Kochi is an incredible coastal city that’s known to be the gateway to Kerala. The bright seaside and tropical islands will have you hooked to the region in no time. Most visitors have heartwarming tales of kindness to take back home after visiting Kochi. Cafés in Kochi are one of the many places to experience this and make your trip merrier. To help you with your café trail, here are some must-visit boutique cafés to head to in Kochi –
Kashi Art Café
This café was opened all the way back in the year 1997 as a meeting point where artists could bring their artwork and in some way contribute to the growing art culture in Kochi. It is still a hub where you can engage in conversation about art over a cup of coffee.
The artworks exhibited within the café keep the essence of why it was started alive. They also have an interesting menu and a ton of vegan options. It’s a great café to spend time in a relaxed atmosphere and definitely one of the many must-visit cafés in Kochi.
Café Specialties: Bacon sandwich, coconut milk coffees, chocolate pie
Price For Two: INR 700
Location: Burger St, near Police Station, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi.
Timings: 8:30 am to 10:00 pm from Monday to Sunday
The Mocha Art Café
As you stroll around Jew town in Kochi taking in everything you see, your eyes will fall on The Mocha Café. It’s very hard to miss this one particular café since it lies right next to Paradesi Synagogue which many tourists come to see.
The colonial style of the Mocha Art café and eye-catching decor are also pretty inviting so chances are you’ll walk right in. This is the perfect juncture at which you can catch your breath while you venture around Jew town and need a break. You can also purchase the available paintings showcased in this café.
Café Specialties: Mocha Cold Coffee, Club Sandwich, Pineapple Pancake
Price For Two: INR 1,000
Location: Opposite Paradesi Synagogue in Jew town, Mattancherry road.
Timings: 11:30 am to 07:30 pm from Monday to Sunday
Cocoacraft Café
Among the other must-visit cafés in Kochi, this is a hella cool one because it’s also a chocolate factory! It’s situated in the market area of Kochi and this is one café that you’d be able to smell from a distance. If you truly like choco-LOT, then make sure you head to Cocoacraft café.
You can turn into a chocolate connoisseur here and try out a wide variety of cocoa-based items from the menu. From cookies, cupcakes, mousse, chocolate drinks, you’ll be spoilt with choices.
Café Specialties: Waffles and Cakes
Price For Two: INR 350
Location: Market Road, Kacheripady.
Timings: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm from Monday to Sunday
French Toast Café
French Toast is a brilliant café that does exactly what coffee does to you. By this, we mean that the colors and energy here can really wake you up be it afternoon or the early morning hours. It’s just the setting where you’d want to chill and take yourself out on a date. The café is also known to put up a mean breakfast so make sure you’re here for the first and most important meal of the day. After that, you’d have more energy to carry on the rest of your day exploring the offbeat things to do in Kochi.
Café Specialties: Banoffee Pie, French toasts, Pancakes, English breakfast
Price For Two: INR 900
Location: 8th Cross, Street B, Ambikapuram Rd, Panampilly Nagar.
Timings: 09:00 am to 10:00 pm from Monday to Sunday
Loafers Corner Café
When you’re looking for a venue with that epic combination of good food and music, then look no further because Loafers Corner Café is it. It’s a good spot to hang out especially if you’re traveling with a larger group of friends. There’s ample seating area to accommodate fellow travelers that turn into friends whilst exploring Kochi. It’s a super sociable place, just like the vibe at goSTOPS hostel. You’re sure to love the aesthetics of the Loafers Corner and the reasonable rates too.
Café Specialties: Sandwiches, shakes, omelet
Price For Two: INR 400
Location: 1/351, Princess St, Opp. Park Avenue Hotel, Fort Nagar.
Timings: 09:00 am to 10:00 pm from Monday to Sunday
David Hall Art Café
Set within a 1695 Dutch-style bungalow, this café tells a story like no other. It also houses a huge gallery that will have you engrossed in no time. This is a must-visit café in Kochi for the art lovers. After you lose track of time exploring the art exhibition, make your way to the café to try their thin-crust pizzas that are highly recommended! And yes, you can choose your toppings. The well-manicured lawn that overlooks the café also elevates the calming aura of the David Hall Art Café. This is one eatery at which you’ll probably come back to more than once.
Café Specialties: Thin-crust Pizzas, Calzone, Ash-Gourd drink.
Price For Two: INR 600
Location: 1, 264, Napier Street, opposite Parade Ground.
Timings: 12:00 noon to 09:00 pm from Monday to Sunday
Café Papaya
This is the kind of café that has ‘hello weekend’ vibes going on throughout the week because of the music that keeps the atmosphere lively. Live music events tend to be organized here and if your timing is right you might get to catch one. There’s a striking shelf with a good number of books that you can pick up to read if you visit when there’s less of a crowd.
Café Specialties: Hotdogs, Caramel Banana Shake, Beef Slider
Price For Two: INR 600
Location: Yuvajana Samajam Road, Souhruda Nagar, Panampilly Nagar.
Timings: 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm from Monday to Sunday
Qissa Café
In one of the many alleyways of Fort Cochin, the Qissa Café sits charmingly drawing the attention of those wandering the area. When you wish to take a short break for your legs and just sit with a velvet-smooth cup of coffee, this place is it. The café decor looks outstanding and probably right out of Pinterest so you can surely take a few good clicks for your Instagram feed here. Not that you can restrain from doing so at the other must-visit cafés in Kochi that are also super Instagrammable.
Café Specialties: Chocolate Cake, Banoffee Pie, Avocado sandwich
Price For Two: INR 400
Location: Ground Floor No. 18 Hotel, KB Jacob Rd, opposite Police Station in Fort Kochi.
Timings: 09:30 am to 07:30 pm from Monday to Sunday
Have Fun Café Crawling In Kochi
Come to this list every time you need to quickly know the names of the must-visit boutique cafés in Kochi. And guess what? Our goSTOPS hostel in Kochi is minutes away from most of them. We’re situated in the heart of Fort Kochi and can’t wait to win over your heart when you explore the kindness of Kochi.
FAQs
Which Is The Best Café In Kochi To Sit And Work?
Kochi is home to a great number of cafés where you’ll have good internet connection to work from. Some of the ones that you can check out are – Teapot café, Loafers café and East India Café.
What Are Some Of The Art Cafés In Kochi?
Visiting a café that has an outstanding art gallery is a must-do when in Kochi. The most popular ones to go to for this experience are Kashi Art Café, David Hall Art Café and Mocha Art Café.
What Is The Famous Food Of Kochi?
Few traditional dishes to try in Kochi include a mean beef curry, grilled fish and a wide variety of seafood dishes. It’s easy to find dishes with prawns, crabs, squids and more. Kerala-style fish curry or chicken curry is also a must-try when in Kochi. Some other items that you should have in Kochi include – banana chips, dosa with chutney, Kerala biryani and mutton roast.
What Is Kochi Best Known For?
Kochi is best known for its laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals and beautiful scenery. It’s easy to explore the town on foot. You can have a chilled time in Kochi by spending hours on the sandy beaches or taking a ferry to islands like Vypin or Willingdon. The town is also dotted with centuries-old churches and buildings that you can stop to see.
