Panclog #42: Savannah’s Goose Feathers
Getting Goosed @ Goose Feathers
Did I hear you right? You wanted ANOTHER Savannah review? Well have no fear, for panclog is here! Did you forget about the last Savannah clog? Check it on out! Brent and his lovely bride, Vesta, reviewed the breakfast of the bed and breakfast where they stayed.
The Panclog Co-Creators, Stephen and Jared, decided to drag our families down to the beautifully historic, Spanish moss covered Savannah, GA. All this to eat breakfast together. Well also to see the ocean and relax. But mainly the breakfast thing.
Goose Feathers Cafe opened in 1986. It popped into the panclog pals’ eyeline after a quick Bing of “Best Breakfast in Savannah.” Were we disappointed? Keep on reading and you will find out!
Location/Environment: Goose Feathers Cafe is located in the historic district of Savannah in one of the many quaint little squares that branch out away from the Savannah River. I’d have to say that Chippewa Square is the best. The environment is one that could seem a bit corporate but comes off much more as simply efficient. Goose Feathers Cafe feels like a local staple for a quick breakfast or easy lunch.
Service: Goose Feathers Cafe’s service centers around the front counter. This is where you read the menu, order, grab necessary silverware, and pay. Most of the staff interaction happened here with just the right amount of recommendations. A nice staff member helped us take our picture in 2 different spots. That is dedication!
Menu/Selection: Goose Feathers Café is the place to go for simple café food. I would compare it most to a very high end Panera. It has baked goods, tasty coffee, and meals made of oats. The menu is here! One big plus of this café setting is the availability of a specialty brew of coffee each day. The day we went the special was Chocolate Almond. Another plus is that this special coffee of the day is the same price of regular.
Belgian Waffle with Bacon (Stephen)
I’m always a fan of a counter-service breakfast joint – it delivers a nice hybrid between a standard sit-down restaurant and a more QSR-style eatery. Upon walking in, Goose Feathers instantly gives off a vibe of a local favorite. It has southern charm, both in feel and service. Employees are eager to help or offer suggestions as to what to order. And there are plenty of options for all mood.
I’ll never pass up breakfast, and this day was no exception. I ordered the standard Belgian waffle with a side of bacon and the coffee of the day: a chocolate almond flavored brew.
We took our order number and found a roomy table that accommodated our party. I sipped from my coffee, enjoying playful banter and great company, as we waited for our food to arrive. The chocolate almond coffee was underwhelming. There was an odd dichotomy happening – the flavor was very intense but the brew was fairly weak. It came off as a standard diner coffee with a bit too much of an artificial flavor.
Food was quick to arrive. Syrup came in a single ramekin, which if you’re a syrup fiend like myself immediately sets off deep-seated anxiety. Am I going to have enough? What if I need more? What happens if I spill it? Do I have to talk to someone? Don’t fear, dear reader: it was plenty. The waffle itself delivered on exactly what you want from a Belgian waffle. Satisfyingly soft, well-balanced in flavor. Not too sweet, enough substance and a great bed for syrup and butter. The bacon was crispy, if not a tad stale, but cooked evenly.
If you go out for breakfast with a healthy appetite but don’t want to stuff yourself, I find a Belgian waffle and a protein side (bacon or sausage) is the perfectly sized meal. This was no different, delivering on the promise.
J.B. Deluxe (Jared)
Savannah is for lovers. Not just regular lovers, Historic lovers.
Savannah is absolutely beautiful. I literally giggled whilst in the Uber on the way to our house when I saw the Spanish moss. I want it in my back yard. Please get me Spanish moss for Christmas.
Whenever I go on a trip, I treat a breakfast out as a MUST. Not every day, just as much as my wallet allows. Savannah was no different.
I chose the J.B. Deluxe to enjoy this morning. It is described as a jalapeno & cheddar waffle with gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, scallions, and more cheddar cheese. This concoction is all topped with a Tabasco syrup. I was slightly nervous that this might be too spicy. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some heat. But sometimes my mouth simply turns into a scare-dy cat. There was no need for my anxiety. This waffle was full of flavor and the heat, though present, wasn’t debilitating. You may also try the jalapeno & cheddar waffle on its own if you’d prefer to not have all of the fixings.
I am sadly going to agree with Stephen in terms of the flavor of the day coffee. The chocolate almond flavor was on the first sip but not in the fuller body of the coffee. It was disappointing. Although, I feel that the price point being the exact same as the standard brew, the flavor of the day is worth a shot if it sounds delicious.
I would absolutely try Goose Feathers Cafe again. I appreciate that the prices haven’t inflated after being named one of the best breakfasts in Savannah. It is priced more as a cafe and not as a high end bruncherie.
J.B. Deluxe: $10.95
Coffee of the day: $1.73
To sum up some other parts of our trip, We 100% Absolutely recommend Lulu’s Chocolate Bar.
I took this amazing picture (Look Down slightly) Yeah I took that picture. Chocolate martinis are a delight. Lulu’s sadly doesn’t have an all-you-can-drink option. I asked. Also lighthouses are cooler than you expect. This lighthouse in the picture below was plaid. That’s cool if I may say so. If you have the chance to stay in Savannah, take it. If you have to go to Hilton Head to be able to do it, then take the sacrifice. Not that Hilton Head is bad, it just has a very different feel. A more corporate-golf centered feel.
To conclude my review, please listen to this, my favorite song about orange juice.
Overall: Goose Feathers Cafe may not be the best breakfast in Savannah, but it is surely worth a try. Have a nice breakfast. Grab some pastries. Then head to the beack on Tybee Island and watch a random child catch a bird with her hands.
Grade:
Stephen: C+
Jared: B
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