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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Aheli Banerjee | TNN

With themed cafes, Kolkata neighbourhoods wake up to the smell of coffee beans

KOLKATA: Sleepy and quiet corners of the city have suddenly sprung to life with a curious burst of numerous cafes, each distinguished by its own theme and aesthetics, growing to prominence over the course of the pandemic.

Despite the constraints of starting a business in Covid times, the 'neighbourhood cafe' has become the staple of every residential street corner over the last two years. Food critics and frequent restaurant-goers, especially the youngsters, are excited about these new 'adda hubs' which are sustained by the urgency of people to return to socializing spaces in the aftermath of Covid.

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