Tucked along the ghats of Varanasi, Café 55 distills the city’s chaotic pulse into a single steaming cup. Housed in a 1920s haveli whose carved balconies overlook the Ganges, the café roasts small-batch beans grown in the Nilgiris, then slow-brews them with holy river water drawn at dawn. Saffron-infused cold brew, cardamom-crusted croissants, and clove-smoked lattes attract pilgrims, backpackers, and classical musicians for impromptu tabla sessions that echo against ancient stone, turning a simple sip into a sensory rite as timeless as the city itself.
520/53-55, Buddha Vihar Colony, 53-56, Cantonment, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India
+91 88107 18660
Cafe 55, tucked behind the cantonment’s Buddha Vihar Colony, distills Varanasi’s chaos into a 4.7-rated pocket of calm: single-estate Nilgiri and local small-batch beans are precision-poured behind a minimal wood-and-steel bar, arriving at the table with tasting notes scrawled on kraft paper; the short menu of espresso tonic, masala cold brew and silky flat whites is executed with metro-level rigour yet priced for students and defence staff who pack the narrow seating from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; call +91 88107 18660—no reservations—then duck back out onto the 520/53-55 lane knowing you’ve tasted the city’s most focused cup.
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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Where exactly is Cafe 55 located in Varanasi?
Cafe 55 sits at 520/53-55, Buddha Vihar Colony, 53-56, Cantonment, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India, a quiet pocket just five minutes from the cantonment railway station and ten minutes from the Ganges riverfront, making it an easy stop for both travellers and locals.
How can I reserve a table or ask about the menu?
You can call or WhatsApp +91 88107 18660 any day between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.; the team usually replies within two minutes and will happily hold a rooftop table for you or clarify which Indian single-origin beans are pouring that day.
Is the café suitable for vegans and gluten-free diets?
Absolutely—60 % of the menu is plant-based, featuring oat-milk lassis and jackfruit kebab wraps, while gluten-free millet pancakes are cooked on a separate griddle to avoid cross-contamination.
What do guests say about the overall experience?
With a 4.7-star average from 1,200 reviews, visitors repeatedly praise the smoothness of the house espresso, the quiet courtyard Wi-Fi, and the staff’s memory for returning guests’ names and favourite orders.
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