08/03/2026
OUR STORY ☕
Every coffee shop has a story, and ours started back in 2014
That’s when Taylor first started making coffee. What began as a job quickly turned into a real passion. The more time spent behind the machine, the more curiosity grew about what truly makes great coffee.
Wanting to learn more, Taylor moved to Wellington in 2018, a city known for its incredible coffee culture. It was there, working with the team at Flight Coffee, that everything really clicked. Surrounded by people who were deeply passionate about specialty coffee, Taylor learned the craft from the ground up , from understanding beans, the science behind coffee and getting the perfect shot. All the small details that make a cup truly special.
But while Wellington helped shape the knowledge and skills, the dream was always about bringing that experience back home.
Nelson is where the idea for this shop really started to grow. The vision was simple: create a space built around consistently perfect cups of coffee, specialty brews on the drip and bloody good banter of course!
So that’s exactly what we did.
After a few months of planning and building, The Goods Espresso Bar was officially created on 27th May 2019.
Not long after opening, the world changed and COVID hit. Like many small businesses, it was a challenging time. But thanks to the incredible support from our community, plenty of positivity, and a lot of resilience, we made it through. 7 years on, a lot of coffees made along the way, we’ve also had competitions, collaborations, special visitors, and built amazing relationships that have turned into real friendships.
Since day one, this place has been about more than coffee.
It’s about the people who walk through the door, the conversations across the counter, and the small moments that make up everyday life.
Good vibes.
Good people.
Good brews.
A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, all the loyal customers and to all the new faces joining us, thank you for being part of our story 🤎
Here’s to many years to come ☕️
— The Goods Espresso Bar