Best Cafe Trail Across Kolkata's Park Street
If you ever find yourself in Park Street, Kolkata, then these are the cafes that you should give a try. They boast a lovely ambience and mouthwatering food. Keep reading to learn more about these cafes. What's more, these cafes provide a bite of nostalgia and a sip of history too as most of them have been around for decades.
*Some restaurants listed in this trail serve non-vegetarian food, but have been added because they have good vegetarian options on their menu as well.
Flurys
This tea room in Kolkata is a well-known local landmark. It is also a superb cafe and bakery. Serving customers and guests for many years—since 1927, to be exact—is Flurys' legacy. Initially, the usual customers were affluent Indians and British expatriates who could afford the exquisite cakes, sumptuous tea, and other treats offered here. The bakery now offers incredible assortments of cakes, mousses, chocolates, pastries, puddings, and pies.
When dining at the cafe, you can enjoy delicious baked continental dishes such as steaks and English breakfasts. In actuality, two of their most well-liked meals are their English breakfast and their Christmas-themed plum cake.
Mocambo
Situated in the centre of the city is the evergreen and well-liked Mocambo, which has a strong link to the city's history. The cuisine offered at this legendary restaurant is exclusively continental and hasn't altered since it opened. Its famed history and cuisine stem from the fact that it first opened its doors in 1956. Mocambo was the epicentre of continental cuisine in the 1950s, serving everything from baked fish to lobsters to steaks and plenty more. A European cook oversaw the kitchen, ensuring that the finest vegetables, meat, and ingredients were used in everything.
Leafy Affaire
A recent surge of attractive cafés selling healthy cuisine that is beneficial for the body and spirit has resulted from millennials' love affair with fresh and nutritious meals. One such café is Leafy Affaire, which exudes wellness and has its heart in the right place.
Tucked away within the Food Corporation of India's facilities is Leafy Affaire. Priyanka Lohia, the entrepreneur, transformed what was once a cloud kitchen into a charming 25-seat cafe that will wow you with its delectable but nutritious food. There's something carefree and cheerful about this itsy-bitsy cafe. Decor that is fuss-free and minimalistic with accents of greenery and yellow furnishings.
Trove Coffee & More
Enter the captivating world of Trove Coffee & More, where sophistication and good times coexist. A plethora of vibrant art displays, including modern works that were brought in from Dubai, fill the room. If that wasn't enough, they have introduced a small portion of Bali to Kolkata. Discover the classic Bali swing, created just for you and your group. As you swing and strike a pose in this gram-worthy setup, drop down and let your Instagram game soar. Because there are so many green areas in Trove, you can easily find a peaceful place to relax and decompress.Sienna Cafe
Brick walls, glass doors, and wooden furniture adorn this pleasant and inviting cafe, known as Sienna Cafe. Wooden shelves holding books and potted plants, as well as exquisite artwork and frames, covered the walls. One of the first things you'll notice when you walk in is the typewriter, which is greenish-blue in colour. This co-working facility is divided into three parts, providing the ideal environment for fostering creativity while also satisfying your hunger with delicious and wholesome food and drinks. You don't need anything more.Ping’s Café Orient
Ping provides casual dining in an Asian street-style setting. When you go in, the inside features a stairway with a beautiful railing, mismatched chairs, neon-lit walls, wall art by Japanese artists, two traffic lamps, and fake windows—everything you would see if you were to stroll through the streets of Singapore or Pattaya. Above the bar, a unique crate-style exhibit holds its astounding and diverse selection of alcoholic beverages. The wall opposite it shows a kitchen's interior, complete with hanging mugs and cheese graters.Chai Break
You will go nuts when you find out where Chai Break's new location is on Camac Street. One of the most popular cafés in the city has built an outdoor dining area within RNM Galleria 1910.
You'll adore the room's European ambience as soon as you walk in. Stylized iron seats and glass tables allow you to stroll over the lush lawn and take in the atmosphere. To preserve the natural feel of the area, stone walkways are interspersed with the grassy surface. Give this cafe a try whenever you find yourself in Kolkata or Park Street.
