Nervous Nellie’s, the Ballard coffeehouse at 17th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 56th Street that is known for its toast as well as its coffee, is relocating after the end of the March.

The news is being met with mixed emotions by the regulars, but partners Jeannette Meade and Todd McAllister are excited about the change – certain that, as in the story of Goldilocks, their third location in Ballard will prove to be “just right.”

First and most important, they will still serve toast in their new location adjacent to the Lockspot Café.

Although their present landlord hoped to keep them in their current space, at nearly 2,000 square feet, it is just too big.

Their last day in the current location will be March 31. They will reopen near the entrance to the Ballard Locks, at 3005 N.W. 54th St., in mid-April and will be renovating the former espresso stand space.

The history of Nervous Nellie’s in Ballard started with a La Marzocco GS espresso machine that Todd and Jeanette found in a closet after Grape Wine Bar on Ballard Avenue closed.

They opened in the small space off the alley near the Azteca on Market Street and quickly outgrew it.

They witnessed their customers eating toast on two benches sitting next to the trash cans of other businesses.

They had hoped to incorporate consignment sales into their current larger location but are now looking forward to focusing completely on beverages and toast.

Since they will be moving to a smaller space, their existing furniture is for sale through the end of the month.

The new location will have patio seating and be convenient for visitors to the Locks as well as their Ballard customers.

This is not the only big change in Jeannette and Todd’s world.

Both of are devoted Volvo drivers. The story of converting Jeanette’s 1965 Volvo into electric plug-in is the subject of the next At Large in Ballard column.