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| - I hardly venture out onto Madison Ave. but I'm glad to have visited Goodkind Coffee today (05.05.2018) which opened in September 2017.
DRINKS -- Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, and a few other drinks such as the Hibiscus soda. I came in on a hot day (Saturday early afternoon) and my drink of choice is normally hot tea since I do not drink coffee. The hibiscus soda was suggested to me so I ordered that since I've never had it before and I didn't want anything hot. I liked it because it was very refreshing but I would have preferred it with more sugar. It's always good to try something new and this drink wasn't bad.
SNACKS -- I didn't get any but I noticed that there are a few pastry items at the counter and some nuts as well. You can get muffins, banana bread, and scones.
COOL VIBES -- Simply laidback spot to grab a drink and read or chat with a friend. I love the mixture of dark blue and brown wood by the counter area. The bright natural light that shines through from the big windows by the entrance is definitely a reason many people hop in here to take pictures then leave. HELLO to all Instagram models or photographers - apparently, this is your spot. Just before I left, I saw two people walk in, order something, then proceed to the famous window spot to start taking pictures. Haha, no joke. They clearly only ordered something to be respectful of the business but we all knew that they came in to take photos. No hate. It was really funny only because moments before they walked in, I was talking to some of the staff members who were telling me about how so many people come in here just to take pictures like this one woman who even brought a change of outfits. WOW! Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do for your winning shot (photo). LOL.
The place is well designed. There are photo frames across the walls and a bookshelf with magazines to grab and read. There are also 2 comfortable couches towards the back by the bathrooms.
SEATING -- limited but there is a large table at the back. I came in when all tables were taken so I sat by the smaller table/chairs at the entrance. I sat by a good spot at the window with a good book. You may want to come early to grab a bigger table. My original intention in coming here was to study but since no big tables were available, I sated for an hour reading a book.
PARKING -- there is a parking lot right next door with meters. The meters are free on weekends. There is ample of street parking too.
NOISE LEVEL -- average. It may not be ideal for studying since it is a small coffee shop but if you are just coming to do light work on your laptop or to chat with a friend then stop on it. The ladies behind the counter on the particular day I came were quite chatty but not too loud.
I'll definitely be back for the laid back atmosphere and to try a different drink.
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This is my 96th Yelp review overall.
50th review for 2018 (aiming for 60 reviews in 2018 but I think I can get 100).
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