Simply come here for the atmosphere and history. Nothing should be eaten here. Cold coffee was a letdown. It was cold water that had been sweetened with a pinch of coffee. The fish kaviraji was satisfactory. Despite the fact that there is a no-smoking sign on the premises, I observed people smoking right beneath it. 🤪😜

Coffee house could not maintain its great legacy and heritage which it had once upon a time. Now the food is worse than ever and the specialist which is coffee is far more worse. Just a good space to enjoy and gossip in a heritage atmosphere ,but there is no proper maintenance and the restaurant isn't cleared or cleaned properly. They literally don't have 90% of the items on their menu.The coffee tastes like 🤮🤮...

Came here for the atmosphere and history. Place of Nostalgia. Attraction is waiters’ unique white dress & unique cap was amazing. Food taste isn’t so good. Coffee was awful. But love atmosphere. Good place for smokers. And very good hangout place with friends also.

Indian Coffee House is a historical cultural place in Kolkata city and is also well-recognized by the people of the Indian sub-continent who study history and culture. However, this place is very famous for the atmosphere of it! People could enjoy different types of snacks and platters here. But the food quality is not that much appreciable considering the food price range. However, the ambiance of this place is excellent!

Situated in College Street. An Special attraction for college students, office goers and even aged people. This is the oldest cafe in the city. It's over 150 years old. The ambience is very cool and aesthetic. The price is a bit high but that won't be a problem for anyone. Service is good. Food is also good but not extraordinary. Mainly people go there for the aesthetic atmosphere. One must visit this place once or more.

The ambience takes you back in time.. The crowd is a mix from students to old people.. Tried the basics- Bread butter toast and egg sandwich and the cold coffee.. The thick shake lovers might call it watery but those who loved that Mcdonalds cold coffee will get nostalgic.. A must try for the ambience, super cheap rates and easy and short menu to choose from.. PS- Opens from 12 noon to 8 pm Cheers..

It is the oldest coffee house in Kolkata. In this coffee house you will be able to smoke freely there is no need to go to the smoking room. The food especially the snacks is really good and I will recommend you all to try the snacks. It's a good place to spend time with friends. This place becomes a bit smoky so I gave it 4 stars.

The Indian coffee house is the oldest coffee house in Kolkata, established in the 1800s. It has no doubt, been able to maintain its heritage after all these years. This place emits a really different kind of vibe, which I kinda liked it. Try some snacks with a cup of coffee here if you ever happen to visit college street.

Iconic for a reason! I think the vibe, the feel, the history and heritage of the place is what makes it faultless despite certain faults. Come here for a blissfully slow, simple time, it's like if time stood still in the best possible way! Coming to coffee, i think their infusion aka black coffee is better than their regular hot coffee. Avoid the fish kabiraji, it was weird. The butter toast was lovely, definitely try that if you like simple toast! Onion pakoda was also average.

Indian Coffee House is a nostalgic heaven that beckons friends, family, and even those seeking a authentic touch. The ambiance exudes a charming, old-world charm, making it a favourite spot for both the young and old. The pocket-friendly menu adds to its allure, offering a variety of tasty items that resonate with traditional flavors.The bustling chatter of patrons and the clinking of cups created a lively atmosphere..The waiters, dressed in traditional attire, added a touch of royalty to the experience..It's not just a place to eat; it's a journey through time, where conversations flow freely upright..Its walls adorned with portraits and shelves stacked with books create a unique ambiance. A visit to this iconic establishment is a must for anyone seeking intellectual stimulation and a taste of Kolkata's cultural heritage. Must try mutton cutlets and special coffee! USP- FISH KAVIRAJI♥️

Great place to have gossips with friends,family and the loved ones. As usual their services are not good but that's the way it is. If you want good service then you can go to new coffee house located in new town. But this place has a separate fan base, it reminds of 90's and I love the way it is. Pro tip for beginners :- if you are ordering infusion or hot coffee then do stir the coffee because the put sugar in the bottom of the cup.

The store has a wide range of books like NCERT & School text-books. Their salespersons are friendly and provide the best service promptly and also they have a spacious car parking facility. The book store also includes cash and card payment facilities for the convenience of the customers.

The iconic Indian Coffee House in Kolkata, a must-visit place for Kolkata visitors. Definitely try out the Fish kabiraji, Chicken, Mutton cutlet/kabiraji and their ICH special cold coffee is also really good. Hygiene is a bit on the lower side and service is really slow due to the enormous crowd. It says No Smoking but no one minds as cigs and ash are disposed on the floor. Smokers can light one up along with a special cold coffee, overall it's a nice little experience.

Not Just Books offers a wide variety for all book lovers and a much more wide range of general or fiction or non-fiction for children or coffee table books. Their staff has knowledge of books & also quite friendly. The store has books for all the ages and from various genres to fulfil the expectations fro all their clients.

Extremely well👌 I suggest you to visit & strongly believe that you will love it.

A best place to buy books for book lovers.

Cafe Review: Indian Coffee House 📍College Street, Kolkata This place is heritage! You sense heritage here. It's in the air. You gossip, you smoke and have some snacks. But, the food is clearly not something you should look into with great intent. I mean, you can come here solely to visit.. but I was a little disappointed with ghe food. My order: ❗Veg Chowmein ❗Eggs Fried Rice ❗Cold Coffee . Pocket Pinch: ₹200 for two . . So I would rate the place as: ~Ambience: 5/10 ~ Food: 4/10 ~ Service: 6/10 ~ Pocket Friendliness: 8/10 ~ Overall: 5/10 .

Great place... Nostalgic and different from other cafeterias... And foods are also affordable...

It was a good experience I'd say. It is a bit over hyped, I'd say but nevertheless it's a warm hangout place with a good ambiance. Food is average and reasonably priced. The waiters are a bit non responsive and sometimes you'll have to call them twice or thrice. I had mixed chow and fish fry, they were quite delicious.

Simply loved it. In this day and age it has been able to survive and that too in full glory is a testimony to the charm this place has to offer. But not just the heritage is what that captivates its patron. The food and it affordable price tag brings people in the new age and the old times alike. I was pleasantly wooed by the famed chicken sandwich and chicken pakoda. They were tasty and good sized in portion. The coffee too was quite impressive. I liked the staff serving people attentively. A definite try for anyone from the city or those visiting. If nothing, just soak in the heritage and salute its resilience.

Indian Coffee House is all about art, culture and heritage. While the food might not be that great, people flock over here for the sake of living the heritage. This is the Legendary Coffee House in the Manna Dey's Song "Coffee House". The place is vibrant . It's a great place to reliving the place which has been opened since 1942. The waiters still wear the traditional attires and this place has tried to keep it's original ambience. It's a must visit place for the ones visiting Kolkata.

It's always an wonderful experience to be here. Yes, the coffee might not be that great but the time you will spend will be worth cherishing. Btw...do try a fish fry....that tastes heavenly.

Awesome

It's a historic place and can't be compared with any other in India. But sadly it is not been maintained as it should have been. It has a huge and lavish architecture with a small entrance. Also you can't hear what the person sitting at the next table says. So that's fantastic. All eminent freedom fighters have once visited here. Earlier the food was very good with a wide menu. But now things have changed and so did the menu.

Some argue that this social monument that witnessed some of the largest intellectual exchanges in colonial Kolkata merely remains a poor shadow of its former fiery glory. A powerhouse of ideas and ideologues during the days of the Raj, with some of Bengali history's foremost luminaries having deliberated and debated socio-political conversations of the highest order, Coffee House stands as a solemn and nostalgic souvenir of the intellectual revolution that ushered a climate of passionate engagement with politics, literature, art, and culture - all embedded in the centrality of the Indian Independence Movement. The fact that it hasn't been modernized or refurbished, and retains the aesthetic of India's colonial days, is delightful for those who wish a short glimpse into the relics of the recent past. The food, however, is awful, and moderately edible at best. Go here for a trip down a nation's memory lane - a focal point of vigorous thought and activity iconic to the essence of Kolkata as an ever-evolving city.

The Indian Coffee house is the intellectual hub of Kolkata located in the intellectual nerve centre of Kolkata preferably called Boipara . It is on the bucket list of every newcomer in the city and grabbing a seat in the coveted coffee house is another game here . The people serving there are dressed in colloquial white fashion . Once you step your feet into the coffee house , it feels as if time has freezed . I ordered only coffee and onion pakora as it were being some of the affordable items on the menu . The onion pakoras were good as fried stuff are meant to be but the coffee was really bad and I mean it . Nevertheless for one time experience it is a good place . Go and enjoy with your friends and family , it is a good place for adda indeed .

Best place for spending some quality time . This place has a nostalgic history . Very reasonable price but I suggest to increase the quality or taste. Most of the staffs take long time to note the orders. Even they serve late. One or two old staffs are very ill - mannered which degrade the authenticity & image of the indian coffee house.

The fact that this is the oldest cafe of the city is the main reason to visit. It has its own charms, the place takes you back in time. The food is affordable and the service is really good. The snacks here are really good .

The rich history of the place is what attracts the most customers. The ambience feels magical, the food - not so much. If you want to visit this place for food, then I'd suggest looking somewhere else. The cold coffee, hot coffee, cutlet and fish fry we ordered were below average. If you want to enjoy the ambience and have a good time with your buddies, this is the place to be. Overall rating: 6/10 Overall verdict: Great place for ambience/hanging out due to its rich cultural history, but not for the food.

The place definitely has a vintage vibe to it. The food to me personally was a bit mediocre. The cafe is filled with tourists, college students and professors, etc. The service and overall experience was good.

This place has a very nice ambience. The coffee is not up to par, and the butter toast is too delicious. A bad smell comes from the bathroom near the dining area, and thus it needs to be cleaned. It's a pleasant location to sit and talk with friends overall. And the issue at hand is parking. There is a pay parking on the streets close to the restaurant.

Very good environment and vintage look. But the quality of food is not good enough. If you want to feel the nostalgia then I would definitely suggest everyone, but not for food.

Awesome place. all point given for the authentic vibes. Coffee House is One of the oldest things in kolkata. Food are decent not that good but also not bad. In coffee House the building, tables chairs and all things carrying lots of memory and fun for me and my friends. I'm Miss those days..

After so many years, the aroma of The Indian Coffee House is still immortal🥰🥰💕... When I entered this place for the first time, I was very disturbed because proper maintenance is not done and the building parts should be repaired.... But when I entered the dining hall, yeah I was speechless💕💕💕💕💕💕... Old nostalgia, romanticism, Manna dey's age old immortal song "Coffee House er sei adda".... you can feel everything... Then, I ordered Cold Coffee and Chikchen Hakka Noodles... You just can't belive how much tasty those were... i was drinking Cold Coffee for the first time and I am really feeling lucky that my first time was just exceptional🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑.... The cost was much less than many restaurants and hotels of Kolkata... I ordered for Chicken and Fish Kabiraji (the main thing for which the Coffee House is famous, information collected from my father🤭🤭) Both were amazing.... 💕💕💕💕💕 P.S.- Don't follow Google maps, the actual location shown there is wrong... Rely on your eyes and ears😁😁😁😁

Good place for adults and good for spend time with friends. Most important thing budget friendly.

As expected from The iconic age-old Indian Coffee House. Best in services and quality. Although the chicken Hakka was a bit odd in taste, the chicken pieces were tasteless, as if just boiled.

Very cheap in price, food quality is good but don't expect like renowned restaurants, more like quick snacks of roadside cafe. It is very pocket friendly to college students and smoke lovers. No bar in smoking. But it is difficult to get seat in the peak time and waiting hour is long. If you are in a long chit chatting mood with friends then it is the best place. Best thing to eat is cutlet, kabiraji, Hakka noodles and it is must to have coffee in coffee house.

Fantastic place to experience the Old School Charm of coffee. A must visit place to feel the rustic aura of coffee culture.

As usual it was very crowded. You will have to wait for getting a table. The service is good. U can smoke inside also. Food price is reasonable.wheelchair accessibility is not there. Very narrow circular stair. No parking facility available. Mostly college students are there. Roads are very congested.

It's a nice place for friends to have a light time and a good adda place. The food is not the best, but that is not the most important thing there. Also the historical value of this place adds to the feeling

Coffee House er sei adda ta aj o ache ar chirodin thakbe! Nostalgic and iconic place of kolkata. Situated in college street. Highly affordable place. You should definitely try out the balcony sitting area and get a good view of the overall place. I tried out the following : ❣️Infusion black coffee - ₹25 ❣️Chicken cutlet - ₹85 ❣️Cold coffee - ₹50

Indian Coffee House is a nostalgic heaven that beckons friends, family, and even those seeking a touch of the past. The ambiance exudes a charming, old-world charm, making it a favorite spot for both the young and old. The pocket-friendly menu adds to its allure, offering a variety of tasty items that resonate with traditional flavors. It's not just a place to eat; it's a journey through time, where conversations flow freely and memories linger. A visit to Indian Coffee House is not just about the food; it's an experience that binds generations together in the heart of delightful nostalgia.

The place has a charm of its own. The old decor, the rugged furnitures and the old menu all have their own importance in the history of the place. People spend hours here chatting away or reading newspapers sipping over a cup of tea or coffee. Their best tradition kept alive are there waiters, who are all dressed up in full white with turbans to compliment the look. ?☕

Nostalgic place. Same environment,same culture,same coffee n food continue for years. I visited it after 37 years. Had questions.....if quality of brain/grey matter changed over time in youth? Assured it remains constant over time. Loved it. Thanks to ..... management, staffs n visitors.

One of the best coffee house available in Kolkata. Full of history, tradition and culture. Nowadays food quality is not as good as it used to be but the tea & coffee are still ❤️ The place will surely give you goosebumps ❤️👍

Bad coffee i have ever tested. I was inspired by manna dey song to go there. No air condition, very hot and humidity. Old style sitting and the stair. It was not improved since the starting.

College Street Coffee House or Indian Coffee House is a cafe located opposite the Presidency University in College Street, the most famous of Indian Coffee House  branches in Kolkata. It has been for a long time a regular hang out and a renowned meeting place (adda) for people in College Street. It has played an important part in Calcutta's (Kolkata) cultural history and known as the hub of intellectual debates. The food tastes good . This is a NO SMOKING AREA but i saw people smoking there.

One the finest and oldest restaurants of kolkata. I personally had a very nice experience and I'm pretty sure that everyone will. Good food at a very reasonable rate. The thing which I liked the most was the waiting time for the order which was very less that too when it was Lunch hours and the restaurant was packed with customers still getting my order in less then 15 mins was a commendable job .

I think it's the best cafe I ever visited because it's was giving very vintage vibes. Food was very tasty and cheaper and till now the condition of the coffee house is very excellent and nicely maintained. Recommended to visit once in life because it was the oldest coffee house of India built-in 1876.

I visited the place on a Monday afternoon, it was packed up, only few tables were available and they soon got filled while we took one. Coming to the food. It's utter disgust. It's overpriced, not tasty and not even warm. I ordered a chicken cutlet, and a chicken sandwich. The former cost INR 85 and the later INR 75. The price is not the factor only if the taste justifies it, but it doesn't. The sandwich is only shredded chicken with little amount of butter, and not even properly salted. The cutlet was the worst. It was just a big piece of potato and veggies stuffing coated with a earth crust size layer of breadcrumbs, if you are lucky you can find 4-5 chicken pieces which is also not tasty. With all this disgust, add the fact that it was not even warm. The waiters are very weird, one waiter usually takes a table and serves them (this is very normal), but here one waiter will take 3-4 tables and if you mistakenly don't give your order (maybe because you are still deciding on your food) the first time he comes, he will take the the rest table order and will return only after bringing them food. You have to wait until he returns, because no other waiter will take your order even they are free. There is some understanding between then I guess, they mark tables and no other waiter will take your order. It's disgusting. I'm very disappointed, I gave the extra one star only because it's nostalgia for many. I don't recommend this so called Cafe.

This a must visit place in Kolkata. Visiting there feels like the time has stopped in that particular premises and you'll get the feeling of how old school cafes used to be. The taste of the food items are also good, except the behaviour of some of the staffs are kinda rude.

// Indian Coffee House // It's a good place if you are quite fascinated with the heritage, art and nostalgia of old Kolkata. Undoubtedly it's still one of the most go-to places to hang out and chill around for long hours. Cozy ambiance and adda culture oozes out from every corner of this place. But if you talk about the quality of food with respect to the price then it's quite not the place that you would love too much. Apart from that the order comes a little late than usual. So in terms of ambiance, it's a good place to explore but for food and drinks it's not the place to be. Still, if you also feel bounded by the legendary song by Manna Dey then checking out this place will only make you go through each and every line of that song.

Famous Coffee House in College Street is a legendary haunt for intellectuals and literary enthusiasts. Steeped in history, it exudes an old-world charm. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air as patrons engage in lively discussions. Its walls adorned with portraits and shelves stacked with books create a unique ambiance. A visit to this iconic establishment is a must for anyone seeking intellectual stimulation and a taste of Kolkata's cultural heritage.

During my visit to Kolkata in Feb 2023. I visited the Indian Coffee House and it was a good time. It is situated in college street so you will find a lot of college students. Even other responsible citizens of the country. As the coffee house is the regular hangout place for the students, intellectuals, etc. So sometimes you have to wait in queue to get a place to sit and relax. The service is good and also the food and the beverages. The atmosphere is cool and aesthetic. As the coffee house was one of the oldest in the city and many noble citizens were frequent visitors to the place so that makes it a heritage for intellectuals and students. So if you are in Kolkata then its a must place to visit.

Oldest cafe in the town. It transports you back in time with its high ceilings, small tables set together and high-set windows of homely atmosphere. It has a special attraction because of Manna dey's famous song named "Coffee House". Dishes and beverages here are highly affordable. Food quality is good but not extraordinary. It has two floors. You can smoke in the second floor. The service is really good. Particularly appealing to young but also suitable for the elderly. It is a hub for the city’s well-known intellectuals and litterateurs. You will see young people are busy at debating, discussing and exchanging ideas over coffee. You can listen to the stories from the waiters while dining. It remains open 9 AM to 9 PM. Has restrooms but no parking.

Bengal's Heritage❤ The place where culture meets the ambience of art and literature🌻 A warm ambient in the middle of Calcutta's cacophony, gives glimpses of the black and white era. I had ordered a fish fry and a cup of coffee, which had a taste of our vintage Kolkata.

You are visiting Kolkata the city of joy without visiting the coffee house is it possible? The atmosphere is really amazing to have a chit chat with your friends and enjoy some evening snacks. And the song is the most nostalgic one to make you visit there at least once .

I have heard so much about this place and had made sure to visit this yesteryear renowned cafe whenever I visit Kolkata so finally explored this place, This cafe actually has a vibe where quite many people had visited for years and its always filled with people and few also visit this restaurant just to click pictures. I had ordered for Fish kobiraji along fish cutlet and both were upto the mark service was really fast though it took me sometime to get a table free for me

An awesome nostalgic place to enjoy with your friends. Fish fry and cutlets are must with a cup of hot coffee.Came here for the atmosphere and history. Place of Nostalgia. Attraction is waiters’ unique white dress & unique cap was amazing. Food taste isn’t so good. Coffee was awful. But love atmosphere.

The Indian Coffee is a very old and vintage coffee shop. It had a long memory, culture and traditional value. Before many famous people visited here. There are so many items to try. The environment is good and vintage. Tourists from all over the country and the world came here to see. Good place to visit and relax.

I found food a little on the higher side comparing with the overall ambience, else the taste was great. Fish cutlet was really tasty. Environment was really urban- chic- intellect kind of. People were busy in their phone, novel, laptop, coffee etc. There's also a very friendly cat hopping around tables. Overall a must visit place with your friends for light snack and gossip sesh.

The food! The ambience! The history!! We chanced upon this place in the hunt for good coffee and boy did we find it. Realized en route that we were headed to an iconic spot. The buzz is just so differ e there with people from different walks of life, enjoying a variety of simple but yum food. This one just has to be visited by anyone looking for an experience.

If you want to see the tradition of old Kolkata, you can come here..There is so much to talk about the coffee house that it is not possible to write here. Best Place for adda in college street. Overall, this coffee house carries on the tradition of 90s.

The is one of the sweetest places in Kolkata...

Indian Coffee House is one of the must visiting place in Kolkata city. To feel the essence of the city Kolkata, one must visit this place, situated just opposite to Presidency University, Kolkata. It is on the first floor of the building. Nearest 🚇 metro station- Central/MG road Nearest rail station- Sealdah Nearest Bus stop- College Street junction People comes here and takes little food and spend more times in various types of discussion by relaxing their mind. Noone is interested in having quality food here, rather quality time spending in this one of the oldest coffe shop of Kolkata is much more important here. Coffee, tea and different types of snacks available. Behaviour of the staffs are very good. Some features of this shop- 1) Inside seating area available. 2) Washroom available for Gents and ladies. ♿ Wheelchair accessible toilet not available. 3) Fire extinguisher available inside 4) ♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance (ramp) not available 5) ♿ Wheelchair accessible seperate car parking space not available. 6) Foot operated sanitizer dispenser available during COVID-19 days

Indian Coffee House is located opposite the presidency university in college street. This is famous & remarkable cafe among the Indian coffee house branches. But prices of dishes are so costly. Food quality is good. Now , in this pandemic situation, the organizers are maintaining all the safety protocols.

Visited after 10 months. The amount of dishes were reduced due to covid. Food and water were served in paper plates and plastic cups instead of porcelain ones. Ordered coffee, hakka noodles and chilli chicken. Tasted almost the home. (PS - Thousand times better than the newtown one. As we all know there is only one original coffee house ❤)

old and great heritage coffee shop in Kolkata ..!

Heritage like Indian coffee house is a must visit while traveling to college street. Though the service can be much better but the price is reasonable and quantity is ok. Food taste can be better.Hygiene is maintained but cleanliness needs betterment.

This place is not only a coffee house this is a place where you will connect your heart with others. A place where you will find various kind of people. I personally go there not only take a sip of their coffee but also open the entrances of my heart with my friends. I love this place. Okay now the main thing , the place is crowded so if you are thinking about Covid19 then you can avoid this place.

The place is Very Good... nostalgic... Service is also good.. But somewhere overpriced as per food quality!

A very unusual book store with a good collect of books. Although I could not find the book of my interest there but found the place good to visit if you have spare time.

Five star for not the food tastes but for preserving all the history as visible as possible. All Bengali people heard the famous song of Manna Dey based on this coffee house. So loved to be there. But did not get enough taste from the foods. Whatever it was wonderful to be there.

Hmm, this is no doubt a very very good place and nostalgic... If you have a plan to get lunch with your family or partner, it's definitely a good place, but sometimes it takes too long to have a table... Otherwise it's good to me

Not so good. Food quality is so average than expected, but price is comparetively high. Also very congested space. This place don't have sufficient seats for customers also, they have to wait for it. We ordered some hot coffee there but the coffee wasn't that much good. Though this place has some nostalgia so you can visit it for once only.

the food is amazing and it's like enjoying the 90's at present a superb place to gather and have a time

One of the most Famous and old caffe of kolkata, also it was a Famous tourist destination of kolkata, food quality is very good , quality coffee. In evening time this place was so crowded you need to wait at list 20m to get a set in hear. The best time to explore this place is Morning time when its open. I parsonaliy recommend to vesit this place. atmospher of this place was excellent. ❤❤

Amazing vibes .!! Food is ok now... Must visit for someone who loves to be at coffee shop and have coffee or some snacks... Crowded...

One can still feel the vibe here. The old charm, the old coffee smell in the air. Do not expect this to treat you and the food to be like you get in a regular cafe. Indian coffee house is the place where this cafe culture began and it has its own taste and flavours. Chicken sandwich, fish fry, fish finger and some coffee, is all that you need. One can sit here with a book or laptop for hours and keep sipping your coffee. One more thing, you won’t get tea here!!

*insert emo history and heritage quotes on Kolkata and college street* Drop by. Get a coffee smoke a cigarette. Act intellectual like everyone else around. Click a few pictures. Downright, falls under historic places and not, at all under places to snack at. Great place, if u go in, with the right expectations.

Although the quality of service and food has deteriorated a bit but still the place holds a very nostalgic emotion in all the heart of Bengalis or Calcuttans. Must visit to experience how actually 'Adda' happens over Indian Coffee House in the Albert Hall, College Street.

The house was full of smokers, I ordered Mutton cutlet and Fish cutlet. In mutton cutlet there was no sign of mutton. Fish cutlet was average quality. Then I ordered a cold coffee 😂. It was a jokes rather than cold coffee. The just did coffee with freeze water. Totally worst experience. I went there just for the hype created by the people and to experience the song "coffee house er shei adda ta aaj r nei" by Manna Dey. I will never go again there.

Food quality is so poor. It becomes a tradition, that's why people go there. It's just a worst place for food. Atmosphere is not that good also.

Weekend Evening Destination, Most popular for book lovers College Students. Adjacent 2nd Asia's biggest book market will add extra flavour for book worms. Most Imp thing is You can have a coffee at Rs 30 to spend an hour.

Experienced Manna Dey's "Coffee House er shei adda ta aar nei". It's not a place, it's a legacy.

Very very nostalgic place with lots of history. The pricing are very reasonable in comparison to typical new age cafes...A must place in Kolkata College Street

Awesome experience. Order coffee and fish kabiraji

The food wasn't good at all... If you just wanna enjoy the ambience and feel the old school Kolkata coffee house vibe give this place a visit....and yes, going with someone who makes you forget the bitter taste of the coffee and is highly recommended.

One of the vintage hubspot for all Bengalis. Is located in central kolkata near Presidency college. Cafeteria serves both veg and non veg and famous for its kobirajis and coffe with gossips. The taste of coffee or tea is average but the ambience and look and feel will win your heart. The chicken kobiraji is not good with taste. Tbh but rest dish is good enough for one to try.

This place was already in my wishlist to visit when ever i ll b in Kolkata. I have seen many bloggers youtube vedio about this place also from my Instagram friends. Finally I reached here.. What ever I had heard about this place was exactly the same it looks like when I see my open eye so closely.. This place is always busy, crowded,almost every table was full. Every type of customers were there bt majority were young college going students. Good place for coffe & hangout.

This one from the history books! Indian Coffee House lays bear the warm beating heart of the city of joy. Located on the busy street opp the Varsity building. This place serves the classics of past with a modern twist. Modest and Humble at heart while keeping pace with today's times. This place cannot be critiqued or rated for the food that they offer rather needs to sovoured and enjoyed for the ambiance and the vibe that it provides. Definitely go check this place out.

Place of Nostalgia 🖤 Place of british ruled architecture. Attraction is waiters’ unique white dress & unique cap. If you opt for a highfi cafè this is obviously not for you; but if you wanna explore ancient India specifically ancient Kolkata and old memories with homely environment this place is for you. Food quality isn’t so good. Must explore once in life.

Ambience was very good 😊. Foreigners also visit here. Those who don't like cigarette 🚬, may feel suffocating (my personal opinion) cause majority of the people smoke here. But food was good 😋. Service was also very very nice and friendly 😊. Whenever you come, always come with much time in hand, then relax and chill 😊🤞. From light food to rich food, everything is available 😊. Just loved the place 💓. Food items are moderate expensive... Overall a good place to spend time and be relaxed ☺️.

Simply loved it. In this day and age it has been able to survive and that too in full glory is a testimony to the charm this place has to offer. But not just the heritage is what that captivates its patron. The food and it affordable price tag brings people in the new age and the old times alike. I was pleasantly wooed by the famed chicken sandwich and chicken pakoda. They were tasty and good sized in portion. The coffee too was quite impressive. I liked the staff serving people attentively. A definite try for anyone from the city or those visiting. If nothing, just soak in the heritage and salute its resilience.

The vibe that this century old place gives is incomparable. The abundance of history and heritage it just holds, will always have a special place in the heart of every bengali. But now comes the food, it's nothing different at all, the taste is not something that I will remember. The cutlets are hard and dry. The coffee is just way too sweet. Maybe they should focus more on improving their food quality. And won't complain about the service just like other's are doing over the internet. It was okay for me.

This place has a great history. Wanted to visit it from a very long time. Visited for a brunch, tried their coffee of @₹30 And tried the chicken kabiraji @110 . . . Taste wise it was above average but the vive is the actually worthy. There is one non-smoking zone in the second floor(good place for those who don't want to smoke). . . . Will surely visit again to along with friends.

It's a great place to go with your friends and spend as much time as you want to prove " coffee house er sei adda ta aj ar nei, aj ar nei" wrong!😂😅. This is truly a heritage site of Kolkata ❤️. The food here is pretty average & not so pocket friendly!

An awesome experience and food and service. We could see school kids to elderly people enjoying each other’s company. The staff was polite and I guess most of them have been working for the past 50+ years. They were very kind. The food was delicious and at affordable price.

Nostalgic place. It's very full nowadays and will take some time for them to process your orders. They may also charge you for things you haven't ordered and yet not give refunds which I don't like. I recommend the cold coffee with cream, it's the best here.

After almost 25 years later I visit again the Indian Coffee House. But sorry to say the food quality have been down grated significantly. Cleanliness is also detoriated enormously. What a dirty may please see the added pictures.

A notable spot & also good enough to hang out.. It's very close to Presidency college/ Sanskrit college & University. A historical vibe can be felt, when visited. overall experience was good. Max menu is quite reasonable. Opening time-12 pm

Indian Coffee House is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat—it's a cultural institution steeped in history and tradition. From its humble beginnings as a meeting place for intellectuals and artists to its present-day status as a beloved establishment cherished by locals and visitors alike, Indian Coffee House continues to charm with its timeless appeal. Whether you're seeking a taste of nostalgia or simply craving good food and great coffee, a visit to Indian Coffee House is sure to delight.

One of the legendary place in college street area. This place always remain full with students and old aged people. Price of the food items are very much reasonable here. But don't try the coffee section, else you'll forget the actual taste of proper coffee. Although non smoking boards are hanging out in the dining area but you'll hardly found a person who is not smoking there. But overall a great place to have some adda with your friends.

This place was okay. First of all for a person visiting after years, it was a puzzle to just find the entrance to this place. Also there are two floors, wood suggest for better view check the second floor of the restaurant first then the lower floor. Service staff here are the old staff, they are in generally rude and do not like customers who are guessing what to order. Food here in simple terms is not that fast, economic. Mostly a good place to catch up with friends and gossip or move to a better location.

Wonderful place..... One of the best place for hang out.....one of the iconic place in Kolkata... The food is also good..You can get different types of veg and non veg snacks..... sometimes they take a bit long time to serve... otherwise great place... Do visit this place... You'll fall in love with the ambience....

Loved it!! The ambience & the old world charm. Once you enter the cafe the tranquil environment just gulps you in. You would love to just sit there with a cup of coffee and observe the crowd. Food is so cheap and tasty! Kolkata visitors must come here

Nostalgic and legendary place of college Street and Kolkata... Best gossip place for any type of friends from college students to elder people... Waiter service is good... Food price is cheap but quality in not so good but edible

Coffee house one of the famous place to visit in Kolkata...the atmosphere is really good...the food quality and quantity is really good...

Time has been stopped at this place. The best hang out place for any group age. From college students to the elders, you can find every type of people. They serve the best toast,sandwich, coffee and also pakodas. Loved the ambience. A really vintage place to visit of you are near college street.

One of my favourite place in Central Kolkata, but here the most of the timing you will see gathering, price is medium standard. Food quality is no doubt good but when you ordered a food, you have to wait more than 30 minutes to get the food. Catering and behaviour of the server is also good.

Historical place You can still see the paintings that were made during the British-India era. The menu also hasn't changed since then is what I heard from some people in Kolkata. Coffee is not so great, but something different. You get to taste what the Britishers enjoyed. Coffee with cream is a bit different and good enough. Fish cutlet is a must try. Mutton cutlet was also good. Mostly crowded, so expect little delay in service. I didn't see any ATM card machine there. I guess it's a cash only place. So it will be better if you carry some cash with you. It's a little costly, maybe because of the history. Giving 5 stars just for the awe of the architecture and fish cutlet, not for the coffee.

Overrated. I have been going here for quite some time now and i am going to share what i have truly experienced. Firstly, the food quality is below average. The moghlai overflows with oil and is loaded with an unnecessary portion of onions. Needless to mention how sweet the coffee is. Moreover, the increased prices have made the menu less appetizing. However, it is good for a hangout spot where you can spend hours over a cup of coffee and cigarettes. Tip: You can have the Chicken Afghani. It's really delicious!

Nice place

Unsatisfied with the food quality

Best place for adda in college street.Ambience is really nice.This place has its old world charm.You can find a slice of college life coming in this place.Food is a bit over priced from my point of view.What I really dislike about this place is that people can smoke here.I wish to see smoking is banned here.

Nice place coffee house ? Song mannade

The lifeline of college Street....

Good one

Food quality really bad

coffee is not tasty ... ....veg sandwich is only contain Tomato and cucumber .... overall I don't like any food

Lovely. It's our imotion.

It's just not another cafe...it's nostalgia..

A great & historical place of kolkata.

(Translated by Google) Place of the legends .. that coffee house chat (Original) Place of the legends ..কফি হাউজের সেই আড্ডাটা

(Translated by Google) It's a place where you can sit for hours and feel nothing (Original) এটি এমন একটি জায়গা যেখানে বসে ঘণ্টার পর ঘণ্টা কাটিয়ে দিলেও কিছুই মনে হয়না

Tldr - cleanliness -hygiene - smokers + ambiance of the British era building + the history associated with it All the people saying amazing things about this place But my experience has been worse than most street stalls The waiters and servers give you the attitude of a government bank manager The food is fine no complaints with it The side dishes are also good. The serving dishes are not that good Secondly people here smoke like no tomorrow even after multiple no smoking signs placed The common occurrence of cats making a cute face to get a piece of fish chop is fine I don't mind it But the hygiene and cleanness is not there its just not there If you want to eat something good maybe order it from swiggy

Paradise for smokers. .. The rule to not smoke is just a joke. The food is average . Though I didn't try all of their menu items.. But they charge quite a bit too much for coffee ..... It's absolutely my opinion...

You won't find fancy food here. But you can get nostalgic environment. Who haven't heard the classic song of Manna Dey ," coffee houser sei Adda ta".

Old but gold .....

(Translated by Google) Something's not saying. (Original) কিছু বলার অপেক্ষা রাখে না।

Very good ambience and items....

The place is legendary but it runs on pure nostalgia..the coffee or the tea they serve us not at all good..among the food they serve I had mughlai paratha and fish fingers..these items tasted average..the only upside is that u can sit at your table for long hours and gossip with ur friends.

Awesome

Nostalgia

On of best antique Resturant for Hangout.

I'm totally disappoint after visiting this place ! Because of multiple cause

Nostalgic. Infusion is must have

Awesome ??

Nice adda place

Prestigious and historical place.

For old days memories

(Translated by Google) Famous for chat (Original) Famous for আড্ডা

love this place . quality of food is good and it is a memorable place.

Fantastic place for 8 to 80 years aged people. Standard quality of food served here. Hope there is no place in the world like Indian Coffee House.

Not bad

Good

A very beautiful .... place to spend ur time

Nice historical place.... I liked it

Very good place. One of the historical places in Kolkata.

Place where you can read books and hangout with your friends.

Great place

One of the landmark places of Kolkata and loved!

Costly

Extremely busy place ., But still I travelled all the way from Tollygunge to the college street just to visit the place as well as the ambiance. Because I heard a lot about this place., And the best part is that It meets all the expectations of mine. Cheap eatables with unlimited seating. Amazing.?

Chicken Omelet is awesome but Onion pakora is not so good. You should try coffee everytime.

One of my favorite place in Kolkata with a beautiful vibe and feels like old days ! Little gossips, songs and coffee!

College Street Coffee House (কফি হাউস) or Indian Coffee House is a cafe located opposite the Presidency University in College Street, the most famous of Indian Coffee House branches in Kolkata. It has been for a long time a regular hang out and a renowned meeting place (adda) for intellectuals and students (and ex-students) of the Presidency College, University of Calcutta, and other institutions in College Street. It has played an important part in Calcutta's (Kolkata) cultural history and known as the hub of intellectual debates.

I just love this place.my college is near the coffee house,so in free time me and my friends going and make some gossip. some time I feel their menu prices in little high but that's ok.

This is an awesome place and nostalgia ?

Nostalgic and legendary place of college Street and Kolkata. Best gossip place for any type of friends from college students to elder people... Waiter service is good. Food price is cheap but quality in not so good like old time but still edible.

This place has a different vibe altogether. You will definitely feel nostalgic irrespective of your age.

The ambience is good for people who have a lot of friends and just wanna sit with them for some friendly chit-chats. People who don't like crowds would prefer not going there, seems a bit chaotic. The food tasted okayish. The coffee at Indian Coffee House is not good. Much of an irony? :3

One of the oldest in the city where great scholars came to drink coffee and discuss . A must visit place when u come to Kolkata, u would love the vintage essence it has

Nice place........... reasonable price for everything........ maintained decency and aristocratic environment..........good and nostalgic experience......every bengali should visit.....❤️❤️

It is one of the prime location of kolkata. Very very nostalgic for me. And most affordable price rate. Easily manageable for students as like me. Perfect plaace for hangouts.

We don't believe in posh cafeterias if it doesn't call for inclusion at all levels. Look around and you'll find college people joking with their professors, amateur musicians, writers, journalists and intellectuals laughing their worries away, lovers teasing each other and bookworms devouring into books and forgetting about their untouched coffee with cigarettes in their hands.. Time stops here, as if even Time has had grown tired of running all day and stopped by for a break, maybe a joke and a cuppa coffee.. This place embodies the spirit of Kolkata. ❤

It is a place of heritage. It also has such an amazing location. It is a must visit place for bookworms. Carry a book or buy from the market below and sit there with coffee and snacks. One can go with their friends also. Adda+coffee+snacks makes an amazing combination. The service is very nice. The staffs were very polite and helpful. The food was not up to the mark. The famous chicken kobiraji and cutlet are not available in this covid time. I hope they will put it back in there menu after the situation improves. You can also get, chowmein, fish finger, sandwiches there. Smoking is allowed within the coffee house. Overall a nice place to hangout for everyone irrespective of any age.

I dont like the ambience. Most of the People were smoking and I can't bear it. The building needs to be repaired and menu needs to be better.

The place is definitely not about pakoda, sandwiches or coffee. Those are the add-ons, according to me. It's about the serene calmness you'll get to feel amidst the chatter of the city. This "adda" brings you a step closer towards understanding "Calcutta" and it's legacy. Do pay a visit over here to have a glimpse of the joyous & zealous past of the city of joy..

A nostalgia, A Heritage of our Kolkata. Standing tall for centuries witnessed some great revolutionaries like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, etc. This place in College Street is a must visit. It has opened a new outlet at New Town. The place offers Coffee as by the name. And also some great snacks with it. Prices are very pocket friendly. Love this place.

Amazing place with wonderful experience

All nostalgic.

Best coffee shop in kolkata

The writing hub of Satyajit Ray, the place where left politics in India was discussed, debated, where Indian History was made. If you happen to know, Indian Coffee House was one of the few places during the time of colonization to have the board "Dogs and Indians not allowed" and is one of the oldest coffee chains across India owned and maintained by the Indian Government today.

worst quality

Nostalgic place ♥️

Already lots of people have said many things about the place I will only say that this place is emotion

Heritage

NOSTALGIC, IF YOU CAN FEEL IT❤️❤️❤️....

One of the most popular attractive place in kolkata

Historic

Good place to hang out but need improvement in food quality 😊

Kolkata memories at it's best

Crowded place during covid 19

Nostalgic..

Old and heritage

Pathetic!

Gud amvience to passs tym

Beauty of Kolkata. There is awesome place for meeting. "Old is gold" finish.....

Jzt awasome❤️☕☕

Pls don't waste your time going here

Historical places....great personalities spent time here :)

A perfect place to sit and relax with your favourite snack and beverage. Nice environment. Highly recommended.

Best place for tea break hangouts with friends...

Kolkata and nostalgia 😍😍😍

Lovely

I think this is the first restaurant you can enjoy the coffee with cigarette (who smoke). You can spend quality time with your partner.

Coffee House deserve 5star for the heritage. Sanitizer available during Covid-19 Emergency period . Also provide water on disposable glass.

It's a historical place.... But food quality is not so good according to its price...

Covered with nostagia

Nostalgia at it best❤️u can take the essence of kolkata,and the song by manna det,but food and beverages quality is poor.

One of the oldest and best cafe of Kolkata..the ambience is very classy for bengalees..you can definitely go there and chill with your friends ..and food quality isn't the best...but matches the ambience..and you'll be satisfied..check the timing for Sunday before going.. weekdays are long open..

Awesome 💯

Melody

The ambience here is awesome, we would love to sit here for hours and hangout with your friends, although the food served is not that tasty. This place is a heritage of Kolkata and it was lovely being there with my friends.

Nice place for teenager's

One of the very few places in college street to sit and have food and have a talk.. Ideal for catching up with friends and chat and take time.. because the service people do not have any rush, they will delay in taking orders, they will not rush in bring the cheque.. so that's the flipside advantage of it.. you can take some leisure and and just relax.. food is okayish, nothing brilliant.. the omlette was too oily for breakfast..

It's more than 100 years old coffee shop. It's a very popular place in College Street. It serves classic coffee, cold coffee as well as breakfast and snacks also one will have chinese dishes here. The whole place is allowed for smoking. In covid situation they are serving in disposable cups and plates.

You go to Indian Coffee House for Adda and the classic vibe. It's got a rich history and it's the favorite hangout place of college students. And that's it. The coffee that is served is average at best and food quality isn't good.

Great Nostalgic feeling.. Great place for friends to hangout for unlimited time and you can smoke their too though the signs of no smoking is there. Staffs are good though they take some time to bring your dishes.. Coffee always comes very cold.. should focus on giving the coffee hot..

Indian Coffee House or only “Coffee House” as it is commonly known  at College Street can be traced back in history to Albert Hall, which was founded in April 1876.Later, the Coffee Board decided to start a coffee joint from the Albert Hall in 1942. Notable citizens were frequent visitors to the place. In 1947, the Central Government changed the name of the place to “Coffee House”.The place became a meeting place for the poets, artistes, literati and people from the world of art and culture. The Coffee house provides a nostalgic feeling to all those who visit it. To be able to sit in the place and spend some time where some great minds of our nation has spend their time is indeed quite thrilling.

Quite hygienic. All the servers are using masks. Plates and glasses are all use and throw.

If you just want to have a feel of oldest coffee house must visit. Else will not suggest. Not at all for vegetarians.

After long time (20yrs) again visited. Cold coffee not good. Infusion was good but served in paper cup. Noodles and Cutlet was looking better but not tested today .

Nice place to hang out but food quality Isn't that much good

This is a nostalgic place to us who are 'mone prane bangali!' !

Nostalgic about the place..

Comparing to 2/3 years ago, now foods quality is very poor and services are very bad. But prices are too high. Ultimately this place is unpopular now

Most ever heritage place of India. Quality and service. This place is good for sitting and gossip with for a long time.

Nostalgic memories always hant here. Always live and full of energy. Price of food slightly high but quality very good.

Too much smoky.... too much noisy... all the so called intellectual people makes it a hell for other visitors

A lovely crowd like a Family

Heritage building

Such a tatti coffee

This place is a heritage of Kolkata. But the foods are not so tasty. Expensive regarding taste. One can go for drink coffee and smoke cigarettes there.👍

One of the best area for Adda, smoking allowed, prices are bit higher.

ONE OF THE NOSTALGIC PLACE IN KOLKATA

Cheap as compared to other restaurants,retro as well as classy.

Very nice place for spending time .. along with your loved ones .. and foods rate is very standard easily you can afford and last but not the least ..you will get a nostalgic felling while sitting their .... but due to COVID-19 the timings are changed .. closes at 7 p.m ... I will surely reccomend ....to go and spend time here ..

Awesome place. You can spent 1-2 hour . Amazing place. A prestigious place. Coffee houser adda ta akhono a6e.

Best place at a budget range with great heritage a must visit for all . I can bet nothing can be better than having coffee at Coffee house .

Nice place 👍👍

Perfect Cafe with old manners

Good place for gossips with friends

This is a best place to chill-out at evening and very nostalgic . The service of this coffee house is great .

This place is an emotion.

This Coffee House is well worth visiting. It has been serving coffee for over 200 years. Really busy, boisterous and buzzing with vibrant energy. Some food served but in this case just had the coffee. We grew up reading about this place in several books and listening its name from a famous song of Manna Dey. The place is very dirty and you wouldn't want to have any coffee or food from here. You should go only if you have a memory attached to it. Great Nostalgic place, Remember old days!! Great coffee, greater samosas!! Cheap food!!! Tea also nice!!

Nice ambience

Always a classic! Haven't changed much pricing post covid19.

Too crowded , mutton kabiraji worth trying

Good ambience

This is an emotion for bengalis. More than for taste or sparkles, people go here for nostalgia. Sad to say, it isn't very cleaned and maintained by the authrity properly, it is a must visit place for all the tourists.

I visit after long time. Food quality massively deteriorate

After 25 years I went to Coffee House.... The taste of the Fish Fry is unchanged.....

(Translated by Google) Adda zone of Bengali. (Original) Adda zone of Bengali.

It's a great place, the ambience ,the heritage and the environment is also very good and old school ...I loved it...but need to be cleaned and it's very crowded place so I personally don't like to much crowdy place so 4 star...but it's a must visit place if u live in kolkata and not visited this place yet.💕❤️

Old Kolkata charm..Heritage.. politics..poetry..Kabiraji...Cutlet & definitely Coffee! Nothing special...but so special!

Good, that food quality is no more

Yyy

Nice place

Awesome place. One cannot imagine the crowd in the two stored coffee house seeing the not so impressive entrance. Must visit for every Bengali.

Very bad quality.

Good place for enjoying cofee..❤️❤️❤️

Nothing can match that vintage vibe with the kaviraji🥺🥺❤️

Always a favorite place for intellectuals

If you want to have lil taste of Vintage India, you can have it here

Lively and has the rustic look

It is one of the most ancient traditions of Calcutta, beautiful and famous place on College Street.The place is equally applicable for older, couples, bachelors friends girlfriends.Great place to spend a solitary time with coffee.

(Translated by Google) Asm (Original) Asm

Only coz there is no ZERO rating... Maybe most people will disagree... I hated the place... Filled with cigratte smoke despite "No Smoking" sign... Service pathethic.. They don't even keep tissue papers... Maybe just a place for people who don't care about anything...

it was a very good experience overall

Legacy

Nostalgia

another level nostalgic place😘

Good!

Nostalgia

Nice Place To Spend Quality Time....

Very bad behaviour

Good place for good food.

Foods quality bad, day by day.

Poor service ...

Overrated hot coffee. Must try fish fry. Ambience is good for seeing Bengali mostly Kolkatan Culture. People gathered here for spending time with friends and discuss over several topics related to politics mainly and the "Adda-Torko" make this conversations familiar for them. Come this place with your friends.I must suggest you.

Good place for time spending with friends.

It's awesome place. But quality of tea is very bad.

Heritage 😍😍

Very bad quality food

Nice place

Nostalgia

Nice

Good old place to hang out . Nostalgic. But may not be that lucrative to the generation z

As we all know,what our TRUE coffee house is....No matter wherever is another replica, this perfect place still keep its intellectual ambience...So,now get to the point..about some changes... The menu card has changed...you can see it in my photos...coffees are best as always...specially the cold one...other dishes need to be improved a little in this circumstances... But still believe me,whenever you go there in a working day, you always have face difficulty to find the table...because,empty table is the opposite phrase of our INDIAN COFFEE HOUSE 🇮🇳 ☕ 🏠

Good place to hangout with friends

(Translated by Google) Reasons (Original) Okok

Authentic

Gd

After the lockdown, the price of food has gone up and the quality of food has gone down

Always loved to be here

Where tradition and conditions meet..

Historical places

👍👍👍

Lovely place

Love this place

Unmissable part of Kolkata's heritage. Great history of this place. Ideal joint for having great food and excellent 'adda'....

তারা হয় তো নাই তবুও তাদের অস্থিথো দেখার জন্য.

Amazing environnent but the coffee was not that much as expected.. It is hard to get seat over there..😅

An Awesome Place with Touch Of History. You Can feel it's vibes through out every corner. Many of Indian scholars, freedom fighters, politicians etc was spent their valuable times in this coffe house.before covid days this place offers various types of snacks & foods, but after covid the menu chart changed with unavailability of some items.this place also good for day out with your family.the staffs are very friendly & well behaved, also they are wearing masks for safety reasons. But one suggestion from me that foods can be made more tasty.otherwise this place is nice. Finally you can feel the history & the culture every part of Indian Coffee House College Street.

Indeed a good and cheap place to have coffee, fish fry,egg sandwich and so on. Rates are very cheap and so is the cleanliness. Once a table is vacant, the waiter will not clean it up for you. However, you can still sit and enjoy the chaotic scene

Place of Heritage , Dress code of the staffs is good. Food quality and quantity for the price bracket and services is good .

Do try infusion, chicken sandwich and chicken kabiraji. The food was really awesome. As well as you get to visit an antique cafe. It is best suited for college goers.

The law of gravity states what goes up has to come down. When I visited this restaurant after 15 years this line came to my mind. Firstly I couldn’t locate it as things have changed so much. As I climbed up the stairs to the first floor and then to the 2nd floor towards the balcony I realised the energy level inside have not changed a bit. A lot of youngsters are spending their time talking with high passion and energy. But with a heavy heart I have to accept that cleanliness has really taken a beating. I guess it doesn’t matter for a patron but a place with so much of history somehow is not able to keep up with the modern world and I pray with a heavy heart that it shouldn’t wither off into oblivion I sat in a corner and waited patiently for the waiter to take the order. Thankfully they remain gleeful as ever when I greeted him. The rates of the food continues to be primitive and probably that allows a lot of student and youngster to come here. I ordered bread-butter, mutton cutlet & a coffee. Another thing which caught my attention is a No smoking board, which is a rarity in Kolkata city. However as expected people were smoking merrily all across even sitting below the board Bye bye coffee house. Looks like I have changed and can’t keep up to the standards you are maintaining. I have boasted about you a lot to my foreign friends & to me you signified Kolkata. But I guess everything comes to an end. Probably you will fight on and my child will visit you some day. But I will not be able to boast nor feel the nostalgia any more !

The rating goes simply just to the ambience. Nothing, I repeat, nothing tastes good over here. Not even, the coffe 😂 However, definitely, still one of the best places to have a hearty chat with you friends.

The place is good for a small get-together and spending a memorable time in the historical place. But the place is not a smoke-free zone. So it's not bearable by people who don't smoke because of the smell and smoky atmosphere

"Coffee house er shei adda ta aaj ar nei... aaj ar nei" ~Manna dey. The nostalgic song still hit us hard. Coffee house is an emotion for us bengalis. Its in the heart of college street, kolkata, Its the best place with the best ambience in town to hang out.

Vibe of these coffee house is completely different, It can take you the old time of love , friends and fun Go Alon sit and watch other ❤️

Very Late To Survive Foods

Nice place to spend some time and adda with friends. Food is good 😄

INDIAN Coffee House 🏠

Price is too much higher than the food quality, I should not recommend for food to go here but you can go for nostalgia.

Love this place

A tradition of old Calcutta

nice Everyone should visit Atleast One Time.

Nice place

Always good

Overall I am rating 3 for this place. The points are for the historic importance of the place. But the food is pathetic. It goes by name of coffee house but I got more of water than milk. The pakoras were too half cooked/fried. Would suggest not to relent on this place to fill your stomach.

Enthusiastic place

Awesome

Just nostalgia 😒 Nothing more. Food, hygiene, waiting, staff behaviour and infrastructure - ALL WORST 😡😵

একপ্রকারের হেরিটেজ.......... শুধু কলকাতার জন্য 🧡🤍💚 খুব ভালো সময় কাটানোর জায়গা........ কিন্তু খাবারের কোয়ালিটি একদম ভালো নয়...... ওখানকার কফি আমি এখনও খাইনি..... একবারই গেছি আমার মামার ছেলে সাথে......... 🥗 মিক্সড ফ্রাইড রাইস 🍝 চিকেন চাউ, দুটোই ভালো নয়......... তবুও সবার একবার হলেও ওখানে ঘুরে আসা উচিৎ। আমরা ব্যালকনি তে বসেছিলাম 😎😎।।

A very old building, plenty of seating area but filled with people round the clock. Brilliant waiters who memorise all the orders instead of noting it down. Food was good. Fish koviraji and fish fingers were delicious!. Overall, a good place to hangout.

Only coffee is good.. Food items are not so good in quality

Good

A good place for hanging out with friends and having a cup of coffee. The taste of the coffee was not too good or not too bad. It was a moderate one but I liked it. Staff members are really good and their behaviour is sophisticated. Will surely recommend this place if you are in and around college street or Sealdah.

Fish fry is awesome Very good place But it requires too much time for order during heavy time .... Toilet is very small according to the coffee ☕️ house... Billing technique is good... The waiter come and ask your order ... U just have to a seat then order .... Food parcel is also available.... Very heritage place ...

The authentic taste of beniatola lane with modern ambience. And the best part is that your pocket won't complain about it!!☺️

Nostalgic place for Every Indians

Great

Coffee not good

👌

It was quite good.

It's a good place but food are little bit overprice but it's tasty😋

(Translated by Google) Coffee House is not here today ........ Great place for long time meetings, gossips amd romantic conversations ... (Original) Coffee House er sei addata aaj aar nei aaj aar nei ........ Great place for long time meetings , gossips amd romantic conversations ...

(Translated by Google) Most faltu Sala tise paper ta o dai na akhane Sudhu nam tai a6e (Original) Most faltu Sala tise paper ta o dai na akhane Sudhu nam tai a6e

I don't know but many things are changed. Why coffee is served in a paper cup now?

😑not satisfied, Quality ⬇️ day by day

Nostalgia

Great Nostalgic Heritage Place

Old coffee house in Eastern India.

v Good

Relaxation

If we can walk a little further in front of Kolkata University, we can observe a huge bustling borough of booksellers. We can climb the stairs of the Indian Coffee House through plenties of books, tales and crowds. From the pictures on the walls to the conversations around the chairs, the eyes will breathe amazed ... Even the burning cigarette butts look like a symbol of wonder... I always wish to find time to trudge into the sides of the Indian coffee house during the time in Kolkata.

Excellent

Awesome place to go.. ❤️

This place is having its own unique vibe ❤️

Best place to spent time with your friends or gf/bf . Very affordable and one of the gem of Kolkata.

So nice and nostalgic place 😊

Good food but don't try coffee at coffee house

It's a very good old place, where people gathered for spend some quality time.

Nice place to eat. But they need to renovate the place.

Great place for Bengalis aadda, food is not so good.but a historic place

Very good

A heritage place of Kolkata. No visit to the iconic College Street is complete without a cup of coffe and an intellectual discourse at this decades-old coffe house. The food quality is good which boasts of a veg and non-veg menu, mostly of snacks, though priced a bit on the higher side. Poorly lit, invaded by cobwebs n dearth of space is in no way a deterrence to the Calcuttan crowd, who pride in this place as an inseparable part of Kolkata. This place is definitely worth a visit.

The charm is lost both in terms of food and service

Food is way below standard

Best👌👌👌👌

Only name sake, even the coffee is useless and watery...crampy and damp , prices latest , old time waiters behave as maharaja

Shadow of the past. Food not worthy of its price. Coffee tastes flat.

Awesome place.. good for hang out ☕

Nostalgia. Must try item fish fry ans cold coffee.

After the covid situation,the quality of food is very low,cost was high. Others are okay

Too crowded

It's just a nostalgic feeling and the best one if you come to Kolkata visit one and feel it

Beautiful Place to spend time with friends, families... ❤😍👌

Dirty place...

Quality of coffee is very poor

Most loved place

Value for money. Good service. Tasty food. Good atmosphere. People smoking though it is a non smoking place. It's written "No mask, no service". People are not wearing masks.

Has a different ambience, north Calcutta vibes. Service is good but food is very basic. People usually come here to enjoy the vibe.good place for hanging out with friends and have a cup of coffee.

Awesome place. This place always give me the happiness. I just love it.

The quality of coffee is worst.

coffee is not good...but place is nice

Great ambiance and food quality is great .....And Price is very reasonable

Worst experience..cold coffee was so bad. And waiters behaviour so bad.. Ambience was so poor.i will give minuse five out of five.

Ambience and place is good. It feels like heritage site. But quality of food is on lower side

Retro!.. It's a coffee house since British time... It gives you the vibe of that. It's one of the best place to hang out with friends who like old-school.. Smoking is not strictly prohibited as i have seen people smoking there but not sure if it's possible all the time for more look at ICH guidelines ... Must take care of people at your adjacent tables while smoking ..Note: It doesn't accept online payment.

Absolutely maintained in the order someone has known 30-40 years way back

Good to hangout but the food isn't that good

The old charm is slowly fading. Still running only on nostalgia.

I'm disappointed very much

Overall good but needs more cleanliness

Remembering the old days

Never visite here.

Amazing place

Awesome

coffee n fish fry and fish kabiraji r best in coffee house.... fish fry is too crispy n juicy as well as fish kabiraji not so crispy bt it have that juicy flavour

Indian coffee house is a great place for chit chats.. Long addas and hanging out with friends in a pocket friendly atmosphere but don't go for food as the tastes are pretty bland and old school... If you have enough time and not looking forward to being a food crtique then do visit this nostalgic heritage of Kolkata

Emotional place

Same old building and dirty house!

Awesome experience

Nice place but service late 😊

Coffeehouse is a place where u can relax

Best place for ur gossips buddies 😃😃

The taste of coffee is very poor quality.

One of my favourite place

Good

A historic place and architecture to experience. Also amazing coffee and food at very economic prices.

One of the best places to visit

Old charm, good coffee, I always prefer chicken sandwich here. Other items are not so good. You may feel suffocating due to cigarette smoke.

Best place for adda

Perfect place for gupshup with old friends

It was great. But now it became a fish market. And the service was so lazy and it needs online table bucking service .

Except Coffee everything hear is acceptable.

Old Heritage

Nice ambience.

Good for chill with friends. Also time spending

I visited this place today for the first time..hearing its popularity. The place is spacious. The service good. But the food is terrible. We ordered Chicken Omelette and Egg Omelette which were very very very oily. We could literally taste the oil. There was no salt or pepper sprinkled over. The chicken was bad. Also we ordered Black and Cold Coffee. The cold Coffee was too sweet but decent for me since I have a sweet tooth but it was all liquid. Black Coffee was terrible. Hygiene wise its okayish. Not too bad. Not too good. It's pocket friendly. You can even smoke there.

The ambiance was great but the quality of food was okay. Perfect place if you want solitude but with the presence of life all around you. Great place to write a book or just observe the different types of people

Traditional coffee house.. but the coffee doesn't taste so well.. very ordinary..

Good place with good food. Coffee is average. Kabiraji is delicious though.

Coffee house is really good .....

Old is gold

Food quality was not as expected 😞

Located at the heart of the College Street boi para, just opposite Presidency University and few steps from Calcutta University, this place has been a favourite to the scholars for ages. The famous Manna Dey song has made it immortal. The ones that are regular here will understand, will know how the "adda" has lived on. Most of the food is very ordinary from sandwiches to the chowmein. One will definitely be disappointed if he/she visits with high expectations. Even the coffee is going downhill. The only saving grace is the black coffee which you can keep sipping as many times you want. It takes time(sometimes very long) for the order to get served and once done you will be asked to leave the table or order more. A number of staffs are unfriendly. The price is reasonable here, however, the balcony section has a higher price. If you are a non-smoker you will have it difficult with almost everyone around you smoking. Cats do roam around and under the table but they are friendly, doesn't bother anyone much. So if you have some time and a group of friends this is the place. You may also locate some of the popular faces of the city sitting in their adda session and no one bothering them much, such it is. I have been visiting this place for 8 years now. Never disappoints.

I loved the ambiance ❤️❤️

better

Amazing place

Old Kolkata Vibes...eversmiling staffs and food at reasonable prices

Now y i gave 3 stars ... This place is good and always full and a nostalgic place but the service is not so good i should say nor the food tastes so good like me and my frnds have been here many times and from a long time we were asking for drinking water they didn't gave instead one staff said to go and take water ... Coming to conclusion it's a good place to come and spend time along with good nostalgia but coming to service it's average and they also forget to give balance ask them out

Coolest place for hangout with friends and u can set here alone too

Designed in old authentic 19th and 20th century

Heritage site

A place of heritage no doubt. But needs maintenance now. A good place for an adda only maybe. Not a place to dine . Horrible coffee, noodles, overpriced. Behaviour of the staff is so rude. Yeah, i understand that they have to face and serve different types of customers the whole day, but that's their only job apparently, they need to be kind and soft.

Overall it is a good place to visit with friends... Order anything at Coffee House but not the Coffee

Good

Oh a place of nostalgia and history. A must visit place in kolkata in college street.

Whenever I go to college street i never miss the chance to hang out at the indian coffee house with my friends.

Best place to hangout to sit with your frnds and have a conversation

Just ok ok

Iconic and yet so contemporary, the loud buzz of people talking animatedly to each and not on their phones, Coffee House exemplifies the Calcuttan love for the gab.

Historical places..

Food quality is too bad specially quality of tea and coffee

Always Just wow

Old Heritage coffee house. Large 02 storied hall room with balcony. Snacks quality 3.5 out of 5. Coffees are great.

Bad food

Pretty good

Ok

The sheer aura of this place mesmerized me. Many old time greats have visited this place which gives it a feel good factor.

Place of emotion.

Cold coffee is very poor.

Nice

(Translated by Google) Coffee house There is a coffee house (Original) কফি হাউস কফি হাউসই আছে।❤

On the nostalgia and love for Kolkata quotient this place scores really high. Old decors and the charm of Bengal's intelligentsia being at this very place in the past brings millions here even today. Food quality could do with a little improvement though.

All time best place! ❤️ Closes at 8.

My favorite place for the best Cold Coffee in town. Pocket friendly and the heritage feel. The other foods are awesome. Veg and Chicken dishes are yummilicious.

Nice place. It contains many historical values. Nice place to visit in Kolkata. You can also check this out😊

Great place. Nostalgic. Food quality is not so good bt it's ok. It hold the Bengali culture very well.

Ambiance is good for college go-ers and people who want to visit the site just as a sign of heritage.. but the food quality is very disappointing.. moreover the fold quality is not at all value for money..

Kolkata and Coffee House----Synonymous. Year after year, everytime you visit here, you'll get the same olfdnostalgia, same feel, And you'll never miss to see groups of people sitting round the table discussing Politics and Bengal. Everything changes, Coffee House Doesn't.

A place with historic significace! You will get tonnes of video about it on YouTube hence skipped the history. Onto the present, the place is not well maintained! The coffee doesn't taste good and the menu lacks variety too! The place is very noisy and has a low-key entrance which undermines the potential and significance.

It's a place I personally like to go more often , here you can get good food and the traditional building gives you a good vibe . All foods are tasty enough and people who serves us also behaves pretty well . Now that we go more often we're familiar to this place . Most importantly they maintain proper hygiene in washroom . And also there's a book stall in the entrance where you can find best selling books. So yes , it's a thumbs up .

Ambience speaks of the history this place holds within its walls. Smoking is allowed which is debatable. No additional GST charges added beyond the price which is mentioned in the menu. Nice place for a visit.

Amazing place to hangout with friends. It also has a historic value attached to it as many famous personalities used to frequent this place like Satyajit Ray and Rabindranath Tagore. One aspect that should change is that there should be a separate smoking area but apart from that everything from the food to the service was great.

The nostalgia of the greatest, back to the indian history. Honestly speaking you have to compromise with the food taste, but ambience at its top.

Its okay but not great. Only suitable for college students and breakfast eaters. Staff is not attentive. Portion sizes are less against the prices. The normal water looks pretty unhygienic, you need to purchase the bottles. Overall, I guess the hype for this place is only because of its history, vintage and nostalgic existence.

Constantly busy, humming with human activity. Public smokers are allowed so be prepared to sit next to a smoker. Masks are not enforced, so the onus is on you. The buttery toast with their coffee is good. Their menu has everything from first fingers to fried rice. Good for breakfast to high tea.

Nostalgic setting with great ambience and energy. The visiting students, discussions, and camaraderie are what makes the place, not the very average food or service. Be prepared for someone smoking right next to your face.

This coffee house placed in 15, Shyama Charan Dey St, near Sharda Book Stall, College Square West. This coffee house has heritage itself. It is 145 years old coffee house. Famous writer, Poet, Novelist, artist regular go through there. You get coffee, tea , snacks and many more foods here at very cheap cost and the quality of food is really good . The behavior of the staff , waiter must won your heart. I obviously refer anyone to go there for chit chat or casual meeting.

Love this place, always buzzing. Indian Coffee House needs no introduction. If you like "Adda", this is the place to be with friends.

A definite place to visit. Please do try their fish finger. The book stores and tram routes around it make it a must visit place. Take the tram, drink the coffee and shop at the book shops nearby for a memorable traveller experience

Heritage place of North kolkata The Indian coffee house..a very busy place with lots of different aged people you will get to see there...this place had his own vibe.... During my recent visit i tried there food item like chicken hakka chowmin,fish finger,black coffee and hot coffee.. Pocket pinch for two around:-350₹-400₹ Definetly recommend from my side to go and enjoy the vibe of this place.

First of all we ordered food a long time ago but it came very late .. the cold coffee was not upto the mark but the noodles was not bad.. but what I hated most was the toxic cigarette environment although it was a no-smoking zone.. I think they need to improve the some food quality as well as the toxicity diffusing around there..

"Since April 1876" An age old authentic place for solo or group dine-in! You may check out the menu here...

Influence of the great song "কফি হাউজের সেই আড্ডাটা আজ আর নেই, আজ আর নেই।" I visited here on 21.09.2021. It was very exciting moment for me. I like it so much. Awesome please, historical test of interior design and the waiter service. Anyone can visit the Indian Coffee house if you get any chance to come Kolkata. The history of the Coffee House at College Street can be traced to Albert Hall, which was founded in April 1876. Later, the Coffee Board decided to start a coffee joint from the Albert Hall in 1942. Notable citizens were frequent visitors to the place. In 1947, the Central Government changed the name of the place to "Coffee House". The place became a meeting place for the poets, artistes, literati and people from the world of art and culture. In 1958, the management decided to shut down the Coffee House, but it was re-opened the same year, after professors of Presidency College and Calcutta University rushed off a special petition to the government, to save the heritage place. In 2006, a huge financial crunch kept the co-operative society from undertaking renovation of the coffee house. Though a few companies such as Asian Paints approached the society with offers to renovate the restaurant, the offers were refused due to clash of norms and conditions. During the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, the house was closed for 103 days and resumed its normal operation on 2nd of July 2020.

Great place for time spending...

Everytime i go to college street(boi para) i go to coffee house for fun and food. Various food available but most of them are snacks like sandwich, kutlet. We ordered one egg sandwich and one chicken noodle. As per me one noodle can be shared by 2 person. Noodle quality was not that good(avg). Egg sandwich was good for me as i dont like oily food. Simple sandwich. One more good think for smokers is that u can smoke there at ur table. Non smokers or if anyone has problem with cigarette smoke better not to go there. But i think u should visit the place anyway. U will like the environment.

The Indian Coffee House was a disappointment to be honest. Not that every item was bad, but the terrible service surely ruined the experience. The Fish Finger and the Mutton Sandwich were decent, everything else was plain bad. The onion and chicken pakodas had anything but onion and chicken. Very disappointing.

It's a nostalgic feeling, I love the atmosphere most😌🌸❣️..... I loved to go there when I am a college student with my friends, but the memories are always hold a precious space in my heart❤... Miss you buddies 🥺❤

The Nostalgia of the place will blow ur mind... The people and ambience both complement each other.... The true feel of Kolkata - THE CITY OF JOY

This place still holds the 60's charm of kolkata. I personally don't like people smoking instead of a BIG "don't smoke here sign"

coffee house with vintage vibes and good food. The coffee and cutlet ❤️

Famous Historical place of kolkata. Lots of memories related with this place. Place for for adda and coffee. Crowded place.

Nice atmosphere. Good food. Best dealing

This place has a very different vibe in it. Sitting there with a cup of tea and a lot cigarette is a must. I can not appreciate the food really but one must visit there for its historical importance and ambience.

College Street Coffee House or Indian Coffee House is a cafe located opposite the Presidency University in College Street, the most famous of Indian Coffee House branches in Kolkata. It has been for a long time a regular hang out and a renowned meeting place (adda) for intellectuals and students (and ex-students) of the Presidency College, University of Calcutta, and other institutions in College Street. It has played an important part in Calcutta's (Kolkata) cultural history and known as the hub of intellectual debates.

Refreshed my memories after 10 years.. The house still welcomes the Guests just they used to be still gives the same vibe and spirit.. Unplanned journeys are the best.... Merry Chistmas... Loved it. 😊😊

It's ok for one time but service is super slow and food quality is also average. Options are not galore and it's become quite dirty and worn out. They should now revamp the place

3 star just because of the ambience and the location.. Indian coffee House ia a Photogenic Location.. The taste of food is not that great... Haven't tried the Non veg Cuisine but the... And in veg they have only 2 or 3 items... In veg i would suggest you to have onion pakoda and veg sandwich along with hot coffee

Nostalgic for every Bengalis. The same old tradition followed here. Guest can spend an hour after hour just taking a sip of coffee. Need renovation (at least new color in walls)

I was very excited to visit this place as it was in my checklist. It was not at all disappointing, when I stepped in to this place. It took me to flashback of the Colonel times, which we have visualized in AV/TV and novels. The place is huge with double storey sitting arrangement. I took a balcony view sitting arrangement. I agree the waiters are slow, but atleast they are employed and running homes at this age. Honestly, all the waiters I came across are almost 50+. I will not get into why they have to leave house and earn at this age, they are earning and that's make me happy. Food is good and very affordable, I will not say you will see 5 star presentation, but food is good seeing the price. However, the menu price is little high for Balcony floor than the Main hall. The waiters are dressed in White dress with turban and waist band, giving a glimpse of Britishers. Also, the smoking is open creating an ambiance of British era. Happy and satisfied with my visit. Food ordered - - Chicken Kobiraji - Chicken Cutlet - Coffee - Chicken Chowmin - Chilly Chicken

After long time, I went to Coffee House alone with one of my friends.. Thought we will recollect our old memories.. But sorry to say I was totally Disappointed.. And this is only due to very bad Coffee House management... First of all it's no smoking zone.. But lots of people are smoking setting nearby without thinking about others and no one tailing them. More over there is no Ashtray in the table and the floor is full of ashes. Hight of everything is..When all people are seating and taking food and all ceilings fans are on, cleaning stuff are cleaning the floor with dry broom ... 😞 all ashes are flying in the air... It was horrible.. Last point I want to mention, the quality of food is very bad except Coffee and bread toast. I know quality comes with price. But I am asking the basic which very much comes with in this prices. We may say that this place is for the student and they can't afford more.. But what ever they are spending, they deserve batter quality and environment... And it's very much possible if Coffee House management spend some time for this rather than the money... It's my request to all the visitor to keep the place clean... 🙏

It is very nice experience of this famous Coffee House. Always crowded but you will get seat in just 2-3 mins. Food quality is good at reasonable rate. Feeling nostalgic to visit it.

Lends to nostalgia. Fish fry, chowmein and cold coffee were really good. The food has not changed in decades. Artwork around the place was really exquisite. Building is really old like most in that area. Very close to Paramount too. Also smoker friendly. I asked for an ashtray and the waiter said I could just use the floor. Brownie points ?!

Amazing place for time pass and coffee is nice 😊 other food is also cheap and best they take last order-8:00 pm go there before 7

It's a nostalgia for the 80's born. We used to came here in our college days during 2003 to 2006. Ambiance is as exact as we left but the food now is pathetic.

Must try mutton cutlets and special coffee! A place where you can see the intellectuals crowd. :) I guess it’s been around for quite sometime that it’s been a place where great conversations happen. The service is okayish! But definitely for the food and intellectual vibes 🙌🏾

It is a Heritage site that's for sure. Mentioned in the songs, Stories etc. But it's now old and you might like some place better than this. You can smoke inside it. People sometimes share their nostalgic memory there which you can't relate to.

The atmosphere is only holding the heritage of this place. The waiter wiped the fork using his apron after I asked him to clean it. The food was average, cold coffee was only for namesake, don't waste your money on this. Only good for smoking peacefully.

This place brings back nostalgia, One of the heritage of Kolkata. Ambiance was 10/10. Food - We ordered Chicken chowmein Hakka, Mutton cutlet and hot coffee. Mutton cutlet was horrible felt like there was no mutton in it, noodle was ok and coffee was below average.

This is the oldest place in Kolkata. The Indian Coffee House. The place became a meeting place for poets, artistes, literati and people from the world of art and culture. The coffee house is famous for its adda sessions, and as the breeding place of several political and cultural personalities and movements. However, the quality of the food and drink is still good.

Indian coffee house in college street is a place that is surviving basically on nostalgia. Located in a prime location in between the book market nearest to presidency university and the calcutta university the place is always busy. Coming to the food part most of the food they make tastes very average it is recommended that one should never take their cold coffee as it is just literally a " cold " coffee, If you know what I mean. 😂 The food prices are not very high but according to the quality it is unjustified. Coming to the service part the waiters here are extremely rude and think of themselves as the boss. They will behave with you like you're their servant. Also they'll throw you out as soon as your food is finished. Now lastly coming to the atmosphere part, this is the good part that's why I keep coming over and over again for the last 7-8 years. The ambience captures the vibe of old kolkata, there are people from every age group reading books, discussing films and talking politics. Many stalwarts also visit this place. Also the best part of this place is you can smoke cigarettes while having the sips of your coffee inside only which makes the place perfect for bangalee bhodroloks who like to take a drag of their long cigarettes every other second while sipping to their favourite hot drink tea/coffee. My recommendation would be to visit this place if you're just in for going out somewhere or you're visiting Kolkata as this place is good for heritage. However if your sole purpose is eating some good food then go visit some good cafe please. My rating - 5/10

# The Indian Coffee House: A Classic Experience I have always heard about the legendary **Indian Coffee House** at **College Street**, but never got a chance to visit it until today. I went there with my friend, and we were both excited to see what this iconic place had to offer. We entered the two-storey building, and decided to go to the first floor, which had an open balcony overlooking the busy street. The waiters, dressed in their traditional white uniforms and turbans, greeted us warmly and showed us to our table. We quickly scanned the menu, which had a variety of dishes ranging from **50 to 200 rupees**. We ordered a **plate of chicken kabiraji** (110/-), a crispy fried chicken cutlet coated with egg, and a **cold coffee** (55/-), a refreshing drink made with milk, coffee and ice cream. We didn't have to wait long for our food, as it arrived in about **10 minutes**. The chicken kabiraji was **delicious**, with a crunchy exterior and a tender interior, served with some tangy sauce and salad. The cold coffee was **creamy** and **frothy**, with a strong coffee flavor and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. We enjoyed our meal, while admiring the **ambience** of the place, which had a vintage charm and a lively atmosphere. The tables were small and cozy, suitable for two or four people. We sat near a window, and watched the people and vehicles passing by. After finishing our food, we paid our bill through **UPI**, a convenient digital payment method, and left the place. We were **satisfied** with our experience, and felt that we had a taste of the history and culture of Kolkata. Here is my rating for the Indian Coffee House: - Food : **4/5** - Ambience : **4/5** - Staff and behaviour : **5/5** - Location : **5/5** - Budget and pricing : **4/5** **Overall : 4.4/5** I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to try some authentic Bengali cuisine, and enjoy a classic coffee house experience. It is a must-visit for any food lover in Kolkata.

When I planned the trip to the city of Joy, the only thing I have been hearing from the young people is that I must visit this place. I finally got a step into the coffee house after the Durga Pooja celebrations. Its an old and charming building and huge dining place inside and also on the top of the house. As soon as you enter, you will start feeling nostalgic and go in the past. You will find many youngsters and old people sipping coffee or having omelette and indulged in some serious conversations. Its a place known of chattering and sharing information or discussing the history of India. Its a hub for all the artists of Kolkata who come together to discuss over a cup of coffee or smoke. t's not just a place to eat; it's a journey through time, where conversations flow freely and memories linger. A visit to Indian Coffee House is not just about the food; it's an experience that binds generations together in the heart of delightful nostalgia. I had two cup of coffee. The prices are reasonable and affordable.

The place is very nice & carries the smell of pure Kolkata. The food, the ambience all are equally good. The washrooms are clean. Only I found the staff's behavior a little rude & non cooperative.

It can’t be described in words …. It’s not just a random coffee shop or café or some restaurant…. It’s a Bengali emotion …a vintage place where people_friends_families used to gather after their daily routine life ….. no age barriers …. All the age group from students to senior citizens come altogether to share their whereabouts…. So it’s a must visit place if you’re coming to Kolkata to enjoy the old streets & some time quality vintage time …. Food taste is good … and in case you want to explore the coffee in particular then go for special coffee. Last time I visited there wasn’t such option but now they have added special coffee… so you can try or else enjoy just the food specially fish fingers and fish kobiraji…😇

Delicious food pocket friendly. Great place for hangout. Warm and Cozy choas. But it's not good for non smokers. Massive passive smoking!!