These cafes from Delhi to London celebrate your love for coffee and books
In today's fast-paced world, there are special havens that celebrate the joy of a good book and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee. (Picture Credit: Unsplash)
In today's fast-paced world where screens demand our attention and our busy lives leave us with very little time for reflection, there are special havens that celebrate the joy of a good book and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
There are a few cafes and restaurants which not just let you read the books while you are there, but lend or even let people donate books. A book lover can imagine the sheer joy of discovering such a place near them. At these unique establishments, books are treasured; fostering a culture of intellectual exchange and exploration.
Parsa's, Srinagar
Parsa's, Jammu and Kashmir's largest food chain, launched the Parsa Book Bank initiative back in 2015. Personally crafted by the founder Javid Parsa, the primary objective is to cultivate a reading culture in the valley.
Housed inside the restaurant, visitors generously contribute books to the bank, earning themselves permanent membership of the book bank. The bank boasts an impressive collection of thousands of books across a diverse range of genres, including art, politics, fiction, resistance, and biographies. Don't miss their kathi rolls and chicken dum biryani or sip a cup of coffee while reading a book here.
Paper and Cup, London
This place, with its cosy interiors, great hospitality and great coffee is more than just another neighbourhood cafe. It offers speciality coffee, tea, baked snacks and a cosy atmosphere for meaningful connections. Additionally, it sells second-hand books, promoting sustainability and supporting literacy.
Paper and Cup Cafe is a beacon of hope, combining a quality cafe experience with social impact as it provides opportunities for individuals in recovery from addiction, homelessness and mental health challenges to gain work experience and skills.
The Nerdy Indian, New Delhi
Among many cafes in Champa Gali in South Delhi's Saket, the Santorini-themed Nerdy Indian stands out. The cafe gives out a book for every Rs 500 you spend there. With salads, pizzas, North Indian combos and drinks, the cafe offers plenty of options to choose from.
What you can also choose are the books stacked on the wall shelves. This is the spot where you would love spending hours chatting with your friends. Soon after it opened, the cafe became an instant hit among Instagrammers and bookworms.
Traveler Restaurant, Connecticut, USA
Every diner here is gifted three free books of their choice from its vast library. They even have sections dedicated to children and the sale of used books.
Local libraries and donors take care of the book demands of the cafe. Reviews suggest that the cordial staff members add to the overall delightful experience. Also, they are pet-friendly!
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