Top 10 Most Beautiful Cafes in India in 2023

By Nida Naaz Mar 31, 2023, 17:40 IST

Except when we want to add new aesthetics to our social media feeds, we don't need a reason to sit pretty at an even prettier cafe. These lovely cafes in India provide a picturesque backdrop that is as appealing as the food they serve. If you want to see the most beautiful sights in India while eating your favourite appetizer, save this list!

  1. Joshi House

This Pali Hill, Bandra eatery has an imperial Rajasthani arrangement and the energy of a modern haveli. They serve Rajasthani, Moroccan, Kerala, Mexican, and Goan cuisine. They are known to have five distinct areas in the cafe where you can take that perfect photograph. Nowadays, everyone enjoys photographing their food and fashion. They say you eat with your eyes, and we certainly appreciate that.

  1. Banyan Tree Cafe

Banyan Tree Cafe is the newest homage to Maximum City's heritage, located inside a 140-year-old former ice factory and part of the experimental art space IF.BE. Floor-to-ceiling windows and overhead skylights let in plenty of natural light, and every table has a view of the towering banyan tree and the art spaces beyond. The extensive menu includes a variety of healthy plates and comfort foods, as well as piping hot cups of Dope Coffee.

  1. Harajuku

This adorable café in Delhi will transport you to the streets of Tokyo. This atmosphere celebrates Japanese pop culture with neon lights, wall art, cloud-shaped lights, and a live baking station. While reading manga, take a selfie in front of the Japanese street murals. Aside from delicious food, the café also serves Jiggly cheesecakes, Chicken Karaage, Sushi, Takoyaki, and Taiyaki. On the way back, pick up some soft bread from their adorable bakery.

  1. Araku, New Delhi

Araku, a speciality coffee brand, opened its first cafe in India last year, a 6,000-square-foot all-white space with indoor-outdoor seating on two levels. The cafe is bright and airy, with brass accents and bamboo chandeliers that add a touch of warmth. The coffee, brewed at the sleek island barista bar, is excellent and pairs well with dishes that combine local and global flavours.

  1. The Daily Cafe, Kolkata

The Daily Cafe's hand-painted tropical-themed flamingo mural draws your attention as soon as you walk in, with its millennial pink and green hues continuing throughout the space without being too over-the-top. The cafe is bright and airy, with a clean, minimalist design, and the arched ceiling adds an interesting architectural element. There is also an al fresco area flanked by vertical gardens at the cafe.

  1. Barefoot Goa

Guests enjoy fast internet and nutritious meals in a boutique glass and wood house surrounded by greenery. You won't feel like you're working because of the atmosphere. It is a café-bar as well as a coworking space, a venue for events, and a place to stay. Meetings and phone calls can be held in their telephone booth, which overlooks a wooded area. All this is set in the picture-perfect setting of Parra, which is the backdrop for many aesthetic Instagram photos of travellers and influencers.

  1. Fika, Chennai

Fika, a 10,000-square-foot Scandinavian-style cafe in bustling Adyar, isn't your typical Scandinavian-style cafe (despite its name, which is Swedish for 'coffee time'). The space is divided into sections such as an amphitheatre under a tree canopy, a glass-encased orangery lit up by fairy lights, a bakery designed to look like a dollhouse, a slew of private cabanas, and a tree-lined backyard. A bright pink stairwell leads up to a community space with exposed brick walls—no matter where you sit, light and greenery are abundant all around.

  1. Chica, New Delhi

Choose between a dreamy French garden outdoor setting and a pastel-dipped indoor area—Chica is totally gram-worthy in either setting. The floral upholstery, vine-covered gazebos, and gurgling fountains are all part of the garden theme. This fairytale setting is ideal for trying out new cocktails and Mediterranean-meets-Asian cuisine.

  1. Kakapo

Guests can enjoy fast internet and nutritious meals in a boutique glass and wood house surrounded by greenery. The atmosphere will not make you feel like you're working. It is a café-bar, a coworking space, a venue for events, and a place to stay. Meetings and phone calls can be held in their phone booth, which overlooks a wooded area. All of this takes place in the picture-perfect setting of Parra, which has served as the backdrop for many Instagram photos of travellers and influencers.

  1. Olive Bar and Kitchen, Goa

This is one of the most popular cafes in Goa, both for the view and the food. The location is on the edge of a cliff and provides new perspectives at dusk. The extravagant crystal bar with white interiors will transport you to Greece. The view from here is breathtaking! Their exciting types of mixed drinks will make you murmur and breeze through your workweek blues like a breeze. Sundowners are ideal here because the restaurant has a lot of open areas, making it feel off-kilter to enjoy the sun's fieriness.