Goodfields has been one of those cafes which we had visited once previously, though we hadn’t really mentioned much about its existence on social media back then as we didn’t get to try any of their food items during our previous visit. For those whom have not heard of the existence of Goodfields; these folks are actually located within the compounds of The Minton — a condominium development situated relatively near Lorong Ah Soo in Kovan / Hougang. Apart from Goodfields, one can also find another cafe named Sweet Abyss somewhere around the same area as well. The shop is actually located in a publicly-accessible section within the condominium compounds that is separate from the security checkpoint; Goodfields is actually located near the end point of the same area. The cafe itself is simply decked, but tasteful in the way that is almost pretty minimalistic with the use of white walls, cement floors and grey cushioned seats; the use of wooden platform seats creates a visual contrast, breaking away from the otherwise monotone look with the white, grey and black elements. Tables at Goodfields are most catered to groups of four (4) pax, though there are also some that would also be good for patrons visiting the cafe in pairs; outdoor seats are also available for those whom intend to bring their furry friends to the establishment as well. The menu at Goodfields is separate into sections dedicated to Food, For Lil’ Ones (i.e. Kids menu), Sides, Sweets and Bakery, while beverage options are segregated into categories such as Coffee, Tea, and Juices — the espresso-based specialty coffee offerings being brewed using beans roasted by local roasters Common Man Coffee Roasters, while the tea leaves used to brew the tea are sourced from A.Muse Projects.

Visiting Goodfields for dinner during the weekend that we made our revisit, we found ourselves wanting to go for something a little more substantial and comforting and the Pork Sausage Pasta was the item that caught our attention very early on when we were skimming through the menu. The Pork Sausage Pasta is described to come with Orecchiette, pork sausage and pink sauce on the menu — other elements that can be observed in our order that wasn’t included in the description would be the addition of broccoli. A dish that is supposed to be pretty simple but also hearty, we were glad that the Pork Sausage Pasta was an item that hit the spot for us that aligned well with the cravings that we were having on the day of our visit. The Orecchiette; a pasta that is shaped to resemble a small ear, was done just about right — the pasta coming with a good bite being all al-dente, while the pink sauce does get trapped in the recessed surface of the Orecchiette. The pink sauce itself can perhaps be best described as a creamy tomato sauce; we liked how it is tangy like a tomato-based sauce but with a bit of depth coming from the creaminess — all coming together well that it doesn’t get too jelak at the same time as well. The small chunks of hand-formed pork sausages does seem to come marinated with herbs; gives the pasta dish a meaty bite without any undesirable porky stench. It seems that the folks at Goodfields do shred some cheese above and pepper for that slight hint of saltishness and peppery kick to tickle the tastebuds; meanwhile, the addition of broccoli also provides a more wholesome balance to the pasta dish — the broccoli adding a crunch, though we could imagine it being more fitting with the entire dish if the florets can be lightly “Aburi-ed” using the blow-torched for even more impact in flavour.

We had also given the Einspanner a go; this was actually an item that we had previously made the visit to Goodfields previously and also went for back then. For those whom are not aware of what an Einspanner is, the Einspanner is usually an espresso-based specialty coffee beverage that typically comes topped with cool whipped cream — whilst some versions of the Einspanner only features hot coffee, Goodfields does offer their Einspanner in both hot and cold formats. The Einspanner did previously impress us and we would say that it still managed to do so during our return visit to Goodfields — using beans roasted by Common Man Coffee Roasters as mentioned above, the coffee does come with a medium body with a fruity flavour profile; what makes their Einspanner so good is how they have executed their cool whipped cream. The cool whipped cream is sufficiently dense and carried a velvety smooth and creamy texture; it also comes slightly sweetened which definitely is a plus point for those who like their coffee a little sweet as well. Overall, one of the top variations of the Einspanner that we have come across around the island so far. It is a little bit of a pity that we had came to Goodfields without much of a stomach capacity to give their dessert offerings a try; whilst the items in the “Bakery” section of the menu do look supplied, we do notice that their brownie seems to have been homemade based on the description mentioned in the menu — the basque burnt cheesecake also does look good as well. Perhaps this would be a reason for us to make yet another revisit to Goodfields again; the prices of its food items are priced between $8 to $22 — the priciest being the Beef Ragu Pasta, while the lowest-priced item is the Toad-in-the-Hole. We did notice that the cafe is also pretty popular with families from outside the condominium; a spot that manages to serve the community around it well — definitely one to visit for those looking for some comforting cafe fare whilst around the area.