Annie

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.

Cynthia S.

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.

Carolyn W.

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!

Suzanne K.

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.

Katherine A.

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.

Tom B.

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.

Kenna P.

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!

Katresha T.

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.

Kendra C.

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.

Rachel K.

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!

Stefanie W.

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!

Sarah B.

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.

Tammy V.

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