Kolkata’s Coolest Cafes – Adda Meets Aesthetic

No rushed talks, no coffees in Kolkata. The city, famous for its eternally old-fashioned adda culture—reassuring, soul-stirring conversation over numerous cups of chai—is experiencing a quaint café renaissance. But in that typically Bengali manner, it's not actually about drinking a latte. It's about slowing down, connecting, exchanging tales, and basking in art, nostalgia, and a pinch of Instagram pixie dust.

From the literary hideaways of Shakespeare Sarani to Hindustan Park's offbeat bistros, café culture in Kolkata is changing itself—with Gen Z at the forefront and creativity at each turn.

Shakespeare Sarani – Book Cafés Brewed in Nostalgia