All Good Things Café & Bakery is doing well after moving into what was formerly Neufeldt’s, a longtime popular restaurant on Main Street in Aumsville.
Owner Sarah Smith, who grew up in Lyons and attended Stayton High School, previously owned Sugar and Spice Bakery in Lyons.
“After closing the bakery, I planned on eventually owning another place, but knew there was lots I needed to learn,” said Smith, a mother of three. “So, I started looking for jobs that would help me learn the skills I would eventually need. I cooked and managed at Gilgamesh in Salem and then managed at McMenamin’s Thompson Brewery in South Salem.”
Armed with new skills, Smith then consistently kept an eye on restaurants/properties for sale in the area, she said.
“When Neufeldt’s was brought to my attention, it was a perfect fit,” she added. “I love the Aumsville community and am really excited to be a part of it. The Neufeldts were a huge support and made the process seamless.”
Smith carries on the tradition of comfort foods, quick-bite options, small plates, and drinks established by the former restaurant. She said with the addition of a few specialties and favorite foods, the café is doing well.
“We have replaced the flooring, painted and done some other redecorating,” Smith said. “We have pared the menu way down and are making as many items from scratch as possible, including, biscuits, sausage gravy, pies, scones and more. Also, we have added espresso and a cozy area to visit and have a warm – or cold – beverage.”
Drinks with alcohol now available include margaritas, lemon drops, mimosas and Irish coffee, along with beer and wine.
Smith said customers seem very happy with the changes and have been “so wonderful and supportive and patient.”
“We continue to sell out of pie as soon as it comes out of the oven,” she said.
Smith wants to expand the happy hour/dinner business and is working toward a full bar.
“We want to have daily specials, for example, loaded mac and cheese on Wednesdays, tacos on Thursdays, and clam chowder on Fridays,” she said.
“We have a large space in the back which is often reserved for groups and parties. We also plan to update the furniture and lighting in that room to create a more quiet and intimate dinner experience.”
She is even considering adding activities in the evenings, including music, trivia contests and Bingo.
All Good Things Café & Bakery is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (breakfast until 11:30 a.m.) Tuesday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (breakfast all day) on Sunday. For information, call 503-749-4095.
