Benny's Cafè, Kerala Spices & Books — Restaurant in Kerala

Varkala,if you are walking down Varkala beach,just past the temple junction, you are most likely to notice a crowd hanging around what looks like a run-of-the -mill grocery store. That's how you identify Benny's caf'e . The eponymous owner singlehandedly runs the shop which also houses a little cafe and book store. Have sit down at one of the tables arranged outside and tuck into yummy pancakes topped off with homemade jam prepared from whatever fruit happens to be in season. The star on the menu though,is the ice coffee,so be sure to order yourself a glass (you Will...

Read the reviews and decided I'd walk from black beach and it was worth it! The food is lovely and fresh, and the tumeric pineapple juice is highly recommended! I was too busy talking to people I'd met there to take photos but I'll definitely be back! Also great value for money! I had a fruit salad, cinnamon porridge, tumeric & pineapple juice and masala chai all for 440 rupees (I think, give or take). Only criticism would be the only sweetner option was white refined sugar, having jaggery or honey available would be a great...

Five stars for the combo of taste x price x atmosphere. Everyone loves the iced coffee but I thought it didn’t have the “kick” from espresso (they use instant coffee so that makes sense). But I absolutely loved the milkshakes! I also had breakfast here twice and was happy with the food and the quality. You’ll probably have to wait a bit for food. Also tables are sparse so usually people share with strangers, no big deal. I hope Benny can afford to upgrade a space one day! I felt good about supporting this local family. I...