I am so glad we came back! What great improvements to the menu! Jordan was our server and kept our coffee filled (which is really good, locally-roasted by Hubbard & Cravens!). I ordered the classic Ham & Biscuit Benny with an amazing homemade hash brown casserole. Amy got the tomato, spinach & feta scramble which was served with a generous side of fresh fruit and multigrain toast. We also tried Lib's amazing carrot cake, which is big enough to split. The atmosphere here is cozy and full of energy with a community table that's always fun to have a happy hour stop-over after work with your colleagues. If you haven't been in a while, check out Goodness Gracious again and I bet you'll come back for more very soon. I know we will! Cheers and my compliments to the chef and staff! read more

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Ohh my gosh ladies! If I grew up as a girl close to this beautifully decorated place I'd want my mom, aunts and grandmas to take me everyday!! This is a beautiful accent in Carmel with the decor, scenery, Menu and delicious beverages. I attended for an after hour party event so I wasn't able to try the menu but had a beautiful mocktail spritzer during the special event. I look forward to being cozy with girlfriends again! The service was exceptional with our large group enjoying cocktails and mocktails. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Wall art with extensive seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Loved this little gem. There were 14 of us, an older group of ladies, and the young server was so patient and explained the menu several times. Without an eye-roll or complaint. Most ordered the 3 sisters, 3scoops chicken, tuna and egg salad, which looked delicious. I had the blackberry bacon toasty, and I almost jumped for joy, it was so delicious. It's like going to Grandmas back in the day. Old favorites with a new twist! The decor fit so well, with all the vintage and nostalgic finds. Im looking forward to one of their famous picnic basket that started it all. read more

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Oh my goodness. Best place in town! The food we got was delicious!!! I got the banana break French toast with a side of fresh fruit, along with a pink starburst drink. Everything was amazing!!! The service was just as good as the food! However, it was a bit slow coming out. The place itself was slightly messy and cluttered, but overall fairly clean. That could just be the style of place. However It is on the expensive side. I would really recommend this place. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Banana bread French toast. Best banana bread I've ever had! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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You know it has to be a great place if they have a basket with dog treats outside their door! It's a colorful cheery and fun decorated with charm of down home hospitality and the servers display this too! I met 2 friends. Here's what we ordered from the unique menu items and we all enjoyed it immensely-Three sisters salad w a pickled spiced peach (very good and different!), eggs Benedict (w requested greens added) and I had the Watch tub salad. One friend had the espresso martini and the other had the raspberry prosecco and I had a latte w homemade caramel syrup. Hey have events too (see photo). It was very enjoyable as we sat by the corner window with lots of natural light and could watch the dogs come up for a dog treat at the door. read more

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Our family party of 11 was welcomed with little notice (we did call ahead). We were seated at a high top with another large party. The restaurant was busy, but service was great and we felt comfortable. Cocktails for brunch started our day. Lavender gin sour was delicious. Two of us got the Bloody Mary. Customize it to your taste. It is super good. All around, everyone that ordered cocktails enjoyed them. My husband started with the carrot cake (don't save dessert for last). The best yet-his option. After a taste, our son ordered one to go. The carrot cake and spiced peaches (one was served with some plates). I had the Oscar's special. Our server suggested adding a filet. Excellent ideal. Beautifully crafted. Our granddaughter got the French toast. Super delicious with chocolate chips. Overall, our party enjoyed their meals. The ambiance is a melange of one off plates and cups. Walls are decorated with all Retro pictures recipes all kinds of interesting things to look at. Cups are in a coffee bar and you pick your size you pick your pattern it's like going into grandma's cabinet actually may be gray grandma's cabinet. I highly recommend! read more

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A friend took me to lunch at this charming restaurant. We were welcomed immediately and taken to a table for two. This gave us the opportunity to look at all the cute decorating that had been done Fresh flowers on the table, pink antique table cloths, parsley table clothes Antiques on the wall beautiful mirrors, I could go on and on. Since my friend was buying I didn't feel comfortable taking pictures. Sorry, You will have to see for yourself Menu included champagne, mixed drinks and of course coffee, etc Brunch menu for me. The best lox and bagel I have ever had. The salmon was fresh smoked and delicious. The cream cheese was whipped with horseradish. Served on antique glass plate with small tomato salad My friend loves hot browns. She said this was the best one she ever had. Real baked turkey, great cheese sauce (she did love it she cleaned her plate) The owner stopped by to clear our plates. She said everything is home made by her recipe. She explained how she had searched for the perfect lox and taste tested her hot brown with the Brown Hotel, feeling certain her sandwich was as good as the famous one The owner,Toni Mares, has been open for 8 months. Guests were standing in line to get a seat when we left We were very pleased that Toni talked with us and told her we would of course, be back. We had reservations and I suggest that unless you want to stand in line you get them also. This place is unique, the food delicious and the atmosphere welcoming. Well worth visiting. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Flyer for location. Food on front looks like food served - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

A first time visit and we'll be back! Enjoyed a mid-morning breakfast with some great scramblers - my was tomato, spinach, feta cheese with the eggs along with the hashbrown casserole and marbled rye toast; my wife had the bacon, avocado, and Monterey cheese with breakfast potatoes (sweet) and toast. Both excellent, and a nice cafe setting with self-serve coffee selection, to meet friends or just enjoy alone. Great service and comfortable surroundings. read more

I took my husband to a quiet breakfast at Goodness Gracious, today. I was mesmerized by the dining room which is filled with mostly pink, vintage and antique decor. I would call the style country cottage. The seating is very comfortable and cozy. This is a perfect setting to bring the girls for brunch. Toby, our server, was friendly and attentive. The coffee bar is self serve. The coffee is hot and there were several cream options. The menu is filled with locally sourced ingredients and interesting options. I ordered a bowl of the fresh, in-house made cauliflower soup. The soup was fragrant and delicious. Meals are served on vintage plates. My husband had the Farmhouse Breakfast of eggs, bacon, fried potatoes and marble rye toast. Toby brought him strawberry jelly and ketchup. He said his eggs were cooked perfectly. The restaurant hosts fun special events throughout the month including crafting sessions and special menu items. Toby said that we need to follow their FB page to learn the schedules of the special events. There is a private parking lot behind the building, but we found nearby street parking. read more

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Never had been and still have not been here. Had a Baby Shower Lunch-in to celebrate and beginning planning of our first grand-baby to the family. Got VM day before that they "unexpectedly" are going to be closed. Not sure if I'll ever visit- truly ruined our plans - no offer to discount meal when we came in next time. Just sorry about your luck. . Be cautious to not depend on them for any special occasion. read more

So, I'll keep this short & sweet: Goodness Gracious is an absolute gem of a restaurant. My wife and I discovered this relatively new place over the post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend in 2024, and we were blown away by the overall experience. A slight disclaimer: If you're an ex-Army Infantry officer, whose diet of choice is plenty of carbs, red meat, Old Fashioned cocktails, and a few fried appetizers (yes, I just described myself), then this "might" not be your kind of place. This restaurant obviously caters to a different crowd, based on the décor and the beverage/food selections. However, I still loved it regardless. There is a delightful steak & eggs breakfast item, available anytime, that really impressed me. The staff couldn't have been any more pleasant, which was a great finishing touch. So, my verdict is simple: I give it an enthusiastic recommendation. read more

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This is the cutest place to grab a bite to eat. The atmosphere is so cozy and quaint. I highly recommend the devil loves pesto sandwich and their coffee bar. 5 stars for me! read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Attended a Taylor Swift event on Friday night. First of all the place is absolutely adorable. Our waitress was so friendly. She graciously answered our many questions and offered detailed descriptions of the food and drinks. They had a special menu just for the Taylor Swift event. I was happy to see we were able to order off the brunch or lunch menu. Everything on the menu sounded good. I ordered a Lavender Haze cocktail. It was delicious. One of the things I was looking forward to the most was the Chai cookies (Taylor's favorite cookies). Our waitress was so sweet and brought all of us a Chai cookie and didn't charge us for them. That was a nice surprise. Food was good but the service was fantastic! Made for a fun girls night. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Lavender Haze cocktail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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I was excited to try this place. The ambiance is fun. I told my husband it looked like a southern Memaw's house (which is a good thing). The service was adequate. We were greeted promptly. My husband and I each ordered the chick(hen) and waffle. The idea of a fried whole Cornish hen on a waffle with hot honey was intriguing. The food was definitely hot. The waffle was soft, not crispy, but fine. The hen was hot and juicy, but was totally bland. I tasted no real seasoning at all. We also ordered the lemon blueberry ricotta toast with greens as our side. The toast was okay, but still not very flavorful. It also wasn't plated great. The greens looked kinda old and were swimming in a vinaigrette. For the prices, I just expected better. I told my husband after we left that I wasn't eager to go back. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Chick(hen) and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

This is a fun and eclectic little spot! The interior is bright, colorful, and mismatched. We sat at their large community table. Coffee is a self serve station where you get to pick your own mug from their wall of unique vessels. That was fun! I ordered the biscuits and gravy, which was delicious! The real star was the hash browns side though - so crispy and worth it! Service was a a bit slow, but overall a fun experience! read more

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What a cute little brunchie spot! My friend and I stopped in while walking around downtown Carmel. We were greeted and seated instantly and loved all the decor! The teacups are all eclectic with fresh flowers on every table. E Meals are served with a 1/2 sliced peach, which is such an underrated treat. At first, I thought it was a jam, but biting into it, so fresh, and reminds me of my childhood. The menu is continuing to grow w new drinks, added hours of operation, etc. Goodness Gracious is exactly what this area needed and kudos for another small business coming in! The food is all cooked to order but still in a timely manner, yummy drinks and just a pleasant experience with decent pricing! Can't wait to make this my continued Brunchie spot! read more

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The restaurant itself is super cute. Pink is a favorite color of mine so I was really happy to walk in and see all the pink decor. It is a fun vibe. The menu sounded really good and I ordered the toast with ricotta, honey,lemon zest and blueberries. I was expecting to see a big thick piece or two of toast with a beautifully plated dish, but instead, I received the thinnest single piece of toast imaginable and it looked like a child had prepared it. There was also a very tiny bowl of fruit that came with it. I believe it cost $17. I was certainly expecting so much more for the price. Typically when I go to places to eat breakfast, I can't even eat it all, but I was still so hungry when I left there. I did not have any issues with the service, I was just very disappointed with the quality and quantity of the food, especially for the money. I will not be going back. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

There is not a thing on their menu that's not superb. Keep us coming back time and time again. read more

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Terrible customer service !!!! Don't go here after standing there for a while. The waitress never acknowledge me & my family. I went to the back to get her. She said I'll be there in a minute. We are busy. She never seated my family, but acknowledged another family. When They when they came in when I responded, she said I told you we were busy never apologize never seated us. Terrible customer service. read more

Very good service and the food was tasty. My wife and I went here for the first time this morning for breakfast. We both had one of the scrambled egg dishes with some toast and coffee. The lady that waited on us was right on and did her job. He really enjoyed the decor and nice plates and fresh flowers. The price was about 50% more than other out of town breakfast places but understandable for this downtown location with hogher rent With two coffees we ended up at $45 plus tip We would go here again on occasion read more

The food and service was amazing and it is so cute inside, I love the comforting home look

This was my second visit to Goodness Gracious. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The place is cute with pink vintage flair. Both visits I sat at the large community table which is great for people watching or dining alone. The food was great both visits. The first visit I ordered the Little's Breakfast with egg, pancakes, and fruit, and the second visit I ordered toast rather than pancakes. Requested toast without cinnamon and sugar, but it came with it. It was still good and the staff seemed pretty busy, so I didn't complain. I appreciate that they allow adults to order this little breakfast and don't limit it to kids. I loved the unlimited iced coffee! Both of my visits have been on Saturday mornings. The service has been slow, so would not recommend going if you are on a a schedule, but fine for an easy going Saturday morning. I am anxious to try the lunch menu! I am sure service will improve as they grown and staff is up to speed. It nice to have another fun breakfast/brunch spot in town. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Little's breakfast- over easy egg, toast, fruit cup, and iced coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Made reservations for Goodness Gracious. They have a community table and a few other smaller tables so if you'd like to sit with your party, I'd call ahead and make reservations. Very cute ambiance and decor. Service was excellent. I had ordered the special egg casserole for the day, which was good. I did order a side of fruit and got the arugula salad instead, but decided not to say anything. The arugula salad was good. They had posted a Bloody Mary bar, but at that particular day and time it was not up and running but they have plans for it in the future. There's unique items on the menu, and I would definitely go back to try them. Parking is free at two parking garages near by. read more

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Waited for 10-15 min without even an acknowledgment. No one helped us! Perhaps someone could be assigned to greet people. read more

Bland food. Luke warm coffee. Self serve beverage buffet, disorganised and spills not wiped off. Decor was pepto pink. Table cloths wrinkled and past vintage. Atmosphere is not relaxing. Seating is very close and uncomfortable. The server, although very pleasant kept hovering and asked how we heard about the restaurant three times. The breakfast was served lukewarm. The toast was cold and pre buttered. No spoons provided. I stirred my coffee with a knife. read more

All around fantastic! I had wanted to try this place for a while but never got around till today. The menu is small for breakfast but ...ITS FANTASTIC! It's simple delicious food. I got the farmers breakfast with two poached eggs, bacon, sourdough toast and these sliced fried potatoes. It was sooo good! My friend got the avacado toast and she loved it. It was fresh and had a vibrant delicious flavor. The coffee is self serve even with Togo cups which is awesome. The wait staff are all super nice and attentive. 10/10 would recommend! Not sure about kid options but perfect for a girls morning or taking your parents. The food is definitely homemade made with love good. It's simple but amazing, I was a little iffy when I saw the menu was a little small but nope it's perfect ! Portions were excellent not too much and not too little for everything. You will get the perfect amount of full. Also their coffee was really good . The decor is cozy and just a great place. So happy they came to Carmel! read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Farmers breakfast with poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Parking is behind, on the street or in the nearby parking garage. Service was quick. We liked the special of the day which was a scramble with gr. peppers, onion and mozzarella cheese with toast and fresh fruit. The chicken salad croissant with fruit cup and peach half was also good. They leave a carafe of cold water on the table. If you like coffee, you get to choose a mug and pour it yourself as soon as you order. The decor is cute & cozy with various table sizes. We recommend it. read more

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High hopes but disappointing. Honestly nothing special as far as food goes. We decided to try the Crawl. Family recipe we were told. Sorry you can keep your family recipe. Underwhelming, blah. If I'm spending $30 for breakfast it better hit on all the marks. Sorry it did not. I'm glad everyone else has enjoyed this place and given it great reviews but I'm in the minority sorry to say. Eggs Benedict were ok. Crawl not good and my friends sweet potato has looked pretty sad. No return visit for us. read more

Their food was fresh and delicious - my issue was the cleanliness of the restaurant. It was kinda hard to eat there because the booth was really dirty read more

I was treating my mom to a late Mother's Day brunch since I am also a server as my second job so I was working on Mother's Day. It's a small space and very noisy if you want to have decent conversation. Took forever to be greeted by a server. I was ready to get up and take my mother somewhere else but the server finally came around as I was literally getting up. The food was okay but nothing to rave about. Our server never checked on us once we got the food. As a server myself I was observing the atmosphere and it didn't seem like any table was receiving great service. It's not that big of a place so even if all the tables are sat the service should not have been as slow and subpar as it was. I was really excited to try this place but left feeling embarrassed for treating my mom to such a poor experience. read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Lemon ricotta toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Absolutely fantastic brunch. The kids plates are healthy and affordable- kids can choose 3 items of their choice from a diverse menu so everyone gets what they want. The kids also get a prize as part of the clean plate club. I had the avocado toast with FRESH tomatoes and an egg and it was great. Hubs had biscuits and gravy and the gravy was homemade goodness. I love the decor and that everything on the menu has meaning. Really nothing like this restaurant out there! read more

Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard - Outside decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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We really wanted to like this place. The ambience was cute. The menu looked delicious. Main dining area is very loud. Waitress took out order in timely fashion. We waited a long time. The avacado toast that I had came out w egg on top cold and side of fried potatoes cold. Presentation was nicest thing I could say about my dish. Hot sauce was served in packets, like fast food restaurants. Given how long we waited, I did not give restaurant the feedback as I didn't want to wait a long time for it to be remade. My friend was opting between two dishes. The waitress recommended one over the other. The blackberry bacon cheese sandwich, looks like something I would make it home. Presentation was nill. My friend said it was 'ok'. Her side of fruit, was the saddest cup of grapes. Waitress did not check back in to see how we were doing. We weren't in a hurry though the waitress never asked - it was almost 90 minutes. We want to like this restaurant however without significant changes, we will opt for others nearby. read more

We had never been to this eating establishment before it is very cute and girly for girls day out or special birthday party service was great. Food was delicious. The restaurant is cute and trendy! read more

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We go there regularly. Coffee is good. And the food is good. The menu is not easy to read however. You need to really read it over because its not organized very well IMO. Staff is hit or miss. But they are all friendly and nice but you might get a surprise in your order. read more

Nice addition for the ladies who lunch..or brunch. Cutest decor and serving pieces. I had the Grandma Jean Egg Soufflé and it was huge and scrumptious. Accompanied by toast and jam and either fruit or arugula. Friend had an order of "crawl" which she described like an elephant ear with a pastry sauce. Parking is not convenient unless you snag a street spot but a soon to be open garage with 300 spots is on the way. Many more items on the menu I want to try . Very friendly service. read more

Insanely overpriced and subpar food. Atmosphere is nice and cheerful but that's the best thing about it. Biscuits we're cold and tasteless. Potions small. Won't be returning read more

This new addition to the 'Arts & Design' district is a work of art in & of itself. From kitschy decor & table accents (take note of the bevy of S&P shakers) to the creative & unique menu selections, this place rocks in a demure and understated way. While smallish and intimate, it is bright and enervating. It starts with a self serve coffee station providing an opportunity to appreciate the atmosphere & the welcoming appointments. For us, highlights of the cuisine were Banana Bread French Toast (maple syrup provided but totally unnecessary), the Cup of creamy Roasted Red Pepper soup is superb and served in a teacup providing a 'down home touch'. For me the star of the show among so many great sounding choices is the Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Baked Sweet Potato with pieces of melty Gorgonzola on top. DO NOT forget the southern touch of the savory Spiced Peaches. Service is prompt and efficient provided on this day by Rachel - sensitive to the needs of the customer for chattiness or the privacy of quietness. read more

Pro tip: there's a parking lot behind their building or you can go a block down to Sophia Square to the public parking garage there. Such a cute new addition to Carmel! They're located at Main and Rangeline right across from Tre. It's bright pink, hard to miss. :) We ordered the chicken salad on a croissant and the Three Sisters (which is a scoop of their chicken, tuna, and egg salad), and the kids PB. Service was so kind and attentive. The decor is adorable and you can tell a lot of thought went into the details. I'm a huge fan of their kids menu because it prioritizes fruits and veggies in fun formats (cucumber slices, spiced peaches, etc). That being said, my kids LOVED the chicken salad and the egg salad. Next time, I'll order them the Three Sisters dish. Overall we had a great experience and will be returning for lunch in the future. Considering this is their first week open, I'm super impressed! read more

The food wait was over 40 mins for lunch, with a half full restaurant. Always like to support local restaurants, but don't think we will be back. read more

Girls... We have a new brunch spot!! GG Kitchen is the cutest (and pinkest) place. The ambiance is ultra feminine and adorable. The service was incredible and attentive. I went for the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, it was delicious (and the peach on the side was a welcomed surprise)! Word on the street is that their menu will also be expanding in the near future. They also have a great proximity to downtown Carmel! Give them a try ASAP! read more

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