My fiance and I went to The Goods Bakery & Cafe for the first time today after having spent the last 6 months or so wanting to. We're so glad we took the time and drive to finally go and it's safe to say it may just be our new spot.
Immediately when we stepped inside, it was a breath of fresh air. The decor, lighting and merchandise from small local vendors were all so inviting. Both the FOH and BOH staff were beyond friendly, accommodating and all seemed to work well together - something that's hard to find at most cafes nowadays.
The coffee and food were both served promptly, despite a large family having come in and ordered at the same time as we did. We are both coffee snobs and fell in love with this week's specials. We chose the Chocolate Covered Strawberry and Teddy Graham lattes with almond milk. We have never had a cafe where we did not have to customize the amount of syrup, cold foam or espresso used to adjust it to our liking but seeing as it was our first time here, we ordered them as-is. The coffee flavor shone (Atomic Coffee Roasters), the cold foam was cohesive with the drink, and the homemade syrups were beautifully flavored and not too sweet. Most importantly, the coffee was not watered down, too milky or burnt. It was beautifully smooth and had a wonderful mouthfeel.
Lastly, we decided on a whim to order the roast beef sandwich. It was perfectly light, refreshing and extremely filling. The two of us split it and it was the perfect amount of food for a wonderful price-point. The chewy ciabatta alone makes this sandwich worth coming back for. I'm not sure if it's made in-house, but it certainly tastes like it! The Horsy-Mayo is the perfect balance of creaminess and bite and complemented the tender roast beef and greens.
All-in-all, there is nothing we didn't love about our trip to The Goods Bakery & Cafe and we cannot rave about them enough. If you've been questioning going or taking the drive - just do it! It's the best spot around. read more