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Gracious Goods Cafe
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 9 pm
Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun 9 am - 3 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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6 reviews for Gracious Goods Cafe
6 reviews in English
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Review from Laini G.
3/17/2012
Allan G and I were out this afternoon thrifting and antiquing, and decided to stop by Belgravia Books and Treasures so I could check out the writing books.
Since I've been wanting to try out Gracious Goods, we stopped in for a little snack beforehand.
Allan ordered the Chorizo-Garbanzo Stew and a bagel. I ordered a soup and sandwich combo, with a cup of the Chorizo-Garbanzo Stew and a Club Sandwich on a Cheese Bagel. We both had Banana Colada Fuze drinks from the fridge case.
We got a table near the window, enjoying the coziness and the comfy chairs, the art on the walls, and the warm atmosphere.
The stew was very good, with big chunks of the sausage, potatoes, garbanzo beans, and what looked like spinach. The seasonings were also good. The sandwich was good, with turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato. You can choose your sauce, and I picked mayo, but it needed a little more flavor. Maybe something like a chipotle mayo or another type of sauce might give it a little more kick than the lackluster flavor it had.
The service was friendly and we got our food quick too. Will definitely be back to try more of the items on the menu. -
Review from Alouise D.
Edmonton, AB
2/9/2012
I never knew this place existed until I went to Belgravia Books and Treasure a few weeks ago. Gracious Goods is located next door, but it was close when I was there. So I came back a few days ago.
This cafe is just a block from the Mckernan Belgravia LRT station. It looks like a quiet neighbourhood cafe, so I was actually really surprised to find the cafe was pretty busy. I imagined I'd open the door and be the only person (aside from an employee or two) there. But there were several tables filled with people drinking coffee.
Bonus GG has Transcend coffee beans, both for the drinks they make and aslo available for purchase. Of course they don't have all the drinks Transcend does (for example GG doesn't have a flat white) but you can still get Transcend coffee. The price is good, and the carmel machiato that I had was delicious. There's several tea options as well, including loose tea that you can purchase.
I didn't have any food, but there were a lot of options to choose from, salads, soups, sandwiches, baked goods... a typical cafe fare. The food comes from local places as well, Fresh Start Bisto and The Greenhouse, which is great. The quinoa salad looked pretty delicious. I'd definitely try this place for lunch.
The cafe is a decent size, not too small but not large either. There are several tables to site at and do some work (free wifi) or read a paper. There's also several couch like chairs. The decor isn't groundbreaking, but it's nice, a neutral colour scheme. GG features items that you can purchase from local artists. When I went there were several photos, nature photos on display as well as some crafts.
Only downside are the hours, GG closes by about 5pm on most days (they close by 3pm on Sundays). They are open by 7:15 during the week and 9am on weekends, so you can easily stop here for breakfast if you live/work in the area.Listed in: Must. Have. Caffeine.
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Review from Alison P.
Edmonton, AB
1/4/2012
Disappointing. I live in the neighborhood and locked myself out of the house and car this morning. I forgot my bank and credit card at home, so I was up the creek. I went in to try to warm up and managed to SCRAPE together $1.56 in my purse. As the min price for a small coffee was $2.35 I asked if I could come back a bit later once I took the train downtown to get keys and a bit of cash from a friend. They would not give me a coffee, saying they had been burned before. A small cup of coffee ... Really?!
By the way, after I picked up my spare key and the cash I stopped in at Starbucks, now desparate for a coffee. After asking how my day was and telling the barista about my crazy day so far, they gave me a latte on the house. Made what was already a frustrating day a little sunnier.
"Gracious" goods? Not so much. -
Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
10/21/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Gracious Goods is one of those fabulous, out-of-the-way cafes you might not know about unless you know someone who lives in Belgravia. It's really popular as a neighbourhood hangout.
GG is very cozy, the perfect spot for a coffee date with a friend at one of their little tables, or a neat study spot if you want to curl up into one of their armchairs.
I came by and ordered a latte for a coffee date with friends. My latte was good - they use Transcend beans here, so of course it was good! But I must say, a latte brewed at Transcend is better. However, it's great to see local businesses supporting other local businesses! In addition to Transcend, GG serves Greenhouse soups plus - my fav - Pinocchio ice cream!
One critique: it's a bit of a small place and the smell of food sort of filled up the entire place. The air was a bit stuffy. -
Review from Char D.
Edmonton, AB
This is a cute little cafe that I would have missed if it were not 3 blocks from my house. They serve excellent Transcend coffee and Greenhouse soups and sandwiches. They also have baked goods including bread for coffee time or to take home with you.
Saturday and Sunday mornings they have fresh waffles with berries and either whipped cream or Pinnochio ice cream for (I think) $7.99. They make each waffle fresh in the iron when you order it. -
Review from Michael J.
Edmonton, AB
5/23/2011 3 Check-ins Here
If you get there early enough for the warm gooey hazelnut cinnamon buns, or if you get there on a nice sunny day and get to relax out on the spacious and sunny patio, or if you have a chat with the exceptionally warm and friendly staff, you'll know exactly why I have given Gracious Goods five stars.
Located just a block West of the Health Sciences LRT Station, Gracious Goods is a small local cafe and bakery that serves as the neighbourhood stop for the community of Belgravia. For those of you who remember Hulberts Musical Cafe that sadly closed, Gracious Goods is the happy cafe that opened on location! If you are on the LRT heading up to the U of A, do yourself a favor, get off a stop early, and go and take in the sunshine and grab a snack.
For the fare, I've been there for snacks, coffees, croisants, and of course the ciniamon buns. My guest had the soup and sandwich and spoke highly of them, but I can't really speak to them personally except they smelled and looked tasty... I think they are in the process of growing and expanding.
The cafe opens at 7AM and is perfect for a snack and go or stay and nosh. I love the local atmosphere where everyone seems to know everyone. The place is clean, classy, and has a very relaxed feel about it.
I was using Wi-Fi last time I was there, but I can't remember if I was *borrowing* it off of a local neighbour or not...
This time of year their backyard patio is just phenomenal and you can get hours and hours of sunshine.Listed in: For the love of the Latté
