At first glance, you might be turned off by the 'cafeteria-type' space, BUT,
between the quality food, and top notch service, Caffé Buond'i grows on you.
I had the Ascari, and was delighted by the crispy bacon over the well-scrambled egg stuffed with bits of Feta cheese (that I asked for instead of the suggested cheddar) inside a tasty Asigo bagel. Even though I was told the kitchen did not take to substitutions well, I appreciated my server making it happen.
There is complimentary fresh coffee.
With two drinkable serving sizes, there is simple cream and sugars to add to it.
It was a Sun late morning/early afternoon, and the crowds were a mix of senior customers, families with younger children, and friends.
The wait was a tad long considering what we ordered, but all well worth the wait.
My daughter had a hankering for crepes so we went to Caffé Boundi. I had passed by many times but this time we stopped. I’m so glad we did! Not
Only was our server, Kennedy, kind and gracious…the food was amazing. I also had a green smoothie. The Del Piero was amazing and satisfying! It was a nice touch for the chef to deliver the food!
Our fist time here and it was FANTASTIC! Great food, atmosphere and our waitress Jolie was phenomenal. The menu has a strong mix of sweet and savory dishes and their Italian coffee (Lavazzo) is great. Their ingredients are fresh and delicious. I don’t write reviews often but this definitely exceeded our high expectations!
Would you like to try some authentic Italian food? We just find out about this delicious café located in Carmel @indycaffebuondi
We ordered incredible food, but our top pick was the Giulia Panini, (it was DELICIOUS) paired with a traditional Lavazza cappuccino.
We highly recommend you to stop by on the weekend Brunch or the afternoon Lunch, they have lots of options for everybody!
This is one of our favorite brunch spots in the area. The menu is quite varied including both breakfast and lunch items, with the food consistently delicious. The restaurant has a casual, modern European bistro vibe with lots of natural sunlight. Also, the service is great. While waiting for a table, I interacted with several servers to ask about the signature espresso beverages, and they were friendly and helpful. Once seated at our table, we told Tabitha, our server, that three additional people would be joining our party, and she cheerfully added the place settings. Tabitha was friendly, professional and attentive. We really enjoyed her service! Also, the complimentary self-serve coffee station is a nice touch. Well done, Caffe Buondi!
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2nd review:
2nd visit in a month, this time for an early weekend brunch (9am is early on sunday :p) 15 min wait time at 9 and this time around I ordered French Press coffee- their coffee is seriously worth recommending. This, without creamer and sugar is sublime- I can rave endlessness about “Lavazza”. I don’t eat bacon but wanted to try the bagel, they very well do try to accommodate your requests. Feel free to ask, you don’t have anything to loose. The cafes fresh juices are hot sellers - we got in at 9:15, sold out by 9:30. Going back again for the juice and oh! The coffee I don’t need to say anymore!!
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First things first, Buondi needs a better reservation system. Walk ins post COVID aren’t a thing with no tracking online mechanism. We were told 30-45 mins and ended up waiting more than an hour when we got in at 11:45 - 4*
The ambience - casual, stylish, hep and crowded - 5*
Service- really lost, although sweet and courteous - 4*
Food - Woww! Butternut Squash frittata, my first ever. Buffon - smoked salmon on charred, wood fired bruschetta was just the right flavors!
Coffee - SHOW STOPPER! The rich chocolate in Torinese with the bitter cocoa. BOMB! The hazelnut and Nutella combo in Nocciolato was HEAVEN - can I rate 10*
I am going back for the coffee - Lavazza Italia is famed but this is next level taste and decadence. Love love!
Food is good, interesting options, mostly very tasty (I think their fritatatas are a little dry) Salmon toast was delicious. Pancakes were excellent. Highly recomed the french toast pancakaes in particular. Service is a bit stiff, slow, but not terrible. I do think it's a bit overpriced..but.. Carmel.
Food was delicious! We had the Nano and the Claudia - both were fresh and filling. The coffee and cappuccino were also 👌. Service was meh - long spans of time between when we saw our waitress and when we did she wasn't too enthusiastic. We took some cannoli home to share and they were amazing!
I was there this morning and had an amazing breakfast! Everything was great. Will definitely go there more often. :)) I can truly recommend having brunch there
Traveling Foodie Guyde
+5
Stop the press! This place stole my whole heart! As soon as you walk in and see the open, airy and contrastial (yup, made that word up) vibe, you’ll know you’re in the right spot!
Once seated and attended by one of the many great servers I’ve encountered or seen serving other tables you’ll be delighted to be welcomed by their hospitality.
Ok on to the food, BOMB DOT COM! Need I say more? Look at the pics! Does those pics look like they could tell a lie? Ummm I think not!
Plenty of parking, great staff, unique food, plentiful yet simple menu = 5 stars!
Be sure to go and when you do tell them your favorite #travelingfoodieguyde @zonedoutmarkiss sent you and tag me in your pics :)
Great food! And as a cyclist I love that they have easy bike rack parking to lock up my bike!
Caffe Buondi was a delicious breakfast that we had while on the north side. They featured tinker coffee which was made excellently- and both of our meals were delicious. We had the frittata of the day and the Vegano Bowl. The potatoes were top notch!!
A not so hidden gem! Food is amazing, and I had one of the best lattes I've had in awhile! It does get really busy and loud during peak hours, because so many people love to eat here! Great place go if you are tired of the standard bacon/egg places, this place breathes fresh life and flavor into brunch!
Great ambiance. ✅
The service was good.🍽️✅
The food was fantastic.🍳✅
Portion was good 🥣✅
The D.L.I.D cappuccino was bubbly not foamy ,no espresso taste, I wouldn't recommend it. ☕❎❎
l'd come 🔙🌟
Perfectly average, run-of-the-mill Italian cafe. The food was good and the prices were fair. There wasn't anything particularly outstanding about this place but I would go here again for sure. Me and my friend had the panini's and in our opinion the Testa Rossa had an amazing combination if sauce, cheese, and chicken, whereas the Miura was kind of flavorless and disappointing.
Still, I happy with this place,
I was a bit bummed we were sat in the overflow seating at Covinio instead of in the actual restaurant. The Italian restaurant wasn't quite the morning vibe I was looking for and saw from pictures online. However the food itself was pretty good.We got Biscoff Stuffed French toast with a side of Fruit, and the Gilles (Potato Waffle topped with Sausage and egg, with side of potatoes) The french toast was some of the best I've had in a while. I didn't care for the Potato waffle as much, it was a bit herby and mushy. Overall, I enjoyed the food and next time, I will make sure to ask for a table in the Cafe side for sure.
Savory old world Italian meets American diner. Gluten free Baked Oatmeal with honey and a lite Arugula salad with Olive Oil was an unexpected but tasty pairing. Top it off with a Creamy Cappuccino or Espresso. Ask for Nathan, he was knowledgeable and fun. Must go.
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