The Café culture has finally found its way into Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar. However, unlike some traditional Café’s, mostly owned by hoteliers, these new hang-out joints are designed in a way keeping in view the changing preferences of Kashmir’s Gen-X. Based on their thematic appeal, Kashmir Life lists eight best modern-day Cafés one can visit to satisfy his appetite and aesthetic cravings.
Books And Bricks. Address: Gogji Bagh Rd, Opp Amar Singh College, Iqbal Park, Wazir Bagh, Srinagar. As the name suggests this uptown Café appeals those coffee lovers who want to enjoy some quite time surrounded by a rack-full of best seller English classics. So next time you plan an outing with your bookworm friends, give this place a try.Café ChemistryLoved chemistry in your college days then this is the right hangout place for you in Srinagar. Currently in its “dry run” this café reminds a nerd of his chemistry classroom as interiors are done using lab equipments like test tubes and funnels.Address: Sanat Nagar Chowk, Adjacent to J & K BankCafé de Polo. Address: Polo view, Lal Chowk SrinagarThe café and restaurant designed with wooden paneling. With comfortable seating arrangements the place is well lit.Chai Jaai“Inspired by the Tea Rooms of the Cotswolds, the heart of England, Chai Jaai seeks to capture the warmth, good cheer and welcoming ambience of the quaint Tea Rooms of the area,” the info of the place reads on its Facebook page. This place has very serene located on The Bund, overlooking Jhelum.Address: Mahattas Studio, 1st Floor, Dhanjibuoy Building, The Bund, Residency RoadGoodfellas. Address: The Bund, Residency Road. Adress: The Bund, Residency Road.A blend of traditional and modern architecture is reflected in almost every piece of furniture in this café. To give it a distinct look, walls of the restaurant are made using planks of wood, as was once normal way of construction in Kashmir. Moreover the space outside the Café adds to its beauty as it appears to be a small hut with lawn.Ground Zero. Address: No. 2; Municipal Building; Lal ChowkLocated in the heart of Lal Chwok this café has some unique designs that adore its walls. Also, to give it an aesthetic touch, paintings and art pieces add life to the wooden walls.Hukus BukusThis café has the distinction of offering its customers open space, located in the backyard, where one can relax and enjoy good food and coffee. The café is lit with thematic lighting which adds glam factor to its overall aura.Address: Honda lane, RajbaghWinterfell CafeInspired by popular Hollywood series, “Game of Thrones, this café is decorated with artifacts from the original series. Also one cans sit and take selfies on the famous throne complete with swords.Address: Boulevard Road, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
