The 6 Best Places For Breakfast In North Goa
Image Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZdwUNtMB3q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link. Croissant and coffee at Baba Au Rhum in Goa.

While traditional Goan food may be one of Goa’s main attractions, restaurants and cafes serving tasty breakfast are aplenty too. Airy cafes and quaint restaurants specialise in all kinds of breads and egg preparations. From freshly baked croissants to heartier spreads, these places serve breakfast fit for a king. We recommend the six best places for breakfast in North Goa: 

Lila Cafe

Located along the Calangute-Arpora-Siolim road, Lila Cafe is a beautiful spot with a thatched roof that’s close to the Baga River. As you enter, sheer white curtains billow in the breeze and set the mood for the meal. The breakfast menu features German bread, croissant, boiled ham, sausages, bacon and eggs, omelettes, muesli and cereal. Their jams and marmalades are homemade, and taste great with the freshly baked bread.

Location: Tito's White House, Calangute-Arpora-Siolim Road, Anjuna, Goa 403509.

Cost for two: ₹1,000 

Cafe Chocolatti

Housed in a quiet lane in Candolim, Cafe Chocolatti is a pretty garden cafe. Breakfast here is served all day, including English breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, mushrooms and toast), American breakfast (pancakes with maple syrup, eggs, sausages and bacon), pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt with fresh fruit and muesli, waffles, French toast and eggs to order. Cafe Chocolatti’s cakes and chocolates are also very popular. 

Location: 409A, Fort Aguada Rd, Candolim, Bardez, Goa 403515.

Timings: Daily, 9am-7pm. 

Cost for two: ₹1,000 

Infantaria Restaurant & Bar

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Infantaria Restaurant & Bar

Infantaria Restaurant & Bar is perhaps Goa’s most popular breakfast spot. Especially known for its croissants, the place also serves French toast, baked beans on toast, pancakes, Goan sausages and Continental breakfast (toast, butter, jam, a selection of juices and tea or coffee). There are also eggs to order, which may be poached, fried, scrambled, boiled or made into an omelette. Since Infantaria is so popular, it’s wise to arrive a bit early to bag a table. 

Location: 5/181, Opposite Ticlo Resort, Calangute-Baga Road, Calangute, Goa 403516.

Timings: Daily, 7.30am-7pm. 

Cost for two: ₹800

Baba Au Rhum

Baba Au Rhum is known for the quality of its food, and especially the breakfast. The menu lists twelve different types of egg preparations, including masala omelette, Irani omelette, omelette provençal, Spanish omelette, Greek omelette, shakshuka and eggs benedict. The ‘English platter’ is served with bacon and baked beans, and the sides include hummus, Goan sausage, grilled chicken and ham. 

Location: House No. 1054, Sim Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509. 

Timings: Daily, 9am-5pm; 6-10pm. 

Cost for two: ₹1000

Artjuna

Another garden cafe, Artjuna is set in a Portuguese-style house that can be found along the Flea Market Road in Anjuna. Artjuna’s croissant sandwiches, fillings for which range from egg salad and omelette to mozzarella and tuna, are very popular. If croissant sandwiches aren’t your thing, try the shakshuka, which is a signature as per the menu. Desserts include waffles and pancakes, both of which can be ordered for breakfast. 

Location: 940, Market Road, Monteiro Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509. 

Timings: Daily, 7.30am-10pm. 

Cost for two: ₹800

Cafe Cotinga

Another Anjuna gem, Cafe Cotinga is an al fresco cafe with sophisticated decor. They call their full English and American breakfast ‘breakfast thalis’, and also have a section for ‘fancy shmancy eggs’, which includes farmers omelette, Spanish omelette, eggs benedict and eggs florentine. If these seem too regular, try the shakshuka or eggs with potato and mushroom. Breakfast here is served until 4pm. 

Location: 1286, Kumar Vaddo Opposite St. Michael's Church, Anjuna, Goa 403509.

Timings: Daily, 8.30am-midnight. 

Cost for two: ₹1,500