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Coffee Day Special: Top Roasters & Old-School Counters Worth Queuing For Across India
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News18•30-09-2026, 19:24
Coffee Day Special: Top Roasters & Old-School Counters Worth Queuing For Across India
- •India's coffee scene has rapidly evolved, with brands like Third Wave Coffee expanding significantly, reflecting a shift from a tea-dominated culture.
- •International Coffee Day on October 1st highlights iconic establishments like Indian Coffee House (Kolkata, Pondicherry) known for their historical significance and literary connections.
- •Discover Bengaluru's legendary Brahmin's Coffee Bar for traditional South Indian treats and filter coffee, or Koshy's for a relaxed, old-world charm.
- •Explore modern roasters and cafes such as Pour Over Coffee Roasters (Delhi) offering coffee and cocktails, and Araku (Bengaluru) with its unique Sensory Bar experience.
- •From Depaul's classic cold coffee in Delhi to Subko's artisanal pastries in Mumbai and MAAI's Goan villa ambiance, the article covers diverse coffee destinations.
Key Questions Answered
Third Wave Coffee launched its 250th café in Hazratganj, Lucknow, and reported an annual revenue of Rs 550 crore for the year ended March 2026.
The Indian Coffee House on College Street in Kolkata, which began as a coffee joint opened by the Coffee Board in Albert Hall in 1942, served as a regular meeting place for intellectual figures like Tagore.
Located in Bengaluru and started by Narasimha Rao in the 1960s, Brahmin’s Coffee Bar features a menu that includes idli, vada, kara bath, kesari bath, hot filter coffee, and a famous chutney.
