Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although the ambiance is very cool and hip, we were underwhelmed by the 30-minute wait for the food and once we got the food I cannot believe they call these McDonalds-style fried pucks "hashbrowns" and this "toast" is supposed to be sourdough. This looks and tastes like the same store-bought Aunt Millie's loaf. If you're going to charge me $16 and make me wait this long, then please step up the quality! One more positive: the eclectic decor, the self-serve coffee bar with homey mix of mugs and the 20-seat community table are all very trendy and inviting. I just think you need a new chef. Otherwise people won't come back a second time.

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

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

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