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Café entertainment in India

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    Flury’s

    Great espressos (Rs60) and iced-tea (Rs60) layered like a tequila sunrise in an enticing art deco palace-cafe.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Barista

    Barista is a popular coffee chain in Chennai.

    reviewed

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    Barista

    Coffee pub

    reviewed

  5. E

    Dolly’s Tea Shop

    Teak-panels, rattan chairs, tea-crate tables and the regal presence of matriarch Dolly transform what would otherwise be just another unit in the dreary Dakshinapan Shopping Centre into a charming little oasis that attracts a wonderfully eclectic clientele. Toasted sandwiches or apple pie accompany over 50 choices of tea.

    reviewed

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    Seagulls Restaurant

    Although this is a restaurant, the waiters generally look bewildered if you order food. But the location, with a balcony overlooking the sea and views north along the promenade, makes it great for a cheap beer on a warm evening; an expansive downstairs veranda was being constructed when we visited.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Cafe Coffee Day

    Janpath (New Marrion Hotel); Nayapalli (Ginger, Jayadev Vihar) Yes it’s a chain but you’ll appreciate the real coffee beans, the refreshing iced drinks and the chilly AC on any typically sweltering day.

    reviewed

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    Café Coffee Day

    Guwahati’s central coffee shop, pumping out contemporary music, attracts the city’s student and nouveau-riche youth with perfect (if very slow) macchiatos. It also has a branch at the airport.

    reviewed

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    Indian Coffee House

    This charming old-timer churns out the best java, South Indian style, which is brought to your table by noddy waiters in turbans and fabulous buckled belts.

    reviewed

  10. Cha Bar

    Offering more than 20 different types of tea, Cha Bar allows you to hunker down with a book or magazine from the attached bookshop.

    reviewed

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    Infinitea

    An amiable modern teahouse that offers a great range of infusions from across the subcontinent. Also great for lunch and snacks.

    reviewed

  13. The Square

    This stylish little restaurant-bar has big view windows that are great for a cosy beer, but the pseudo-Thai food is overpriced.

    reviewed

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    Cafe Coffee Day

    Cafe Coffee Day is the most appealing branch of the Starbucks-style chain thanks to its garden terrace.

    reviewed

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    The Beans

    This cool café has leather sofas, hip hop and R&B on the stereo, and Irish coffee and sundaes on the menu.

    reviewed

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    Barista

    Bengaluru is liberally sprinkled with good chain cafes; Barista has several outlets across town.

    reviewed

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    Barista

    India’s version of Starbucks is a popular spot for the trendy young set to meet over cappuccinos or milkshakes.

    reviewed

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    Tea Centre

    A calm place to sip chai, above a busy chowk. The iced teas are heavenly – try the caiparinha.

    reviewed

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    Gautam Lassi Corner

    This place serves up creamy lassis and juices. It is opposite Mahabodhi Temple.

    reviewed

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    Cha Bar

    An inspiring range of teas and tasty snacks amid lots of books.

    reviewed

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    Café Coffee Day Nungambakkam

    Café Coffee Day Nungambakkam.

    reviewed

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    Café Coffee Day, Egmore

    Café Coffee Day, Egmore.

    reviewed

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    Café Coffee Day Nungambakkam

    Café Coffee Day Nungambakkam.

    reviewed

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    Café Coffee Day, Egmore

    Café Coffee Day, Egmore.

    reviewed

  26. V

    Café Turtle

    The Turtle is expat heaven for its fine fare, slinky background jazz and little terrace. This bookish, boho cafe ticks all the boxes when you’re in the mood for coffee and gateau (the ‘gooey chocolate cake’ is a triumph). Food ranges from Lucknow mint wraps to bucatini with arrabiata.

    reviewed

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    Barista

    Barista has numerous alternative branches, some cheaper, you can linger in air-conditioned comfort.

    reviewed