Karafa
13 people recommendvia r/IndiaCoffee, r/hyderabad·14 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Karafa in Jubilee Hills is a specialty coffee café that many people recommend, and the coffee draws the most specific praise: one diner calls the Vietnamese iced coffee the best they have had in the city, another likes the South Indian filter coffee though notes it leans sweet, and one visitor found good Ethiopian coffee and a helpful barista. Two commenters also recommend it for desserts, and one says it is consistently good for less sugary drinks like flat whites and lattes. The main caveat comes from one diner who liked the ambience but found the food and coffee underwhelming, and one commenter notes it is pricey. A repeat visitor says the coffee is amazing but crowds vary by visit.
Address
KARAFA, Plot no 1182, Road No. 45 Jubilee Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Vietnamese iced coffee, South Indian filter coffee
The evidence
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Cited as a cafe focused on intentional coffee, not Instagram bait.
Named as part of Hyderabad's great coffee scene despite some fluff places.
New favourite for South Indian filter coffee, on the sweeter side.
Suggests trying their tiramisu.
Visited thrice; usually not too crowded and their coffee is amazing.
Recommends it.
Good Ethiopian coffee and helpful barista who found a washed medium bean.
Suggested as a specialty coffee place to explore.
Karafa has good ambience but food and coffee is bleh
Recommends Karafa for desserts.
Everything is premium so the pricing is understandable.
Says it is good.
Karafa had awesome Vietnamese iced coffee. The best I've had in the city so far
Consistently good for non-sugary drinks like flat whites and lattes.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.