A beautifully designed cafe with indoor and outdoor areas serving delicious food. We went here for breakfast and ended up having a loaded brunch.
FOOD- 4/5
The food quality and quantity was great.
Dishes tried-
Cheese and ham omlette- 4/5
An omlette loaded cheese and ham served with brown bread and better was great start to my day.
Croque chicken sandwich- 3.5/5
Crispy buns filled with chicken and sauces with salad, spicy mayo and small fried potatoes on the side was indeed heavy and tasty.
Banana cinnamon milkshake- 4/5
Fresh banana milkshake with cinnamon flavour was a good drink to complete the meal.
AMBIENCE- 4/5
The cafe has a very vibrant and fresh vibe.
SERVICE- 3/5
The staff is good but they take little longer during rushed hours.
COST-3/5
The food is worth the rates.
Only thing I didn’t like is the staff, they dont care of the customer is looking for them. They just ignore
If you’re on a look out for insta worthy cafes in pondicherry then Cafe des Arts should definitely be on you’re list. Cafe des Arts is famous for its yellow walls. The ambience and decor of this café is really beautiful. It’s more popular for its fancy artwork than its food. Classic decor with painted walls, write ups and a tricycle auto rickshaw at the entrance. Even though the food was average but the overall experience was good. One can get some great pictures here.
Cafe De Arts is one of those cafes that everyone going to Pondi swears by. The food here takes you down to the lanes of France,thanks to its authenticity. The staff is courteous and service and quick. The seating arrangements are very relaxed and unique, with different corners providing you with different moods.
Coming to the food, I had-
• A mushroom croque- the mushrooms were perfectly sauteed and earthy, their flavours blending in beautifully with the cheese and further amplified their creaminess and added a richness to them. The croque came with a side of slaw and iceberg that added freshness to th dish. The bread was beautifully baked, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
Loved the food at Cafe de Arts! Worth a shot when in Pondi
Sneha Dalvi - The Talking Bee
+4
The legendary Café of Pondicherry. The most Instagrammable Café of Pondicherry. How could we not go there. On our very first day here, we went there for a lunch.
Location : White town
I ordered for a mushroom crepe for myself which was served with a portion of herbed baby potatoes and lettuce salad. My friend Aarti ordered an egg sandwich, which according to her had way too much filling and very little bread. Whereas the opposite happened with Amod, who had ordered a Croque which had more Bread to the filling ratio. Vishnu had ordered a Tomato Tartine.
For drinks we called for smoothies, detox juices etc.
For all of the above our bill amount was approx. 2500 Rs.
Pros – Ambiance, Food, Vibe. Its really gorgeous. Make sure you click a lot of pictures there.
Cons – Getting a place can be difficult. Service is slow. Slightly overpriced.
TTB rating – 4*
One of the best cafes in Pondicherry. The French cuisine and ambience is remarkable. It is the perfect place to sit down with a cup of coffee and your favourite book.
I went there a few weeks back and loved it. The walls of the cafe had attracted me while I was walking through the streets of White Town with my friends. The graffiti stood out among all the surrounding cafes. The interior was just as eye catching. The outdoor seating area was beautiful with decorated chairs and tables. The inside was serene and decorated with antiques.
The food was delicious. We had Bacon and Honey Crepes and a plate of Bacon and Cheese Croques. The crepes were perfect.
It was one of the best brunch experiences.
You guys are awesome. Had breakfast at your cafe yesterday and it was lip-smacking tasty. The Baguette sandwiches were superb. And your staff was the icing on the cake - polite, courteous and always smiling. Overall a memorable experience. I'd recommend your cafe to everyone who visits Pondicherry.
They have the best breakfast I have ever had. Also it's so filling for 2 people. You must must have breakfast here if you are visiting ponducherry
The food was amazing and loved the ambience,the service should be made a little quicker otherwise it’s a perfect place to grab some quick French food😍
This place is absolutely gorgeous its truly one of a kind.. Love the vegan food options and the authentic french cuisine.
Cafe des Arts in Puducherry is a gem nestled in a colonial bungalow, offering an authentic culinary experience. The ambience and decor exude an old-world charm, adding to the dining pleasure. While their preparation might take a bit of time, the food's remarkable taste makes every minute worth it. The crepe is an absolute must-try—utterly smooth and undoubtedly the best. It's a place worth revisiting whenever the chance arises!
The place has a great ambiance, the artwork and store are highly curated. Each corner has a different and unique type of art taste.
It's a heritage French house tastefully converted/restored into a café. The food is decent not really exceptional as such. Visit for the ambiance, the store, to take photos, meet friends, and enjoy the space.
Food Portion for the platter could have been a bit better.
Taste wise it was good. Lime Soda was refreshing .
Atmosphere was very cozy, washroom is clean.
As we checked out early morning didn't faced any queues. The only issues they have is the open drainage and I think that is the issue exists all over the puducherry.
So while entering the famous yellow wall painting you see it is just beside an open drain.
Ambience of this café is amazing and the interiors will transport you to the past. It feels like a french colonial bungalow and every room is done up differently. Food is pretty much like standard cafe food, the only USP being it is made from organic and locally sourced ingredients. There are nooks and crannies with Vintage decor and it's a perfect place to sit and soak up Pondicherry vibes.
The Cafe is really cute with aesthetic interiors. Chocolate Milkshake was really amazing, a must try thing! Had Asian and Italian Salad Along it was decent. The menu is very limited.
Food is ok, service is slow but good.
Cafe des Art in Pondicherry offers a captivating antique ambience that transports you to another era. The charm of the decor adds a unique touch to the dining experience. As for breakfast, it stands out as the best in Pondicherry, with a diverse menu inspired by French cuisine that caters to various tastes. To fully enjoy your visit, arriving early is advisable, as the cafe tends to get crowded shortly after its 9:00 AM opening. Don't miss the opportunity to capture memories against their famous graffiti walls, known for creating picturesque moments. Overall, a delightful spot blending French culinary inspiration, history, great food, and a dash of artistic flair.
Good place to be at while you are in whitetown...nicely maintained place, warm and cozy ambience, Friendly staff and nice food.
We were there for breakfast and had some good time there. If you are seated inside all good, but during rain it is not seatable outside, just inside only.
Walkable distance from other points in Whitetown and food prices are kinda normal for the place and options they have. Check the timings before visiting.
What a lovely place! The vintage vibe, the decor, the place was just fantastic. Initially I was scared of visiting the place for lunch as there was no ac and it was quite hot that day. But maybe because it’s a vintage house, it was quite cool inside and we really enjoyed it. The food was good, however we didn’t realise it’s a cafe and not a lunch place and hence had to just be happy with some sandwiches. Overall, lovely place and a must visit!
Had the egg & mayo sandwich which was great and fried tofu sandwich here which was ok here. This place has a really great vibe and it's great for getting away from the pondicherry heat to relax and grab a quick bite to eat.
They initially got one of our orders wrong but they rectified it immediately and the service was pretty quick.
Apart from Coromandel Cafe if anyone (non-vegetarian) asks me to what other cafe/restaurant is a must visit place in Pondicherry, I will definitely recommend Cafe Des Arts. But you have to stand in a que for a while, as the sitting/dinning area is small. It is like a French period house, which has been converted into a cafe. Authentic french foods are available.
We tried Croque Madamé, Créole and ginger lime soda - all of them we tasty.
We like the ambience also.
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