Goya coffee Gent — Restaurant in Ghent

I stumbled upon this quaint Cafe during my first month in Gent. The mene piqued my interest especially that they offer empanadas.

Well, still haven't tried them as I tend to always miss them. They run out fast because people would get them all the time. Nevertheless, grab a coffee or some delicious Argentinian treats in this Cafe.

Their coffee choices are not grand but it is more than enough. They do it well. They also offer different types of beans which is really good for pour-overs (they call it slow coffee here). They have other choices of teas, kombucha, lattes, and the like. You can opt for plant based milks in your lattes.

As for the desserts, I always go either for the alfajor or the cheesecake. They have different types of alfajor. I tried the speculoos one. It was the right sweetness that will go perfectly well with your coffee. Dunk it in your warm drink like an Oreo. Trsut me. It is divine. The cheesecake is more of a tart and topped with berries. Don't expect the New York cheese cake but it is delicious. I always order it.

As for the interiors, it is cozy. They have window seats, some regular tables, and they often have outdoor seating. There is a Mezzanine level and you can look down the street as you sip your mate latte. The view is not stunning but it's fine. You go here for the coffee.

The staff are super friendly and warm. I once asked (and I should get their names next time) where they got their tattoo and they actually took time to answer. They are always ready with a smile to serve you. Would definitely turn this into my...

Would give them a higher score if this had more stars! GOYA is a lovely place because the owners are lovely people. The story behind it is beautiful: wishing to bring Argentina closer to Ghent is SO well accomplished by them, representing our culture with excellent alfajores, chipá, empanadas and selling 🇦🇷 products like yerba mate, galletitas de agua (so difficult to find in 🇪🇺!) and Chocolinas... Thanks for this...

A lovely coffee shop run by a friendly couple - I always try one of the lovely sweets, my favourites are the great variety of alfajores. Expert barista-made coffees. Lots of comfy places to sit and catch up with friends over your food and drinks. Service is always friendly and they remembered us from our first visit. Plenty of bike parking outside and located a very short walk from the tram...