Best cafés in Vadodara

54 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vadodara, r/IndiaCoffee

Curators is one of Vadodara's most-recommended specialty coffee cafes, with many people calling it a go-to for proper coffee and a reliable spot to work from. Commenters single out drinks like the cold brew with ginger ale and the mocha frappe, and the Sarabhai campus branch is also well liked. The honest caveats: a couple of diners find the coffee inconsistent depending on who is brewing, one commenter says the Sarabhai branch gets overcrowded with tables packed close together, and some feel it is pricey for everyday visits. One commenter calls it overhyped, and one visitor reports feeling unwelcome there.

• RecommendsLists it among the best spots for specialty coffee.
• CaveatReplies that the suggested cafe is expensive.

Sarabhai Campus·Curators Coffee, NEPTUNE TRION, Sarabhai campus, 19-20 GF, opp. Courtyard Marriott, near Genda Circle, Subhanpura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390023, India

30 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/vadodara

Modernist Coffee in Gotri is a popular pick among Vadodara locals, who repeatedly list it among the city's good coffee spots; one commenter calls it the best coffee they have had in the city, another praises the pour overs, and others highlight the thick espresso and international coffee selection. It is also often suggested as a place to work, with one commenter calling it a peaceful hidden gem for chilling or working. Food opinions are mixed: one diner loves the food and the coffee mojito, and another raves about the salted caramel frappe, while one says the ramen has declined badly and another would not recommend the food at all. Several commenters say the service can feel unwelcoming, and one notes it is not cheap.

• RecommendsPraises avocado toast, morning eggs, specialty coffee and even ramen here.
• CaveatDid not feel welcome; found the service slow and disinterested and won't go back.

Gotri·Modernist Coffee, Sears Tower, 701, Gotri Rd, Vadodara, Gujarat 391101, India

20 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/vadodara

Work Brew Cafe is a frequent pick as a work-friendly spot, with many commenters naming it their go-to café for working or studying, and a couple noting a lockable single-person meeting room and that the Akota branch used to stay open late. One diner says the food is very good, and another calls it the only café they actually like. The caveats: a couple of commenters find it pricey, and a few criticize the coffee, with one describing inconsistent espresso despite good equipment and another saying the baristas lack basic coffee knowledge. One visitor had a bad experience there, and another found a rival café better for space, food and coffee.

• RecommendsPraises avocado toast, morning eggs and specialty coffee at this Akota cafe.
• CaveatCalls it nonsense; baristas don't even know how many mls they pull per shot.

Akota·GF, Cafe WorkBrew, Zex House, below Allure & Beard Studio, opposite Galleria Mall, Prafull Society, Tarangan Society, Akota, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

17 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/vadodara

Gazra Cafe, which commenters place opposite Sursagar Lake, is recommended by many people, mostly for its Indian snack menu and relaxed vibe. Diners single out dishes like thepla nachos, kothimbir vadi, sandwiches, vada pav and sabudana vada, and one visitor ranks their vada pav among their best ever. The caveats: two diners find the food bland or overrated, several consider it pricey, one notes small portions, one found the evening ambience oddly quiet and empty, and one former regular stopped going after being pushed out over a strict two-hour seating rule and average, overpriced coffee and drinks.

• RecommendsRecommends the small plates at this cafe next to Sursagar.
• CaveatDid not like the food, found it too bland.

Sursagar Lake·Gazra Cafe, inside Shri Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya, opp. Sursagar Lake, Mandvi, Vadodara, Gujarat 390001, India

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vadodara

Koa Cafe gets frequent recommendations from locals across several branches, including Bhayli, Manjalpur and Sevasi Road. One visitor found it quiet with few interruptions, good for sitting and talking, and another suggests it as a relaxed, low-key place. It comes up for dates, group outings, working and budget-friendly plans, with one commenter noting it has more space to work than a rival café, plus better food and coffee. One visitor saw people smoking in the outdoor seating at the Manjalpur branch.

• RecommendsPraises both the Bhayli and Manjalpur branches as excellent.
• CaveatAdvises avoiding it as overrated, overpriced, and not tasty.

GF-2, Koa Café, Koa Cafe, The Nilkanth, near Pinnacle Business Park, Near Tulsidham Char Rasta, ShreePalli society, Manjalpur, Vadodara, Gujarat 390011, India

12 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Black Fox Coffee House is one of the most-recommended cafés in Vadodara, with commenters repeatedly suggesting it alongside Modernist and Curators. Two commenters say the coffee is good, one calls it decent, and one recommends it for Araku coffee lovers. A few highlight the calm, airy ambience, and two mention it as a place to work, with one praising the wifi and subtle music. A couple of commenters mention the café's cat.

• RecommendsRecommends the Vietnamese coffee.
• MixedDecent beans but consistency is an issue; good beans alone don't make great coffee.

Sevasi·Shop No 20, Black Fox The Coffee House, Asopalav One West, Bhayli Main Road, Besides Adventuraa, Sevasi, Vadodara, Gujarat 391101, India

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vadodara

Kaffa Coffee Roasters is one of the most-recommended cafés in Vadodara, with many locals praising its coffee, food and ambience, and one calling it a go-to place that has never disappointed. One diner singles out the ravioli and pasta, and another recommends the ginger ale cascara drink. The main caveat is price: several find it costly, better for occasional visits, and one diner calls it an expensive hit or miss, criticising the mac and cheese and finding the pizza just okay. One commenter says it works well for dates because the crowd is calm, and another mentions a newer branch at Sarabhai.

• RecommendsPrefers it for pizza, coffee and lasagna; costly but no compromise on food
• CaveatExpensive and mostly disappointing; criticises their mac and cheese.

Kaffa Coffee Roasters, The lane of Bank Of Baroda, near hotel baroda residency, Alkapuri Society, Alkapuri, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/vadodara

Tea Post is a chai café chain that many locals recommend in Vadodara, with the Akota branch suggested for chai dates. Commenters call it budget-friendly compared to specialty coffee shops, and one notes it stays open late, which is rare in the city. The Alembic branch gets mixed views: one commenter calls it the worst of the chain and points people to the Akota or Manjalpur branches, while another suggests the Alembic City location for sitting to work. Board games are kept on the Akota branch's first floor.

• RecommendsSuggests trying the Akota branch instead of Alembic.
• CaveatFinds it unusual that this tea cafe won't let customers play cards.

Akota·Tea Post, Krishna Shanti Society, Akota - Mujmahuda Rd, near Triumph Bike Showroom, Madhav Nagar, Akota, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

11 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/vadodara

1331 is one of the most-recommended cafés among Vadodara locals, praised for its coffee, desserts like the biscoff shake and cheesecake, and a pleasant setup for meeting and talking, with one commenter noting it fits a modest budget. Two diners call the food bland or average, one says the coffee is terrible despite its popularity, and a couple of others find the menu limited or the whole place overhyped. Opinions split, and most of the praise is for the drinks and desserts.

• RecommendsSays it's good and within a short radius of Alkapuri.
• CaveatWonders why 1331 is so popular given its terrible coffee and average food.

Sarabhai Campus·Ground floor, 1331 Lounge, A2 Building, Sarabhai Campus, below Magnit House, Subhanpura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390023, India

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/vadodara

Times Cafe is a simple, budget-friendly café that many locals recommend, with mentions of both the Fatehgunj and Akota branches; one says it is cheaper than specialty coffee spots. One diner found the food nice and the crowd light, and another says you can buy a coffee and sit for an hour or two. The caveats: one commenter who tried working there found it not ideal, and another dismisses it outright.

• RecommendsLists it among cafes that are good.
• CaveatDoes not want it suggested again; says it is 'cooked'.

Fatehgunj·Times Cafe, Petrol Pump, 1st Floor Times Square Building, next to Fategunj, Fatehgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390008, India

9 people recommendvia r/vadodara

The Table at Splatter, near Alkapuri, is a café several locals name among the city's good options, with one diner calling the food really good and another praising the coffee and pizza. Others suggest it for good food and a relaxed place to sit, and one commenter recommends it for cheesecakes and desserts, later calling it a favourite for its food and look, though very expensive. None of the comments warn against it.

• RecommendsLoves their food and aesthetic but says it's very expensive for middle-class budgets.

Alkapuri·The Table at Splatter, The Table at Splatter, opp. Navjivan nursing home, Near haveli,productivity road,alkapuri, Anand Nagar, Haripura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

9 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/vadodara

The Brewery is a Vadodara cafe that several people list among their favourites and among the city's better cafes, with a few praising its ambience and noting it is pet-friendly, with its own resident cat. One commenter calls it a good, uncrowded spot for a first date. However, opinions are divided: a few warn it is overhyped, with one diner calling it pricey and saying the food is mediocre, and another saying the coffee is not good. One commenter who visited felt the ambience is good but the food is not.

• RecommendsOne of the few places the commenter vouches for in Vadodara.
• CaveatCalls it overpriced with mediocre food and overhyped.

The Brewery., The Distillery R1, Museum Square, Alembic City, Gujarat 390003, India

8 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Mysa Cafe, located near Fatehgunj, is one of the most consistently recommended cafes in Vadodara. People praise its food, with one diner highlighting the hot chocolate and pastas, another calling it simply the best there is, and one more singling out its desserts and cakes. One commenter trusts its ingredients and quality, while another considers it overrated but still credits the cakes.

• RecommendsNamed as an underrated hidden gem cafe.
• MixedConsiders it overrated but says the cakes are good and they should stick to that.

106, Mysa- Artisanal Cafe & Bakery, Jyoti Society, behind Convent of Jesus and Mary, Fatehgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390008, India

8 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Cafe Fitoor is a small café that locals suggest mainly for its food. One diner who visited says the food is amazing despite the limited space, and another calls it their favourite café so far for non-vegetarian dishes. One commenter praises its fusion dishes, and others single out the pancakes and the chilli lotus stems. One regular says they have had better grilled chicken elsewhere but keep wanting to go back.

• RecommendsA first-hand visitor says the cafe is tiny in size but the food is excellent.

Semi basement 1,2,3, Fitoor, Landmark Complex, below Thomas Cook, Paris Nagar, Diwalipura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

7 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Nothing Before Coffee, especially the Akota branch, is a go-to for several locals, who call the coffee good and the spot quiet and budget-friendly. One commenter recommends adding an extra espresso shot to improve the coffee, and one suggests it for cold coffee. One commenter finds it just okay rather than great, and one notes the Akota branch has no washrooms.

• RecommendsPrefers it for coffee; one of their go-to places despite being a bit costly
• MixedSays NBC is just okay, not great.

Akota·GF-18, Nothing Before Coffee Cafe - Akota, Vadodara, Silver Coin Complex, A & 18/B, Vidyutnagar Colony, Tarangan Society, Akota, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

7 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Cafe Amistoso, on the Bhayli canal road, is recommended by locals as a calm, peaceful spot, with several praising it for silent reading thanks to its quiet vibe, airy open space, and indoor and rooftop seating. One diner who has visited a few times says the coffee is excellent, and another suggests it for the evening. One commenter notes it is almost always empty, which suits anyone after quiet.

• RecommendsSays it is usually empty, has decent coffee, and is airy with space to walk.

Bhayli·Sixth floor, Cafe Amistoso | Vadodara, Cafe Amistoso, Vihav Trade Centre, 601, Bhayli, Vadodara, Gujarat 391410, India

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vadodara

Cafe Bengaluru in Alkapuri is a popular pick for Karnataka-style South Indian food and filter coffee, with a few locals naming it the best South Indian place in Vadodara and praising dishes like khara pongal, ghee podi idli and ghee roast masala dosa; one fan calls the filter coffee authentic. One regular found it busy even in the early morning. Views are mixed, though: one commenter finds it hit and miss, another thinks the filter coffee and sambar fall short and prefers other places, and a couple of diners find the sambar too sweet or lacking flavour.

• RecommendsAfter years in Bengaluru, found authentic Karnataka food, filter coffee and a great vibe here; crowded even at 5am.
• CaveatClaims Sudha is better than Cafe Bengaluru and Anna Dosa.

Alkapuri·20,26,27, Cafe Bengaluru Alkapuri | Taste of Karnataka | South Indian Food, Bombay Shopping Centre, M Corp +OG, 19, RC Dutt Rd, Alkapuri, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vadodara

Soul Brew is a Vadodara cafe that people mostly recommend for its coffee, with the cold brew and cold coffee singled out, and one commenter ranks it among the city's top roasters. One commenter finds it good for working. The caveats: a commenter feels the quality has dropped a lot since its earlier days, and another diner had a bad experience with a lemon iced tea that tasted like sugar water.

• RecommendsRecommends the cold coffee at Soul Brew.
• CaveatHad a bad experience; the lemon iced tea tasted like water with sugar syrup.

Soul Brew Coffee, Paris Nagar, Diwalipura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

6 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Greenr Cafe, discussed mainly at its Alembic City branch, is named among several people's favourites in Vadodara, with one saying you won't regret trying it and another personally liking both its Alembic City and Diwalipura locations. One commenter praises the desserts at the Alembic City spot and calls it a cute place.

• RecommendsLists it among cafe options for a date.

Alembic City·Greenr Cafe Alembic, Art Distruct, Alembic City, BIDC Gorwa Estate, Gorwa, Vadodara, Gujarat 390003, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/vadodara

Artistry Cafe often comes up when locals list Vadodara cafés worth visiting, and a couple of commenters single out specific draws: one suggests it for a date, citing the food and vibe, and another recommends the open toast. One visitor found the space too humid at that time of year and disliked the music.

• RecommendsSuggests it as a hidden spot with good food for the birthday surprise.
• CaveatToo humid at this time and they hate the music taste.

BLOCK NO.7, FP NO.53, Artistry Cafe, Sevasi - Sindhrot Rd, Vadodara, Gujarat 391101, India

5 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Locals recommend The Blue Oven mainly for its pizzas, with a couple of diners calling it a favourite or go-to spot and one praising the butter chicken pizza in particular. One diner calls the Nutella cheesecake a must-try, and another found the food amazing and recommends it for authentic pizzas. The caveats: one commenter notes it serves a tiramisu cheesecake rather than actual tiramisu, and another found it only average for a date.

• RecommendsCalls the Nutella cheesecake a must-try.
• MixedPoints out they serve a tiramisu cheesecake, not an actual tiramisu.

The Blue Oven, Shop 1/2 , epsilon , opposite race course tower, Race Course Rd, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

5 people recommendvia r/vadodara

House of Earthmonk in Bhayli is a café several locals bring up when listing places worth visiting, including one who suggests it for a date and another as a spot to sit and talk. A couple of commenters single out the pizza, with one mentioning it is finished with a torch. One commenter who praises the ambience found the food only okay.

• RecommendsLists it among cafe options for a date.
• MixedFood is just okay but the ambiance is great.

74WM+H2V The House of Earthmonk, Vasna Bhayli Main Rd, opposite Darshanam Splendora, Vasant Vihar, Bhayli, Vadodara, Gujarat 391410, India

5 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Brew 13, on Old Padra Road, is recommended by several locals, with one commenter calling it the best and another singling out its cappuccino, and it is suggested as a place to work from. One remote worker calls it fine, and another diner who tried it found it just okay.

• RecommendsSays Brew 13 on Old Padra Road is good for cappuccino.
• MixedTried it and found it just okay.

Old Padra Road·Brew 13, A6 Rajpath Society, Old Padra Rd, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007, India

5 people recommendvia r/vadodara

RockSoul Cafe is a cafe in Vadodara that several people recommend, with one calling it the best they have tried in town. A commenter who visited says it is good for sitting with few interruptions, and it is also suggested as a peaceful spot for reading and a chill, aesthetic hangout.

• RecommendsNames Rock Soul when asked to recommend chill aesthetic cafes.

121, OneWest, ROCKSOUL CAFE & BISTRO, Aasopalav W, Sevasi - Canal Rd, near Priya Talkies, Gotri, Vadodara, Gujarat 391101, India

5 people recommendvia r/vadodara

Locals consistently recommend L'Amour Patisserie for desserts in Vadodara. One regular praises the soft, melt-in-mouth Fudge Excess and Nutella Cheesecake, saying they rival anything in Mumbai, while another calls it one of the best options around and a commenter suggests it for tiramisu. It is also mentioned as a good pick for an evening treat.

• RecommendsBest option for an evening indulgence; has tried many pastries but not larger cake sizes.

L'AMOUR PATISSERIE, 23/133, Ellora Park Rd, Nr Tejas Vidyalaya, Hari Nagar, Subhanpura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390023, India