A drawing. It all began with a drawing.

7 years ago, whilst working on a slow night at Celebrations, the elder daughter in the family Amethyst sketched a black and white drawing of two birds having tea at a bistro table. DeWayne, otherwise known as Dad, loved the drawing and taped it up in the kitchen where it still hangs.

Then the business idea came. Fast forward to Christmas 2023, the family took off for 10 days due to Amethyst having a baby. In that time, Dad came up with an idea for a shop like no other in town. As he explained it to the family, Josh, the eldest child, knew it was just the place for him.

All that was left was to find a location. In the middle of a snowstorm, Dad was driving to the restaurant to lock up after some of the kitchen employees had been there. As he drove down a deserted Broadway, he saw a for rent sign in the window of 437. After stopping and looking in, he saw the potential that the space had, especially being surrounded by neighboring businesses that would complement his concept so perfectly.

After securing the location and as improvements were done the question of what to name our new place began. Lots of names were batted around, but Dad finally had a use for the picture Amethyst had drawn so long ago. Thus Goose and Gander was born. The birds in the picture got names, Felipe and Janet, and personas. Amethyst set to work painting many more iterations of Felipe and Janet whilst everyone else began putting our location together.

Opening on June 12th, Amethyst’s birthday, Goose and Gander fits phenomenally in the 400 block of Broadway. A haven for those seeking good food items, well constructed non-alcoholic cocktails, good company, or an education on different foods and beverages, Felipe and Janet, along with the members of the Schaaf family, welcome all in to experience something that Cape has not seen the likes of before!

Josh

The eldest child in the family, Josh has come back to the food & beverage business! Operating as General Manager of Goose, you will most often see him in the store helping you fill your needs, whatever they may be. You may also see him at our other businesses (Celebrations and Ebb & Flow). Josh loves everything drink related and enjoys sampling the many different beverages in the building!!

DeWayne & April

Known to Josh and his siblings as Dad & Mom (or Paj & Marm), they are the creators of this beautiful store. They provide Goose with a steady hand of guidance and a delightful randomness! They love most everything in the store as Goose is the answer to the oft-asked question, "What do you eat at home?".

The Fam

While Josh is here most of the time, you will occasionally see other members of the family (even the babies). No matter which one you see when you gander in, they can help you pick out the perfect items! Our family has a wide variety of preferences as you will see as you wander about the store!

Felipe

Born and raised here in Cape Girardeau, Felipe is quite extroverted and greatly enjoys seeing everyone when they come in or even just walk by. His insatiable sweet tooth is shown through the selection of chocolate and cookies in the store!

Janet

A transplant to Cape having come from English royalty (at least she claims she did anyway...), Janet is the yin to Felipe's yang. Whereas he loves greeting everyone, she prefers to stay quiet and lurk around. She has fallen in love with charcuterie boards and tea; as such, she demands a quality selection of her favorite things!

Sir Ganders-a-lot

Providing protection to Janet since her trip from England, Sir Ganders-a-lot makes sure that no supervillains swoop in and cause Janet to be a damsel in distress! Sir Ganders-a-lot often has to eat on the go so has insisted on a wide variety of tinned fish over which he is generally standing guard!