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.
As the name says, its a cafe full of arts and artists and related stuff. The place will remind you of an age old villa with all those antiques, beautifully decorated everywhere.
The food they serve is awesome, the varieties they have, the compositions and composure, the way the decorate the food and with love they serve, and sure is pocket friendly too.
They will definitely tell you, how long is it gonna take and the accuracy is just great.
This is an iconic cafe situated in the quiet streets of White Town. A must visit place on every tourist's list who visits Pondicherry. The ambiance and decor of this cafe is really beautiful. It has a quaint little library as well in case if you want to spend some quiet time reading books while having delicious food. I visited this place for breakfast and during my visit I tried their Scrambled Eggs with Fried Bacon Strips, Creole Sandwich and some Hot Chocolate. The eggs were creamy and utterly delicious. The bacon was a little disappointing for me as I found it too greasy. The sandwich was nice and the pairing of soft chicken with slightly hard bread was really good. The hot chocolate and coffee made it the wholesome breakfast.
A cozy place in the White Town area with some amazing interiors. We had been there on a Sunday and had to wait for 40 minutes for getting served, but the wait was totally worth it. The food tasted amazing, they have an in-house marmalade which was served and that is a must try.
We had spoken to the owner as well and she was very sweet and she dons multiple hats in the cafe.
A lot of French influence in the cafe makes it more instagrammable.
Amazing must try restaurant
The place has a very cozy vibe. The place is ideal for lunch as this place closes by 1900. Had ordered the BLT corques and a spicy chicken crepes. Both were amazing. One of the best places in white town. And to add on, the exterior walls of the cafe has the symbolic yellow wall with cute paintings, a must click of the pondicherry itinerary.
Located in the quiet streets of Puducherry this cafe is a must visit for some vintage feels... an old villa converted in to this beautiful place with outdoor seating on a sunny day is perfect for a getaway! Loved the food and would definitely come back here with friends and family.. 5 stars!! 🏝☑️
SoBengaluru | Ashwin Prabhakara
+4
You had some decent crowd over here, has limited menu listing for desserts thats a sad part, since cafe is name as des art, you expect to have some good desserts listing. Which you dont find. Ambience is too good. You have rack full of books to reading options. Well maintained cafe to be Frank. Place to hangout with friend and get chilled. Love this cozy place. Tumbs up
Located snuggly on Suffren Street in White Town, Pondicherry, is this gorgeous cafe beautifully decorated with artistic and quirky matter. Almost a century old, this cafe is the perfect place to enjoy the true energy of Pondicherry.
As you enter, you will be welcomed by a colourful rickshaw which is a great spot to click some amazing selfies. You can choose to sit out or inside, either way it is wonderful. A huge wooden closet containing books welcome you as you step inside the cafe. Do check out some of the old and quirky knick knacks that have been spread across the cafe to do some photography. There is also a small boutique inside if you wish to shop something organic.
A great treasure to experience amazing food and coffee and to take excellent photos for your Instagram.
After an unsuccessful attempt at getting a table a lunch, we lined up for breakfast early next morning. Well, not really early, but early by our vacation standards. And yes, we were second time lucky. This place is less a cafe and more a boutique. We took a table near a bookshelf. Unfortunately, as it was breakfast time, our options were severely limited.
I ordered a chicken baguette sandwich and a Sneakylicious. The Sneakylicious was a thick shake made up of nutella, milk and cocoa powder. It was tasty but extremely heavy, and killed half my appetite. The sandwich was good too, though I realized that I am not quite fond of this particular variety of bread. Overall, the breakfast ended up being much heavier than hat we had initially anticipated.
Cafe des Arts is one of the go-to cafes in Pondicherry. More than the food, it's about the interior and the ambience. And of course, the street art on the outer wall.
Mesmerizing food, awesome vibe
One of the most popular places in Pondicherry widely famous for its yellow wall. The food somehow was just average but the ambiance is worth a visit. I found the place a bit overpriced which was compensated by the beautiful interiors and vintage collection this place has. Overall a good place to have some decent food but some great pictures.
My Ratings :-
Food - 4
Ambiance - 5
Service - 4.5
Value for money - 4
Overall - 4
Happy Fooding :)
Great authentic cafe in Pondicherry, this is the must going cafe in Pondicherry.
The ambiance is with closed Hall and open garden, prefer garden always.
The food menu is French as it's a French cafe with a good foreign crowd. I had to google before ordering the food.
We ordered the below:
Masala Chai
Sweet Lassi
Croque Chicken
The masala chai is a must try option.
Overall we enjoyed the food and the ambiance
Taste 4/5
Hospitality 4/5
Ambiance 4/5
I love yellow and the loves of this cafe are wonderful .The interiors are amazing.We ordered banana cocoa milkshake, Nutella crepe and burger.All the items are good expect the burger bun was little hard to chew.
Very nice ambience and food and the croissants especially are really superb! the place is very close to the beach and easily walkable from there
The place is located near the Rock Beach promenade amidst the famous French Colony. My friends and I had a lovely time here. We loved the tartiness and the croques. The service was a bit slow but the quality of the food compensated that.
The taste can be made better
Built in a very different manner from usual cafes, it's like a person's house where you can sit at one of the few rooms or outside. They have quite a few vintage products for decoration and also garments for sale. Food is appetizing, flavourful and scrumptious. Must visit place at Pondicherry!
A must visit place if you are in town. We walked as soon they opened the doors and there were almost 10 people waiting before us . they open at 9am sharp
We ordered croquet and tuna mayo baguette. The breads were fresh and we could make that out while eating . its carved out from an old bungalow and gave me deja vu of my childhood where I spent maximum time dwelling . they will take ample.time to serve.meanwhile you can take a stroll amidts the greenery and take a look at the handicrafts t shirts and other accessory . after having food you are bound to take madatory. Pics of the wall painting and graffiti. Its more of the coziness and the environment that makes the place charming than the food . make hay while sun shines well I would day have a sumptous breakfast while in Puducherry
Invariably a visit to this beauty is considered chore number 1 in Pondicherry visits. Quite well known with old world charm. Seating is an odd missmatch. Service is slow. But dishes warrant a mention. Crepes and Tartines were great. However do not expect a fancy well presented plate of food.
I celebrated my birthday this year, so went there for breakfast with friends.great ambience and we chosed for open seating as we love plants and trees. Customer friendly service was good. Food was tasty however I felt it was Lil bland. Price is high. Definetly wil visit again for the ambience
Meenakshi Bhattacharya
+5
I could only taste their Banana Nutella Crepe,Caramel espresso and one other thing whose name I donot remember as usual....Both of it were outstanding.... Special mention goes to the crepe....It was soo good I would definitely want to visit once more when not in a hurry...
The ambience is outstanding as well...What was a little different was that they have a washing machine beside the washroom....This we thought was a very thoughtful measure..
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.
Ordered croissant, masala tofu and scrambled eggs. All were very good. Ambience is very nice. Problem here is there is only one washroom!! So long wait to use the washroom.
Tables are cleaned as soon as the people leave. Well maintained place.
Croissant with chocolate syrup - 8/10
Masala tofu - 10/10
Scrambled eggs - 9/10
Less options for vegetarians
This is synonymous to Pondicherry, if you are here you just can't miss this. The place is a whole vibe, every wall has some kind of Art to soak in
The Ambience is extremely good, the food matches up.
Their platter is the best choice you can have. Plus you'll get the classic yellow wall you've went on search for.
If you're in Pondicherry, just don't miss this. The only thing to be aware about, they have 2 menu one for morning and one for afternoon, so you might not get everything, everytime.
This place is a must visit, try to be there earlier to get yourself a seat or you need to stand in all queue. The hype about this place is real. The food. They have amazing food, a lil on the higher side on their rates but worth it 👌
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