Pakiki, Piplod
21 people recommendvia r/surat·22 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
Pakiki is one of Surat's most-recommended cafes, with many people praising its coffee, from flat whites to cold brew, and one commenter calling it the best coffee in town. Several also name it a top spot for working with a laptop, and it is suggested for quiet cafe visits. It has two outlets, one at Piplod (the one on this map) and one further out on Dumas Road, and people mention both. The main caveat is price: one frequent visitor says it is pricey and portions are not filling, so go for the coffee and vibe rather than value, and another diner finds the burnt garlic rice good but not worth what it costs, though others defend the pricing and point to more filling, budget-friendly menu items.
Address
16, Pakiki DRH, Dimple Row House, Gymkhana Rd, Piplod, Surat, Gujarat 395007, India
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Flat white, Cold brew, Burnt garlic rice
- Best for
- Work, Quiet
The evidence
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Delighted by the iced matcha and Snow Cap cold brew; praises clean white interior, seating options, and bar seating for quick work.
Says Meraki and Pakiki are the only places worth going for coffee.
The best work-friendly cafe in their experience for sitting with a laptop.
Loves the cafe and singles out the Benne Masala Dosa as a favourite.
Lists it among places for good coffee.
Says the burnt garlic rice tastes good but at its price does not feel worth the money.
Suggests visiting Pakiki cafe on Dumas Road, calling it one of the popular cafes in that area.
A good, balanced option.
Favourite for a flat white, Dumas branch.
A regular visitor says it is not cheap and portions are not filling, so go for the coffee and vibe, not value.
Points to the fried rice with gravy as a filling, good-value pick, unlike the fries.
One of the cafes suggested for coffee, with staff who explain options well.
Suggests trying Pakiki.
Recommends Pakiki for coffee.
For true coffee lovers, recommends Pakiki.
Suggests the Thai chilli noodles as a menu item worth ordering.
Says their desserts are good; enjoyed one so much they ordered a second.
Suggested as a good place to buy light roast beans near Uttran.
Lists Pakiki on Dumas among cafe recommendations.
Suggests trying Pakiki when asked for a quiet cafe to work in.
Recommends it.
States Pakiki has the best coffee in the city without qualification.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.