Victoria Day Weekend Hours

We will be open over the holiday weekend!
Hours of Operation

Saturday, May 16th
9am-6pm

Sunday, May 17th
10am-5pm

Monday, May 18th
10am-5pm

New Coffees

Ethiopia Misty Valley Idido – Organic

This exceptional natural dry-processed coffee is from the famed Yirgacheffe district in Sidamo. It is produced by smallholder farmers in a micro-region near the town of Idido called the Gedio Zone. The supplier owns a small mill in the region located at approximately 1900 m above sea level. It is a natural sundried coffee. The ripe cherries are spread in a thin layer on elevated beds to dry. After drying, the coffee is hulled, screened, hand-sorted and polished.
In the cup; big sweet fruit. A hint of vanilla brown sugar is nicely balanced against a huge juicy strawberry / blueberry sweetness. The taste finishes with a light lemon zest acidity. An especially full and syrupy body provides a great playground for all of the flavors.

Coming Soon:

From Java Blend Coffee Roasters: Cup of Excellence – El Salvador Miravalle

From Intelligentsia: Direct Trade – Rwanda Zirikana

New Food Items

We are now offering several Gluten & Wheat Free items on our menu:

GLUTEN FREE

Cherry Almond Lemon Cornmeal BISCOTTI / Tiramisu BISCOTTI

Organic Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

WHEAT FREE

Butterscotch Nut Bars / Chocolate Macaroon

• Look for a VEGAN Carrot muffin coming soon!

NEW BAGEL SUPPLIER!!

We are now getting our bagels from the Great Canadian Bagel Company in Bedford N.S.

A more dense, classic bagel … we are offering:

Sesame, Multigrain & Cheddar/Herb

They are delicious!!

Easter Holiday Hours

We will be open over the holiday weekend!
Hours of Operation

Friday, April 10th
9am-6pm

Saturday, April 11th
9am-6pm

Sunday, April 12th
10am-5pm

Monday, April 13th
9am-6pm

Coming to the end of Black Cat Single Origin Guatemala La Maravilla

We are coming to the end of our present supply of Black Cat Single Origin Guatemala La Maravilla so come in soon to try it!

It is absolutely spectacular in a Cortado!

Not to worry though…

We will be going to Black Cat Classic as soon as the SO is done … mmmm Black Cat Classic, delicious.

And of course we have the Fog City house blend espresso. It has been pulling very nicely lately. Very thick body, surupy chocolate / brown sugar with a very sweet cherriness.

Drop by soon!

mmmmm … Bolivia, Anjilanaka & Ethiopia, Wondo Worka now available!

The Bolivian Anjilanaka is a Direct Trade Organic coffee from Intelligentsia in Chicago. It is incredibly delicious and available now on our Clover and as whole beans.

The name “Anjilanaka” is pronounced “on-hee-lah-nah-ka” and is the local Aymaran word for “the angels.”

Smooth and silky on the tongue, Anjilanaka carries plump green grapes and black mission figs into a lush center that blooms on the palate. The finish is long and lingering with notes of cocoa and cane sugar.

We also have a delicious new Ethiopian coffee from Java Blend called Wondo Worka.

A beautiful harmony of sweet citrus and lingering florals. Honeyish mouthfeel and flavor, along with apricot fruit and hint of blueberry. A perfectly clean finish.

Intelligentsia Coffee still available in Halifax

We were sorry to hear of the closing of Grey Coffee here in Halifax. We wish Robert & Amber the best of luck back in Vancouver.

While we will not immediately have a ‘Intelli by Bike’ service up and running, Intelligentsia coffees will still be available at the Smiling Goat Organic Espresso Bar.

Our regular limited selection to start and then expanding as the demand grows. We will work on a pre-ordering system and announce it here as soon as it is available.

Vote for us @ thecoast.ca – Best of Food 2009

Hello Everyone!

We would really appreciate your help by voting for us in the Halifax paper ‘The Coast’ – Best of Food 2009

It is a fantastic opportunity for you to support the Smiling Goat Organic Espresso Bar!

Please vote for us in the following categories … and if you could get all your friends to do the same (since this is a bit of a popularity contest), it would be very much appreciated!!

Best Outdoor Seating/Patio
Best Coffee (Espresso-based)
Best Coffee (Regular)
Best Hot Chocolate
Best Barista

… and in order for the ballot to be counted (and you to possibly win $1000 in gift certificates) you must vote for 10 things, here are some other places/people we actually know that are ‘best of’:

Best Chef – Peter Hardy
Best Server – Gabriel McDonald
Best Burger – Brooklyn Warehouse
Best Brunch – Brooklyn Warehouse
Best Club Sandwich – Victory Arms

Thanks again for your help and we hope to see you soon.
Remember to VOTE!
http://www.thecoast.ca/TheFeed/archives/2009/03/12/best-of-food-2009-ballot

Cheers,
Geoffrey, Andrea, and the crew from the Smiling Goat Organic Espresso Bar

March new coffees!!!

We have some new coffees for you to come in and try!

The Feature Espresso has been switched from Black Cat Classic (don’t worry it will be back in a couple of weeks) to:

Black Cat Single Origin: La Maraville, Guatemala … mmmmm. delicious

On the Clover:

Ethiopia – Wondo Worka … a great coffee from the Yirgacheffe region of the Sidamo province in Ethiopia.

and a bit of a tease for the next couple of weeks … look for something from Boliva to make it’s way to us!

CoE Colombia – Buena Vista NOW AVAILABLE!

Come in to try the Cup of Excellence Colombia – Buena Vista:

Silvio Angel Quipo has owned the Buena Vista Estate for over 20 years and manages it with help of his 3 sons. In the southwest corner of Colombia and at an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level the volcanic soil, crisp clean mountain air and abundant rays of sunshine combine to create the perfect combination for coffee growing.  A cup of Colombian “Buena Vista” offers a sweet and syrupy brew with toffee and nutty (almond & hazelnut) notes and a hint of tangerine citrus and vanilla. This coffee has a huge body and finishes with a sweet, buttery mouth feel.

Delicious!