Coffee Looms’ Lattes and Exotic Charm—One Afternoon Isn’t Enough ☕️

My feet ached from wandering Lakeside when I turned into an alley near Baidam Road, hoping to rest. But a glass door with a “Coffee Looms” wooden sign caught my step. The second I pushed it open, warm yellow light mixed with coffee aroma washed over me—like stepping into a secret garden wrapped in caffeine. This, I thought, is exactly what “serendipitous surprise” feels like. 🌿 Decor that Makes You Reach for Your Phone: Style with a Soft, Thoughtful Touch The interior begs for photos: light gray walls don’t compete, but make the light wood tables and chairs feel extra warm. Table legs are wrapped in thin hemp rope, adding a handmade charm. Cloud-shaped pendant lights cast fuzzy, warm glows across tabletops through their shades. The wall decor shines: hand-drawn coffee region maps, colored pencil outlines of Ethiopia and Colombia, flanked by strings of dried coffee beans—deep brown kernels tangled with dried eucalyptus leaves. A corner bookshelf holds old coffee-themed books, pages dog-eared from years of love. We picked a window seat, sheer curtains fluttering in lake breezes. Sunlight filtered through leaves, dappling the table. As we settled, the espresso machine hissed behind the bar, mixing with low chatter from nearby tables. In that moment, “cozy” felt tangible. ☕️ Lattes That Steal the Show: Every Sip Feels Cared For We ordered their signature coffee latte and matcha latte—and our eyes lit up when they arrived. The coffee latte’s foam, smooth as whipped cream, had a tiny tulip drawn with a latte art tool. Espresso’s richness mingled with milk’s sweetness; the first sip was silky as melted chocolate, leaving a nutty aftertaste—no hint of bitter instant coffee. The matcha latte wowed even more: vivid emerald green, a dusting of matcha on foam, tasting of sweet bitterness (not watered-down). Later, staff mentioned they use imported Japanese matcha, ground fresh daily—no wonder the aroma felt so authentic. A friend laughed: “Drinking a latte this good in Pokhara feels like sitting in a Shanghai café.” 🍴 Global Bites: Flavors That Cross Borders in Every Bite I thought it was “just a coffee spot”—until I saw the menu: Italian classics, Nepali snacks, African and Asian bites. It’s like a tiny “world food atlas.” We tried the Italian tomato and basil focaccia: crusty outside, soft inside, slathered in thick tomato purée, sprinkled with fresh basil and Parmesan. Bread’s wheatiness, tomato tang, and cheese saltiness blended into something simple yet addictive. The Nepali-style cheese momo surprised too—plump, hand-rolled wrappers thin enough to see the orange cheese filling. Biting in, the cheese stretched, spiked with a hint of local chili—fancier than street momos, with more care. The biggest shock? African peanut butter cookies: crisp, with intense peanut butter richness and a caramel sweetness. Paired with matcha latte, it balanced perfectly—like a tiny flavor party in your mouth. 📸 Vintage Photos in the Corner: A Memory That Sticks Longer Than Coffee Grabbing napkins halfway through, I noticed a wall of framed vintage photos in the corner—faded, exotic, in wooden frames. One showed Ethiopian coffee farmers picking red cherries, shadows long in the sun; another, a mountain Nepali café with clay mugs piled outside, a cat (sitting) nearby. Staff said the owner took them while traveling: “Wanted coffee lovers to see the journey from farm to cup.” We posed by them later, sunlight gilding the frames. That “pit stop” ended up feeling like a treasure trove of soft, sweet moments. We stayed till sunset painted the lake gold, leaving with two bags of their pour-over coffee—staff tied them with a small bow. As we stepped out, coffee aroma mixed with lake wind. Suddenly, I got why it’s “not to be missed”: its magic isn’t just great lattes or cute decor, but that “cared-for” feeling—letting travelers steal an afternoon wrapped in coffee, slow and sweet. 📍Location: Near Baidam Road, Lakeside, Pokhara (follow the coffee scent—you can’t miss it) ✨Recommend: Coffee latte, matcha latte, tomato and basil focaccia If your feet ache in Pokhara, spend an afternoon here. You won’t regret it. #WorthVisitingCafes #CoffeeShopHopping #Pokhara #PokharaTravel #PokharaGuide #PokharaExpatLife #Nepal