Review Goodness Gracious Cafe - Brisbane

Environment: Excellent with shades Food: Good looking, and also taste good. Especially their sauce inside the burger. A little bit spicy and creamy, special. And they got DOG ICE CREAM!!! My pup just loved it Convenience: They got their own parking spot so you don’t need to park on Oxley Road (busy everyday) which makes everything easier.

Fairly busy Cafe on a Sunday morning, good Cafe vibe and good selection of brunch food. Got the pancakes and steak sandwhich. Shared the sandwhich and it was filling and tender steak. Pancakes are well presented and colorful. Drinks are so pretty 💕

Really nice experience here today. The ‘Virgin Lychee’ was so delicious and beautifully presented. The toast under the avocado came apart so easily!! Such a nice change from the table-rocking hack-sawing that is usually needed for avo toast. And nicely presented too. Food and drinks both came really quickly. And we even got this cute creature on the coffee! The cakes in the cabinet looked great too. Really nice way to spend a birthday 😊 Thank you Goodness Gracious! *only downside was one of our water glasses came out with lipstick marks on it

Fantastic dog friendly cafe. The staff are super friendly and were helpful. The food is delicious and the service is quick. Great cafe and garden area at the back where dogs are served with puppychinos and doggy ice cream.

Goodness Gracious serves a delicious menu. Sarina was our waitress. She was one of those vibrant and cheerful person that really made your day. She made sure our food was cooked the way we wanted and our water was topped up (something most waitress would not bother) 😊

Food was tasty, well presented and well cooked but the servings were huge, too much to eat unless you have a very big appetite. Also a very limited menu. We also had to contend with flies coming in through the unscreened side door near our table.

Very quick with the coffee and food and very covid safe. Karage omelette was super indulgent and delicious, just make sure you haven't eaten anything before and don't plan to eat anything else for the next 24 hours.

Great little cafe, with friendly staff and awesome food! We went for brunch, and was not disappointed. Generous servings, good atmosphere and a great way to relax on a rainy Sunday. As expected, it is a bit pricey than other similar cafes, however the quality of the food and service along with the place itself justifies that extra cost.

Came in and unfortunately had a poor food experience which was disappointing. My mother ordered a piece of tart and it was so small for the price that it was offensive (a mere sliver), not even the size of a piece of toast and no garnish or little side salad to soften the blow of that either. In terms of presentation, also terrible as it was an overcooked edge and just looked dry like it was tossed on to the plate like an old shoe.... And I ordered a wonton bone broth with pork, the total cost of which was basically $30. You would think for that amount of money you would get a large ramen size bowl filled to the brim with noodles and wontons and pork because lets be honest, you can pay $15 for the best ramen in Brisbane with meat, veg and garnishes that will fill you up. The small serving of broth was flavourless and without anything special of note, there were 3 tablespoons of noodles in there, 3 small tasteless wontons and some pork and scallions. Definitely not worthy of the price tag or my palate, and most disturbingly not good value for money-astounding... I could pay $30 for a main meal in a fine dining restaurant and the quality would be much higher for that price. I do not write this with malice, merely disappointment, ....other than a poor food experience, service and atmosphere were bustling.

We have really struggled to find somewhere that ticks all of our boxes, but the crew at Goodness Gracious truly go above and beyond in everything they do: - Delicious food - Authentic and creative menu - Seasonal menus - Amazing service - Willing and able to meet dietary requirements - And the food is locally sourced too! We had a minor mix up with our breakfast order this morning, and we are by no means regulars, so we were absolutely blown away by the willingness to do what ever it took to rectify this and keep us happy (even though we really were not concerned in the slightest). You usually only see this kind of dedication to food and service in high end restaurants (which I can vouch for having myself worked in hospitality for over 10 years), so it is so beautiful to find a place that is keeping the true heart and meaning of hospitality alive. You had already won our taste buds, but now you have won our hearts!!! We will be back!! Xxx

We've been here almost (we sometimes go on holiday) every Saturday morning for the last year. The coffee is top level. The food is interesting and delicious without being weird, and regular menu updates keep things seasonal and fresh. The service is always fast and friendly, and the consistency is impressive.

This place is huge! I was expecting to get forgotten as we sat down but nope...wait staff were awesome. Took our order,coffee arrived almost immediately,and the food was great! Would recommend the Vietnamese Omelette.

Have come to this place many times now, one of our favs for sure and we recommend it to all our friends. Great food, great service, great coffee and great atmosphere!

We just love it here! We travel about 30mins to get there but it is definitely worth it! The food is beautiful, the ever changing menu is exciting and a challenge to make a decision about just what to eat. I must thank the staff for their service, knowledge and good fun in a busy environment. Really worth an early visit to enjoy the cooler start out under the shade of the lovely tree!

Great fusion food, good company. ) a nice place to enjoy the morning or afternoon. Hard to get a place to park.

Absolutely the best cafe ever!! Cosy, cute and the most satisfying coffee � This place is everything you could ask for in a cafe, I could live in it!!! Thank you to lovely staff for such a wonderful experience!! Definitely worth a travel from Gold Coast!

I used to love this place because it always had so many delicious vegan/vego options. Went there this morning to discover all those meals were gone � thoroughly disappointed. Step in the wrong direction.

I was amazed that this place in the burbs was humming and packed at 10:30 in the morning. I soon found out why. The service is superb - quick and friendly. I had an iced tea - Jasmine, peach and lychee - sensational; with a Vietnamese Omelete, that immediately transported my mind to Saigon. Thanks Tina (Gracious) and Zairah (Goodness) for introducing me

First time we've been there, the service was fantastic. Really nice people -they were genuine in their kindess and service. The prices are fantastic and the gluten free bread was the best I've tasted. We will definitely be back again and we will bring more people with us!!! Great jobs guys!!

Absolutely stunning food. Friendly service. Really great restaurant if you’re keen for an exotic brunch. We will definitely return!

The best kept secret in Brisbane. Just a shame I have to drive all the way from Ipswich to get there....but it's sooooooooooooo worth it. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.

Friendly staff and probably the best iced tea I have had ever!!!!

It's our favourite place for our yummy food and great atmosphere xxxx

Great coffee, delicious and creative meals and the friendliest of staff. Don't run if you see a large queue outside, make sure you ask the wait time, often people are waiting for takeaway and they seat you quickly. It's worth any wait anyway. Seriously great Cafe!!!!!

Amazing, fresh and unusual food, beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent coffee and ice-cream for dogs. Couldn't ask for more. A favourite hangout of my late father's, I can see why. Will definitely pop in every time I'm back in Brisbane!

Delucious and aesthetically pleasing foods ✨🦋 Quality coffee ☕️ Real beautiful lively little pot plants 🌱 Cheers my mood all the time💖 Oh and very friendly and professional staff 🐾🤗

Service was good and server was very helpful. However, we sat inside and there were so many flies which made us rather uncomfortable. This needs attention.

I've only ever had great experiences at Goodness Gracious Cafe! Each time I have tried something new and loved it all. Their coffee is also fabulous and their service and staff is next to none. I will be back again and again.

Friendly service, fresh fresh food full of goodness. Beautiful menu. �

Great local cafe, with warm, friendly service, excellent coffee, and delicious home-made goodies..open for dinner Friday & Saturday too! Highly recommend!!!

My favourite place for coffee � Now they are doing amazing dinner. Scrumptious food great service. Love that it's our 'local' �

I love visiting Goodness Gracious for a delicious weekend brunch with girlfriends or the family. A friendly little hub with a great atmosphere and plenty of seating options. The coffee is also perfection ��

My first time was there for my daughter's birthday brekkie was absolutely amazing staff were wonderful food was delicious coffee � couldn't fault it ����

I love the whole set up of this beautiful cute cafe. The food and coffee is amazing and my favourite the matcha latte. Definitely the best cafe!!

Wholesome and delectable food, superb coffee, and enthusiastic staff. What more could you want?

I ordered the most incredible 2 layer raspberry butter cream cake for a birthday. It was so nice and all of the guests commented on how amazing it tasted. It was decorated beautifully and it was absolutely stunning. Thank you Goodness Gracious!

Thanks for a lovely coffee & Breakfast this morning. It was busy & hot but everyone was so friendly and helpful. Coffee & avo on toast was beautiful!

Lots of vegetarian menu options. Fantastic cold brew coffee. Baby/child friendly too with proper change table in toilet.

Waffles - overpoweringly sweet. Flavours did not work together. Even the lemon curd wasn’t tangy - it tasted like melted lemon fruity chews (from the natural confectionary).<br/><br/>Eggs Benedict w/mushrooms - very good. I enjoyed the quantity and variety of mushrooms. The bread was nice and buttery. Eggs benny was perfectly runny. The cream (yoghurt?) sauce was flavourful but light, and tied everything together.<br/><br/>Chai latte - had an interesting note of something that I couldn’t quite place. Wasn’t too sweet, so I assume it’s not made with powder. Definitely worth trying.

Came here for twice for brunch so far. I tried their french toast - though it didn't look fancy and all, it tasted fresh with the lemon meringue and soft on the inside. Bonus is, they didn't serve the average white bread ! Mocha was quite rich in flavour with cacao nibs on top.<br/><br/>I came here on a weekday so it wasn't busy and all. Service was great as well !! Staff were cheerful and polite.

Have not been back over three and a half years so it should be the time to check it out. I always love the provision of parking space at the back of this cafe, which makes customers so handy.<br/>Walked it and it was not yet full house. I chose a table near the counter so I could watch the barista’s preparation. Doubtless, her skill is very good; however, my coffee was sitting on the bench for a while and waited for someone to deliver to my table that made bubbles came to the surface and the temperature was slightly declined. Having said that coffee’s taste, strength and smoothness remained consistently well. The croissant did not let me down at all. Careful warmed up preparation retained the layer and texture. Well done!<br/><br/>Last visit: Jan, 22, 2016. Rating 4/5

First of all - get the Chai Me smoothie. Heaven! That's most important.<br/><br/>Secondly, what a beautiful little cafe! The feel of the menu matches the cutesy decor within the cafe. They serve breakfast/brunch/lunch (whatever you want to call it) until I think 4pm everyday. <br/><br/>We always opt for one of the options with sourdough, whether it be the classic avo on toast or halloumi on toast. Last year we came and had the most spectacular winter roasted veggies on toast which was absolutely incredible, but sadly not on the menu this year! I'd love to see it back.<br/><br/>They do amazing drinks (chai me smoothie I may just have to mention again) including teas, coffees, smoothies, sodas... As well as lovely little cakes with several vegan options too.<br/><br/>It is a bit expensive for what it is, if we have to be honest. 60 dollars for two smoothies and two meals... but if you want a treat and can afford it then definitely come. This cafe is our favourite in Brisbane!

We found this cool cafe/restaurant from the Trending Cafes book after a visit to the nearby koala sanctuary. <br/><br/>Staff are friendly and the place is inviting. What seems to be a smaller cafe from the outside, is actually a large venue with plenty of seating inside and outside on the decks.<br/><br/>The menu is interesting. My wife had the tempeh bacon with rice noodle salad and I had the Goodness Gracious. The kids had the ham and cheese croissants. <br/><br/>All dishes were great. The crispy pork was cripsy, the tempeh well cooked and the kids made a tasty remark about the ham. They're 3 and 7, so that's a very meaningful comment.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, my daughter accidentally knocked the ceramic soap dispenser in the restroom and when my wife reported it to the manager/owner her response was positive and immediately assisted in cleaning up the mess, no grumblings, no nasty comments. Which made the experience even more positive.<br/><br/>Definitely worth a return with guests and highly recommended.<br/><br/>Oh and the coffee is great.

Saw this little gem on a foodie page & it lived up to it’s great reputation! Lovely, shady garden setting outside with very helpful & cheery staff with personality!<br/>Delicious, imaginative dishes & great coffee<br/>with a wonderful cake cabinet. It was flat out this morning as obviously very popular. <br/>Well worth a visit but best to book on a weekend

Our last lunch at this popular Cafe rated 4.5! Last Wednesday we return for coffee and cake. The Cappuccino ($5) is strong and flavoursome, a good coffee! The Cheesecake ($8.50), however, is served with the crust broken off in pieces. Surprisingly, wait staff decided it was appropriate to serve this cake. <br/><br/>The Cafe was full and wait staff were busy so I decided not to make a fuss. With hindsight, I should have sent the Cheesecake back. Being the last slice, this Cheesecake was dry, almost stale. A fail guys!

Breakkie heaven. Keeps getting better and better. Tried their chicken bowl for the first time. Just the best breakfast ever!! Must visit if your around.

Went for coffee and cake.  Lovely coffee and delicious and unusual flavours with the cakes.  Planning to head back for a meal.  My only suggestion is having more spaces for bigger groups e.g. 4 people inside for the really hot days and found it difficult getting to a larger table with my elderly dad (who has a walking stick), as several groups were standing at the counter waiting to pay and blocked the way for too long a period of time.   If they can address these things it would be a 5 for sure and we will be back to sample some more of the lovely flavours and foods.

Excellent for a Sunday brunch. The food is easy eating yet so complex with taste and texture; the environment is relaxing even when during the busy Sunday brunch time. Everything is goodness and gracious!

I had the açai bowl from here and was quite disappointed. The blend was very icy and the size was very small. I ate in with a group and was given the bowl in a takeaway container? This is both a waste for the environment and quite underwhelming considering the price.

This is a super fantastic place - please don't change anything (maybe don't heat up cupcakes with icing on them), but forgiven because it's great in every way.  Food Service & Presentation !   ps please bring back the 'Dutch Baby' soon.

I have been here a few times and the food always is presented well. Their cabinet is always full of such amazing treats which is very tempting when you come in AND when you go to pay. The menu is always changing so you never know what will be available when you go there on your next visit which is good and can be sad when you miss out on a fun dish!<br/>I got the Mediterranean toast which was yummy, was surprised it was a cold dish but the cauliflower hummus added a burst of flavour to the plate which was delicious.<br/>Staff were mostly friendly and coffee was nice.<br/>Overall a good experience, looking forward to trying a dessert in their cabinet or a sweet dish off the menu in the future.

Ordered three dishes and only one was outstanding. Would definitely order the char siu pork burger again. The falafels on the falafel dish were very crumbly and dry and the pear waffle dish had a great concept but was overall a bit bland and underwhelming.

Lovely little cafe with awesome food and services. Hidden in the quite suburb, very creative menu makes u want to try everything. Generous serving portion and great for those of u who want to have a substantial meal in the morning. They serve good meat dishes which is hard to find in brunch pl. <br/>Very impressive and will surely come back shortly to try more on the menu

By far my favourite cafe ever!!!! It ticks all the right boxes from ambience - music/decor/lighting, service - amazing, super speedy and the staff are genuine and knowledgeable of their menus as well as cater accordingly to dietary needs, food - creative and to die for. I love that the menu is mixed up every season. GG is so homey it’s always the first place I think of when I want to relax and de-stress by myself. I also love coming here to celebrate with friends and family. It’s such a dynamic and diverse little place. I always joke to my husband that one of my goals is to buy one of the houses on the street to be able to wake up and have breakfast here every morning. Keep up the great work GG Team. 💗

The dishes were really innovative, unlike your run of the mill cafes with eggs ben (not that I have anything against eggs ben, but it's refreshing to have totally new brunch options. We had the tofu moussaka, goat curry and Polynesian plate. I enjoyed all three dishes and was wowed but how big the serving sizes were. It's really worth the price. Also, I had the mocha, which came with chocolate shavings that made it so rich and delicious. This is definitely a place I'd return to in the future to try their other dishes.

Cute cafe tucked away in Graceville. I actually drive past this place a lot but haven’t ever noticed it. When we visited it was packed but we were seated quickly and were soon impressed by their food. We ordered ‘Goodness gracious’ and the goat curry. Both were yummy. Service was excellent. Cannot fault any of the food or shakes we ordered. Will definitely be back again.

We visited this cafe three times. Food is very nice here but a bit pricey. Very creative menu.<br/>Coffee here is not my favorite. Too bitter and doesn’t give me the sensation of drinking coffee. We also ordered little green which came in a bottle from HRVST ST! <br/>The ambience is beautiful and staff are very nice and welcoming.

Heard so much about this place and since it was my day off, I decided to take a drive to the Southside. It was busy for a weekday morning and I wanted to sit outside but all the tables were taken so I sat inside. The decor was nice and all the staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered the smashed avocado with spiced pumpkin and sourdough. It was ok, nothing special and it was a little pricey for the dish. Usually I’m happy to pay if it was good but this dish was just ok. I love the red velvet latte, it was so smooth and just the right amount of sugar. Overall, I like the cafe but not sure if I would go out of my way to come back.

This hidden gem located in Graceville is a great place for an early breakfast. Parking is mainly street, located on a busy road. Plenty of seating inside and out, staff are very friendly and welcoming.<br/><br/>Seated promptly with a baby chair, ordered our coffees and juices. Menu is on the healthy side, but they do have bacon and eggs for those who want meat.<br/><br/>I ordered the kim chi brown rice bowl with added pork as recommended by the staff. Wife had bacon and eggs with side of avo. <br/><br/>Coffees came out quickly, latte was good, nice balance and flavour. Chai latte for the wife which she enjoyed.<br/><br/>Our meals came out in reasonable time and my rice bowl was very nice. Well constructed and surprising went well with the pork and the touch of egg. For those who don't like brown rice this dish will change your mind.<br/><br/>Happy to come back to this place again.

Execution and descriptions need improvement - kale soufflé was not a soufflé, cauli hash was not hash but a gelatinous sheet that resembled slow cooked pork skin, bombay potatoes had no spice at all, big chunks of coconut and prawn heads in a crepe... Coffee was a bit burnt also... This place has good bones, but just needs to consider what it promises vs. delivers.

I’ve been here a few times and the food is so beautifully presented. It’s on the pricier side for breakfast but it’s definitely instagram worthy meals. <br/>I find the meals are a little disjointed, a whole heap of good ideas not executed just right. <br/>I recently had the brisket, it was delicious but there was a heap of very salty very strong sauce with it that overwhelmed everything. The sweet potato chips were not chips but roasted sweet potatoes sliced open, nice but not what I expected. The eggplants and figs were both very yummy but I don’t know if they were friends with the brisket and sauce, more like slightly awkward acquaintances. Husband had the Goodness Gracious which he said was delicious, but to me it looked like a whole heap of random (but tasty) things on a plate together. <br/>We also had coffee (very good) and cold pressed juice (yummy but $8 was a bit steep for the quantity). <br/>It’s very pretty outside but each time I’ve been there are a lot of flies, kinda kills the ambience. <br/>Wonderful staff, eager to please and lots of smiles help make up for it though.

A nice place situated on a corner with a really nice outdoor area. The surrounds were clean and nice, it was much larger than I expected and after looking at their website they really are a full service restaurant with a fairly decent catering facility.<br/>The coffee was a bit of a let down, my latte was too milky and more like a flat white . My wife's long black was bitter and not very nice.<br/><br/>One thing that does frustrate me is the way that some cafes respond to kids, having arrived with 2 little ones in tow. The way people approach you can give a lot away, you could almost see the mental eye roll, it makes for a poor impression and it would have been nice to see staff smile when they finally do come to the table. Any one with kids will know its bloody hard enough. Made us feel a little unwelcome and is a little insulting and frustrating.<br/>Over all it was OK, probably wont go back though.

I love coming here whether it’s for breakfast, late brunch or a small afternoon tea. I love the environment and the service and I really enjoy the food and drinks. It gets extremely busy and I rarely sit inside because it is so loud. I love sitting out the back upstairs because it’s more secluded but it’s right near the toilets and people are always squeezing past. <br/>However, that is my only criticism I enjoy that the menu changes and eagerly wait to see what their chef comes up with. I’ve never had a disappointing tea, chai or coffee and visit regularly throughout the week.

Sitting at this little gem as I write this... I've never written a review whilst still in the establishment before. But I couldn't wait. Staff are super friendly... Atmosphere is relaxed... Coffee is delicious. Will be back for breaky soon!!

Good service, checked up on us. Busy during peak hour. Coffee was mild wasn't strong or dry. <br/>'the goodness gracious' Pork belly was really well done but other elements of the dish felt like it wasnt harmonious particularly the salad condiment. <br/>However, the griddle cakes, thumbs up.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Coffee was great. The griddle cakes were amazing! The flavours and textures worked perfectly together. We will definitely be back 😊

I have been here twice and both times have been great experiences. The coffee is great and the staff are friendly and enthusiastic. The dessert/cakes are fantastic. The menu changes so there’s always something new to try. The cafe itself has great atmosphere. Would recommend.

Food was okey only, we did order pork belly, the meat has not much flavor if you don’t go with sauce, the lamb was terrible dry, only the Vientiane Omelet was okey! coffee was terrible...... fly everywhere, so annoying.....

Great cafe and lovely outdoor area! I order the avocado on sourdough which was refreshingly zshooshed in comparison to some of the other more basic avo on toasts found around Brisbane! Cauliflower and turmeric purée added colour and a new depth of flavour to the dish and overall was one of the best presented avocados I’ve come across. Unfortunately the portion size suffered as a compromise with only one price of sourdough for the price that other cafes would provide two. The poached eggs which I had to add to the meal were over cooked and the bacon which I scored from my friends plate the opposite with stringy fat. Overall a great place with a picturesque outdoor setting! Rebecca Hamish

Holy moly, I don't think I've seen a busier suburban caf - this place is filled to the brim with happy diners - smug in the knowledge that they have found a real gem outside the inner city zone. <br/><br/>Food is, what millennials would call, on fleek (I'm not even sure really what that means) - coffee is good too... And strangely I was enamoured with the hand made clay water jugs.<br/><br/>They have about 10000 waitstaff so you'll always be attended to promptly...the courtyard looks divine if you can get a seat outside.<br/><br/>Bonus points for being family and kid friendly too.

Amazing cafe! Serving wholesome food. The coffee was superb, very well executed. For breakfast I had the avocado on sourdough whilst my dining partner had the tofu scramble which also looked amazing! Can't wait to come back again!

Ate here recently and wow it was good. Friendly staff, food came quick. Car parking was a little confusing due to the layout of it.. I got stuck because I parked horizontal and some one parked vertically. Other than carpark.. great little place to eat at

I love Goodness Gracious! The menu is exciting and everything looks so delicious, with a great variety of drink options. Great food and a lovely place to sit outside. <br/><br/>The tofu scramble is a winner for me.

Had lunch here today and it was an enjoyable experience. The decor and vibe of the place is great! The outdoor area is lovely with beautiful decking and a huge tree providing shade. Staff were friendly and service was prompt. We ordered a brewed chai and a soy latte for drinks which were both lovely. For food, we ordered the mushroom burger and the wonton broth. The burger was really tasty and enjoyable. Unfortunately the broth was quite lacklustre, really lacking much flavour at all. Thankfully the rest of the experience made up for it and I would be happy to visit again.

Literally everyone goes here and to be honest I don't know why. Food is beautifully presented but I feel portions are too small and don't taste as good as you would expect for what they look like. Not cheap. Love the outside area - inside is too loud.

This cafe has an exciting menu. I went here with my partner and ordered a red velvet latte. It was absolutely delicious and I was really happy to try something new. The place seems quite upmarket and I sat on a chair with fluffy pillows. The cafe is often extremely busy.

This little gem located in Graceville is my go to Sunday brunch spot! Serving up some of the most gourmet breakfast fare in Brisbane. The food is to die for!!!!

My partner and I have been regulars here pretty much since they opened their doors. We've never once left with anything but happy bellies and a big smile on our faces. The staff are absolutely lovely, and each and every one of them go above and beyond to accommodate us. The coffee is great, the food absolutely delicious and I love sitting out on the deck or in their cute little courtyard.

Staff are lovely. Very cute set up with lots of greenery, the interior and exterior of the cafe are greatly designed. Unfortunately the few times I have been there I have been served burnt coffee and the classics (eggs on toast, smashed avocado) I've ordered off the menu have been quite bland.

Ambience was good, restaurant was busy, staff were pretty outnumbered so there was quite a wait for service. Food was average. Table service but pay at the counter.

Lovely cafe - we drive from Paddington sometimes for breakfast here. It's always busy when we arrive but it never takes very long to get a table. The service is always good, as is the food.

I was a bit disappointed by Goodness Gracious as it looks so inviting whenever I drive past. The decor was really lovely and it was a nice place to catch up with friends. The menu was a bit sparse however and quite expensive. Coffee has been hit and miss - sometimes quite good and other times far too hot.

I came here to have brunch the other day with a couple of friends and ordered the chocolate waffles and Goodness Gracious dish. Overall I feel like the flavours in each dish was great. However the poached eggs weren't runny at all which was a bit disappointing. The sourdough bread was also really tough to chew on. I do feel like the dishes were a bit overpriced for what they were and you could probably do better at other cafes around Brisbane which is such a shame given that the atmosphere and ambiance of the cafe is so lovely. The waitresses were also really friendly and approachable. If I came back it would probably be due to the really nice seating area they had which makes for a nice social gathering, rather than the food itself.

Ordered the Goodness Gracious which in my opinion, is not worth for value of money. The meat (I forgot whether it was pork or beef) was quite dry. The acai bowl was quite runny and slimy, and the banana was very overpowering in the bowl. However the mushroom burger was delicious and also vegan! Spiced chai was nice too :) I loved the deco of the cafe, the water jugs and little potted plants on every table was so adorable.

I had planned to come by Goodness Gracious Cafe for some time after hearing all the positive reviews and comments about their food and services. I had attempted to come here on a weekend but there were absolutely no tables available. So today, had to be the day instead ☝🏻<br/><br/>Goodness Gracious Cafe is located on the side street of Oxley Rd. Making my arrival at 10am, several tables had already been occupied by customers. Entering the cafe I am greeted promptly by a lovely staff who asks me if I am dining in or taking away. Dining in ofcourse! and she tells me to sit wherever I feel comfortable as it is table service here 🙂<br/><br/>By using locally sourced ingredients, their menu introduces a good variety of healthy options. I had my eyes set on the Banana Chia Toast (Unfortunately, I was then informed by a staff that it was not available) so I decided to try out their Tofu Scramble with a Mocha coffee.<br/><br/>Not long after ordering, my coffee is on the table. Served nice and hot with smooth froth and tasty chocolate sprinkled on top. (The brew was okay, but I wouldn't say its one of my favourite) My food was served shortly afterwards. A very Asian inspired dish consisting of, Kimchi, Baby Beets, Radish, Enoki Mushrooms, Eggplant Puree, Crispy Shallots, Ginger&Tumeric Scrambled Tofu and House Loaf. The presentation was great 🙌🏻 But unfortunately, there weren't much flavour profiles in the dish, overall it was rather bland for me. <br/><br/>There was an overload of crispy shallots on the plate (aren't crispy shallots used as a garnish to enhance a bit of flavour in a dish?). The Kimchi served was not very much like the Korean type (cabbage covered in chilli). The tangy flavour was there, which was good. I was able to taste the Eggplant Puree, however, the flavour was very subtle (hidden under the shallots). The tofu was smashed which kind of resembled the name of the dish 'Scrambled', but was tasteless 😕 The House Loaf was a bit soaked due to the tofu being on top. I think the Enoki Mushrooms was probably the hardest for me to consume, as it was served completely raw and it gave out an unpleasant scent.<br/><br/>This may not have been the best breakfast I've had, but that's okay. I'm always happy to give a place another go and try something else on the menu. Maybe it'll be better next time 🙂<br/><br/>Thank you, Goodness Gracious Cafe for the friendly and polite service.

We enjoyed birthday brunch at Goodness Gracious Cafe. A beautiful menu and they have used the space well. Staff were so lovely and I felt they actually wanted to be there. An absoluately perfect smoothie and iced chocolate was so good. Highly recommend！

Do yourself a favor and have brunch at Goodness Gracious! We did today, the food & service is spot on. Fabulous coffee & quite big serves of beautifully made food. Only down side is it's quite noisy in there but it's forgivable. Tomorrow the menu is going to be completely changed so go check it out!

After a short wait we got a nice corner table that afforded us a people spotting location. The coffee was first up, and the balance of bitterness and depth of flavour was on point. The salmon special could not have been cooked any better. The salmon melted in your mouth which was lifted by the tangy, slightly curry esque sauce. The kids options were right on the mark too, with clever deconstructed parfait for the sweet tooth of the little ones.<br/><br/>All in all, friendly service and great food made for a cracker of breakfast, and we will make this a regular outing.<br/><br/>Food 9.5/10 service 8.5/10 decor 7.5/10

I enjoyed a light breakfast at GGC a few weeks ago, the perfect start to my rdo. I found the cold drip coffee very interesting. Look forward to try again

Beautiful breakfast location. Friendly staff. Great food. I definitely recommend. Food is different to the usual breakfast places. Presentation is beautiful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. All very positive thoughts.

Lovely cafe with fantastic ambience. I love all the little detail in the cafe from the plates to the water jugs to the cushions. Lovely attentive staff.<br/><br/>We ordered the bacon and eggs with side of wilted spinach and mushrooms and the green roast. The coffee was fantastic - smooth and aromatic.<br/><br/>I would definitely come here again!

Great food ,fantastic friendly service. Salmon was to die for ,coffee was done perfect.perfect place to catch up with friends for breakfast or lunch.

Really nice little place, and they catered beautifully for our vegetarian breakfast tastes. Service fantastic and friendly staff made this a good find for us.

I love Goodness Gracious and, when I can sneak away from my kids, I come here every time for breakfast. <br/><br/>I'm a simpleton and am very happy with their bacon and eggs (scrambled) - note: ask for the butter on the side as there is a big blob (beautiful quality) of butter in the toast which usually melts and makes everything greasy. <br/><br/>Matcha French Toast is a winner for my husband and the lunch mains are always good. Coffee is good. <br/><br/>Cake selection is never amazing and I'd usually choose another local for morning/afternoon tea. <br/><br/>My only other hint is to sit outside. Inside gets noisy and usually a few too many flies.<br/><br/>The owner is always friendly, staff are quick and polite and if they make a mistake (as humans do) they are always quick to apologise. <br/><br/>

Just moved to the area & had breakfast here in our first morning. Delighted to have such great coffee & breakfast on our doorstep & such friendly staff. This will surely be our regular cafe!

A very busy place right around the corner. I had to find out and to be fair the place has "cute" decor. The service was friendly.<br/><br/>The food is grossly overpriced and with no particular reason why. The coffee was subpar and other drinks were ridiculously priced. <br/><br/>Compared to Sydney or Melbourne cafes you pay more for less in Brisbane. I cannot understand why.

Goodness gracious this is a cute cafe! (sorry had to be done) Ordered the salmon something with edible flowers and fish eggs, quite tasty. Pulled pork was also quite tasty, however a bit on the bland side. The red velvet shakes however was delicious and very enjoyable. This place provides the perfect setting for brunch!

Been here twice already - first with a friend who lives locally and the second time with my partner - and both times were excellent. I had the Granola, which comes in a very generous (and appropriate) serving, both times, since it was just so great! The service is also always very friendly and polite, checking up at appropriate times. Coming from Auckland, which has far too many but also many great cafés, it is really nice to find a lovely café like this one in Brisbane. Will definitly make this my local!

Goodness Gracious NEVER fails to impress! <br/>I've been here five times and the customer service is impeccable. I've brought my dogs in here while I have a planned breakfast with my love ones either seating outside or inside my bottle of water is always full. I was always looked after. Food presentations are always up to high standard. The staff are always smiling and being very accommodating to me, my love ones and my dogs. I've had the Cuban sandwich, Matcha French toast, the bacon and eggs and the list will go on - BUT I've enjoyed them all!

Always drive by here and finally popped in for a drink; there are so many non-caffeine options here which is pretty hard to come by. Tried the red velvet latte but they also do 'golden' (tumeric) and matcha lattes too along with a huge tea/juice selection. Definitely coming back for food as it looked great, the cafe itself is super cute.

Expensive for standard food and drinks. Small dining area and bad accoustics. 40 plus minutes for meals and drinks to come out. Owner couldn't even fake a smile as she rung up our bill. Don't bother.

Amazing food. Good location. Would have improved ambience with some background music.<br/><br/>I am so full!!<br/><br/>Staff are very attentive and service is quick.

lovely atmosphere and very friendly and attentive staff. loved the matcha latte because even though it tasted bitter, I knew it was organic and didn't have any nasties added to it. shared the poached salmon and kale, asparagus bowl. didn't disappoint! the salmon was cooked to perfection and the celeriac slaw gave the dish a nice kick. the greens tasted nourishing and were flavoursome. ended the meal with a blueberry cream cheese cake which was super tasty. will definitely go back to goodness gracious!

This cafe made me so coffee and brekky happy, it was ridiculous! And I mean that in the best way possible. We visited this place not long ago and I had the Matcha French Toast and my partner had the Cuban Sandwich. My plate came out with more than just french toast ... it came out plated on a bed of dreams and happiness. If I could have gone to the kitchen and just hugged the chef and not creep the guy out, I would have done it.<br/><br/>Service was so friendly and inviting, the price was great, the food just had me bouncing everywhere for the rest of the day and the decor was gorgeous! If you ever get a chance to stop in at this place or you don't mind travelling to an amazing cafe, this is one you must try!

Went there for breakfast this morning and although the food was delicious, I found that $16 for some avocado and tomato on 1 piece of toast was ridiculous. Otherwise the service and atmosphere is great.

Came on a Monday morning with two others and got a table right away.  Ordered the matcha french toast, poached salmon, and the mushroom & kale. The matcha french toast was just a normal french toast with a soil that tasted nothing like matcha- it was slightly salty but no matcha fragrance. The only element I really enjoyed was the burnt honey cream it was so smooth and silky with a great honey flavour. The poached salmon dish was nice- the salmon was cooked perfectly and melted in the mouth. The mushroom & kale dish was ok but was too oily and my sister couldn't finish it because she got sick of it halfway through. The "caramelised garlic bread" that came with the mushrooms wasn't enjoyable as it had a weird flavour. <br/>The service was a bit slow, and the waitress kept trying to up sell everything but other than that the overall experience was good. I really like the creativity of the dishes and how often the menu changes.

We ordered the big breakfast and matcha French toast. Food was alright. Liked the idea of matcha French toast. Sausage and potato was good but poached egg wasn't done very well, bread was a little bit hard. Pricing was on the higher side for the portion.

Friendly staff, great atmosphere and warm interior design makes this place a cut above the rest. All their food is delicious and they cater for all dietary requirements. Ensure you check the dessert cabinet as it always has a selection of delectable treats. Coffee is probably the best in the area, which is why this place is one of my favourite local hang outs.

Was seated on a busy Sunday within 20 minutes. Service was great and the drinks and food arrived very quickly. All three meals were very nice. The only disappointing thing about the trip was when the waitress while cleaning our plates said "just so you know there are people waiting for tables." 😅 Bit early for that sass ty. Hence the 2.

Coffee was good but that was about it. Food was quite average and really didn't understand the Beef Baked Eggs dish - very dry overall and not very pleasant. Also experienced food poisoning. Not rushing to come back any time soon..

Made a trip with a few friends to Graceville for this place, really liked the atmosphere and clean look. The meals were a bit of a let down, we were expecting so much more flavours; the coffee was smooth but lighter than what I'm used to. Will be back if I'm in the area. Very lovely staff.

Went there on a Thursday afternoon around 2pm. The cafe was still busy at that time. Their service was fast after we ordered. Interior of this place is cute and they are also dog-friendly we were given a table to sit outside with the dog. Their price is also within a reasonable range. I had an avocado on sourdough and it tasted great and looked even better !

We are regulars at this place and for many reasons. The top reason being the customer service. No matter whether they are flat out busy or enjoying the breaks between peak periods the service is always top notch. Next is the menu which always has something new to try. It covers the usual breakfast suspects but also offers a variety of healthy options and something just a bit on the naughty side too. The atmosphere is fresh and vibrant with the option of indoor and outdoor dining. I would highly recommend this cafe to friends and family.

I don't know why we didn't try Goodness Gracious earlier but now I've been I can't get enough. Of the smoked mushroom and kale (with a side of smoked bacon). Everything on the menu looks good but I can't stay away from the kale. Delicious. Definitely my favourite cafe breakfast atm. The child likes the French toast but it's basically pudding - what's not to like? The coffee is good. My hubby said whatever he had was good - but did I mention the kale? And the smoked mushrooms? So healthy ;-). Service is ok - it can be a little slow but it's a busy cafe and has a large seating capacity so given that, it's not bad. The wait staff are very friendly. I like that they have funky plastic for the kid. It's probably slightly on the exccy side but the portions are generous so there's no way you'd come away feeling ripped off. The cafe itself is fairly new and nicely fitted out. The garden is lovely - we sat outside on a nice sunny winter morning which was very pleasant. The only thing I didn't like was the toast that came (with the kale - but really who cares?). It is kind of crumbly and a bit sweet. Not that it was awful just not my favourite sort of toast - I'd prefer something more crusty. And did I mention the kale? Yummo.

Had an acai bowl here and it was very fresh. It was so smooth at the bottom with cute toppings!!!! The area was so cute and village like. Definitely coming back to try other things on the menu!

I've been here many times before and it's great because it's local. However the food is alright for the price. It's a bit different and the staff take a bit too long. I only come back because it's so close to my house.

This isn't your average brunch fare and has a that bit of differentiation is really cool.  The food is great, the cold-drip coffee amazing, service friendly and prompt, and atmosphere really good.  The only downside is that it is so popular it can take a little while to get a table during peak hours.  Definitely our favorite South-Side cafe.

Passed by cafe before and decided to go there again with family. Cafe is clean and kid-friendly. Drinks are good and so was cake. Ate the Beetroot quinoa salad which was okay albeit felt like it lacked an extra ingredient. Has the rewardle card system here and beautiful decor. Appears to be a popular cafe and quite busy with indoor and outdoor area

Absolutely brilliant service, and even better food! Great place to have breakky or lunch. <br/><br/>Would definitely recommend the chocolate waffles

They were busy. At the time we went people were crammed in back to back. No space to move. Food was luke warm. Disappointing here. Tasted nice but nothing special.

It's a very nice setting that they have and I love the all day breakfast menu but the food was a bit of a let down and my caramel latte tasted like coconut

Pretty awesome little place hidden away with great vibe. Very creative with their menu and execution of each dish. Fresh ingredients, good combinations and well balance of flavours. Definitely not the "ordinary" cafe. Will return again very soon, great job! P.S. Love the smiley face hahaha :)

Out of my comfort zone in the Western suburbs and I stumbled across this busy little Graceville cafe and what a gem it is!<br/>There were plenty of brekky options and a good array of smoothies and juices. The coffee was also very smooth. My avocado was delicious although the sourdough toast was probably a little hard. But apart from that it was a great experience. The staff were very friendly and attentive!

I love this place. A great feeling all everything on the menu is good. We had a lovely breakfast here on the weekend - a big table with lots of kids and the waiter was very busy. He was fast, friendly and always smiling. Plus happily flexible with my order as I was desperate to get the caramelised onions instead of the tomato relish for my eggs. <br/><br/>So glad we have this gem near us! The western suburbs flock to other coffee haunts, but in our mind goodness gracious is the place to be!

Goodness Gracious just always have the most creative menu, and I love that it's always changing to include new things...not because I go there too often what are you talking about....but it's just a super cozy place to relax and eat some beautiful food. Also shout out to the Apple Pie Pudding, that has changed my life, even though it's not on the menu at the moment!

Best cafe in the area. The decor at goodness gracious is super cute and the coffee is strong and tasty. The gaff are always friendly and happy to explain the hipster menu to you :)

I have been here a couple of times, but finally decided to write a review after my latest visit. Really like the atmosphere at this place as its a great place to hang! Tried the ice coffee today and I was pleasantly surprised to see it come with ice cream! The coffee was just right and improved as I got to the bottom with the ice cream!! Ordered the braised pork belly for lunch, felt that the portion was quite small but to my surprise, I was actually quite filled up by the end of my meal.. The service was fantastic too, with the waitresses coming by often to see how we were doing.. Definitely going to be returning again!

I applaud Goodness Gracious Cafe for its creative menu. There were some elements of the dishes we tried that could have been tweaked but all in all, it made for a much more exciting experience than generic cafe fare. Service was friendly but the food was a tad slow in coming out. We liked the layout of the cafe and feel it would be a lovely function venue.

Always surprised by the delicious mix of flavors on the menu! Such a lovely setting that's almost always bustling, not forgetting the friendly service staff. Definitely keen to try more stuff on the menu!

Very long wait for a table and then 40 minute wait for food from the kitchen because they had "big groups" of people. We left and won't be back. Complete waste of a Sunday morning.

Busy noisy suburban diner. Mums and Bubs in abundance. Slow service on a early Sunday . Breakfast choices different from usual fare....nothing "smashed" here. Interesting tapioca fruit porridge. Teneriffe meets suburbia. Comfortable.

We had breakfast at Goodness Gracious and we weren't disappointed. The food was unbelievable. Pickled ginger on avocado was to die for. Only issue is that we had to wait 30 minutes to get our food because this place is so popular and the food is fresh so don't arrive hungry. Excellent options for gluten free people.

Just as we were walking up to the cafe, the exterior was so pretty and it got better as we entered. We ordered the lonza and scotch egg, smoked eggs and duck as well as the avocado on sourdough with extra egg and salmon ~ the portions were very generous and it was all worth!!! We also all enjoyed our drinks; the latte, green smoothie and citrus sunrise juice :) the service was awesome as welll!! overall we will be defs coming back for suree!!

Came here at breakfast/brunch time on the weekend. It was bustling, but not packed out. We were quickly seated and given menus to look through. It is cosily decorated, and the chairs have comfortable cushions. (some places have wire chairs that look great, but aren't great to be seated in for any longer than a few minutes.)<br/><br/>There are interesting options on the menu, which lists ingredients that go into each dish with only a few hints on how they are prepared/combined. We did have to look up some of them, like the lonza and the chikolitas. That should be a good indication of their non-standardness. There were a few dishes that particularly appealed. In the end, we ordered the smoked eggs and duck, and the lonza and scotch egg.<br/><br/>Of the two, the smoked egg and duck was the winner. The duck was very nicely cooked, and tasty. Couldn't really taste any smoky flavour in the smoked eggs, but the truffle aoli with it certainly had a good truffly aroma. The lonza and scotch egg was an interesting dish, but after the previous dish seemed to have less richness of flavour. The scotch eggs weren't quite what we expected, having just a thin layer of a sweetish crumb rather than the usual meaty coating. The lonza, which is a type of salumi, or thinly sliced sausage, was a bit tough to bite or cut through..which may well be the usual texture for it. There was a parsnip puree that provided some sweetness. Altogether though, that just seemed like a less cohesive dish.<br/><br/>Also had the Rocky Road shake, which was chocolatey and sweet, and actually had marshmallows blended in. A dessert in drink form. Nice that it can actually be dairy-free, as they use non-dairy chocolate ice cream in it, and you can have your choice of milk for the base.<br/><br/>We had a couple of cakes to take away, and both the chocolate and blueberry roulade and the hummingbird cake were dense, moist, and tasty.<br/><br/>More hits than misses overall.

The staff were attentive and the service was good all except for the waitress coming out of the toilet and wiping her hands on the back of her shorts and then serving our food with her thumb on each plate. The Coffee was good but the food was very average and extremely pricey for the quality, i would not be going back there that's for sure.

Hands down the best coffee ive had in brisbane. Ive lived here 20 years and can say Goodness Gracious is my go to breakfast place. Large portions and some really interesting options on the menu. I recommend my go choice the 'goodness gracious' and either the protein monkey or their new maple bacon smoothie!

A co worker of mine & I decided to go here after hearing a lot of people talk about it. We went for an early lunch on a Wednesday. Not many people there which is always nice, loved the décor & overall feel of the place. The staff were extremely kind & helpful. The only downer was the food, it was well presented & I loved the plates but my bacon was so tough it was like jerky, the eggs & wilted spinach were cold by the time it got to me (which didn't surprise me because the food service was slow considering there was almost no one else there) I did leave a tip as the service was so friendly but not likely to return.

Busy place on weekends. Seating is a little cramped as it's in an old queenslander house. Service was attentive and quick. Food wise it was average and on the bland side but they had some interesting menu options.

Absolutely terrible service. We were left for 20 minutes to look over the menu, which is fine considering my group had a good chat, but we then waited 45 minutes for our food. Coffee was tasty when it was the right order considering we had to send some back due to them being poorly made and the wrong sizes. Food portions were small and we had to ask for cutlery and for our empty plates to be cleared. While the food was nice and the venue being a nicely decorated one, I will not return and will tell my friends that the poor level of service is some of the worst I've ever seen.

Service was the worst I've experienced in a long time.. The food was pretentious and the coffee bitter and cold. The cafe so badly arranged that you get shoved out of the way while trying to pay. A lovely place to sit and chat with friends but a big disappointment.

This homely suburban cafe is located in the heart of Graceville, making it the perfect spot to catch up over coffee. They have ample parking and have water bowls readily available for the pooches. The one thing I like about Goodness Gracious is that they consistently change up their menu's which is something a lot of other cafes don't do. This time when we visited, I ordered the Shaved Lonza with Scotch Eggs which was a refreshing switch up to the standard old bacon and eggs. The flavours were great but the meal itself was small. We also had the Pulled pork jaffle which set us back $13, delicious but overpriced.

Our family went for breakfast and we were very pleasantly surprised. Great food, varied<br/>Menu and great atmosphere. Well worth the drive to get there. Thoroughly recommend it.

I love the small cozy ambience of the restaurant. Love the smoked eggs and duck I ordered. It was my first time trying duck prosciutto and I really enjoyed the intense flavour. The smoked eggs goes really well with the duck proscuitto. I'm glad that Goodness Gracious Cafe is just in my neighbourhood so it's convenient for me to go back anytime.

Such a diverse and surprising menu for a suburban café. The display cabinet with, I'm going to say more 'alternative' cakes and slices ... woah. Great coffee.

We were just looking for a quick coffee and maybe a cake (if they looked good enough). The hot chocolate slice caught our eye and we were not disappointed. Rich and fudgey and just the right size. The coffee was well made and the kids loved their iced chocolates and cheesy toast. We all loved the outdoor seating area. Will absolutely be back...maybe tomorrow.

I went this morning and whilst it was very busy the waitstaff were very pleasant and warned us the meal would be a wait... This was not a problem (as it was communicated to us from the outset) and they were very attentive the whole time. Coffees came quickly and were excellent... The food was also amazing! We will definitely be back!

Went for breakfast this morning. Waited over an hour for our meals. The kids meals are not good value. Better off just ordering main size and sharing amongst kids. You pay 75% of a full meal price yet get 50% portion of the full meal eg avocado on toast. Q ??? Kids meals aren't meant to work that way ...... The Goodness Gracious breaky had the beans hard, raw and uncooked with fatty ham hock skin amongst it.. <br/>Good coffee but very slow when busy. After waiting for an hour with no expectation management or apology for wait.<br/>They then charged full price for the inedible "goodness gracious " breaky .....$23 !!! <br/>

I went here for breakfast just this morning - arrived 9.30am on a busy Saturday. They put my name down on a list (2nd from the top) and we didnt have to wait very long for a table of 2. We were seated outside near the heaters so we weren't cold. My latte was hot! Yay! And my poached eggs with potato gratin was delicious. I will definitely be back - the service was prompt despite being a busy saturday morning and i want to try the other unique menu items like the red velvet latte. I also tried the pulled pork jaffle with mushrooms my dad ordered. YUM!

Like every reviewer here, I was most impressed with the creativity of GG's menu. I have only been here for brekkie twice and on both occassions I left the cafe with a very happy tummy. On both occassions as well, I was served water in beakers that looked like they have gone from one table to another and tea cups and milk jugs that were barely rinsed properly let alone put through the dishwater for a proper wash. I did not ask for a new tea cup on the first visit but did so on my second one. There was no apology when I explained why I had requested for a new cup. Neither was there one (apology) when one of their staff came round to ask if everything was alright which I of course gave them this 'valuable' feedback. If you want your customers to enjoy a full brekkie experience at your establishment, please make sure you serve them with clean everything to compliment the good food that you are already serving up. And oh, please make sure that your chairs and tables are properly wiped down before sitting your next customers. It is quite uncomfortable getting your hands all sticky from whatever it was the previous customer(s) was eating and drinking. I will still go back - but am hoping that the owners will take note of this as I have seen a couple of other reviewers mention the same thing. I am rating this eatery a 3.5 only because cleanliness and hygiene for a restaurant comes first for me before good food.

Food is fresh and delicious. Staff are wonderful :) Highly recommend! GG also have regular menu changes to keep it interesting but know when to keep the favourites

This place is currently my favourite in Brisbane, you know it has impressed you when you crave to go back for another experience, its 30mins away from us and worth the drive just for breaky/lunch/cake and coffee<br/><br/>Their menu is very original, and that's what i love about it, it's not your usual cafe menu. It's a little more pricey than your average cafe, but to be honest its GREAT value for what they plate up. We have been so many times and tried lots of different dishes, and almost all of them have been outstanding. Such thought has gone into their menu and it really shows their passion for food and their business<br/><br/>I also love that they are open till 4pm! While their kitchen closes at 2 you can still tuck down after for coffee and a wide selection of cake, best of all i believe ALL their cakes are dairy free (and most gluten free if you have an allergy to that) I've definitely had more sweets since finding this place, like with their menu, their cabinets desserts are also thoughtful in ingredients (im looking forward to trying their matcha "cheese"cake once they do it again) they also don't seem to be overloaded in refined sugar - which is the reason i can't say no to them haha, never have i felt sick after eating one of their goodies, just satisfaction.<br/><br/>The inside of the cafe is just gorgeous and homely, and they also have TWO toliets inside. If the menu tickles your fancy be sure to give them a go

First let me say this place is very well set-up. From the placement and wonderful staff to the exciting menu and gorgeous serving ware. I came for lunch and had the Sesame Chicken Breast. The chicken was cooked to PERFECTION! But my only issue was with the mushroom pate. In small amounts it's lovely but it was heaped on to the point where everything else was drowned with pate. All I could taste was mushroom pate! Having said that, I'll definitely be back - everyone deserves a second chance.

Really nice setting with a great courtyard to enjoy the Brisbane sunshine, the decor is lovely and there's lots of light. The coffee is pretty much always luke-warm which is annoying, I've taken to ordering extra hot and usually then get it about drinkable temperature. Taste varies. The service is undeniably slow-waiting 15 minutes for coffees and at least half an hour for food is common. Staff are friendly though and always have a smile. The food is okay- despite the promise of an Interesting menu it somehow it just lacks...flavour. The items in the cabinet are sometimes stale and have obviously been sitting there a few days. All in all a nice local cafe that gets extra points coz of the great setting.

Goodness Gracious Me!! Where's the cleanliness?. Visited this café for lunch during the week and the premises (inside & outside) are just gorgeous but that's where the good news stops for me. I work in hospitality and was appalled by the dirty cups, milk & hot water beakers and cutlery! The food was expensive and small in portion - not good value for money. But the deal breaker (read - I will never return) was seeing the state of the floor behind the counter and into the kitchen! Seriously guys wake up to yourselves! You've got an A class location & premises and are dicing with patron's loyalty and health.

Goodness Gracious Me!! Where's the cleanliness?. Visited this café for lunch during the week and the premises (inside & outside) are just gorgeous but that's where the good news stops for me. I work in hospitality and was appalled by the dirty cups, milk & hot water beakers and cutlery! The food was expensive and small in portion - not good value for money. But the deal breaker (read - I will never return) was seeing the state of the floor behind the counter and into the kitchen! Seriously guys wake up to yourselves! You've got an A class location & premises and are dicing with patron's loyalty and health.

Good gracious - not again!!!!!. I would seriously question their cleanliness - the water bottle was dirty - we sent it back -cutlery was smeared, tea pots lids (stainless steel) need a good clean. A very unappetising start in an otherwise very pleasant setting.<br/><br/>The food - avoid the beef sandwich which sounded lovely but in reality was terrible. Firstly it was impossible to eat as a sandwich, with the bottom slice of turkish bread so soggy it fell apart. The beef was clearly a cheap cut and was presented unexpectedly like a pulled beef which very chewy and potentially choking material. I asked for tomato sauce - they didn't have any and offered tomato chutney. They omitted to tell me they would be charging for that as an "add on". I certainly didn't come close to finishing this unattractive dish and shared my disappointment with the table staff who apologised. Nevertheless I was charged the full price and paid for the tomato chutney to boot. I enjoyed the cup of tea with the real tea leaves (after I gave my cup a wipe out).<br/>This place must have gone downhill over time given the past good reviews. My local Services club does a better sandwich for a fraction of the price. Good gracious - thankfully there's plenty of competition in Brisbane.

Nice Breakfast!. Visited this weekend and although it was a little busy there was a table available for us. The food was delicious and the coffee tasted great. Love the setting too. Props to Nicki for the excellent customer service!

Great food but be prepared to wait. For a small cafe I would have expected the coffee service to be faster, we waited about 20 minutes for a like warm coffee (it was sitting on the countet waiting to be served to us for a good 5 minutes). The food was not your usual breakfast fare and was surprisingly delicious. Lovely local place if you don't mind waiting.

New Barista Tops. Love the place! Been there a few times now, but didn't have a coffee today as the new barista was serving tables :(

Nice food, shame about the coffee (and lack of booking). The food is inventive, hight quality and reasonably priced, but the coffee is very poor (weak flavourless coffee, too milky, served luke warm) and the cafe's no-booking policy a real limitation for larger groups.

Cute and quirky cafe with the background philosophy of environmental sustainability behind their produce. Simple dishes ordered but the tastes were anything but simple. Wonderful fresh flavours that complimented each other superbly. The staff were lovely and accommodating and the atmosphere was lively and cosy. Great lunch date!

Very nice breakfast place. This place is very popular on the weekend, so you may have to wait a while to be seated but the food is very nice. I ordered the Dukkah Spiced eggs, semi dried tomatoes on lavosh bread.

Terrible service, very cramped & not a very big menu. We went to Goodness Gracious for breakfast on a Saturday morning. As expected with almost every cafe on a weekend, it was extremely packed so we waited around 15 minutes for a table which was totally fine by us given how small the cafe was. When we did finally get a table, we were given menus and left to decide what we wanted. The girl who had seated us did not return for almost 20 minutes - given how small the cafe is, it's very hard to believe she could have forgotten we were sitting there or had somehow missed seeing us waiting. After placing our order, the food then took around another 40 minutes to arrive and was very disappointing. While the meals were a good size, everything was crammed on this small rectangular plates making it extremely hard to eat without dropping food everywhere. The food itself was okay, but we were given a ridiculous amount of very thick cold ham, not sure for what reason (see the photo). OverallI wouldn't recommend the cafe, given the terrible service, very average meals and cramped seating. The only positive about my whole experience was the peanut butter milkshake which was amazing.

Awesome coffee, tasty food and it's all served up by some very attractive waitresses!

Horrible experience. I had a horrible experience at this cafe today! Firstly I had to ask for a high chair 3 times and got told each time it was coming (it never came) I had to go on a trek back to my car to get the pram out so I had somewhere to sit my son so I could eat! Then my coffee came out tasted horrible bitter and all around disappointing! Then there was the food! I ordered poached eggs and bacon. Eggs were rock soiled I may as well have asked for boiled eggs the bacon was horribly fatty and soggy and 2 pieces is pretty stingy and my haloumi that I paid $5 extra for tasted like hard rubber! Then go to pay ask if they have eftpos they say yes then get cards out to pay to be told oh wait it's not working you'll have to walk over to the petrol station get cash out and come back! Now I understand problems happen but it might be nice to inform people before they all get to the counter let me just say you're lucky I came back at all and paid! I won't be returning again

Goodness Gracious will definitely make you say GOODNESS GRACIOUS THIS FOOD IS DELICIOUS! This new player to the Brisbane cafe scene has been absolutely pumping since its opening, probably because of their balanced health and unique produce focused menu. Goodness Gracious has lovely outdoor seating area under some lovely trees, perfect for sunny Sunday morning breakfast. If you have gluten or lactose allergies, this is also a perfect place for you.

Goodness Gracious Cafe - Graceville, Brisbane. One of the newest kids on the block, this time situated in leafy Graceville, Goodness Gracious Cafe is already showing a roaring trade that is well deserved. Despite being on a main road, it is accessible with much of the parking being on the side street. With the plain white exterior and the large logo made out of hedge on the side, it is hard to miss this place. To add onto that, it is dog friendly, biker friendly and wheelchair friendly along with being accessibly by wheelchair. It also looks to be a good place for kids as well. <br/><br/>Inside is bright and vibrant all round, without anything needed to be hidden. It is the conglomerate of the many small touches that give this place a real feel, that it has been designed by a proper human. On each table is a small cacti plant, a tall water jug is already filled as you are sitting down (I almost thought it was going to be a vase), there is a specialty coconut sugar for the coffees and each chair is has a cushion for either the butt or the small of the back for for each customer's comfort. Looking around at the place, it has the skeleton of what would have once been a corner store in a prior life some time ago. <br/><br/>This was one busy place. Getting a seat was a stroke of luck, and it was right next to the kitchen. There were probably at least half a dozen waitstaff constantly on alert for orders for tables; this place was nearly packed and really popular. It was all for a good reason. Heck, as my dining buddy and I were walking out the door (which was not many steps away) the table was already being cleared. So with the prompt service when the meals arrive is prompt service for when the customer is done. That is some good ethic that is rarely seen at a place, much kudos to an efficient restaurant. <br/><br/>First things first, it is always the coffee for breakfast. There were three different blends available on the menu, with a Goodness blend that came from Algeria and a Gracious blend that came from Ethiopia both available for all the usual kinds of coffee. A third option is their brewed cold drip, which can be seen slow dripping into a jug on the counter. For me, it took some willpower to go for the Goodness blend for something slightly different. As usual, it was a double shot cappuccino. It was well done, with everything that a good cappuccino needs to have - good foam, well textured milk, solid body and it was a balanced flavour bordering on fruity notes. <br/><br/>Where Goodness Gracious really shines is with its breakfast menu. Instead of yet another trendy place spotting the usual suspects, the menu at Goodness Gracious consists of several inventive items. They strike the right balance between meals with breakfast items in them and meals that are a bit more complex, where people would suit them more for lunch time. As it has been said many times before, good luck trying to choose. If, like here, the tough choices need more than one hand to count then you know the selection ought to be good. <br/><br/>For the main part of breakfast, I ordered their eponymous dish. This was akin to a big breakfast in some ways, but was more their own creation than anything else. This was a big dish, which consisted of a cut of smoked pork belly, eggs how you want them (poached, yolk runny), apple remoulade, corned beef hash, a coleslaw, tomatoes, and sourdough toast. Additionally, I managed to nicked a bit of my dining buddy's bacon.<br/><br/>This meals is substantial and will certainly fill you up at least until lunch time. The way that it was presented suited the aesthetically pleasing aspect of a good meal, but it also was practical - it was served on a rectangular plate. None of the items were skimped on, at least certainly not the pork belly. This was a big hunk, at least twice the size of the bread. It was cooked to a tender, buttery perfection where the pork melted in your mouth. This was to the point that the thick layer of fat on top could be eaten by itself. For once, the eggs were soft and tore apart easily and the yolk ran like water; these were delicious as well in addition to the properly cooked tomatoes. The corned beef has was a block of crispy fried, grated potatoes which encompassed the meat and had the look of being house made. It was hot and tasty, generously and proportionally served with the rest of the meal. The remoulade was dabbed onto the sourdough toast and spread into a nice, even layer. Finishing it all off was a fresh lot of coleslaw which helped balance out the whole dish. Lastly, the bacon was cooked very well and to a good amount of crispiness.<br/><br/>Starting off on a very positive note, Goodness Gracious is certainly worth all the hype that is surrounding it. Quality is paramount at this cafe, and that does not stop at the food; it also applies to the service and the surrounding decor which are perfectly suited to suburbia. To make such a meticulously inviting place must take a lot of skill and dedication. I wish the best of luck to this place, and to see how the business grows.

It is the little things I love about this place.. I love the attention to detail in this place. The little cacti on the tables, the coconut palm sugar, the quirky paintings on the walls and the comfortable garden furniture type chairs may sound kitsch, but they add to the ambiance. However that aside ,the food is generous and tastes as good as it looks. The pork belly breakfast is a stand out. My capucino was nicely brewed, but perhaps a little bitter for my taste. It is a popular spot and I can see why.

Being coeliac and dairy intolerant and living close to this cafe has made eating out for breakfast and lunch so much more enjoyable then before. I'm used to receiving shop bought gluten free bread and having staff that don't understand the importance of my allergies. At goodness gracious I can choose to eat majority of the menu, including waffles and even chocolate milkshakes. I have continued to come back for more and more bringing friends and family. Never had a disappointing experience at this cafe. I am always encouraging and raving to people to try it. I love it!! Thank you goodness gracious! You've made eating out enjoyable again!!!!

What a treasure. The chef is gifted, the concept is inspired, and the staff are lovely.

Gracious Me, this is Good Stuff. Just enjoyed this fab new café yesterday...very tasty, interesting, food that reflects care about preparation, product and flavour. Friendly, attentive staff, along with superb coffee places this café on our 'must return to' list. Thanks for providing such a treat in the burbs! Bravo.

Mixed feeling. This is a mixed review I must say. I can't decide whether I should click on the thumbs up button or the thumbs down button...<br/><br/>I was looking for a cafe in the neighborhood on a Saturday morning when I suddenly spotted a small sigh 'Cafe open' on the side of Oxley Road. Then I realised there's a hidden cafe. There was a few customers waiting outside - that seems to be a good sign.<br/><br/>When I stepped into the cafe, I enjoyed the nice simple yet cosy decore. A friendly staff led me to my table for one - which I was facing a corner of two walls - a let-down. OK somehow it's understandable as they are not spacious at all. I can let it go.<br/><br/>I have ordered a flat white and a dukkah spiced eggs. The flat white came not long afterwards - and I did enjoy it. It's definitely a nice cup of coffee in the neighborhood.<br/><br/>Few minutes later, the spiced eggs were served. I tried the homemade sundried tomatoes first ... it was cold! What about the asparagus? Cold. The eggs? Lukewarm. The mushrooms - cold too.. and it was quite salty too. The only good thing about the breakfast was the crackers - not often seen in breakfasts.<br/><br/>I was told by a waiter that the breakfast was meant to be served cold. OK it kinda makes sense under this hot weather but still - I was expecting a hot breakfast.<br/><br/>In summary...<br/>- great coffee in the neighborhood<br/>- somehow below average food<br/><br/>I do hope they can either make it clear that the meals are served cold, or do something to improve their menu. I look forward to give a more positive review next time.

Worst breakfast ever experienced. It astonishes me that people actually wait outside this cramped cafe for a table. Not only is it extremely overpriced but serving hot poached eggs with cold asparagus, cold tomatoes and cold mushrooms (!) makes for a revolting breakfast. The eggs, surrounded by cold sides, became cold themselves very quickly and cold mushrooms is just disgusting to begin with. Nowhere on the menu did it allude to this being a cold breakfast and if it had, I would have ordered something else, because I paid $19 for a meal I couldn't even stomach. <br/>Bad food, overpriced and will never be going back.

Fabulous local.... Fabulous, friendly, clean, awesome, lovely, delicious, comfortable, time efficient, my favourite local.<br/>Best in the area!<br/>Do yourselves a favour and visit soon!

Amazing food, nice ambiance. We've been driving past for a long time but decided to venture in this morning. So glad we did. The inside was lovely cool with comfortable chairs and good-sized tables. Service was fast and efficient. We found the prices very reasonable, especially in comparison to other cafes we've frequented and for what you get - it's not el cheapo, but this kind of quality is worth a dollar or two extra. I see a number of other reviews complaining about portion sizes and price - wasn't our experience - the sizes are more than generous for breakfast. Our order:<br/><br/>Green eggs and ham $16 - amazing flavour, cleaned the plate and filled me up<br/>Spiced chickpeas $16 - with lashings of haloumi, my dining partner's choice looked fantastic<br/>Decaf flat white - lovely for decaf, and coconut sugar on the table was a nice touch<br/>Juice (apple, strawberry, mint, coconut water) - great balance of flavours and served with plenty of ice<br/>Quinoa and walnut brownie (shared) - lovely brownie with both light edges and sticky middle<br/><br/>All up, we both had a meal, two drinks each and a shared dessert for just over $50, very reasonable in my cafe breakfast experience, and the flavour was what I expect from fine dining. This is a cut above the local homemade cafe scene with beautiful presentation and interesting dishes. Also a novelty to have comfy chairs (seem to have been doing a lot of sitting on stools and crates in the retro themed places we've been to of late). Inside, the glazing eliminated all the street noise, but we also saw on leaving there was a nice outdoor area under the big tree if you'd prefer the outdoor experience. We'll be back again.

Amazing food, coffee, everything!. Well this place surely lives up to its name, it is Goodness Gracious!

Came back to Goodness Gracious over the weekend to try out the new breakfast menu. We were very impressed! Pork belly and corned beef hash were to die for! <br/><br/>Highly recommend to anyone!

Goodness Gracious me. Goodness Gracious Café is nestled in the leafy suburbs of Graceville. Every time I drive past the café it is packed with people lining up out the door. I decided it was time to see what all the fuss was about. <br/><br/>Overall the menu is polished and refined and the service attentive and friendly. The café has made its home in a restored beautiful old house. The white theme is given bursts of colour in the form of cushions, orchids and bright vibrant paintings. <br/><br/>I visited the Café for breakfast early one Friday morning and had one of their cold presses juices to go with the bacon and eggs. The eggs were poached well and the homemade chutney really lifted the dish. My dining companions settled on the Salmon Gravalax and the Goodness Gracious breakfast which including poached eggs, a smoked pork cutlet, spiced apple, beetroot hash and roast tomatoes. All the dishes were presented beautifully and the food came very quickly. <br/><br/>If your just visiting for coffee, be sure to try out some of their cakes made available in their display cabinet at the front counter. While I didn’t get the chance to try anything out, they all looked delicious and included items such as quinoa brownies and raw brownie balls. <br/><br/>Overall, we were very impressed with Goodness Gracious and glad it has found its home in Graceville.

Diana. The only whine I have regarding Goodness Gracious is the doggies have been segregated to to be tied up outside, which of course to our pooch is beyond her dignity, so no breakfast for pooch today!! Other than that the service, the food & the coffee were excellent. The flavor of the coffee lingered on the tongue long after finishing it (we opted for the stronger blend brew, there was a single origin there, but was informed it was a little mild in flavor) My partner loved the corned beef hash cake -a stand out dish for him & that off the bone leg ham just yum he informed me. Avocado could have used a bit of a kick maybe some chilli or coriander? Other than that please Graciously provide some outdoor seating for an offended pooch!!

Gorgeous Atmosphere and Friendly Staff. My husband and I tried this local cafe out over the weekend and instantly loved the decor! the atmosphere was fantastic and we could have eaily spent hours just sitting, drinking coffee and chatting. The coffee was good and the staff were beyond fantastic, truely. unfortunately nothing on the breakfast menu really jumped out at me, I ended up having the pear bread. it was okay. Maybe even a little burnt around the edges and just kind of 'fell appart' while trying to eat it. To be honest, I was a little dissapointed. My husband had the eggs and bacon. He wasn't a fan of the olive bread and felt like they were trying a bit too hard. I have to admit we appriciate an innovative menu but I also felt like the menu was trying a bit too hard. If they simplified the menu/flavours a little we would be back for breakfast. If not, we will most likely be back for just coffee and a read of the morning paper. Might even take the dog next time as there is plenty of dog parking outside.

A Cute Building And Interesting Decor Alone A Cafe Does Not Make.. Do you like poorly thought out menus and burnt food? Then this is the place for you!!!<br/><br/>The less said about the menu the better. It is confused and pretentious, and doesn't evoke any emotion other than "blah" .<br/><br/>I had the $12 pulled pork roll, which was the least pretentious item on the menu - my sole reason for choosing it. What I was presented with was underwhelming and to be honest quite offensive. The oblong shape of the roll (which initially reminded me of a scorched camels testicle) resulted in the narrower ends becoming dry and burnt. My first bite confirmed this and I spat out the revolting mass of char. <br/><br/>I opened the Brioche to inspect the "pulled pork", but rather than encountering the beautiful sight of perfectly cooked and pulled pork shoulder fibers and having my olfactory senses overwhelmed by the smokiness so often associated with pulled pork, I was left wondering exactly what "food" I had in front of me. Should the reader of this review want a better understanding of the visual aspects of this meal, can I suggest that you embark on journey to their closest Woolworths cat food aisle and open a can of Fancy Feast. The red cabbage slaw wasn't crisp, had no discernible flavor and to be honest added no value to the meal. As stated previously, the smell too was disappointing, there simply wasn't one, but then given the revolting visuals perhaps this was a saving grace. 1.5 bites and I was done. No need to punish my poor taste buds any further.<br/><br/>My poor wife was subjected to the little orange rubber bullets described on the menu as Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Overworked and containing too much flour these should be sent for use as crowd control for the G20 Summit in November. Whatever the sauce was supposed to be was completely lost on her, comparing it to a mix of grass clippings and olive oil. The inclusion of Kale made no sense, other than the fact that it is a fad at the moment. The roasted capsicum, although an accompaniment per the menu, was far more abundant than the Gnocchi itself and appeared not to be fresh given the amount of oil in which it was coated/swimming.<br/><br/>Another small point is that the water provided was already of the table when we arrived. Aesthetically this is appealing, however it isn't pragmatic. There were bits of the cactus centerpiece in our glasses and the water is at room temperature. When my wife asked if she could have cold water the waitress looked at her like she had two heads.<br/><br/>Other than that the service was prompt and the waitresses were pleasant and appropriately attired. If I had a criticism it would be that they didn't know how to deal with the feedback I gave, even though I made it clear that it wasn't their fault.<br/><br/>The coffee machine was stunning and certainly the centerpiece of the room, however they would have been investing the extra money they spent on the machine to pay a better chef or send the current one back to school.. <br/><br/>We were excited to try more than these items from the menu when we arrived, however given the quality and quantity we decided to abandon that idea. We decided to pay and get out of there as quickly we could.

Delicious and inventive!. One of Brisbane's best finds. Amazing coffee, great service and delicious food! Highly recommend!

Graciously Good. Cute little caffeine find in Graceville in a beautifully restored house. Good coffee, had a beautiful lime meringue tart. Will be good to see some more cake options on the menu.

Very expensive given the tiny portion sizes. If I'm going to pay $19 for a breakfast, I don't expect to go home and make myself toast after because I'm still hungry. How is a $22 ploughman's breakfast served with only one small piece of bread?<br/>The food is very nice, and obviously made with a lot of thought and care, but the price is not justified. I can't understand how a roasted tomato can incur an extra cost of $5.<br/><br/>Edit: there are appears to be a new menu with prices changes, and they are a lot more reasonable ($3 for a tomato is a-okay by me). Hooray! Thank you to the owners for taking this into consideration. We did visit right when it had opened up, so perhaps a few things needed to be worked out first.

Coffee & Jaffa Tart. Stopped in for a Mocha and snack. I ordered a the Mocha and a Jaffa Tart and enjoyed both with friendly service. I will be back to try a meal next time. Thanks

Hungry for more!. Snazzy little joint- really loved the decor and the service was fantastic. Only issue was the coyo with the granola. While delicious, the granola was a mere sprinkle on top, maybe only a teaspoon or two, so definitely not a substantial breakfast. I will be back though :)

Great Cafe. Goodness Gracious is a great new cafe. I had the Lamb Kofta Burger with tzatziki dressing, beetroot relish, and roasted mushrooms on a brioche bun with house made chips. I could have eaten 2 of them easily. The flavours were fresh, vibrant, and savoury. I had two long blacks because one wasn't enough (also, the coffee machine is beautiful to look at, so why not order a second one).<br/><br/>The decor is modern with a hint of "old school cool" on some of the fixtures (specifically the lights above the till). Sitting outside on the wooden deck sipping on a coffee is supremely relaxing. So even if there is a wait for a table, you are relaxed and enjoying yourself.<br/><br/>If you get a chance to check out this cafe, I would highly recommend it.

Goodness Gracious has nailed it on every level. From the paramount necessity of fantastic coffee to the eclective and unique menu, this little establishment will surely become a top competitor in the Graceville coffee scene. Loved it!

Can't wait for more. Food was amazing coffee was even better, service was fantastic. Can't wait to go back and try more from the menu. Also so relax and awesome vibe. Definitely found my new favourite spot :)

Fabulous!. Went there for breakfast, and the food was to die for! Service was great, everything was clean and in great condition, and it was beautifully decorated! Will definately be returning, great place! 10/10

Salmon Gravalax. Sooo good!!<br/><br/><br/>-----11 Sep, 2014-----<br/><br/>The food is so good! I had the Salmon Gravalax which was so full of flavor! <br/>The service was great, location great and the atmosphere was so nice I didn't really want to leave :)

Love goodness gracious cafe!. Absolutely loved this cafe! Service and food was fantastic, would defiantly recommend to everyone and will be returning ASAP!

Amazing food, amazing service, beautifully decorated. Overall 10/10. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Can't wait to go back!. Had such a lovely visit and can't wait to go back! The service was incredible, all the staff helped create such a great atmosphere and the food was not only delicious but cheap!

Ate brunch at Goodness Gracious Cafe, located in Graceville along Oxley Rd. Inside looks really homey and clean. I ordered the spiced waffles ($14) and the "Cool as a cucumber" Juice ($7). The waffles were amazing. Let me say, it tasted really unique- I think they used coconut oil to make the waffles...

Goodness Gracious Cafe has been popping up on my Instagram feed for some time with pictures of their menu offerings piquing my interest and making my mouth water. With a tagline of 'fresh and local food' and with several gluten-free options, I was sold. I made a breakfast date with Y for a Sunday morning and with both of us being early risers, we aimed for an early one and arrived at 8am. Goodness Gracious Cafe defines suburban cafe with its location in Graceville in a cottage-style shop and busy patronage at this earlyish hour. Although there is a carpark behind the cafe and ample street parking, the closest park we could find was at least one hundred metres away. When we entered the cafe, it looked as though all of the tables were already taken but luckily there was one table for two by the window that had just become free. It was a hot Summer day but thankfully the cafe is air-conditioned. drinks menu After being given water and handed menus we placed our coffee orders - I ordered a long black and Y, being a new convert to it, ordered the cold drip coffee. As we waited for our coffees, we perused the menu. Apart from her excellent company, what I love about breakfasting with Y is that she also likes to share meals so we tend to share and often one savoury, one sweet. The all-day menu at Goodness Gracious changes seasonally, as per their ethos, and the current menu includes the general breakfast staples plus a few extras, all with an interesting twist. For example, the Avocado on Toast ($12) comes with almond and dill butter, creme fraiche and lemon dressing. We were tempted by the Spiced Chickpeas with sauteed spinach, slow roast tomatoes, haloumi, puffed wild r

he smoked salmon came with sprouted quinoa, shaved asparagus, goats cheese, mustard salad and my highly anticipated 62 degrees eggs. It was my first tastebud sensation of these eggs and they are quite interesting.