BREAD BOX- The Pergola Cafe

Tucked into the mist-wrapped hills of Meghalaya, BREAD BOX—The Pergola Café reimagines the Indian café as a living greenhouse: bamboo rafters drip with vines, vintage bread tins bloom with orchids, and the scent of just-baked sourdough mingles with cardamom-laced espresso. Here, slow-fermented loaves rise beside smoky Naga pork sliders, and local foragers swap wild berries for a slice of crusty country. In a landscape better known for chai stalls, this pergola-shaded retreat proves India’s coffee culture can be as lush, layered and sustainably rooted as its forests.

Address

Nongneng, Mawiong, Shillong, Meghalaya 793017, India

Phone

+91 88374 06029

Location of BREAD BOX- The Pergola Cafe

Opinions

4.6/5 (Read the Reviews)

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Hidden among the pines of Mawiong, Bread Box–The Pergola Café is a 4.6-rated micro-oasis near Shillong where Meghalaya’s mountain air mingles with the scent of just-out-of-the-oven sourdough; the compact wooden deck overlooks a quiet valley, single-origin Araku pourovers arrive at perfect 92 °C, and the orange-butter croissants vanish before noon, so grab one while phoning +91 88374 06029 for a seat under the pergola.

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Where exactly is Bread Box – The Pergola Café located?

The café sits in the quiet Nongneng area of Mawiong, just outside Shillong’s crowded centre, at Meghalaya 793017, India, making it an easy 15-minute drive from Police Bazaar yet still wrapped in pine-scented hills.

Do I need to reserve a table in advance?

Weekends fill up fast because locals love the 4.6-star baked goods and valley view, so a quick call to +91 88374 06029 before noon usually secures the pergola seat you want.

What makes this café different from other coffee spots in Shillong?

Bread Box roasts single-estate Meghalaya beans on site and pairs them with artisanal breads that are fermented overnight, giving you flavours you won’t find in the city’s standard café chains.

Is there parking and Wi-Fi available?

You get complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and a private gravel lot shaded by Christmas trees, so both your car and your Zoom call stay steady while you sip.

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