Trying out a cafe with books in North Calcutta is as nostalgic and Ray-esque as your Pinterest Calcutta pins. That’s what Cafe Coffee O Kobita will give you, along with a side of books that will pique your interest. Spread across two floors — the one on top being the more spacious one, the theme of this café is Kolkata — the interiors depict the city, the skyline, and the cultural pioneers like Ray et al. The top floor is almost entirely Feluda-themed, with his novellas stacked along the shelves. Loved how quirky the menu card was, the outer cover made it look like an old newspaper, which was filled with information about Kolkata, the Shyambazar area, Rabindranath Tagore, and everything that is signature Bengali. They have shelves full of books and board games too, lest someone gets bored. Pastas, meat platters, chello kabab, sandwiches, burgers, alakiv, fish and chips, and as the name suggests, this is a coffee lover’s paradise. You have a variety of brews to choose from, including espresso, Lavazza, and even hot chocolate if you’re having a particularly bad day. They offer you a notebook to compose and pen down any small literary piece if you want to, which they put up in what they call their ‘wall of fame’. It also has a ton of in-house merchandise like coffee cups and vintage kettles – great buys if you wish to take home souvenirs.
Google Rating: 4.3/5
Timing: 11 AM - 9 PM
Price: INR 700 for two
Must-Try: Hot Chocolate, Chicken Silican, Chelo Kebab and Blue Curacao
Contact: 098303 77704
