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Curb Side Coffee House (Now Good Strangers)
114 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574, United States
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Curb Side Coffee House (Now Good Strangers)
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He
Review №1

Cute little coffee shop in beautifully restored and upscaled building. Freshly made meals and snack options. Even found fun vegan options. Very cool unexpected experience! Highly recommend. Outdoor patio offers some fun meeting and people watching opportunities. Vibe in the building is very eclectic art with a touch of the New Charm TV series ;)

Ce
Review №2

Great service and coffee was good. We came in here for the first time looking to have breakfast with the family but they didn’t have much. They offered us a bagel sandwich with bacon and eggs. The bagel sandwich was great. I’ll give it a better rating if this place would offer mire breakfast items. Good place for coffee …

Ra
Review №3

Must go for vibe and the art gallery next door.

Li
Review №4

Stumbled upon this sweet spot while exploring Taylor this past weekend. Staff was super nice and helpful. Coffee was delish and the Spanish Tortilla I had was excellent. Space was nice and airy. Staff was Covid compliant with everyone wearing masks. Sat outside and enjoyed the scenery and the yummy treats. Would definitely return.

Bi
Review №5

The coffee and lattes were excellent, but you should definitely try the savory scones. The onion scone was so tasty. Will definitely return soon!

Ma
Review №6

My husband and I found a quaint little coffee shop in Taylor TX. The barista reminded me of my son. Such a sweet gentleman and has great hospitality. It’s nice to pause and enjoy the morning out on the patio. And Little Stuart’s cousin lives there too. So cute! Great coffee and tasty couscous too.

ca
Review №7

Amazing coffee shop. The staff is welcoming and sweet. The coffee is always delicious especially the cold brew. The sandwiches and salads are exceptional with fresh ingredients. So lucky to have a this place like this in Taylor!

St
Review №8

Great coffee, friendly service, great atmosphere...definitely one of my favorite coffee houses to sit and enjoy some study time or to simply pick up a great cup of joe for the road!

Je
Review №9

Other then they where out of food when we went there it was an awesome place. I loved the atmosphere and all the plants love seeing plants in establishments. There cold brew was delicious and the biscuit was delicious as well I thought it would have been better with an egg and bacon though. Other then that I would recommend anyone to go there.

Re
Review №10

The sandwiches are deeeeelish and the staff are so friendly! I brought my family here and enjoyed a nice afternoon slowing down on the patio. I live in Pflugerville and its well worth the short drive. Im unsure if they cater for everyone, but I talked the owner into it one day and holy heck, the reviews were outstanding!! Everyone asked where the food was from :)

Wa
Review №11

Great customer service, felt like we knew them for years even the patrons are wonderful everyone speaks and acknowledges your presence. I recommend anyone visiting Taylor Tx to stop by if they get a chance as the coffee is wonderful and truly made with love. One of the owners even came and gave us wonderful blueberry and lavender muffins for our train ride as we got dropped off at Good Strangers to wait for our train which is only a 3 min walk to station.Cant reccomend this place enough, not just to satisfy the pallet of coffee and pastrie selection, but also to satisfy ones soul!Kindness you just cant fake.

ch
Review №12

Awesome healthy food and sweets! Great coffee. Locally owned in historic building. Love this place!

Mi
Review №13

We just returned from Hawaii, where the coffee was known for its quality, but this coffee was far better than anything I had there! The breakfast here was delicious, too.

ty
Review №14

The lady was very nice and the place has a vibe.

Na
Review №15

I usually have anxiety when I try a new place out due to being transgender but this time was different I felt very welcomed by the very kind barista. This place has an amazing aesthetic Ive never seen a coffee shop with an art gallery and a salon right next door its such a dream! I will definitely come back!

Al
Review №16

Great coffee, sandwiches and let me tell you about the hummus... it’s delicious! Super friendly staff to top it all off. Thank you Good Strangers for a wonderful experience. ♥️

Ch
Review №17

Good atmosphere, coffee, and muffins. Ill be back! 😃

ch
Review №18

Great coffee! Friendly service and delicious treats and food. What more can a person ask for.

Br
Review №19

Truly a 5-star experience until Curbside Coffee House went out of business. Customer service was lacking and coffee menu choices were poor at best. Sad to see such a beautiful place change hands (Im guessing Covid)

Su
Review №20

The carmelized onion and zaatar scone was absolutely delicious.

A
Review №21

Just not interested in the politics. Open air business who will confront you for not wearing a mask, but turn around and say we can still serve you. It’s not worth the argument. You might had well asked who I voted for. Please stop confronting people. It’s not worth it. I don’t know how I could have been served following such oppression.

Al
Review №22

Great service and loved their natural chocolate! Best coffee Ive had in a long time. Our server Isabelle was very knowledgeable and a total sweetheart. Highly recommend this coffee shop!

An
Review №23

Really nice place, I just wish they had a regular ice coffee on the menu. Also I didn’t realize there were different sizes on things because the menu was a little unclear.

XI
Review №24

Great service and my coffee was perfect. It was a great start to my birthday.

Ma
Review №25

Great coffee and staff!

Sa
Review №26

Their coffee here at Curb Side is always top of the line. Ive been here twice and both times I purchased coffee and pastries. The first time, the mini chocolate croissant was amazing. The second time it was incredibly dried out. I informed the barista and she promptly told me pastries werent made on the weekends... I definitely wouldve appreciated the information before I purchased the dessert. She kindly offered to replace my croissant with something else. I chose 2 scones, which were ok but also dried out. I definitely would recommend coming for coffee. As for the pastries, Im still somewhat undecided myself!

Je
Review №27

Love that this coffee shop is attached to the newly remodeled Timmerman Building. Taking my toddler to walk around in the lobby area filled with art. While i drink my coffee is great!

Mi
Review №28

Friendly cafe with great espresso based coffee ... even the decaf is is great!

Al
Review №29

Staff is always friendly and their paninis are great! Coffee is delicious and a great morning start!

Jo
Review №30

Dropped by on Memorial Day. Good burger.

Ju
Review №31

This place is so much more than a coffee house! They have great lunch menu items and the Lemon Bars are to DIE FOR! Great service in a COOL building with seating available both in and outside. If I lived in Taylor I would go here every day!

Jo
Review №32

Super cool space. The staff is very friendly and all the food was good. The Bakla-Babka pastry was delicious and the coffee is worthy of an Italian bistro.

Sh
Review №33

Quick and courteous. So far all the Batistas Ive encountered know their stuff. Love the addition of all the plants. 🌱 Will check back once the new place has a chance to settle in.

JD
Review №34

Love the cold brew and the sandwiches!

Da
Review №35

Love getting to it every time Im in town

Am
Review №36

Very friendly!!!!! coffee... Fantastic!!!!!!!! The chicken pita with cucumbers.... OH!!!!MY!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!! Thank You for good service and quality coffee

Ja
Review №37

A great place for brunch.

Ca
Review №38

Coffee is fantastic, sandwiches delicious, tasty pastries and bread, friendly people! So glad this place is here! Can’t wait for the stupid pandemic to end so I can enjoy their cute decor more.....

Ca
Review №39

I meet with two friends once a week and we pick a different local shop each week. I am not a coffee drinker unless it is full of lots of fru-fru like sugar and cream and flavoring. They were out of chai so I ordered a vanilla latte, and wasnt impressed, too bitter for me. But, like I said, Im not a coffee drinker. My two friends enjoyed their drinks. The next visit, we went back, and they had chai back in, it was excellent! I also ordered a chicken sandwich (cowboy something) that came on a pita bread with chicken, bacon, arugula and a dressing along with a side of pasta salad. The pasta salad looked very bland, so I wasnt sure how it was going to taste, but it was great. Loved the banana peppers in there! The chicken thing was super messy, but worth it. I will definitely order all three again!

St
Review №40

Beautiful coffee and great people

Me
Review №41

Nice, friendly staff and the house coffee was awesome.

Te
Review №42

Best local coffee, with the coolest staff

Ol
Review №43

Best breakfast sandwiches Ive ever had.

Ja
Review №44

Best idea I had all day - go here! Smalltown coffee thats welcoming to travelers. Espresso bar was great. The food selection was on point with both small and medium sized plates. Outdoor seating was great (when I went). Draws many aspects of decor and aura from Austin coffee shops.

An
Review №45

Wonderful! The staff is what makes the difference. I asked about the mocha and the woman behind the counter (who had a eastern European accent) gave me some of their house chocolate syrup to try (its actually a very nice sipping chocolate) then proceeded to make me an excellent mocha. Great attitudes, great product and a beautiful space in a historic building. Im sure its great to sit in the patio under the awning in warmer times of year

Ke
Review №46

Yummm!!

Le
Review №47

Excellent coffee, food, and service. Both the Spanish omelette and Sinners caprese are my regular go-tos.

Lo
Review №48

Best coffee shop within 20 miles of any direction to Austin. Yes, I said that and will stand by that claim. Try there coffee, please. Really good hot chocolate too. Homemade bagels, quiches, pastries to die for! All inside the McCory Timmerman building which is where Taylor’s pulse remains:)

Ho
Review №49

Stopped here hoping for some breakfast before our sons baseball game. Had a delicious breakfast panini with real ingredients (the cheddar on it was AMAZING!) Yummy latte too. What a cute coffee shop in historic Taylor!

Sc
Review №50

Nice little coffee shop for Taylor. Better than the mega chain. Quiche was excellent. Keep the small town gossip to a minimum people.

Na
Review №51

This place is fantastic! We were in town for a softball tournament, so we decided to stop here, the customer service is amazing. The very tall guy was extremely friendly, they even put an encouraging note on the coffee cup.

Te
Review №52

The loudest coffee place ever. The barista had to holler and asked me couple of times to repeat my order because the music was so loud. The first song I heard had blaring cuss words. Probably perfect for a nightclub.

W
Review №53

Good coffee, good atmosphere, good location!

br
Review №54

Excellent experience! My friends and I came in on a recommendation and we are all so happy we did! First, the coffee itself is great! (The mocha was so good!) Second, I ended up spilling my drink all over and the barista offered to refill it for me! And, the shop is so cute! It gives an urban feel while also having a small town feel! All in all a great time!

Ch
Review №55

Friendly and knowledgeable staff that always has a great recommendation if youre not sure what you want. The coffee and food are too notch, but dont miss out on their Moroccan mint iced tea!

Ro
Review №56

I had a sausage roll and iced mocha, delicious! This is my go to guilty pleasure with great service and quality food. Keep it up Curb Side!

lu
Review №57

Good coffee and good people. Id Iove it if they had a bit more selection of snacks.

Jo
Review №58

Very good coffee shop.

Da
Review №59

The coffee was delicious, the staff was friendly and engaging, and the food (we had the sausage wrap and the chocolate torte) was out of this world!

Br
Review №60

I love curb side coffee! Its me and my sons favorite place is 💓 Isabella is especially great!

An
Review №61

If you are looking for a cozy place to have a great cup of coffee or tea and something sweet, look no further than Curb Side Coffee. The atmosphere is perfect for studying, or meeting up with good friends. They offer a great selection of pastries, as well as sandwiches.

ma
Review №62

Great atmosphere. Delicious coffee and some less usual yet memorable, beautiful and addictive baked goods.

Jo
Review №63

Very Yuppie - typical. Good service. Offers only breakfast sandwiches and quiche, e.g. pre-made items. Besides coffee, hot/cold drinks. Mostly a coffee house w good views of 79.

Ch
Review №64

Great coffee! Neat little shop in the middle of downtown Taylor.

Ju
Review №65

The employee didnt seem too enthusiastic like Ive heard others rave about. They were fast and the coffee tasted great. However, no blender for frappuccinos, which was a bummer because I love iced coffee. Very beautiful shop though.

Ch
Review №66

Great service. Wonderful scones and coffee. This place is a hidden treasure. I cant wait to return and make this my go to coffee/breakfast house.

Du
Review №67

Great atmosphere and coffee. Perfect place to work!

SW
Review №68

Nice local quiet place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and a bite to eat.

Wa
Review №69

Great local coffee shop with indoor/outdoor seating. Wide selection of traditional coffee styles and an array of pastries.

Ch
Review №70

Nice place! Met for business sunday morning. Breakfast sandwiches are really good. Coffee as well.

Ar
Review №71

Beautiful, open design. Very, very cute. Friendly service, healthy options. Good place to study, meet a friend or grab a quick bite. I loved it!

Ca
Review №72

Awesome coffee. Great breakfast sandwiches. Nice little outside area to sit and have your breakfast or snack and people/dog watch.

Ma
Review №73

I am a coffee lover but few coffees meet my expectations. I have been in several times and to Curb Side Coffee House and I am never disappointed. You want be either cause between the great atmosphere, the excellent barista, and the wonderful roasted coffees, you will have found a new home.

Ha
Review №74

Curb Side has great coffee, and the decor is done tastefully. Friendly employees only add to the enjoyability of the place. If you go to Taylor, you need to stop at Curb Side!

St
Review №75

Love all of it

Bi
Review №76

Its a sweet spot for some caffeine and a snack. Also, really friendly staff.

JD
Review №77

So glad I discovered this spot. I drive thru Taylor quite often. Coffee is excellent and the egg sandwich, holy cow!!! A must try!

Ja
Review №78

This is one of the best coffee shops Ive ever been to, and the people are wonderful. Great service, great coffee, and a chill atmosphere. I fully recommend it.

Da
Review №79

The building here is really cool but the staff didnt have much of a personality, also I bought some of the dark roast coffee and it was found wanting. Im not a coffee connoisseur or anything like that but I do drink coffee everyday; this stuff just didnt even get on the scale. It was also a lot more expensive. I bought a bag of the Cuvee mezzanotte dark roast for $15 which I thought was pretty high to begin with but then when I tried to open the bag it ripped and the resealable sticky tape doesnt work. Totally not worth $15 just for the crappy bag, but the pour coffee quality is why I ended up writing this review. All in all if you want a good place to look at this place is pretty and smells good, but if youre looking for nice people and good coffee I would find somewhere else to go.

Me
Review №80

If you are in Taylor, STOP HERE! So incredibly friendly, and great coffee! Also, purchase a handmade mug that was made in Taylor #taylormade

Ch
Review №81

Great local coffee place! Has really cute pottery mugs, and delicious cookies! I recommend the white chocolate ones.

Av
Review №82

Love this place! Great coffee and atmosphere :)

El
Review №83

I LOVE this place! You can call ahead and have your coffee ready to be picked up and paid for. Delicious mochas!

Ed
Review №84

I always enjoy stopping bye here for a latte on my way to work.

Ya
Review №85

Great little coffee shop. Their coffee tastes great. I pick up a latte there usually once a week.

Ve
Review №86

Neat place. Good coffee and food.

Tr
Review №87

This place is awesome. Delicious coffee, amazing pastries, and the friendliest staff.

Ka
Review №88

Great tasting coffee and pastries, and friendly service. Love the open door to the street!

St
Review №89

Been many times and have never been disappointed. I am proud that something of this quality is in my town plus it is a local small business!

Je
Review №90

This place is awesome! Big open space, great internet, inviting service! I had a vanilla latte and quiche. I wish this was where I lived!

Sh
Review №91

Good coffee, friendly staff, great atmosphere, close to the Taylor shops, outside seating

Ga
Review №92

Great atmosphere, friendly service and good coffee!!!!

Ni
Review №93

Real new spot in historic Downtown Taylor. Modern touches with a revamped industrial building from the 30s, youll surely find your caffeinated serenity even if ur stuck in Taylor Texas & cant seem to find any transportation to Austin. 1 minutes walk from Amtrak/Train station

He
Review №94

It is cute. They dont have a caramel macchiato. They dont have caramel at all. They DO have chocolate and quiche though!

Jo
Review №95

A small little shop. Friendly staff. Good coffee. They change up the snack menu frequently.

Ma
Review №96

Cold-brew coffee was outstanding, especially with a dash of half and half.

St
Review №97

Awesome place. Great example of how to revitalize old downtown.

Er
Review №98

Great spot, a little bit too much milk in the iced mocha for my taste...

Lo
Review №99

Good coffee.... good bagels... love this place....

Gi
Review №100

Great decor, ambiance, music. Coffee was just okay

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  • Address:114 W 2nd St, Taylor, TX 76574, United States
  • Site:https://goodstrangers.cafe/
  • Phone:+1 512-595-5656
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–2PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–4PM
  • Thursday:8AM–4PM
  • Friday:8AM–4PM
  • Saturday:8AM–2PM
  • Sunday:8AM–2PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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