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Aside from its famous beaches and bustling markets, Goa is also known for its food scene. At this stunning beach destination, there are a number of cafes and restaurants that serve lip-smacking food, as well as stylish decor that instantly makes you fall in love with them.
Guess what? Here, we’ll guide you on a virtual tour of 6 picture-perfect cafes in Goa you can post and brag about on Instagram! All set? Let’s go then!
Artjuna
The name itself has the word ‘art’ in it, so you can’t go wrong. Nestled in Anjuna, Artjuna showcases art, craft, colour, and everything in between. The aquamarine blue walls, embellished with gorgeous wall hangings and paintings, make this the perfect place to start your #BrekkieGoals or #LunchScene. Beautiful buntings, indoor and outdoor plants, pretty lighting, and rustic furniture adds more fun and quirk to this place.
Dishes To Try: Falafel Plate, Tuna Sandwich, or Tomato Basil Sauce Pasta are some mouth-watering dishes you must sample.
Where: 972, Near Anjuna Flea Market, Anjuna, Goa
When: 7:30 am to 10 pm
Contact: +917722080190
Babka
Talk of Goa’s most picturesque cafes and Babka will spring to your mind in a flash. Elegantly designed and offering many French dishes, this place is quite chic. Just when you enter this cafe, you will be blown away by its classy decor featuring sophisticated furniture, plain white walls that are adorned with cutesy plants and lights, and beautiful flowers at all corners. We love how subtly this cafe plays with colours and simplicity rolled into one, making it an ideal choice to grab a soothing cup of coffee to while away the evenings.
Dishes To Try: Home-Made Granola Jar, Sunny Day Sandwich, Mini Nutella Cheesecake, or Banoffee Pie
Where: 1282, Gaunwadi, Anjuna- Mapusa Road, Near Anjuna, Goa
When: 9 am to 8 pm
Contact: +918262041326
Cremeux Cafe & Bistro
Cremeux Cafe & Bistro will come to your rescue if, by chance, you miss home in Goa, thanks to its comfortable ambience and captivating decor. There are some really beautiful paintings on its walls, a wall-mounted television, some classy overhead lighting, and wall hangings that enhance its beauty. In spite of its simple yet cosy appearance, the place is palatial and can transport you back in time.
Dishes To Try: Tomato & Fresh Veggie Pizza, Barbeque Chicken Wings, or Spaghetti Neapolitan.
Where: 12/17, First Floor, MG Road, Panaji, Goa
When: 9 am to 10:30 pm
Contact: +918322426954, +917350277197
Cafe Al Fresco By Cantina Bodega
Cafe Al Fresco By Cantina Bodega is another wonderful place in Goa, whose decor will amaze you to the core. It is safe to say that this cafe is a home away from home thanks to its cosy decor and inviting atmosphere. Everything from paintings, wall hangings, and showpieces to lighting, indoor plants, and furniture has a hint of Portugal. You can enjoy your meals surrounded by art and greenery in its corridors and courtyards.
Dishes To Try: Smoked Salmon Bagel, Grilled Cheese in Sourdough, or Orange Polenta Pistachio Cake.
Where: Sunaparanta Centre For The Arts, Near Lar De Estudantes, Altinho, Panaji, Goa
When: 10 am to 7 pm
Contact: +918322421315
Cafe Chocolatti
Love soaking in nature as you tuck into some authentic and flavoursome Italian or American offerings? Well, we have got you covered. While the food served at Cafe Chocolatti is soul-satisfying, so is the decor of this popular place. Stay close to nature as you seat yourself in its outdoor section and cherish the viridescence around. Or if you’re in the mood to enjoy your meals in a cosy affair, opt for a table in its indoor section. Either way, be prepared for a whole lot of fun and frolic when you plan to feast at this adorable cafe.
Dishes To Try: French Toast, Berry Smoothie, or Veg Quiche
Where: 409A, Fort Aguada Road, Near Candolim, Goa
Contact: +919326112006
Carpe Diem Art Cafe
And we are concluding the list with another awesome cafe that’s oh-so-artistic and totes picture-perfect – Carpe Diem Art Cafe in Goa. While at the look of it you may think that it’s a no-frills, homestay-turned-cafe, but as you step inside, all you get is to experience an explosion of colour and quirk. With multiple wall arts, wall hangings, and paintings adorning almost every nook and cranny of the property, there’s no doubt that you won’t be able to stop yourself from spamming your Instagram feed with the pictures of this cafe.
Dishes To Try: Apple Crumble with Ice Cream, Breakfast Waffle, or The Tuna Affair Sandwich
Where: 81/2, Godinho House, Costa Vaddo Road, Gomes Waddo, Majorda, Goa
When: 10:30 am to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm
Contact: +91 8888862462
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