Sip, savour and slow down at Zen Cafe

Meet Hema Parikh - Co-owner of the gorgeous Zen Cafe in the spirited lanes of Kala Ghoda, Fort. With a love for cafe culture and a yearning to reconnect with the motherland, Hema and her husband/co-owner of Zen, Ashish, set out to fulfill a small whim that turned into a big adventure. Learn more about their journey and get a glimpse of how Zen Cafe, with its thoughtful and considered menu and tasteful design, lives up to it's name in every way.

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You'll find Zen Cafe on walking distance from Ministry of New, in a little by lane of Kala Ghoda, one of our favourite areas in the city! The cafe's offers a serene and quiet interior, and serves crafted cappuccinos made with freshly roasted coffee, fresh iced teas and a selection of comfort fare from around the world, all vegetarian and organic. There are Zen Cafe's in Pune and Ahmedabad as well.

PS // Do you know of any other gem in our neighbourhood which we definitely have to visit on one of our Friday afternoon strolls? Please share it with us!