Enjoy the cafe to yourself (& your people!)

Host your next celebration, gathering, shower, workshop, or private event in a space that's warm, welcoming, and fueled by really good food.

Five bottles of wine and one bottle of porto arranged on a table with a patterned tablecloth, with a sign that reads "Caxias Mass" in the foreground.
Colorful table setting with a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase, a modern table lamp, and a bright pink menu card on a wooden table.
Interior of a cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, artwork and fish decorations on teal-colored walls, and large windows with garland decorations showing an outdoor street scene.

A space that can transform in a moment…

Imagine having your favorite neighborhood café reserved exclusively for your friends, family, or colleagues. No crowds. No rushing. Just great food, good company, and a space that feels comfortably yours. The subtle glow of Main Street, twinkle lights and mood music - Googans can be an enchanting place at night, plus we do the dirty work and clean up after… just sayin’!

While there is no minimum spend, total rental will depend on food requested and staffing required for the number of expected guests. Beer & wine licenses may also be applied for with enough advanced notice & permit fees will be added to the bill.

Ideal Event Themes

Some ideas, but not limited to:

  • Bridal/Baby Showers

  • Birthday Celebrations

  • Retirement Parties

  • Corporate Meetings

  • Team Building Events

  • Networking Gatherings

  • Book Clubs

  • Family Reunions

  • Community Events

  • Workshops & Classes

  • Paint Night

  • Wine Tastings

Rental Includes

Exclusive use of the café during your rental period.

  • Flexible seating arrangements

  • Custom food and beverage packages

  • Coffee, espresso & specialty drink service

  • Bakery trays and dessert options

  • Catering menus tailored to your event

  • Friendly staff to help make everything run smoothly & manage clean up

  • Beer & wine, with advanced notice dependent on town approval

“The Space” Defined

A Cozy Essex Gathering Place

  • Seating for up to 20 guests, more for mingling

  • Convenient parking

  • Accessible location in Essex

  • Warm, relaxed atmosphere

  • Flexible event timing

  • Decorations as requested

  • Mood lighting & music

  • Wi-Fi, projector screen & other technology needs as requested

  • Assistance with outside vendors e.g. photographers, musicians, event planners etc.

Let's Plan Something Worth Gathering For

Interior of a cozy cafe with a rustic wooden table, white chairs, and a blue wall decorated with wooden fish art. Large windows let in natural light, and one wall features string lights and colorful decorations.
People gathered in a cozy restaurant or cafe with teal walls, decorated with sculptures of fish and framed artwork, celebrating with birthday cake and drinks.
A wooden table with four bottles of wine and a wine menu for an after-hours wine tasting event.
A group of people sitting at a wooden table in a teal-colored restaurant, decorated with fish and aquatic-themed artwork and decorations, during evening hours.
A plate of pasta with a creamy sauce and ground meat, garnished with chopped herbs, on a wooden table in a restaurant setting.