Modernist Coffee, Gotri
30 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/vadodara·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 32 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Modernist Coffee, Sears Tower, 701, Gotri Rd, Vadodara, Gujarat 391101, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Pour over, Espresso, Salted caramel frappe
- Best for
- Specialty coffee, Work, Solo
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Praises avocado toast, morning eggs, specialty coffee and even ramen here.
Likes it, but says the service can be rude and that many people who love the food stay away because of it.
Warned others off after a bad experience.
One of the few places the commenter vouches for in Vadodara.
Urges giving Modernist another chance because they serve great pour overs.
Says Modernist coffee is really great and good for working.
Suggests it as a place to find good filter coffee in Vadodara.
Did not feel welcome; found the service slow and disinterested and won't go back.
Decent place but the ramen became inedible and the AC is bad; otherwise good.
Lists it among coffee places to try.
Found the service dismissive when asking for a recommendation; it used to be a go-to, but they have stopped going.
Suggests trying Modernist Cafe in Gotri, New Alkapuri.
Loves the Salted Caramel Frappe and can never get enough of it.
Best coffee they've had in the city; says it has some good coffees.
Lists it among go-to cafes
Suggests checking out this cafe.
Lists Modernist among the good coffee places in the city.
Modernist has great thick espresso with good crema.
Names Modernist when asked for a post-dinner cafe with good vibes and coffee.
Lists Modernist Cafe among the best coffee places in the city.
Says it is good for coffee.
Suggests this cafe in response to a request for work-friendly cafe recommendations.
Strongly agrees with the recommendation of Modernist.
Says the service is quite rude.
Lists it among good coffee places.
Calls the service very rude.
Recommends Modernist for coffee and only coffee.
Great coffee, food and aesthetics, though not cheap.
Calls it the best, quiet, never disappointed with food or coffee; recommends the sandwiches.
Identifies the unnamed coffee place and says it has great food and coffee.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.