Bhubaneswar is not just a city of temples, history and heritage. Over the years, the city has also developed a growing cafe culture, with new cafes becoming popular among students, friends and people who simply enjoy spending time over a good cup of coffee and good food.
Today, going to a cafe is not always just about having coffee or a quick meal. For some people, it is a place to hangout with friends after a busy week. For others, it can be a comfortable spot to work on a laptop, read a book, attend a casual meeting or spend a few quiet hours. And sometimes, it is simply about finding a beautiful space, enjoying the ambience and taking a few good pictures.
But with so many cafes around Bhubaneswar, choosing the right one can be a little difficult. A cafe may have great food but not enough space to work. Another may have a beautiful interior but get very crowded in the evening and no place to sit. Some places are better for a relaxed conversation, while others are more suitable when you want to sit back and enjoy your own time.
That is why this guide brings together some of the cafes in Bhubaneswar that are worth exploring. Instead of simply listing cafes, we look at what makes each place different……from its ambience and seating to its food, work-friendly spaces and photo-worthy corners.
Whether you are planning a coffee break with friends, looking for a comfortable place to get some work done, or just want to discover a nice new cafe in the city, this list will help you find a place that matches your mood and plans.
How we select these cafes:
While selecting these cafes, i looked at a few things such as the ambience, food and drinks, location, overall comfort and the kind of experience the cafe offers. We also considered whether the space is comfortable for spending a few hours, getting some work done, meeting friends or taking photos.
We also looked at customer reviews and available information about each cafe to understand what people enjoy about these places.
The goal is simple: to help you choose a cafe that fits your plans, instead of simply giving you another list of cafes in Bhubaneswar
Find the Cafe That Fits Your Mood:
1.Beautiful Spaces Made for Good Photos-
•Cafe Postcard
•Rolling Scrunchy’s
•Ekaiva Bakehouse & Studio
•Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe
2.Coffee, Work & Some Me-Time-
•Three Chariots Coffee
•Cafe 16
•BOCCA Cafe
•Kruti Coffee
3.Easy Evenings & Good Times With Friends-
•Old Town Cafe
•Saami Kitchen & Brewery
•Doppio Café & Studio
A Closer Look at the Cafes:
1.Cafe Postcard -Niladri Vihar, Chandrasekharpur 📍
Cafe Postcard is a nice option if you like pretty cafes and want to take some good pictures while spending time with friends. The café has warm lighting and a lovely cherry-red and white colour combination, which gives the place a cosy and aesthetic feel. There are also quite a few corners that work well for photos.
One of the things you should try here is their matcha tea . Along with that, they have regular coffee, drinks, snacks and proper meals, so you can come in just for a coffee or stay for a meal.
Best for: Photos and spending time with friends
Location: Niladri Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar
2.Rolling Crunchy’s Cafe -Saheed Nagar📍
Rolling Crunchy’s is one of my favourite cafes in Bhubaneswar. It has a very cosy feel that makes the place feel different from a regular cafe. The ambience is peaceful and soothing, so you can easily spend some time here without feeling rushed.
There are plenty of options on the menu, including onion rings, pizza, pasta, fries, drinks and other café favourites. One dish you should definitely try is their Thai Mango Rice, which is one of the highlights of their menu.
Overall, Rolling Crunchy’s is a good place when you want a relaxed meal,good ambience
Best for: photos, food and hanging out with friends
Location: Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar
3.Ekaiva Bakehouse & Studio -Chandrasekharpur📍
Ekaiva is a cafe that I really like for its pastel interiors and the little things you can find around the place. The soft colours give it a very nice look, and if you like taking pictures, you will find a lot of corners to click photos. The café can get crowded, but that does not take away from the overall look of the place.
The food is also worth trying, Another thing I like is the jamming space, where singing and music sessions happen. It gives you something to enjoy while you are there instead of just sitting and having your food.
Ekaiva also has a small corner where you can buy things like fridge magnets, bags and other little items. You can pick something up for yourself or take it home as a small memory from the café. These small details are what I personally like about the place.
Best for: Photos, bakery, music and hanging out
Location: Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar
4.Nutmeg Cafe -Saheed Nagar📍
Nutmeg is a very cozy cafe with a floral pink aesthetic that makes the place really photogenic. The interiors have a simple, pretty look, and there are a few nice corners for pictures.
The cakes, pastries and bakery items are really good, especially their carrot cake, which is one of my favourites. If you have a sweet tooth, this is definitely a place worth trying.
Best for: Desserts and photos
Location: Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar
5.Three Chariots Coffee -Kalinga Nagar📍
Three Chariots Coffee has a simple, minimal setup with books and paintings around the cafe. It is a good place to work on your laptop, read or just spend some time alone. The cafe also has a painting section where you can get a canvas and colours and make your own art.
They also host workshops sometimes, which adds to the creative feel of the place.
Best for: Work, reading and painting
Location: Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar
6.Cafe 16 -Satya Nagar📍
Cafe 16 is a friendly place with both indoor and outdoor seating. It has a good library where you can pick whatever you feel like reading and sit there for as long as you want. You can also bring your laptop to work or meet friends, order something and have a long conversation.
Best for: Work, reading and meeting friends
Location: Satya Nagar, Bhubaneswar
7.BOCCA Cafe -Master Canteen📍
BOCCA Cafe is a good place to go when you actually want to enjoy your coffee and take your time with it. The cafe has a simple, minimalist setup with a creative touch, and the coffee is one of the main reasons to visit.
You can come here for a proper coffee break, catch up with someone or sit with your laptop for a while. It has an easy-going feel, so you don’t need a special plan to spend some time here.
Best for: Good coffee, work and casual meetups
Location: Master Canteen, Bhubaneswar📍
8.Kruti Coffee -Patia📍
Kruti Coffee is a place for people who genuinely enjoy coffee. The cafe focuses on specialty coffee, with beans sourced from different parts of India, including Odisha. At the Patia outlet, you can also see the coffee roasting setup inside the cafe, which makes the coffee feel like a bigger part of the place rather than just another item on the menu.
Along with coffee, they have a good selection of food, including breakfast, sandwiches, pasta, burgers, desserts and bakery items. The cafe has a comfortable setting with indoor and outdoor seating, so you can come here for a coffee break, work for a while or meet someone.
What makes Kruti worth adding to this list is its focus on Indian specialty coffee, especially its connection with Odisha-grown coffee. If you want to explore coffee beyond the usual cappuccino or cold coffee, this is a place worth checking out.
Best for: Specialty coffee, work and casual meetups
Location: Patia, Bhubaneswar
9.Old town cafe -Kedar Gouri Lane, Old Town📍
Old Town Cafe has a very warm and traditional feel to it. The rustic interiors, greenery and old Bollywood and Odia music give the place a nice old-school touch. It also has outdoor seating, which is one of the things people seem to like about the cafe.
The food menu has quite a lot of variety, with Indian and continental dishes, along with pizzas, pasta, burgers, snacks and drinks. Reviews often mention the food, ambience and friendly service, with dishes like stuffed mushrooms and chicken Caesar salad getting good feedback.
It is a nice place to go when you want to sit for a while, talk with friends and enjoy the Old Town side of Bhubaneswar.
Best for: Friends, relaxed meals and the traditional Old Town vibe
Location: Kedar Gouri Lane, Old Town, Bhubaneswar
10. Saami kitchen & Brewery -Unit 9📍
Saami Kitchen & Brewery is a good option when you are planning an evening out with friends. The rooftop is probably the first thing you notice, and it makes the place nice for sitting around and talking for a while. It can get lively in the evening, so it works better for a group outing than a quiet coffee break.
There is a lot to choose from on the menu, including pizza, pasta, biryani, grills, seafood and other Indian dishes. They also have their own freshly brewed beer. You can order a few different things and share them with your friends, which is probably the best way to enjoy the place.
Overall, I would pick Saami when the plan is simple — good food, drinks, friends and a long evening.
Best for: Friends, rooftop evenings, food and drinks
Location: Unit 9, Bhubaneswar
11.Doppio cafe & studio -Plot 3, Infocity Avenue, Patia📍
Doppio Cafe & Studio is in the Infocity area of Patia and has a mix of indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area, with flowers and bougainvillea around it, is probably the first thing you notice. It gives the cafe a nice setting for sitting outside, having coffee and taking a few pictures.
The menu has a lot of options, from coffee and frappes to pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads and Indian dishes. If you are mainly going for coffee, their Doppio shot and frappes are worth trying. The food has some good picks too, especially the chicken nachos, corn cheese balls and pasta.
What I like about Doppio is that you don’t really need a fixed plan to come here. You can just stop for coffee, sit outside for a while, or come with friends and order a proper meal. The outdoor setup also makes it a good place for pictures without making the whole cafe feel like it is only meant for photos.
Best for: Coffee, food, photos and casual hangouts
Location: Plot 3, Infocity Avenue, Patia, Bhubaneswar
BBSR’s café scene is getting better every day, and these are definitely the places I keep going back to.
Grab a coffee, take some good photos, and enjoy the vibe. Catch you in the next post!!!
