With many new coffee shops mushrooming in every city, coffee culture has transcended into a unique and international experience. These coffee houses and cafés work as a window to the world where people socialize, gather thoughts, go on dates, and sometimes conduct business too. Thus, properly designing a coffee shop remains extremely important. Since people generally spend a considerable amount of time in cafés and coffee houses, it remains pertinent that these coffee shops offer a comfortable experience & relaxing interior design. No matter how big or small the coffee shop is, if it has noteworthy interiors and offers great coffee and food, nothing can stop the place from becoming the talk of the town.
A beautiful coffee house is the best place to relax
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In this article, we have listed some of the most Instagrammable and famous coffee shops in India with surreal interior designs that totally deserve back-to-back visits.
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Third Wave Coffee Roasters, Bangalore
This boutique coffee shop offers coffee beverages in surprising flavours. This hangout spot is located in mall space. However, it doesn’t let the rigidity of the mall’s interiors come in the way of its personal vibe.
The coffee shop’s layout and the use of wood tones for its furniture, ceiling, and flooring make it welcoming. Also, the open ceiling has some beautiful signage and lighting that add to the overall look of the café. No wonder the place remains a top hangout spot among the millennials and the Gen- Z of Bangalore.
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Cost for two: Rs. 800 (approx.)
Address: Koramangala 4th Block, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027
Food recommendations: Pecan pie,praline,andalmond croissants.
The Courtyard (cafe & coffee shop), Bangalore
Akhila Srinivas’s The Courtyard is a blend of urban and vintage. The founder decided to retain her beloved grandmother’s bungalow and mix art and culture to give it an Old Bangalore feel. M9 Design Studio, their interior designers, took it upon themselves to redesign the space with creativity. The interior design of the coffee shop offers a natural feel to the visitors. Also, the café has a vast, delightful lawn surrounded by trees right in front of the seating area.
In an effort to celebrate the old stories, community, and food of Bangalore, The Courtyard offers the most diverse menu. So, come here for all the cafe classics along with a full breakfast of French toast with trimmings like skillet baked eggs, mashed potato, sausages, and bacon.
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Cost for two: Rs. 1000 (approx.)
Address:105, KH Road, opp. Corporation Bank, Raja Ram Mohanroy Extension, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027
Food recommendations: Shakshuka, Tabbouleh salad, and chocolate peanut butter milkshake.
Hauz Khas Social, New Delhi
The design of this sustainable coffee shop offers a stunning visual appeal to the visitors. In fact, the agenda of Hauz Khas Social is to melt worlds and foster creative liberation. The sprawling space that stretches up to 8500 sq. ft. gives a sense of mystery and intrigue. The cafe’s interior designers in Delhi have made extra efforts to give the space an extraordinary feel. If you love the vibe of upcycled furniture, unfinished bare walls, and striking interior décor, Social must definitely find a place on your go-to list.
Whether you want to get your creative horses running or simply network with some link-minded people, Social is the place for you!
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Cost for two: Rs. 1600 (approx.)
Address:9A & 12, Hauz Khas Village, Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016
Food recommendations:Awesomosas, almond tikki chaat, and chicken chaat.
United Coffee House & Shop, New Delhi
Lala Hans Raj Kalra opened a restaurant named Esplanade in 1938-39 which would later turn into the legendary United Coffee House of Delhi. This cafe remains the epitome of India’s struggles, rich heritage, and living history. The 23 feet high ceiling, Harry Winston tapestry, and the glorious Viennese chandelier exude sheer elegance. Also, it was the first restaurant in the country to use air-conditioning and deep-freezing equipment. If you want to go back in time with your friends and loved ones, UCH unarguably remains a top choice. The delectable food options, soul-stirring coffee, timeless interiors, and classic Connaught Place location makes United Coffee House one of the favourite coffee shops of people of all ages.
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Cost for two: Rs. 2100 (approx.)
Address:E-15, Rajiv Chowk, Block E, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
Food recommendations:Multani paneer, Burmese Khao Suey, and Hua Hin spring rolls.
Di Ghent Café & Coffee Shop, Gurugram
If you want to sit in the golden umbrella of sunlight scattering through big French windows, Di Ghent Café is the one for you. Also, the old-world charm of wooden rustic interiors leaves the visitors in awe. Moreover, this café is perfect for you if you want to work on your laptop in a more soothing environment. Ghent is a classical town in Belgium. Giving justice to the name, the café recreates the past and the present in the coffee shop’s interior design, food, and culture. Also, you cannot miss the delicious and elaborate menu. That said, the star of the menu is each and every egg item on it.
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Cost for two: Rs. 1200 (approx.)
Address:208, Level 2, Cross Point Mall, Opposite Galleria Market, DLF Phase IV, Gurugram, Haryana 122002
Food recommendations:Egg waffles, chocolate waffles, and lemon pie.
Plural by Kala Ghoda, Mumbai
A newly launched Southeast Asian restaurant and café, Plural remains ensconced inside a heritage building in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda precinct.
If you are done with cliché décor and want to explore something smart and offbeat, Plural’s the place. The 1,500 sq. ft. space oozes smart design with a scientifically planned use of form, texture, and colour.
The use of calming hues, curvilinear forms, and textural infusions offer a refreshing aesthetic to the coffee shop design. Also, eco-friendly materials like terracotta, wood, and rattan find their way easily into the theme. Plural also lets you connect with the earth through the use of visual imagery in the form of paddy fields and green wallpapers.
So, head to this beautiful café to enjoy the intimate ambiance and a wonderful culinary experience.
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Cost for two: Rs. 2000 (approx.)
Address:Jai Hind Building, Nanik Motwani Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Food recommendations: Vietnamese cold coffee, Gnocchi, and Pho.
Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House, Mumbai
This luxurious tea house is a reminder of the Bandra of the past. With the colonial furniture, patterned tiles, vintage rocking chairs in one corner, and a chessboard on the other, the Taj Mahal Tea House is a haven for people obsessed with design, history, tea, and coffee. Although the place offers wonderful coffee and tea alike, its Iranian tea remains the most popular choice among visitors.
In these times of imagery-driven interiors, experience retro minimalism at this café.
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Cost for two: Rs. 900 (approx.)
Address:Sanatan Pereira Bungalow, 36/A, St John Baptist Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Food recommendations: Scrambled vegan breakfast, TMTH Bombay sandwich, Thai Pearl Milk Tea.
Barometer, Pune
If you want a posh yet rustic setting in the heart of the city of Pune, you must definitely visit Barometer. The amalgamation of modern and age-old elements sprawling across an area of 2,300 sq. ft. presents a sharp and attractive look. We can’t get enough of the fabricated glass and metal doors that give the café an informal appeal. Also, the interiors display contrasting elements such as the cement walls behind the wooden and brass bar that form the major attraction. So, enjoy delicious food from breakfast to dinner along with smashing cocktails here.
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Cost for two: Rs. 1300 (approx.)
Address:Chintaman Pride 12/7, City Pride Road, Pune Maharashtra 411038
Food recommendations: Buldak, Kimchi soup, Sayur Asem (the menu is a delight for the K-pop fans)
Roastery Coffee House, Hyderabad
If you want to take your date or your friends back in time, visit Roastery Coffee House in Hyderabad. Surrounded by the majestic and bustling area of Banjara Hills, this cute colonial-style bungalow is home to a beautiful café. Also, the charming interior design of the coffee shop, lush greenery, and romantic vibe is sure to win your heart. So, if you decide to go there, don’t miss the lip-smacking delicacies such as baked fish, fried zucchini, brownie blend, etc.
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Cost for two: Rs. 900 (approx.)
Address:418, 8-2, 287/12, Rd Number 14, BNR Colony, Venkat Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034
Food recommendations: Hot Cascara coffee, Cold brew Apple Cider Cascara, and Spaghetti and Salsa sauce.
Writer’s Café, Chennai
If your date loves books and coffee (we see literature lovers!), Writer’s Café has to be your pick. The café-cum-bookstore shows the harmonious coexistence of two different worlds. Also, this two-floor café boasts pocket-friendly yummy treats and coffee. The minimalist décor, colourful artwork, vertical garden, and alfresco seating will make your outing and later your Instagram pleasant and pretty.
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Cost for two: Rs. 600 (approx.)
Address:127, Peter’s Rd, Gopalapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600086
Food recommendations: Frozen Hot Chocolate, Chicken Schnitzel, Pineapple Pizza, Apple Crumble, and Zucchini Fritters.
The Hazelnut Factory, Lucknow
THF has been the talk of the town since its launch. The stunning vibe that it creates in all of its branches always keeps people coming back again and again. The use of pastel and matte baby blue in the major part of its interiors amplifies the look of the space. The outdoor seating with beads of string lighting at the first outlet is a favourite hangout spot among the young crowd of the city.
Moreover, the Rohtas Summit outlet of the coffee shop-cum-bakery steals the show with its gorgeous green canopies and vibrant floral arrangements. You can definitely sit here with friends or even alone for hours. The happening ambiance and unique food menu will make you fall in love with the place instantly.
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Cost for two: Rs. 600 (approx.)
Address:Math, B-192, Aliganj Main Rd, opp. Ram Krishna Marg, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226020
Food recommendations: Honey cinnamon latte, Margherita pizza, Mushroom ‘N’ Cheese sandwich.
Mocha Art Café (coffee shop), Kochi
Who would’ve thought that a 16th Century Jewish building made for the sole purpose to house ‘Paradesi Synagogue’ (a Jewish prayer house) by rabbis would turn into a modern art café?
Natural lights filter through the old Dutch windows and transparent roof of the building. Also, the vertical garden with more than 1,000 plants decorates the high wall built on the rear. The coffee house has preserved the original wooden staircase, carved pillars, and red oxide floors.
In addition to specialty coffee drinks, you can grab their Mocha cakes and pastries and indulge in a sugar rush.
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Cost for two: Rs. 1000 (approx.)
Address:VI/179, Synagogue Ln, Opp Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002
Food recommendations: Mocha cake, Jolokia chicken, and Fisherman’s pasta.
Coffee Culture Reserve, Surat
Architects Niel Parekh and Pooja Shah took it upon themselves to turn Gaurav Narang’s vision into reality by creating Coffee Culture Reserve, an urban oasis. So, if you want to savour your favourite cup of coffee in a beautifully crafted environment, CC Reserve is the place to go.
The 2,350 sq. ft. establishment works as a dedicated coffee house on the ground floor and a restaurant on the top. Also, it has a beautiful garden area that makes the place look spatially fluid and spacious. The glass façade with tropical plants and radiant neon signage on the opposite concrete wall give a cozy lounging experience to the visitors.
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Cost for two: Rs. 800 (approx.)
Address:Rahul Raj Mall, 1 mitul square besides, Piplod, Surat, Gujarat 395007
Food recommendations: Pav bhaji cheese fondue, Mushroom rice, and rice boxes.
Modernist Coffee Shop, Vadodara
Relish artisanal coffee in a wonderfully pleasing ambiance at the Modernist Coffee. The café is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city in a high-rise building covering a closed area of 1350 sq. ft. attached with 900 sq. ft. lush green terrace gardens.
Also, the interior design of the coffee shop cleverly matches the brand idea of ‘Spaces, People and Coffee’. The flexible and open layout houses the rawness of exposed bricks and customized lighting. Moreover, you will be welcomed by The Cross Boundaries, a sculptural installation at the entrance of the café.
Even the furniture items play an important role in deciding the overall vibe of the café. Loose furniture, high chairs, stools, deep couches, stackable chairs, burnt black wood-finished top tables, etc. make the coffee house beyond fulfilling.
So, take a break from your regular coffee mood and treat yourself to this beautiful coffee house.
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Cost for two: Rs. 800 (approx.)
Address:701, Sears tower, Gotri Rd, Vadodara, Gujarat 390021
Food recommendations: Basil mojito, cheesecake, and Mocha coffee.
Starbucks, PAN India Coffee Shop
This name is synonymous with creating memories and having fun. Starbucks is the first place that comes to everyone’s mind, be it a millennial wanting to socialize or a professional needing a creative space to work. Some people also call it a place between work and home, and we couldn’t agree more!
So, what exactly makes this coffee shop brand so popular?
It’s obviously the iconic coffee and an even more iconic take-away coffee cup, but, in addition to that, Starbucks also gives due regard to design and ambiance. Most outlets represent a natural landscape with perforated ceilings, coffee flower motifs, and a coffee map of the world. Also, the ample use of brown, beige, and green in the coffee shop interiors gives it a sense of warmth and leisure.
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Cost for two: Rs. 600 (approx.)
The Square by Café Coffee Day, PAN India Coffee Shop
Café Coffee Day’s premium coffee chain format ‘The Square’ exemplifies luxury and class. The outlets remain ornated with hand paintings of scenes from the coffee plantations. Also, the coffee cup murals on the wall enhance the overall experience of the coffee shop. The raw, rugged interiors exuding warmth invite a cozy feeling.
Moreover, the subtle lighting, rice paper lantern fixtures, and the beautiful glass design in the front add the right amount of light and jazz to the place.
Cost for two: Rs. 1400 (approx.)
Brewberrys, PAN India Coffee Shop
The design and concept of Brewberry coffee shop focus mostly on graphic design and colours. Thus, the cafés of this coffee chain remain bright, cheerful, and enjoyable. Its food visuals & other wall decor items are made with brilliant colours to enhance the attractiveness of the room. Also, the Brewberry logo made of metal cutwork with a back-light is a delight to look at. The ceiling with bespoke hanging is made from mild-steel rods that add to the luxurious look. Also, the designer furniture brings elegance to the space.
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Cost for two: Rs. 400 (approx.)
Conclusion
Coffee is not just a drink but a mood. A cup of good coffee can refresh your mind and soul. However, a cup of good coffee with a friend or a date in a wonderful ambiance can make your day like nothing else. Therefore, a coffee shop not only caters to recreational needs but also suffices for a calm and comfortable place for business meetings or personal work.
The key difference between a good café and a great café is minute. The perfect coffee shop offers everything from remarkable interior design and amazing ambiance to great food and beverages. So, if you love coffee as much as we do, you must definitely try the above-mentioned best coffee shops in India.
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