Cafes are a perfect spot to enjoy a good conversation and also relish a good meal while you are at it. Kolkata, a go-to place for food lovers, has quite a few such aesthetically pleasing cafes that not only serve delectable dishes but also provide the perfect backdrop for your next Instagram post, with most of them situated in Southern Avenue. Below is a curated list of the Top 20 such cafes and bistros which are a must-visit.
1.What’s Up! Café
This café in Southern Avenue is the perfect chilling spot after a day’s work with its beautiful open rooftop area overlooking the verdant scenery of Southern Avenue, facing the Rabindra Sarovar lake. The café also consists of a cosy and private space for hookah and a menu providing a variety of options to choose from.
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2.8th Day Café And Bakery
If you want to indulge in the classic remote office atmosphere at a café along with quality coffee, food and the perfect ambience, this is the perfect place to be. The café recently completed eight years since it first opened up in the city and has become a famous point; not only because of its location but also for its wide variety of freshly prepared meals and delicious baked goods that are worth a try and a post.
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3.J Brewer’s Caffe And Bistro
Other than the café having a wonderful and calm atmosphere and chic interiors, making it an ideal place especially during monsoons, its food often takes the spotlight. The perfectly cooked sandwiches, crunchy butter toasts and authentic coffee are some of the reasons why you should definitely pay a visit to this café.
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4.Café Buddy’s Expresso Kolkata
This café chain not only has several outlets in the country but also worldwide. In Kolkata, the Southern Avenue outlet has a great atmosphere with a ton of board games which are available to the customers, including foosball table. The menu here is also vast and a must-try.
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5.Café Na-Ru-Meg
Café-Na-Ru-Meg, nestled in the heart of Southern Avenue offers an amazing selection of food and ambience making it, perfect to enjoy a meal alone or with your group. The Continental foods, particularly the Bruschetta, pasta and various pizzas are delicious and flavourful. The place’s natural and earthy atmosphere is enhanced with distressed furniture in its indoor seating area giving the place a cosy touch.
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6.L’instant Café
A French café cum restaurant, the atmosphere of this place is something with which you’ll fall in love with. The cafe’s setting resembles the small European cafes and has both indoor and outdoor seating. While the indoors have an intimate ambience, the outdoors will evoke the feeling of a European summer evening. The menu is also impressive, serving European cuisine. Their breakfast platter is a must-try.
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7.Loafers Café
If you want to have an outing with your pets, this is the perfect spot to visit. This pet-friendly café consists of a safe zone for your furry friends and various pet meals on the menu which are healthy as well. The aesthetic interiors of this café add to the experience and the multicuisine menu complements it.
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8.Café By The Lane
One of the most well-known café chains in Kolkata, ‘Café By The Lane’ has a pleasing and cute menu which provides an array of options that are also quite pocket- friendly making it an ideal hangout spot for family and friends.
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9.Mud- The Retro Café
This photogenic café that succeeds in keeping alive the Old Calcutta charm in its way is one of the most Instagram-worthy locations. The cafe has been transformed from a run-down building to its present state, where the antique wall clocks, golden gramophones and warm yellow tones give it a retro vibe. Their menu is also quite delicious.
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10.The Daily Café
Situated near Southern Avenue, this café is a must-visit. The café has some minimal décor along with gorgeous interiors and a menu which is organic and unique. Some of the delectables on their menu include, The Pork Belly served in a Brioche with apple slaw and bourbon maple glaze, Hipster salad and Egg Benedict which are a must-try. Their menu also consists of vegan options.
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11.Bunaphile Café
The café’s Southern Avenue outlet, situated opposite the Rabindra Sarobar Lake is massive. The decor of the place pays homage to the old-world Calcutta bungalows with several classic Bengali artefacts, placed all over the café. The variety of options on the menu, ranging from dim sums to salads is worth trying.
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12.Blue Moose Café
Situated near the lake market area, this quaint and cute café is the perfect place to be if you want to spend an ideal weekend with your squad. The stylish décor coupled with the contrasting checkered floors and attractive Interiors add to the ambience. The menu is mostly continental but of standard.
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13.Sienna Store And Café
One of the more famous cafes in the city, Sienna- is a gram-worthy spot that serves homemade and freshly prepared food and beverages. Other than being healthy the food here is also quite fulfilling, like the delicious ‘penne pasta’ or the ‘Walnut crumble cake’.
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14. Café The Eggspresso
Situated in the by lanes of Southern Avenue, this cute café provides a cosy atmosphere with its wooden decors and chic interiors. As the name suggests, the café specializes in eggs and has a dedicated menu for the same. The ‘Egg Florentine’ and ‘Jamaican jerk chicken’ are a must-try if you do visit the café.
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15.Marbella’s
Marbella’s serves some of the best hot chocolates in the city. The gorgeous interior complements the ambience of this place, turning it into the perfect location for your next insta-post. The ‘Peppermint Hot chocolate’ is something you shouldn’t pass up.
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16.Social Hideout
This European-themed café resembles a greenhouse with its beautiful roof with glass panels decorated with some greenery. The interiors combine both contemporary and classic elements making the place an aesthetic hideaway ideal for a relaxing monsoon afternoon. The menu includes European, continental, Chinese and more all of which are equally delicious.
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17.Café Drifter
A pleasant café near Vivekananda Park is a really nice spot to sit in and enjoy a cup of coffee. The inside of the café is simple and comfortable making you feel welcome and as for the menu, it is also of standard quality.
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18.Potboiler Café
Books and freshly brewed coffee form the perfect duo and this café is all about it. Upon entering the place you will find various beautiful decorations related to coffee and books as well as board games, puzzles and cards that are on offer. The menu also remains true to the theme with several coffee flavours named after books – like the ‘Butterbeer latte’ inspired by Harry potter and more. Their bottled coffees are also a must-try.
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19.Chapter 2
‘Club Chapter 2’ – a sort of café cum restaurant which puts effort into bringing back the Anglo-Indian food and Live music culture that was prevalent from the 1940s to ’70s in Kolkata’s Park Street and Chowringhee area. The ambience and the well-curated menu add to this overall experience as well.
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20.Brown’s Café
This Café began as a cloud kitchen during the lockdown, from the owner’s own home and slowly expanded to what it is today. The place is minimalistic in its choice of interiors and has warm lighting that makes the place feel cosy. The options on their menu are also appetizing and quite distinct, like the ‘Pizza Babka Loaf’, made with their in-house babka loaf adding a twist to the generic pizza.
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