If you thought that the people of Kolkata started their morning with the quintessential luchi-torkari, then dear reader, you are somewhere wrong. Kolkata is more than just Bengali food. If you examine the history of the city, you will discover the influences of various communities and cultures that helped shape the eating habits of the locals. This means that the breakfast options in Kolkata are equally elaborate and varied. In this article, we will introduce you to some of those breakfast spots that you must try to capture the essence of the city’s food culture. Continue reading.
10 Breakfast Hot Spots in Kolkata:
1. Balwant Singh Dhaba:
This iconic restaurant, located in South Kolkata, has its doors open 24/7, serving iconic Punjabi delicacies to thousands of customers daily. Visit the dhaba early in the morning to enjoy freshly made kesar doodh with hot jalebi or a tall glass of doodh cola. You can also try hot masala tea and club kachori to start your day.
Where: 10/B, Harish Mukherjee Road, Bhowanipore
2. Stay:
For those who want to keep it light, we suggest visiting Ramanee in Golpark, Gariahat for a soulful South Indian meal. Try their idli, dosa, paniyaram or ghee pongal with a delicious mix of chutneys and hearty sambhar. What adds to the complete experience is the earthy facility and calming aroma you feel as soon as you enter.
Where: P 569, Golpark, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Lake Terrace, Ballygunge
3. Putiram Sweets:
This 190-year-old establishment offers some of the most authentic Bengali breakfasts. While most people like this place with delicious mishti doi and sandesh, we suggest you try their exceptional breakfast offerings. From dalpuri to chholar dal to kochuri to torkari, the options are numerous.
Where: 12A, Surya Sen Road, College Street
4. Terrified Bazaar:
If you have explored the history of Kolkata, you surely know the strong influence of the Chinese community on the city. To have the same experience, we suggest you have an authentic Chinese breakfast at Territi Bazar – Kolkata’s 5am breakfast spot that offers different Chinese delicacies including fish balls, soup, sausages, etc.
Where: H9F3+JJR, Terita Bazar, Tangra
5. Fluries:
Created in 1927, this place is the most emblematic tea room in the city. Flurys has an old English charm with high ceilings, vintage furniture, a white backdrop and English crockery. And speaking of the menu, from pastries to choux pastry and brownies, you get it all here, plus the quintessential English breakfast.
Where: 18A, Park Street, Park Street sector
6. Maharani:
A classic Calcutta meal is kochuri and aloo’r dum. And we have found the best place for you to try. Maharani is located at Lake Market on Sarat Bose Road and opens at 6 am to serve thousands of customers. The place also offers malpua, hot gulab jamun, masala chai et al.
Where: 174 Sarat Bose Road, Lake Market, Kalighat
7. Shankar Tea Stall:
This tea stall was first established by Shiv Shankar Jana in 1995 outside the Writer’s Building. Later in 2019, it was transferred to the Calcutta Stock Exchange. Wondering what makes him so famous? Although it may look like a regular chai tapri, what catches the attention of locals are the malai toasts, chai and their unique thanda dosa – a dosa served cold with unique toppings. You must also try the different types of toasts available at the joint including butter toast, cheeni toast, namak toast and more.
Where: 16, India Exchange Pl Rd, Murgighata, BBD Bagh
8. Adi Haridas Modak:
Founded in 1780, this place serves its customers some of the most delicious kochuri-torkari (sabzi) and freshly made treats in the city. With a humble but well-kept interior and classic seating, customers here share tables with strangers and enjoy service from the staff.
Where: 220 Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Shyambazar 5 Point Crossing
9. Rao’s Udipi House:
Another humble South Indian culinary option, Rao’s Udipi Home has been winning hearts for ages with its wide variety of dosas, uttapams, idlis, sambar vadas and more. We suggest you have a cup of filter coffee and a South Indian specialty for yourself and start your day with emotion.
Where: 25, Jatindas Rd, opposite Carfill Petrol Pump, Lake Market, Kalighat
10. Sufia:
Tucked away in the busy lanes of Zakaria Street, opposite Nakhoda Masjid, this place opens at 4am. It comes with a very humble setup, but an extra ordinary Mughlai menu including stew, nihari, dalpuris and more for a sinful breakfast. For vegetarians, you can also try their dal fry – a vegetarian dish served only in the morning.
Where: Store No. 2, Zakaria Street, Kolutolla, Ward Number 43
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