TOP 5: Must visit cafes in Pondicherry

Bonjour from Pondicherry, the French heart residing in the state of Tamil Nadu. If you walk through the streets of White Town in Pondicherry, you will feel like a small part of France has been transported to the Bay of Bengal. There are numerous colonial-style villas and structures built during the French rule, amidst the tree-lined boulevards on the streets.
White Town is the hub for some of the most beautiful and pretty cafes in Pondicherry city. Apart from the gourmet cuisines that these cafes offer from around the world, what attracts people more are their pretty corners, ambiance, and ecstasy. From tiny local coffee shops to fine dine aura, here are our TOP 5: Must visit cafes in Pondicherry.

1. Cafe des Arts.

A beautiful home transformed into a Bohemian boutique cafe, Cafe des Arts welcomes you with a lovely yellow facade and a colorful-painted auto-rickshaw. It is a cozy and quirky place, with vintage furniture, a pretty bookshelf, wall murals, as well as decorations. The range of options from crepes to croissants, milkshakes, and smoothies to choose from, certainly makes it one of the most visited spots for breakfast/ lunch/evening snacks in the town.

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Location: 10, Suffren St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001

2. Coromandel Cafe

Located inside the colonial structure of La Maison rose in the White town, The Coromandel cafe offers a fine dining experience amidst the pastel-painted walls and courtyards filled with palm trees. With a plethora of choices from a well-curated menu of fresh bakes, food, as well as homegrown cocktails, this restaurant is just the spot to enjoy a fulfilling gastronomic experience.

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 10:30 pm
Location: 8, Romain Rolland St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001

3. Dilliwala6

For all the Dal makhani and Butter Kulcha lovers here, Pondicherry has something to offer you too. A quirky and colorful courtyard cafe right in the heart of White Town, Dilliwala6 is the place to enjoy the delicacies of North India. As a result, its vibrant, desi ambiance and flavorsome food make it a popular choice.

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 10:30 pm
Location: Door No. 6, Marine Street, White Town, Puducherry, 605002

4. Bakers Street

Owing to its wide range of baked foods, cakes, and desserts, this French-style bakery is among the most-visited cafes in Pondicherry. It is run by a Frenchman and also offers food choices ranging from croissants to quiches, brownies to baguettes, and other savory snacks.

Opening hours: 7 am to 10 pm
Location: 123, Bussy St, Near Clock Tower, MG Road Area, Puducherry, 605001

5. Auroville Bakery.

We recommend you certainly dedicate one of your mornings to drive to the Auroville bakery. The aroma of freshly baked croissants and baguettes will instantly fill your senses. Located right inside the experimental township of Auroville, this is a pleasant outdoor cafe to spend a relaxed afternoon with friends as well as family.

Opening hours: 7 am to 5:30 pm
Location: Auroville Rd, Kuilapalayam, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101

Happy Tripping!💙

 

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