Our story
Good Food, Good People, Goodwood.
Trouble & Strife began with a simple idea: a neighbourhood café where the coffee is honest, the food is made with care, and everyone who walks through the door feels like a regular by their second visit.
Tucked into Goodwood Road, we're proudly independent and family-run. We cook from scratch, source locally, and pour every cup like it matters — because to us, it does.
What we stand for
Our core values
Our values shape how we treat guests, each other, our suppliers and our local community.
Make People Feel at Home
Every guest should feel seen, welcomed, and valued.
Serve With Heart
We put care into every cup, every plate, and every conversation.
Community Matters
We contribute positively to the people and place around us.
Lift Each Other Up
We celebrate wins, help each other grow, and work as a supportive team.
Respect the Craft
We honour good coffee, good food, and the people who make it possible.
Do the Right Thing
We act with honesty, kindness, and responsibility — even when no one is watching.
Quality you can taste
Great food starts with great produce.
We build our menu around what's at its best right now. Free-range eggs, seasonal vegetables, sourdough from local bakers, and produce from South Australian farms and suppliers we know by name.
Our coffee is locally roasted in South Australia, pulled fresh for every order — takeaway or sit-in.
The people
The team behind your morning.
From the kitchen to the coffee machine, our team is here to welcome you to Trouble & Strife.
Feedback
We'd love to hear your feedback
All feedback remains confidential and will be used to improve our services.