Indian coffee House — Restaurant in Kerala

Positives ✅

Legacy & Nostalgia – One of the oldest and most iconic eateries in Calicut, holding historic charm.

Simple & Affordable – Prices are reasonable compared to other restaurants in the city.

Unique Ambience – Uniformed staff, giving a vintage feel.

Quick Service – Food is usually served fast; staff are disciplined and polite.

Popular Dishes – Masala dosa, cutlet, and coffee have always been favorites.

Negatives ⚠️

Declining Taste – Earlier, cutlet and biriyani were very tasty, but now quality has dropped.

Rice Issue – In biriyani, rice is often not properly cooked, which spoils the experience.

Hygiene Standards – Needs better cleanliness inside the dining area.

Limited Menu Appeal – Not many modern options; mainly South Indian classics.

Overall ⭐ – Still a nostalgic place to visit in Calicut for its history and coffee house charm, but taste quality (especially biriyani and cutlet) is not up to the earlier standard. Improvement in food consistency and hygiene would bring...

Waste hotel name only cofee house even cofee is not good. Cheating to public and very very rude speech by money begging person sitting in the bill counter. Always limited food only available and we have to eat the same which they have. Waste of food and waste of money. Don't come and eat this garbage food. Feed back response also very poor why this kerala people doesn't give good priorities to quality food. One day will you will beg us for the food that day we will slap and put in the...

Had biriyani(fried) for dinner on Sep 16 and it was a nice experience. The flavour was a bit different from the usual biriyani and the rice had a yellow shade from the spices, which gave it a distinct taste that I actually liked. But, I feel the chicken piece size could have been better for the price.

The ambience was average, something you would expect from a classic old Indian coffee house. Overall, worth trying if you...