Best Breakfast Places In Kolkata: The Ultimate City Food Tour
The food scene of Kolkata is as diverse as the city is. The city by the Ganges, the capital of India during the East India Company reign, celebrates its inclusive nature even in its food.
And the food of the city exudes the whiff of history. You must know how a popular dessert got named after Lady Canning or Wajid Ali Shah brought Awadhi Cuisine to Kolkata.
Even Tangra China Town or Terreti Bazaar, the hubs of Chinese food in Kolkata, show how this community has become a part of Kolkata culture since the 18th century.
So, when it’s about the best breakfast places in Kolkata, the choices are eclectic. And here’s a Dream and Travel guide on starting your day on a delicious note.
Best Breakfast Places In Kolkata | The Ultimate Gastronomic Tale Of A City
The best breakfast places in Kolkata are a reflection of the rich food culture of the city.
The City of Joy is also the city of food and the laurels it has bagged off late, vouch for the fact if you are not already aware.
In 2023, the city of “Telebhaja,” “Phuchka,” biryani, and Kathi Rolls was the only Indian City to feature on Eater’s list of top food destinations worldwide.
It even features on the list of top 100 food cities in the world shared by TasteAtlas.
So, do you also know what makes the city’s food the best? Let’s visit these best breakfast places in India.
1. Flurys
- Address: 18A, Park St, Park Street area, Kolkata
- Contact Number: 033 4000 7452
- Hours Open: Dine-In – 6 AM to 11 PM, Takeaway: 7 AM to 10 PM
Flurys is your go-to place if you are looking for the best English breakfast places in Kolkata. Mr. and Mrs. J Flury established it in 1927, and since then, it has been serving almond pastry, mochaccino, Viennese coffee, bacon strips, English breakfast platter, and whatnot!
The ambiance here is classy, and the staff here are courteous. Overall, Flurys exudes a very European vibe. The pocket pinch here is INR 1000-1500 for two.
⁕⁕ Dream And Travel Tip ⁕⁕
Don’t miss the First Flush Darjeeling tea here! This beverage will be the best start to your day. And Flurys today has many franchise outlets in Kolkata.
However, for the most authentic experience, you must visit the Park Street outlet. Take a metro ride to Park Street, and Fluyrs is less than a 5-minute walk from the metro station.
2. Chitto Babur Dokan
- Address: 3, James Hickey Sarani (Dacres Lane), Beside Peerless Bhavan, near Raj Bhavan, Esplanade, Chowringhee North, Kolkata
- Contact Number: 098043 29968
- Hours Open: 8 AM to 9 PM
Chitto Babur Dokan, a crown jewel in the Office Para food culture, serves the best chicken stew in the city. The stew is served here with butter toasts, and together, they are heavenly!
You can also try diamond fish fry and fish cutlet here. The eatery itself is almost 60 years old and located in a place with a history of 200 years.
Did You Know?
Dacres Lane was named after Philip Milner Dacre, the then-collector of Kolkata. This is the place where he used to meet the sailors.
So, the food stalls here and the food items served here are a flavorful and aromatic legacy of food left by the British.
Take a metro to Esplanade and walk toward the K.C. Das More from the metro station. From there, take a walk toward Babughat to reach Dacres Lane.
3. Terreti Bazaar
Address: Chhatawala Gully, Near Lalbazar Police Station and Poddar Court
If you are an early riser and really want to gorge on Cantonese breakfast in Kolkata, you must visit Terreti Bazaar. You can take the metro to the Central Station and, from there, take a walk toward Lal Bazaar Police Station or Poddar Court.
Dimsupms, pork, noodles, wantons, soups, and pau served here are delicious. You can even try Khwai Choi Pan or vegetable pancakes and Zung or sweet rice or meat.
Dream And Travel Tip:
If hygiene is your prime concern, Terreti Bazaar is not the place for you. The space is dingy and you only feel the magic when you take a bite of the delicacies served here.
Off late, there are mixed reviews about the food here. I loved the momos and wantons at Terreti Bazaar. So, as a beginner or a first-time visitor to this place, you can try these dishes for sure!
Singhara (Samosa) noodles are also quite popular here. The specialty of this dish is the
You will get five pieces of chicken momos here for 50 rupees. So, if you want a wholesome breakfast experience at Terreti Bazaar, INR 150 will be enough per person.
4. Putiram Sweets
- Address: 46, Amherst St, Lalbajar, College Row, Machuabazar, Kolkata
- Hours Open: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
College Street, the Book Town, or Boi Para of Kolkata, also has some gems when it comes to the ultimate gastronomic delight. It has Dilkhusa Cabin and its cutlets, Kalika and its “Telebhaja” and, of course, the Indian Coffee House.
But this time, our path leads to Putiram Sweets. It’s a stone’s throw away from the College Street Campus of the University of Calcutta and the Calcutta Medical College. Trust me! You will get the best Kachuri in Kolkata.
The Cholar Daal, with the right touch of sweetness, is a perfect complement to the Kachuris. When I visited Putiram Sweets last time (around two years back), Kachuris used to cost Rs 7 per piece. You will also find a wide variety of sweets there.
Dream And Travel Note
The Kachuris here are not filling enough. So, you may have to order multiple plates. Also, some people find the Cholar Daal very sweet. I love it!
You can reach Putiram by bus, train, or metro. If you are traveling by metro, get down at the Central Metro Station and walk for around 10 minutes to reach Putiram.
If you are taking a train, you will have to get down at Sealdah Station, and from there, you can take a walk or take a bus to Surya Sen Street and walk from there toward College Street.
Putiram is one of the cheapest breakfast places in Kolkata. Rupees 100 will be enough per person.
5. Maharaj Snacks
- Address: 195A, Sarat Bose Rd, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata
- Contact Number: 098315 26913
- Hours Open: 7 AM to 12:30 PM and 4-9 PM
Maharaj Snacks, despite having the most diverse menu, stands out because of its Hing (asafoetida) kachoris and samosas. You will also love the masala tea served here.
Further, a regular here knows that it’s the chutney served with the Kachuri and Alu Sabzi that tastes like magic!
You can take a metro ride to Kalighat or Rashbehari Metro Station, and from there, you can take a walk of less than 1 Km to reach the eating joint. Breakfast here will cost you INR 100 per person.
6. Adi Sree Hari Mistanna Bhandar
- Address: 25A, Kali Temple Road, Near Kalighat Police Station, Kalighat
- Contact Number: 072788 01469
- Hours Open: 6 AM to 10 PM
Adi Sree Hari Mistanna Bhandar is another breakfast joint in South Kolkata serving kachuris and Radhaballabi. It is also close to the Kalighat Metro Station.
The pocket pinch here will be close to INR 100 per person.
7. Dosa Coffee
- Address: Ground Floor, Ideal Plaza, Sarat Bose Rd, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata
- Contact No: 099039 72348
- Hours Open: 8 AM to 11 PM
This is my go-to place in South Kolkata if I want to have South Indian food for breakfast. I especially love the dosa served here.
Also, it is one of those rare places where you can have dosa and donuts together. This joint is close to the Netaji Bhawan metro station.
Here, the pocket pinch will be around INR 350 per person.
8. The Country House
- Address: 4C, Allenby Road, Sreepally, Bhawanipore, Kolkata
- Contact Number: 087770 78708
- Hours Open: 8 AM to 11 PM
Are you looking for the best Continental breakfast in Kolkata? You must pay a visit to The Country House at Bhawanipore. It exudes a quintessential European charm, and the sandwiches and coffees here are yummy.
However, my favorites here are chicken stroganoff and grilled chicken. The grilled chicken here is served with a rub of peri peri.
I have also tried the Ala Kiev here. But I still feel that Mocambo has the best in the city. Nevertheless, for a classy breakfast experience, The Country House is a perfect spot.
Here, the price range is INR 800 for two people. This joint is at a 10-minutes walk from the Bhowanipore Metro Station.
9. Balwant Singh’s Eating House
- Address: 10/B, Harish Mukherjee Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata
- Contact Number: 099039 75361
- Hours Open: 24 Hours
Are you craving parathas and Kulchas for your breakfast? Balwant Singh’s Eating House at Harish Mukherjee Road awaits to spoil you with the best options.
It serves the signature Milk Cola and the special Aloo Paratha or Sarson da Saag served here are matchless. My favorite here is the Tandoori Aloo.
Further, if you want a quick bite, you can have samosas and Masala Tea here. It is close to the Netaji Bhavan Metro Station.
10. Wise Owl The Coffee Shop
- Address: 66/2 B, Purna Das Road, near Azad Hind Dhaba, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat
- Phone Number: 070443 50606
- Hours Open: 7:30 AM to 10:45 PM
If you want a lavish breakfast experience in Kolkata, the Wise Owl The Coffee Shop will be your go-to place.
You can have the sandwich platter, or the prawn coquettes here. You can even try the humble mushroom maggie.
Here, breakfast for two will cost you around INR 1200, and it is close to three metro stations: Rabindra Sarovar, Jatin Das Park, and Kalighat.
With the list of best breakfast places in Kolkata shared with you, I must say that every locality has that special Tiffin corner or the “Parar Mistir Dokan” that serves the tastiest breakfast for Bengalis.
It’s a sin not to try the Radhaballabhi and Alur Dum or Luchi and Cholar Dal at these small joints. The food is served warm at these places and even tastes better with the exchange of news about families, friends, and discussions over politics, sports, and whatnot!
If you are too lazy to step out of your home or hotel to explore the best breakfast places in Kolkata, luchi (fried flat bread) and sada alur torkari (cubed potato curry with Methi and without turmeric) are the most regal breakfast combo to try.
Jilipis (not Jalebis, as Bengali Jilipis are smaller and taste different) will be the chef’s kiss on your breakfast platter.
With my heart craving for this brilliant combo and my weight issues and BP stopping me, I now conclude this story on Kolkata breakfast. Meanwhile you explore these places and let me know which one you loved the most!
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