Banyan Tree Cafe, Mumbai: Floor-to-ceiling windows and overhead skylights admit ample natural light
Araku Coffee, Bengaluru: The coffee brewed at the sleek island barista bar is top-notch and pairs well with dishes that celebrate local produce with global flavours
Chica, New Delhi: Take your pick between a dreamy French garden outdoor setting and a pastel-dipped indoor area
The Daily Cafe, Kolkata: A hand-painted, tropical-themed flamingo mural catches your eye as soon as you enter the café
Beluga, Hyderabad: While the faux cherry blossom tree standing on a dramatic black-and-white floor seems like an obvious Insta-worthy photo
Fika, Chennai: A bright pink staircase leads up to a community space with exposed brick walls no matter where you sit, there’s a profusion of light and greenery
Elgin Cafe, Amritsar: The space effortlessly transforms from a cafe-bistro during the day to a speakeasy-esque bar at night
Coromandel Cafe, Puducherry: Head over for their all-day breakfast and inventive dishes with Franco-Tamil and European accents
Moonstruck Coffee, Surat: Their coffee game is strong with a small selection of sandwiches and desserts to go with your cuppa