The city of joy, Kolkata, is quite famous for its confectionaries and bakeries. There a lot of the oldest cafes in Kolkata, which are still loved by all.

There are many cafes in the city, from the quaint to the themed restaurants, from right to the center of the main street or walking down at a house corner.

Here are listed some of the “Khub Bhalo” cafes in Kolkata. (In no specific order.)

1) Mrs. Magpie 

This cake shop in Kolkata is situated on Southern Avenue, Kolkata, and Salt Lake and is one of the best cafes in Kolkata. The cafe gives the feel of old-time English Tea Parties. Its decor is both charming and adorable. The furniture is a mix of both old and new sets; the walls are colored with bright colors, which lifts the vibe of the entire cafe, making it a happy place. The food is also delicious with many varieties of cakes and caffeine, and other food items. It is opened from Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 11 pm.

2) Paris Cafe

The name itself of the cafe gives you the idea, it is a french themed cafe. As a result, it provides you with a lot of picture-worthy corners inside the cafe itself. Apart from the beautiful backdrops, the foods here are also picture ready, from the rainbow cake to the whole red velvet cake; all is photogenic. Even though the Ballygunge outlet is a smaller one but has some breathtaking interior, you can otherwise visit the other outlet in salt lake, sector 5. 

3) Travelistan

The travelistan cafe celebrates good food and the wanderlust in you. It is Kolkata’s first travel cafe. There are different paintings, photos, and quotes from around the world on its walls, and on the ceiling, they have the world map painted. Every corner of the cafe is picture-perfect, with colored walls and perfect lighting, making it one of the best cafes in Kolkata. The cafe offers you both indoor and outdoor seating arrangements. It is situated at the Golf Green Kolkata. It is open from Monday to Saturday, from 7:30 am to 10:45 pm. 

4) The Wise Owl Steak House

This best restaurant in Kolkata is situated in Hindustan Park, one of the busiest neighborhoods of Kolkata. This rooftop restaurant in Kolkata is placed on the top of the building but has an enclosed sitting area. This area is decorated with a well-furnished wooden table and planked chairs on a wooden floor. The must-try food here is its steak. It is a complete open-air restaurant, open from Monday to Sunday. It is one of the best rooftop restaurants in Kolkata.

5) The Oval Lounge

 It is the first hanging restaurant in Kolkata. It is situated at the Kolkata Gate, in New Town. You can enjoy your time here with a complete 360 view of Rajarhat. It is 55 meters high from the ground. It is the perfect restaurant in Kolkata for a romantic dinner with city night lights around and a terrific city view.

6) Zucca lounge

It is a rooftop cafe in Kolkata, it is situated at the Southern Avenue, Kolkata. It is a chilled rooftop lounge with white decor and color contrasts furniture. The vibe here is elegant and classy due to its chic decor. The hanging fairy lights everywhere will play perfect lightning for your pictures and enlighten your mood. The set of this place makes it ideal for a candlelight dinner with your loved one. It is opened from 12 pm to 12 am. 

7) Blue and Beyond Restrobar

This is one of the best pubs in Kolkata, or more likely a rooftop bar. It doesn’t only play the role of a bar but is also a good restaurant in Kolkata. From the bar’s rooftop, you can have a sight of the famous Victoria Memorial or the busy street market, New Market. It is seated on the terrace of the Lindsay. The picture square view, your drinks and air were rushing through your hair, the perfect evening. The picture-perfect view from the deck makes the restaurant one of the best rooftop restaurants in Kolkata. 

8) Ornate

It is a cozy cafe spot in Kolkata near Golpark. One of its exclusive features is its costume jewelry store on the top floor. Even though the space is small, but the decor is heartwarming, it gives it a cute and relaxing vibe, and the best part is that they often have gigs by the local musicians.

9) Snacking

Searching for the perfect place to chill by yourself or with your friend? Snacking is the best option for you. The cafes also allow you to play a board game while you munch on their delicious foods. The cafe only serves ‘cafe food’ and is entirely non-alcoholic, and no hookahs are available either. The cafe is divided into five different zones, the brick wall, good quotes, hanging lights, carom room and live screening zone. This Instagram-perfect cafe has people from all age groups crowding here. 

10) Roastery Coffee House 

This instagrammable cafe in Kolkata is situated at the Gariahat more, Kolkata. It is also regarded as the new date place in the city because of its cozy vibe. It also offers some lip-smacking coffee, which is slowly gaining popularity in the city. The cafe offers both indoor and outdoor sitting arrangements; the enclosed area has a vintage look, while the outdoor area has a sophisticated look. The yellow and white color-coordinated furniture lifts the ambiance of the place a little more.

So, the next time you wonder where to go to click your perfect Instagram picture or where to head to spend some time and munch on some good food along with it, then don’t forget to check out these places.