Specialty cafés in Kochi

5 places to drink great coffee in Kochi, with what each is known for and what to order. Places change: check opening hours before you go.

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Durbar Hall Road, Ernakulam · Heritage · old world, co-operative · 7:30 AM to 9 PM

Old worker co-operative coffee house near the boat jetty, known for cheap filter coffee and masala dosa.

Order: Filter coffee · Masala dosa

Fewer sources for this one: check details before you go.

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Fort Kochi · Heritage · art gallery, courtyard, calm

Fort Kochi cafe and gallery since 1997, long a stop for strong coffee in a leafy courtyard.

Order: House coffee · Chocolate cake

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Fort Kochi · Specialty café · brick walls, lo-fi, minimal · 10:30 AM to 11 PM

Minimal Princess Street cafe praised for barista-made espresso drinks and pastries.

Order: Cappuccino · Strawberry cheesecake

Fewer sources for this one: check details before you go.

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Panampilly Nagar · Specialty café · aesthetic, calm · Opens around noon, until 11 PM

Popular coffee-led cafe with a wide drinks list and indoor and outdoor seating.

Order: Lotus Biscoff latte

Fewer sources for this one: check details before you go.

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Panampilly Nagar · Specialty café · nostalgic, canteen style

Flagship of a filter-coffee brand, styled on South Indian homes and old canteen culture.

Order: Filter coffee

Fewer sources for this one: check details before you go.

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