Need A Pasta & Coffee Break? Here's Your List Of The 20 Best Cafes In Goa

If you’re a fan of healthy food, fresh ingredients and smoothies that can cure the worst of hangovers, look no further than Prana Cafe. Tucked away right at the mouth of Vaayu Waterman’s Village in Mandrem, it lets you enjoy a panoramic view of white sands and clear blue waters, while sipping on your smoothie or that perfect cup of Sunday morning coffee. Their fresh juices, salads, locally sourced pasta and sandwiches make for a filling, soul-satiating meal. The cafe also has an in-house art gallery which displays art from local artists. The cafe also has books and board games making it the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with friends.

Price for two: INR 1200 approx

Rating: 4.3

Best time to visit: Around Sunset

LBB’s Pick: Quinoa Avocado Stack, Homemade Lemonade, Cous Cous Hummus Salad

For a laid-back vibe with a touch of boho chic interiors, Saltamontes in Anjuna is a must-visit. From delicious Spanish Tapas to Goan classics, this spot has it all. If you like to spend nights in Goa dancing your worries away, then their breakfast menu will be the perfect post-party recharge. They also have a great brunch-y vibe that we’re sure you’ll love. If you’re working remotely, you can always get your laptop and work in peace, surrounded by nature, or you can simply get your favourite book and read it while sipping on some great coffee or cocktails of your choice. The garden setting with pretty lights is perfect for a relaxing day off from your party-hopping itinerary. Plus, don't miss their karaoke nights every Tuesday for some fun sing-along action.

Price for two: INR 1,200 approx

Rating: 3.9

Best time to visit: Anytime! (they’re open 9 am to 12 am)

LBB’s Pick: English Breakfast, Sangria, Ice Latte, Pancakes

A beautiful vegetarian cafe overlooking Anjuna beach, that feels like a slice of Greece right in the heart of North Goa, Eva Cafe is perfect for a breakfast bowl or an evening date with some wine and that warm sunset glow. Thanks to its location, it even allows you to walk down to the rocks below and dip your toes in seawater. Dressed in all-white, with lots of crochet, wooden furniture, deck chairs and an all-out boho vibe, it’s an Instagram delight. We love to grab the chairs that overlook the beach and sip coffee for hours. Their menu is no-frills with a variety of sandwiches, pasta, juices, crepes, museli, eggs, salads and more.

Price for two: INR 950 approx

Rating: 4.2

Best time to visit: Sunset

LBB’s Pick: Shakshuka, Tuna Sandwich, Greek Salad

A hidden gem of a cafe that almost convinces you that you’re in the hills, Mojigao has some of the best coffee in town. The cafe has refreshing fresh juices, as well as a delicious homemade cheese platter. Surrounded by giant trees, chirping birds and a large open space where you can relax with your sandwiches or a plate of hummus and homemade pita, Mojigao despite being one of the newer spaces easily is amongst the best breakfast joints in North Goa. With a bookshelf housing books by Murakami, Wodehouse along with Hardy Boys, all one needs is a cup of cortado and all the time in the world!

Price for two: INR 950 approx

Rating: 4.5

Best time to visit: Lunch

LBB’s Pick: Avocado and Egg Open Sandwich, Choco Almond Croissant, Chocolate Cheesecake

Located in an old Goan house, with walls that are stacked with piles of books, it’s almost impossible to be sad here. A quaint bookstore and cafe, there are wooden shelves everywhere you look, with books from different parts of the world — new arrivals, bestsellers, fiction, non-fiction, so if you are looking for a laid-back evening, you know where to go. The bookshop also has a cafe alongside, where you can get yourself a cup of hot coffee and snacks to read along with those books.

Price for two: INR 350 approx

Rating: 4.6

Best time to visit: High Tea

LBB’s Pick: Coffee, Snacks

A biker’s paradise, Royal Enfield garage Cafe is a cool cafe that is the meeting point for bikers, travellers, foodies, history buffs or people who simply want to learn something new about travel or biking. Pick up some cool biking gear, browse through RE memorabilia, listen to some of the finest live bands, down some chilled craft beer, this garage cafe has it all. They’ve got both: an al-fresco seating and an air-conditioned indoor space for when it pours (or gets unbearably hot) but you want a relaxing cuppa and a pizza or some fresh salad.

Price for two: INR 1400 approx

Rating: 4.6

Best time to visit: Lunch

LBB’s Pick: Beef Burger, Smoked Chicken Wings, Hot and Spicy Fries

Althino hilltop houses The Sunapranta Centre For Arts, which has one of the loveliest cafe-cum-restaurants in Goa — Cafe Bodega. An eatery adorned with beautiful Al Fresco dining in a Portuguese villa courtyard, where you can have a hearty breakfast surrounded by greenery and art. Try their kombucha (a variety of fermented, lightly effervescent sweetened black or green tea, that is a favourite local summer drink) or one of their delicious bakes and enjoy a perfect summer evening. Another plus is their hearty portions. While you’re there, look out for the attached art gallery, they always have some art on display.

Price for two: INR 1000 approx

Rating: 4.3

Best time to visit: Brunch

LBB’s Pick: Mushroom Garlic Pasta, Cheese Fries, Red Velvet Cupcake

Snuggled into a tiny gate on the footpath on Candolim Road, Café Chocolatti is a cute little cafe, that also harbours a huge open green space and some of the best breakfast in town. The whole space has a distinct European feel to it — the architecture a mix of English and Portuguese styles — a villa with extended rooms that have been converted into the bakery and kitchens, lush green lawns, white and black tiled floors, and pebbled pathways in the garden. The crepes are interesting, and to die for! Their service is warm and quick. The staff is knowledgeable. The entire experience feels homely- as if you’re sitting in your own backyard and enjoying a royal meal.

Price for two: INR 1200 approx

Rating: 4.4

Best time to visit: Brunch

LBB’s Pick: Akuri on Toast, Carrot Cake, Eggs Benedict on Waffle

At this cafe in Vagator, music fills the air, alongside a shelf full of books, a batch of fresh Kerala pickles up for grabs and there are occasional visits from the neighbouring peacocks. With pasta, sandwiches and a few Goan staples, they promise you the perfect cuppa (or a glass of fresh smoothie) to wash everything down. Think everything from flat white to dark chocolate mint mocha. If coffee isn’t your jam, get yourself a pot of Kerala Vanilla or Mango Storm. And come evening, you have to switch to their fresh Urrak cocktails that come in Mango and Vimto (a local berry juice) flavours.

Price for two: INR 1100 approx

Rating: 4.6

Best time to visit: Lunch and Dinner

LBB’s Pick: Chicken Wings, Butter Garlic Prawns, Hummus and Mushrooms

Healthy vegetarian and vegan food at its best, Cafe Zest creates an utterly relaxing and unbelievably uplifting experience. They add a special zing to the food that easily takes the boring out of the vegetarian — everything from the pastas, coffee, smoothies, salads, wraps and sourdough toasts, are delicious, though their scrambled eggs with goat cheese deserve a special mention, as does their chia seed pudding. While on your way out you can also check out the collection of chic indie clothes, bags and home decor at their in-house store Bunti.

Price for two: INR 400 approx

Rating: 4.7

Best time to visit: All day

LBB’s Pick: Garlic Mushroom Pizza, Kimchi Toast, Mango Cheesecake

A quaint bar and cafe in Morjim, The Rice Mill derives its name from the building it’s housed in — what used to be a local rice mill back in 1955, is now a chic cafe that has a rather diligently put-together tea and coffee menu. True to the cafe style, Rice Mill is the ideal haunt if you’re feeling peckish, or even for breakfast — you’ll find pasta, sandwiches, quiche and the likes along with breakfast bowls, smoothies, and a wide range of cookies. Its interiors though much unlike most of the Goa hippy vibes features exposed bulbs and pipes, red brick walls, minimal furniture and dim lighting. Thanks to this, it has a character of its own.

Price for two: INR 950 approx

Rating: 4.5

Best time to visit: Evening

LBB’s Pick: Vietnamese Cold Coffee, Black Pepper Tofu, Pork Sausage

This community-run cafe-meets-roastery offers specialty coffee like no one else, has a gourmet menu with dishes made from the freshest ingredients and a chill, music-filled vibe that lets you disconnect in the true sense. The care that goes into visiting coffee estates across the country, sampling their beans, roasting, tasting and the process of finalising the beans that’ll be crushed and roasted to make your cuppa, is mind blowing. The Cortado, Espresso and Iced Latte we had were the best we’ve had in a long time — and the same kind of attention goes into the food... They actually, handpick the salad leaves that make it to your plate! The pizzas are yum and so are the summer salads.

Price for two: INR 1300 approx

Rating: 4.6

Best time to visit: Brunch

LBB’s Pick: Carrot Cake, Avocado Open Toast, Hindustani Coffee

Combining the best of both worlds, Baba Au Rhum is a part traditional French cafe, part Goan fusion food. Run by two French locals, their croissants, fruit salads and pizzas are very popular with the local French community. Tucked away from the main road, the cafe overlooks lush paddy fields and is one of the best breakfast/brunch places around. And if you’re a steak person, they offer some of the best medium to medium-rare steaks you’ll find in Goa!

PS: They also have an outlet in Panjim along with Cream Choc.

Price for two: INR 1200 approx

Rating: 4.4

Best time to visit: Brunch

LBB’s Pick: Garlic Cheese Baguette, Croissant with Nutella, Butter Croissant

Craving a royal brekkie in North Goa? Black Vanilla in Assagao has got you covered! Breakfast here is a feast fit for a king—whether you're into eggs, ham, chicken, or pork, it's your kingdom, your rules! Crafted by Bennet & Bernard Gastronomy, it's a taste sensation that'll kickstart your day with a bang. Known for their morning delights, Black Vanilla is the go-to spot to fuel up in style.

Price for two: INR 500 approx

Rating: 4.1

Best time to visit: Breakfast

LBB’s Pick: Home Cooked Churros, Opera Pastry, English Breakfast

Get ready for the ultimate multi-cuisine fiesta around the clock at Zuri Goa's waterfront Waterfall Cafe! This place is a foodie's dream, serving up a perfect blend of flavours that'll make your taste buds dance. From live cooking stations dishing out street-food gems like vada pav to refreshing pasta delights, it's a culinary adventure like no other. Open 24/7, this spot in South Goa is your go-to for anytime cravings. So, if you're up for an offbeat dining experience and a taste journey that never sleeps, head over to Zuri Goa—it's a food paradise waiting to be explored!

Price for two: INR 1000 approx

Rating: 4.3

Best time to visit: Dinner

LBB’s Pick: Cold Coffee, Prawns Koliwada, Veg Fried Rice

We bet your Goa list includes Padaria Prazeres! It's your friendly European cafe with European vibes and European bakes. Sandwiches, cakes and the very famous Portuguese custard tarts, they have got it all along with Subko's coffee. Seriously, their sandos are game changers. Pro tip: Roll in early to make sure you snag all the goodness before it flies off the shelves. Padaria Prazeres is basically a taste bud party you can't afford to miss. So, if you're all about coffee, pastries, and a Europe, this is your Goa-to!

Price for two: INR 1200 approx

Rating: 4.7

Best time to visit: Breakfast

LBB’s Pick: Ham and Cheese Baguette, Pesto Eggs, Pasties De Nata

Meet Nanbai—your go-to cafe in Panjim and Margao! These guys are all about that top-notch consistency and a farm-to-table experience that's pure gold. Picture this: Ainmane coffee beans, a chill living room vibe, and staff so friendly you'll feel right at home. Ordering here? It's like hitting the jackpot for value and flavour. Oh, and their croissants? Legendary! The web is pure goodness and yumminess at first sight. The best part? Its pet friendly! If you're into vibes that scream "home away from home" and taste that's next-level, Nanbai it is!

Price for two: INR 350 approx

Rating: 4.4

Best time to visit: Breakfast

LBB’s Pick: Ham and Cheese Croissant, Dark Mocha, Chicken Cafreal Baguette

This south Goa gem that kicked off in the pandemic is a must do! Trust me, they dish out the state's absolute best pastries. Imagine this: Blue Tokai coffee, both outdoor and cool indoor seating, plus a sweet roadside parking setup. And let's talk service—it's top-tier, the kind that puts a smile on your face. Word to the wise: Go around noon before the best gets sold out. This spot is basically a Tiramisu paradise with all the perks, so if you're in for a treat, this is the place to be!

Price for two: INR 1000 approx

Rating: 4.7

Best time to visit: Lunch

LBB’s Pick: Tiramisu, Chorizo Appam, Yuzu Elderflower Tonic Cold Brew

Neighbors is like hitting up your rad neighbour's spot for mind-blowing desserts and unforgettable coffee with a twist—seriously, don't sleep on those unique brews! Covered but vibing with refreshing greens, it's an all-day breakfast paradise. No need to set an alarm; they've got your tummy cravings sorted. And parking? Massive—just like their awesome café. If you're on the hunt for a place that feels like home, spoils your taste buds, and rocks that chill vibe, Neighbors is THE spot. Roll in whenever for your daily dose of good feels, tasty treats, and laid-back goodness!

Price for two: INR 1200 approx

Rating: 4.4

Best time to visit: Brunch

LBB’s Pick: Banoffee Pie, Grilled Prawns in Lemon Garlic Sauce and Honey Chicken

These coffee gurus have been slinging the ultimate brews in Anjuna and Candolim, and guess what? They've brought their A-game to Panjim very recently! Nestled in a snug neighbourhood, this joint is a haven for caffeine aficionados. Forget regular coffee—here, they're crafting unique creations with sustainable, organic beans sourced from small Indian farmers. Plus, the cherry on top: it's pet-friendly in Panjim, adding an extra dose of sweetness to your coffee sessions. If you're after a taste of java paradise, look no further. Organic Coffee Brewers is your go-to spot for a sip of pure coffee magic!

Price for two: INR 1000 approx

Rating: 5

Best time to visit: High Tea

LBB’s Pick: Date Sweetened Latte, Monte Carlo, Hidden Cappuccino