Celebrate Durga Puja with a flavourful South Indian escape at Garden Café
- Neel Deshpande
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
Kolkata, September 2025: This Durga Puja, take a delicious detour from the usual festive fare and step into Garden Café, one of Kolkata’s oldest and most iconic vegetarian cafes. Established in 1968 and reimagined by Mr. Sandip Nowlakha in 1981, Garden Café beautifully blends tradition, innovation and soulful hospitality.

The menu is a celebration of authentic South Indian cuisine with a comforting continental twist. Signature offerings include Crispy Masala Dosas, soft Steamed Idlis and perfectly golden Vadas, served with flavourful sambar and an array of house-made chutneys. Dosa lovers can explore a wide variety-from Cheese Mushroom Garlic Dosa, Rava Masala Dosa to the boldly spiced Podi Dosa.
For something different, try the Finger-Fried Idli, Thatte Idli or the tangy Dahi Idli Fries.
Garden Café has been serving 108 varieties of dosa since 1982 and was among the first to introduce pizza to Kolkata – made using a treasured family recipe from 1968 that continues to delight generations. Pair your meal with their strong, rich South Indian filter coffee, freshly brewed with bold aromatic notes.

What truly sets Garden Café apart is its unwavering commitments to Quality, Service, Cleanliness, Hospitality and Affordability - welcoming guests of all ages and community. With five thriving outlets in Jaipur and in Kolkata, it’s a brand rooted in community.
The café’s transparent open kitchen, rotating art exhibits, serene no-frills interiors and ample car parking facility create a warm, inclusive atmosphere perfect for family outings or a peaceful solo bite.

This puja savour the spirit of the season with comforting flavours, timeless tradition and soulful food – only at Garden Café, Alipore.
Additional Information:
Address: Garden Cafe (Somponno Parkomat) 34A Belvedere Road, Alipore, Kolkata - 700 027
Instagram: Garden.cafe
Facebook: GardenCafeKolkata






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