good- they were busy but...I think our server was not so engaged.

Customer service was awesome the food was awesome amazing clean fast delicious. The owners Caesar y Josie treat you like family 👪.

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!

Delicious food very nice people thank you for the waiters Raul and the owner for make me and my friend feel welcome definitivamente regresaremos Bendiciones 😄

Very friendly servers, clean eating area and restroom, GREAT food and reasonable priced!

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.” 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.

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.

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!!

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 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.

The food and the service were perfect, I felt like I was home again. Highly recommended.

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.

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 food was great. I will definitely be back

Best omelette Ive ever had.

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.

Normally very good! Today my plate was cold, not very tasty with cold meat.

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.

Food and customer service was excellent. I will be going back

Fantastic food and service. Definitely will be back soon. Tres Leche was the best ever.

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.

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.

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.

First time trying this and to say the least ....IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!!!! Definitely will be back here in the near future...

Spanish omelette was awesome. Cafe Con Lethe was delicious. Excellent Service. Definitely worth visiting again.

Always fun Always Delicious 😋. This was todays special :) Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Breakfast was delicious

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!!

I had no idea what to expect and I was definitely out of my food comfort zone but the atmosphere was so welcoming! I was made to feel like I just stepped into a friends kitchen. We ordered the Carribean Chicken, Spanish Shrimp and Empanadas. One word: AMAZING

The best breakfast Ive ever had everything on the menu is awesome its my favorite spot when Im in town

Just found our new go to restaurant

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.

For the money you pay their portions of food is not much I was a little disappointed also with the quality

Really like this place. Every time I go its the same and I get the same meal. Tortilla Espanola and a Cuban coffee. Waitstaff is very professional and accommodating as well.

Had an awesome experience!!! Ordered the day special. Food was great!!! Came quick and hot!!! Waitress was very attentive of our table...!!! Highly recommended

Amazing experiences since walking in we was 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

Amazing food! Puerto Rican food in Columbus GA. Friendly and really good vibe. Recommended

Dish recommendations: My go to is always the Caribbean sandwich for lunch. If I am eating breakfast I always order the Bodega Omelet with Pastrami and Provolone. If I am eating a heavy lunch I always go with the pernil (roasted pork)...the seasoning on it its amazing! Try it with yellow rice and beans.

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 flavor and service.. a beer would have been nice???

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.

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!!!

Absolutely delicious !Love the cozy, rustic look !

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! Yummy! Enjoyed the pernel. The flan was nice too

My go to is always the Caribbean sandwich for lunch. If I am eating breakfast I always order the Bodega Omelet with Pastrami and Provolone. If I am eating a heavy lunch I always go with the pernil (roasted pork)...the seasoning on it its amazing! Try it with yellow rice and beans. It never dissapoints.