Craft Coffee, Ballygunge
32 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 32 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Craft Coffee Experience Centre - Ballygunge, 26, Ballygunge Park Rd, Ballygunge Park, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chocolate raspberry mousse, Mama Rosa pasta, Chocofill coffee
- Best for
- Dates, Work
The evidence
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Coffee was average and food just okay; feels it prioritises photo-worthy experience over coffee quality.
Tried it personally as a quiet place to work.
Three visits were disappointing: bad coffee, icy tiramisu, and food served cold.
Listed among their picks.
Says they like Craft Coffee.
Suggests visiting the Ballygunge branch when asked about Craft Coffee.
Praises the ambience at its Salt Lake and Ballygunge branches.
Loved the chocolate raspberry mousse; says Craft Coffee has amazing desserts of high quality.
Lists it among south Kolkata places they enjoy.
Recommends Craft Coffee alongside Blue Tokai for a daytime visit.
Suggests trying Craft Coffee as another option for non-dairy milk.
Recommends it, fifth in their preference order.
Says go to Craft Coffee if you want food, to watch a movie or work on a laptop.
Tried it and suggests it as a fancy new café worth visiting.
Agrees with another commenter and adds that all their coffees are good.
Lists Craft Coffee among good cafe options.
Personal favourite; amazing economical food, greenery and chill sunset vibe.
Loves the place so much they practically live there; recommends pasta, classic blend coffee and sweeter chocofill coffee.
Suggests trying this spacious established cafe in Salt Lake.
Loves the Ballygunge branch.
While coffee was criticised, their hot chocolate was good on their visit.
Strongly prefers the Ballygunge branch over the other.
Thinks the Ballygunge branch is even better.
Lists it among recommended cafes.
Lists it as a breakfast option in Salt Lake
Good for traditional options, more food and coffee choices, or big groups.
Suggests it as a good breakfast cafe in Salt Lake.
Calls it seriously expensive, comparable to Starbucks pricing.
Thinks it works for a date, though the food is not that good.
Lists Craft Coffee among cafe options in Salt Lake or Ballygunge.
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Last verified 24/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.