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Good Company

This little cafe packs a punch.  For a small store-front in a less than ideal location the food was great, the menu options expansive and the place absolutely worth multiple, repeated visits.  Today, I selected their Mixed Greens Salad, which was large and rich with a complex mix of ingredients.  There were dark purple greens mixed with butter lettuce, carrot and apple sticks, brussels sprouts shavings, chopped almonds, small chunks of feta and more.  Arriving with ~toasted~ bruschetta (brushed with butter!) the salad was only slightly less than perfect.  The vinaigrette was strong and almost too tart for the acidic greens.  I would have the dish with dressing on the side in the future.  Or I would have one of the many other options on the menu, including three other salads and a number of sandwiches, listed as vegetarian (I'm thinking the soup was vegan and the salads could be made so, although that was not mentioned on the menu).  They open at 7am EVERY day and serve breakfast items throughout the day, ranging from healthy to hearty.  On most nights (not Mondays and Tuesdays) they remain open late enough for dinner and ramp up offerings to include a charcuterie, wine, beer, and various cocktails.  There is coffee and tea, and, of course, doughnuts.  Yes, I had to indulge.  One of the best doughnuts I have had since college.  Light, fluffy, fresh and not the least bit greasy.  My nutella/toffee selection was sweet enough to enjoy but didn't make me feel like I was in a diabetic coma afterward.  The space, while compact, is also very thoughtfully laid out.  Making the most of large windows and a high ceiling there are fun light fixtures, splashes of color, light wood tables and a faux marble counter.  Even the TV showing an obligatory soccer game was behind a column, allowing sports fans some perceived distance from the other diners.  Parking is a challenge.  You can't park on Glebe and the road behind the shop is permit only.  Worth the walk (donut calories add up) I was able to snag a spot on Carlin Springs just past the church and walk the three blocks back up the road.  Bottom line:  A neighborhood delight.  I hope it can survive the megalopolis which is Ballston and gain the repeat customers it deserves.  (They have a loyalty program ... join and get discounts on future meals.)

Counter service cafe, coffee/tea shop, donuts and more
672 N. Glebe Road, Arlington
https://gocodough.com/

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