Goodies On Commerce

I was recommended to try this place by a local Gainesville couple. Food was amazing! Took awhile to get our food but it was definitely worth the wait! Started with boudin stuffed quail. Then one entree was the Parmesan crusted flounder with the creamed sweet potatoes— just wow! It was cooked to perfection! The other entree was the shrimp and grits— probably the best grits we’ve ever had! We ended with bananas foster for dessert and it’s almost as good as some we’ve had in New Orleans. This little gem of a place is a MUST TRY!

Michelle and I finally made it over to Goodies On Commerce tonight. First thing we noticed… the place was packed, which is usually a good sign. The gentleman at the front asked if we wanted to wait on the patio while a table opened up. We said sure. Only problem… we were the only two people out there, so it felt a little like we had been sent to restaurant time-out 😆 BUT… the server kept coming out to check on us and chat for a bit so we didn’t feel forgotten. That kind of attention goes a long way and the staff was genuinely great. Once we got seated inside, the dining room was loud. Not bad loud… just lively. Tables are close enough that you might accidentally become part of the conversation at the table next to you 😂 Now the important part — the food. Honestly, I don’t have anything bad

I came here based on a recommendation from my friend Tom over at Five Fifty Five Winery. This place is incredible! I’ve eaten at restaurants all over the world and Goodies On Commerce served me one of my top 5 meals. Incredible flavors in both entrees that were the perfect size. If we’d stopped at the entrees, it would have been amazing. But then, the bananas foster! Chris came to our table and made it right in front of us. Wow! Such a fantastic way to end a meal! This is everything a restaurant should be. Great food, atmosphere, perfect pricing, and wonderful people/service. We will be back!

Fabulous little cafe with adorable patio. Amazing food!! Everything we had was top notch!! We meet for girls lunch and have been searching for a spot to meet since Sarah’s on the Square closed. We finally found this gem. Can’t wait to return!

This morning I had the Southwest Croissant and it was AMAZING! It’s loaded with protein (ham, bacon and eggs) with white cheddar and smashed avocado with a chipotle aioli. As always, great service, great atmosphere and great food!