How does this work?
The better alternative to finding great spots.
The problem with "Best coffee near me"
Google Maps gives you 50 options, sorted by who pays for ads or has the most reviews. You end up scrolling, reading reviews, second-guessing yourself, and eventually just picking whatever's closest anyway. We've all been there.
Our solution: One answer
Good & Close gives you exactly one result — the best spot in a category that's closest to where you are right now. No scrolling. No decision fatigue. Just a solid recommendation you can trust.
Who picks these spots?
Each category is curated by someone who actually knows their stuff:
- ☕Coffee — Australian expats who take their flat whites seriously
- 🥪Sandwiches — Curated by @a_man_and_his_sandwich
- 🍷Wine bars — Picked by Master Sommeliers Jane & Jon from LEGEND Australian Wine Imports and How to Drink Australian Wine Club
Every spot on our list has been personally vetted. No paid placements, no SEO games.
How finding a spot works
- 1Pick a category (coffee, sandwiches, cocktails, etc.)
- 2Allow location access so we know where you are
- 3Get the single closest vetted spot with walking directions
- 4Go there. Enjoy. That's it!
Community submissions
Know an amazing spot we're missing? You can submit it! Here's how it works:
- 1Submit a spot — Tell us about your favorite place
- 2Share with friends — Get a unique link to rally endorsements
- 3Community votes — Once enough people endorse it, it gets reviewed
- 4Goes live — Approved spots join the official list
The pending page
Browse spots that are awaiting community endorsement. If you've been somewhere great that someone else submitted, give it your vote! Every endorsement helps surface the truly good spots.