Best cafés in Kolkata

63 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/kolkata

Blue Tokai is a specialty coffee chain that people across Kolkata widely recommend, and its Park Street branch, attached to the Bahrisons bookstore, comes up again and again. Croissants are the standout: diners single out the pistachio raspberry, caramel chocolate and almond versions, and one calls the Croissant Madame flaky and underrated. Many also praise it as a place to sit for long hours or work, with one commenter noting the Park Street second floor works like a co-working space. The caveats: some find the outlets cramped, one says the food is weak, one diner found an iced mocha watery, and another says the Park Street space is too small for working.

• RecommendsPraises two croissant items as flaky, gooey and criminally underrated; says sourdough items are only average.
• CaveatTried and tested but the food sucks

Park Street·Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters | Park Street, 31 Chowringee Road, Taltala, opposite Park Hotel, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India

44 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata

Roastery Coffee House is one of Kolkata's most-recommended cafes, with many locals calling it a favourite or among the best in the city for coffee, ambience and food. Diners single out dishes like the BBQ chicken sandwich, mutton pizza and brownie blends, and one commenter suggests sitting inside rather than the open-air courtyard, though another regular happily sits outside for hours and notes it gets crowded early evening. Views are mixed on food quality: a few commenters feel it is overrated or not up to the ambience, and one diner thinks it is not as good as it used to be, while others praise the food specifically. It is also suggested as a dog-friendly option.

• RecommendsOriginal post highlights specific dishes at this coffee house.
• CaveatNames it as overrated for them.

Hindustan Park·Roastery coffee house ! Kolkata, 70B, Inside South India club, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

38 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata

8th Day Cafe & Bakery is a cafe that many locals recommend, with branches discussed in Salt Lake, Park Circus, Ballygunge and Southern Avenue. Two commenters rate its coffee among the best in the city, one diner singles out the mocha, and another praises the bagels. Several commenters find it good for working, citing space, plug points and a quiet setting, though one found it too crowded and noisy to work, and one commenter calls it a favourite solo date spot with a book. The main caveats are price, with a few calling it pricey, and mixed views on food and coffee: one diner finds the food decent but unremarkable, another says it is good but not the best and similar value exists elsewhere, and one commenter warns it is overhyped.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a place where friends can sit and chat for hours.
• CaveatFound it too crowded and noisy for work meetings, with people standing and no laptop charging at desks.

Salt Lake·8th Day Cafe & Bakery FE-8, FE Block, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700106, India

32 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata

Craft Coffee is a well-liked Kolkata cafe chain, with many people recommending it, especially the Ballygunge branch. Commenters praise the ambience, the greenery and chill sunset vibe at Ballygunge, and a few single out the desserts and coffees as good; some also find it suitable for working on a laptop or a date. The caveats: two diners who visited call the coffee average or mid and feel the cafe prioritises looks over coffee quality, two say the food disappoints, and one says it used to be better than it is now. On price, one commenter calls it pricey and never returned after paying dearly for a small pudding, while another disputes this, saying it is more budget-friendly than comparable chains. One commenter notes the Salt Lake branch sits in Sector 3, FD Block.

• RecommendsTried it personally as a quiet place to work.
• CaveatThree visits were disappointing: bad coffee, icy tiramisu, and food served cold.

Ballygunge·Craft Coffee Experience Centre - Ballygunge, 26, Ballygunge Park Rd, Ballygunge Park, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India

20 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/kolkata

Raj's Spanish Cafe near the Indian Museum is a relaxed, unpretentious spot that most commenters recommend, particularly for desserts like the tiramisu and affogato, with one diner also praising the wood-fired pizza and another the calzone. One commenter says it is a chill place where groups can stay for hours, and three commenters find it affordable, though one diner strongly disagrees and calls it overpriced. A few diners find it overhyped, with disappointing pizza, pasta and tres leches, one calls it the worst cafe in Kolkata, and one commenter feels crowding hurts the service. One commenter also says it is hard to find and better with friends than on a date.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a cheap cafe option.
• CaveatOne diner finds it expensive and overhyped, with pasta they consider below standard.

Indian Museum·Raj's Spanish Cafe, 7, Sudder St, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India

17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata

Sienna Cafe is one of the most frequently recommended cafes in Kolkata; commenters suggest it for brunch, breakfast, a date or desserts. One visitor calls it really nice and cosy, a commenter praises its vibey interiors, and one diner singles out its Bengali fusion food as their go-to spot for visitors. The caveats: one commenter warns the staff rush you out, clearing tables and bringing the bill unasked, another notes it is pricey, and one says you need to reserve a seat.

• RecommendsSuggests Sienna as a place for the date.
• CaveatComplains staff rush diners out, clearing tables and presenting the bill unasked.

49, Sienna, 1, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

13 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Evabrew is a small cafe that people frequently recommend among Kolkata cafés, with one local calling its coffee unbeatable in the city and another praising the lavender coffee. The food offering is limited to smoothie bowls, sandwiches and coffee, and three commenters note the space is tiny; one finds it good only when it is empty. One commenter also finds it cozy and budget-friendly.

• RecommendsA Salt Lake local lists Evabrew among their tried spots, noting only smoothie bowls, sandwiches and coffee are available.
• MixedGood only when empty since it's tiny

Lake Gardens·EVABREW, 17c, Dr.Sarat Banerjee Rd, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

10 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Colab is a specialty coffee cafe in Kolkata that people repeatedly recommend. One diner praises the ambience, service and food, and calls the pizzas and shakes really good, while also noting it is a bit pricey. A couple of commenters say it serves great coffee, one of whom adds that it experiments with brewing techniques and roasts, and another suggests it as a place to work.

• RecommendsAdds Colab to the list of good cafe recommendations.

Jodhpur Gardens·164, CōLAB Coffee Calcutta - LAKE GARDEN, 9/1, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jodhpur Gardens, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal 700045, India

9 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Artsy Cafe comes up often when locals recommend cafés, with several commenters recommending it and one visitor calling it a must-try. It is suggested as a work cafe near Elgin, a date spot, and a good option near Rabindra Sadan, and one commenter praises the coffee at the Minto Park location. The one caveat comes from a diner who liked it but found it nowhere close to Fab Cafe, which they preferred for its healthy food.

• RecommendsAdds Artsy to the list of good cafe recommendations.

Artsy - Coffee & Culture, 230B, AJC Bose Rd, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020, India

8 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Abar Baithak is a cafe in the Jodhpur Park area that several people name among their favourites in Kolkata, and one loyal customer says it is the single spot they revisit time after time. One commenter calls it one of the quaint cafes of Jodhpur Park, and it has also been suggested as a place to try in Dhakuria. The views are not unanimous: one commenter feels the Jodhpur Park branch has declined from its earlier days. One diner praises the deli meat quality, though they were unsure whether an English breakfast is offered and think you might need to order items separately and assemble a platter yourself.

• RecommendsNames it as their pick for best cafe in the city.
• MixedSays it used to be good, implying it has declined.

Jodhpur Park·Abar Baithak The coffee shop, 282, Jodhpur Park Rd, Selimpur, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068, India

8 people recommendvia r/kolkata

One commenter calls Blue Mug, a cafe in Jodhpur Park, the best cafe in Kolkata, praising its simple, aesthetic decor and its food, and calling its cold coffee with ice cream probably the best in the city. One commenter counts it among the must-visit cafes of the Jodhpur Park area, another recommends it for shakes, and two others list it as a cafe option they suggest. One more says it is decent.

• RecommendsConsiders it the city's best cafe, with lovely decor, excellent food, and standout cold coffee with ice cream.

Jodhpur Park·Blue Mug Cafe, 1/243A 40, Jodhpur Park Rd, near South City, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068, India

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata

Elgin Roastery is a cafe on Elgin Road that people recommend; one commenter lists it more than once among work-friendly cafes, and it comes up as a pick near Elgin and Rabindra Sadan metro. One regular calls it a very pleasant cafe, and a commenter who tested its coffee found it decent to good. The main caveat is that seating is outdoors only, and one commenter is unimpressed, though another with overall reservations still says the coffee is good.

• RecommendsTried it personally as a quiet place to work.
• CaveatCalls both options bad and advises against either

Elgin Roastery, 15, Elgin Rd, Gaza Park, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020, India

7 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Suchali's Artisan Bakehouse is a bakery cafe that people recommend, with three diners singling out its croissants, bagels and sourdough. Two diners who went have mixed views: one says quality control has slipped from its peak, though the bagels are still incredible and the croissants range from good to great, and that it is pricey but worth it as a treat, while another liked the packaged sourdough but not the sourdough pizza or sandwich. A commenter mentions a Salt Lake location beside Blue Tokai across a lake.

• RecommendsLists it among breakfast suggestions
• MixedLikes their packaged sourdough at home but disliked the sourdough pizza and sandwich.

Ground Floor, Suchali's Artisan Bakehouse - Bidhannagar, MB-690, Mahish Bathan, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700102, India

7 people recommendvia r/kolkata

A tea-room cafe above the Oxford Bookstore on Park Street, where people suggest grabbing a book, eating, and reading. One commenter who visited found it really good and plans to return, and another names it their preferred spot for reading alone, with the attached cafe making for a relaxed visit. The main caveat is price: one commenter calls the cafe a bit pricey, and another notes you must order something to sit there.

• RecommendsLists Cha Bar above the Oxford bookstore among affordable eating options near Park Street.
• MixedSuggests hanging out at the bookstore; notes its cafe is a bit pricey.

Park Street·2nd Floor, Oxford Bookstore, BLOCK-C, Apeejay House, 15, Park St, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India

7 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Art Cafe is a Kolkata spot that several people recommend, with one calling the Southern Avenue branch the best. One diner praises the picturesque exterior and the open sandwiches, while others single out the hot chocolate and the cinnamon coffee, and a commenter lists it among reliably great food spots. One caveat: a commenter found the decor nice but there was no wifi, so it is not a work spot.

• RecommendsLists it among the really good cafes in Kolkata.
• MixedNice decor but no wifi

Art Cafe, 17C, Dr.Sarat Banerjee Rd, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

6 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Mrs. Wilson's is a cat cafe in South Kolkata that commenters recommend for its cats, cozy homely vibes, and great, budget-friendly food. One diner notes the cats are well maintained but not cuddly and will not let you hold them, and another mentions parking can be tricky, though the surrounding area is pleasant for a walk. Overall, people recommend it, especially if you like cats.

• RecommendsRecommends this cat cafe for feline fans, praising the food as great and affordable.
• MixedSays it's the only cat cafe; cats are well maintained but unfriendly and won't let you hold them.

South City Mall·Mrs. Wilson's Cafe, P 174, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700045, India

6 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Several commenters name The Daily Cafe among Kolkata's good cafe options, with one suggesting it near Kalighat metro station. One commenter recommends it as a quaint alternative to a nearby cafe they consider overhyped and overpriced, praising its food quality and ambience.

• RecommendsLists it among the really good cafes in Kolkata.

The Daily, as maharaja tea stall, same lane, 5, Satyen Dutta Road, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata

Motherland, a cafe with a Park Street branch, is recommended by several people as a spot to work from, with a co-working space at Park Street and a pleasant setting behind a heritage building. One diner praises its spaciousness and vibes, and another notes they accommodated a lactose-intolerant friend with oat milk coffee. The caveats: one commenter found it a bit loud, one diner says the food and drinks are poor, and another warns it is unnecessarily expensive with weak coffee.

• RecommendsSuggests Motherland Studio as an option
• CaveatToo expensive and the coffee isn't good

Park Street·Motherland Studio, 18 A, Park Street Stephen Court Burma Burma Building, West Bengal 700071, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata

The Bikers Cafe on Elgin Road draws recommendations from several commenters, especially for its English breakfast platter, which one diner calls the best budget-friendly option they have had; they think you can also ask for extra bacon and ham. Others list it as a cheap cafe, a breakfast pick, and a work-friendly spot near Elgin. One commenter cautions that the Park Street location is too noisy and crowded for reading.

• RecommendsLoved the English breakfast there and fully recommends it.
• CaveatLists it as a Park Street choice but says it's too noisy and crowded for reading.

Elgin·The Bikers Cafe, Platinum mall, 31, Elgin Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata

Marbella's is a cafe that many commenters recommend, with one describing it as charming and snug and another praising a pasta dish as essential eating. One commenter who visited calls it the worst, complaining of an overly sweet, artificial-tasting chocolate. It is suggested as an option near Gariahat and in the Bhowanipore area, and one commenter lists it among cute cafes for a day out with teenagers.

• RecommendsDescribes it as cute and cozy, matching what was asked for.
• CaveatCalls it the worst, oversweet synthetic compound chocolate.

Marbella's, 29A, opposite Abin Design Studio, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

5 people recommendvia r/kolkata

Beanshot Cafe is a cozy Kolkata cafe that people recommend for its food, with one diner highlighting the baked fish and brownie shake and also recommending the hot chocolate. A couple of commenters call the food really good, and one lists it among their all-time favourites. One commenter, who has not been there, places a branch near Lords Bakery More.

• RecommendsLoves this cafe; recommends the hot chocolate too.

The Beanshot Cafe, C-16, Baishnabghata Patuli Township, Opposite 45 Bus Stand, 16, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass Link Rd, Patuli, Kolkata, West Bengal 700094, India

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata

Bon Femme, in the Hindustan Park cafe belt, is a cafe most commenters recommend: three diners say they loved the food, one singling out the duck in cranberry and chilli pork, while another praises the mocktails, and one lists it among their favourite cafes in the area. Not everyone is convinced: one diner found the interiors dark and stuffy, the parathas weak, and the value poor, and another felt the coconut ice cream was fine but not worth the price.

• RecommendsOne of their favourite restaurants; loves the duck in cranberry and chilli pork.
• CaveatFound the interiors dark and stuffy, the parathas weak and the meal poor value; liked the mutton bhuna.

Gariahat·Bonne Femme, 139A, Rash Behari Ave, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India