Looking for the best cafes in Kolkata? This guide lists 17 top-rated cafes, sorted by area, so you can find a good one near you.
For each cafe, you’ll find the address, the Google rating, what it serves and the average price for two.
How we picked these cafes
This list was put together by the Indinewz team using Google Business ratings.
- We looked at cafes across Kolkata on Google.
- We picked places with a Google rating of 4.0 or above and at least 500 reviews.
- We left out cafes that Google shows as closed.
- No cafe paid to be on this list.
Ratings were checked in November 2026. Prices are the average cost for two as listed on dining apps like EazyDiner, Swiggy and District, and can change.
Best Cafes in Park Street and Central Kolkata
Park Street and the lanes around it have some of the oldest and best-loved cafes in the city. Park Street metro station is close to all of these.
1. Motherland Cafe
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- Address: A/3, Chowringhee Mansion, Dr Md Ishaque Road (Kyd Street), near Park Street
- Google rating: 4.7 (2,061 reviews)
- Food: Italian, healthy bowls and coffee
- Price for two: about ₹1,700
- Timings: 8 am to 9:30 pm
- Try: the ragi pizza
2. Flurys
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- Address: 18A, Park Street
- Google rating: 4.2 (13,644 reviews)
- Food: bakery, cakes, sandwiches and English breakfast
- Price for two: about ₹400
- Good for: a classic Kolkata breakfast. Flurys has been on Park Street since 1927.
3. Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, Park Street
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- Address: 31 Chowringhee Road, opposite Park Hotel
- Google rating: 4.4 (988 reviews)
- Food: coffee, sandwiches and bakes
- Price for two: about ₹600
- Good for: a quick coffee or a short work session
4. Kookie Jar
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- Address: Ground Floor, Express Tower, 42A Shakespeare Sarani
- Google rating: 4.4 (1,970 reviews)
- Food: bakery and desserts
- Price for two: about ₹800
- Try: the lemon tart and cheese straws
Best Cafe in North Kolkata
5. Indian Coffee House
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- Address: 15, Bankim Chatterjee Street, College Street
- Google rating: 4.1 (41,767 reviews)
- Food: coffee and snacks, veg and non-veg
- Price for two: about ₹200
- Timings: 9 am to 9 pm
- Good for: a cheap meal and long chats. It has over 41,000 Google reviews, more than any other cafe on this list. It is right next to the College Street book market.
Best Cafes in Elgin, Bhowanipore and Minto Park
These cafes are close to Forum Mall and Elgin Road.
6. The Bikers Cafe
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- Address: 1st Floor, Platinum Mall, 31 Elgin Road
- Google rating: 4.3 (7,654 reviews)
- Food: burgers, all-day breakfast, Italian and North Indian
- Price for two: about ₹1,100
- Good for: big breakfasts and catch-ups with friends
7. Artsy – Coffee & Culture
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- Address: 230B, AJC Bose Road, Minto Park
- Google rating: 4.4 (2,606 reviews)
- Food: Continental and coffee
- Price for two: about ₹1,200
- Good for: a quiet afternoon with a book. It is known as a library-style cafe.
8. The Country House Cafe
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- Address: 4C, Allenby Road, near Forum Mall
- Google rating: 4.2 (3,189 reviews)
- Food: English breakfast, Continental and Italian
- Price for two: about ₹800
- Good for: a slow weekend breakfast
9. 8th Day Cafe & Bakery
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- Address: Ground Floor, Arcadia, 6 West Range, Park Circus
- Google rating: 4.3 (2,370 reviews)
- Food: coffee, bakes and American breakfast
- Price for two: about ₹600
- Good for: coffee and fresh bakes on a budget
Best Cafes in Gariahat, Ballygunge and South Kolkata
South Kolkata has the most cafes in the city. Most of these are a short walk from Gariahat, Golpark or South City Mall.
10. Roastery Coffee House
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- Address: 70B, inside South India Club, Hindustan Park, Gariahat
- Google rating: 4.5 (9,592 reviews)
- Food: coffee and Continental
- Price for two: about ₹1,200
- Timings: 8 am to 11 pm
- Good for: coffee and breakfast. It is one of the highest-rated cafes in the city.
11. Craft Coffee Experience Centre
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- Address: 26, Ballygunge Park Road, Ballygunge
- Google rating: 4.5 (3,789 reviews)
- Food: specialty coffee, pizza, pasta and desserts
- Price for two: about ₹800
- Good for: coffee lovers who want to try different brews
12. Snacking
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- Address: 188/60/2, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Lake Gardens, opposite South City Mall
- Google rating: 4.5 (3,065 reviews)
- Food: Italian and European
- Price for two: about ₹600
- Good for: good food at a low price
13. Sienna Store & Cafe
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- Address: 49/1, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat
- Google rating: 4.3 (3,170 reviews)
- Food: Continental and modern Bengali
- Price for two: about ₹1,500
- Good for: a cafe meal with a Bengali twist
14. Blue Mug Cafe
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- Address: 1/121, Jodhpur Park, near South City Mall
- Google rating: 4.3 (8,227 reviews)
- Food: European, snacks and coffee
- Price for two: about ₹700
- Good for: long chats with friends on a budget
Best Cafes in Salt Lake and New Town
These cafes are popular with people who work in Sector V and New Town.
15. Calcutta 64
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- Address: BC-25, 2nd Cross Road, BC Block, Sector 1, Salt Lake
- Google rating: 4.3 (6,905 reviews)
- Food: Continental, Italian, Chinese and desserts
- Price for two: about ₹950
- Good for: groups. It also shows live sports.
16. Potboiler Coffee
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- Address: CE 25, 3rd Cross Road, CE Block, Sector 1, Salt Lake
- Google rating: 4.2 (577 reviews)
- Food: coffee, pizza and Italian
- Price for two: about ₹1,200
17. La Artisan Bistro
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- Address: 8th Floor, Street Number 95, BG Block, Action Area I, New Town
- Google rating: 4.4 (2,371 reviews)
- Food: Italian, Mexican, burgers and desserts
- Price for two: about ₹1,500
- Good for: a casual dinner in New Town
Quick Guide: Best Cafes in Kolkata
| If you want | Go to | Area |
| Highest Google rating | Motherland Cafe (4.7) | Park Street |
| Classic Kolkata cafe | Flurys, Indian Coffee House | Park Street, College Street |
| Cheapest | Indian Coffee House (about ₹200 for two) | College Street |
| Best coffee | Roastery Coffee House, Craft Coffee | Gariahat, Ballygunge |
| Breakfast | Flurys, The Country House Cafe, The Bikers Cafe | Park Street, Elgin |
| Desserts and bakes | Kookie Jar, 8th Day Cafe | Shakespeare Sarani, Park Circus |
| Budget with good food | Snacking, Blue Mug Cafe | Lake Gardens, Jodhpur Park |
| Salt Lake and New Town | Calcutta 64, La Artisan Bistro | Sector 1, New Town |
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FAQs About Cafes in Kolkata
Which is the best cafe in Kolkata?
By Google rating, Motherland Cafe near Park Street is the top pick at 4.7. Roastery Coffee House, Craft Coffee and Snacking follow closely at 4.5.
Which is the oldest cafe in Kolkata?
Flurys on Park Street opened in 1927. Indian Coffee House on College Street is also one of the oldest and most famous cafes in the city.
Which are the best budget cafes in Kolkata?
Indian Coffee House costs about ₹200 for two. Flurys (about ₹400), Snacking and 8th Day Cafe (about ₹600 each) are also good low-cost choices.
Which area in Kolkata has the most cafes?
South Kolkata, around Gariahat, Golpark, Ballygunge and Jodhpur Park, has the most cafes. Park Street is the best area for old, famous cafes.
Which cafes in Kolkata are good for breakfast?
Flurys, The Country House Cafe and The Bikers Cafe are popular for breakfast. Motherland Cafe and Roastery Coffee House open at 8 am.
Are there good cafes in Salt Lake and New Town?
Yes. Calcutta 64 and Potboiler Coffee in Sector 1, Salt Lake, and La Artisan Bistro in New Town are all rated 4.2 or above on Google.
