5 Underrated Cafes in Ballygunge, Kolkata Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 9 cafes in Ballygunge, Kolkata considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide lists five underrated cafes in Ballygunge, Kolkata for people who want well-rated places that are still relatively less reviewed. The order is already fixed from cafes and coffee shops rated 4.4 or higher on Google, each with fewer than 400 reviews. Nine qualifying businesses were considered. The notes below use only listed details, Google attributes and review excerpts, so you can quickly judge the vibe, timings, price cues and what reviewers mention before planning a visit.
#1
Flameback - Cafe in Ballygunge
★ 4.8 (253 Google reviews)Cafe
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Flameback - Cafe in Ballygunge is a cafe on Purna Das Road, open daily from 11 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention a pleasant, cosy and aesthetic ambience, with polite and attentive service. Food mentions include peach iced tea, L’orange coffee, Tom Yum Fish Cake, Pulled Chicken Tacos, Prawn Xoxo Fried Rice Bowl and Ghee Roast Mutton. Some reviews point to it as suitable for a quiet date or a relaxed session with friends. Price range is not listed.
Best for: Cosy evening meals
- Address
- 74/A, Flameback - Cafe in Ballygunge, Purna Das Rd, lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#2
Devilicios Cafe
★ 4.8 (64 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹200–400 per person
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Devilicios Cafe is a coffee shop in Golpark, open daily from 12 noon to 10:30 pm, with a listed price range of ₹200–400. Google attributes include delivery, takeaway, dine-in, great coffee, great dessert, great tea selection, quick bites, small plates, lunch and table service. Reviewers mention a casual, cosy place suited to friends, groups and university students. Food references include chicken sandwich, chicken pizza, chicken pops, fried momo, soft drinks, kullad pizza, momo pizza and veg pizza.
Best for: Affordable group snacks
- Address
- P 459/B, Golpark, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Hours
- daily 12–10:30 pm
#3
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE
★ 4.7 (352 Google reviews)Cafe₹400–1,400 per person
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THIS MUST BE THE PLACE is a cafe on the 1st floor at Rash Behari Avenue, Hindustan Park, open daily from 12 noon to 10:30 pm. The listed price range is ₹400–1,400. Google attributes include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, dine-in, great coffee, great dessert, great tea selection, breakfast, lunch, dinner, laptop-friendly seating, vegan options and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention quiet ambience, warm hospitality, coffee brews, matcha, BBQ fish and chicken pizza, along with a home-like feel.
Best for: Coffee and quiet meals
- Address
- 1st Floor, THIS MUST BE THE PLACE, 139B, Rash Behari Ave, Hindustan Park, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Hours
- daily 12–10:30 pm
#4
Cafe75
★ 4.7 (109 Google reviews)Cafe
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Cafe75 is a cafe at 75, Ballygunge Place. It opens from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and is closed on Monday. Price range is not listed. Reviewers repeatedly mention a cosy interior, small pretty setting and a simple presentation style. Food references from reviews include Fish & Chips and momo. The review excerpts also point to a quiet, cosy aesthetic and a menu that brings some regulars back once in a while.
Best for: Quiet cosy evenings
- Address
- 75, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–9:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4:30–9:30 pm; Sun 4:30–9:30 pm; Thu 4:30–9:30 pm; Tue 4:30–9:30 pm; Wed 4:30–9:30 pm
#5
Blue Bridge Restro Cafe
★ 4.6 (301 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Blue Bridge Restro Cafe is a coffee shop at 51, Ballygunge Place, open daily from 12 noon to 10 pm. Price range is not listed. Reviewers mention calm, aesthetic interiors, plenty of decoration, books to read and games to play. Some also describe it as pet friendly. Food and drink references include chicken steak platter, KitKat shake, chicken ala kiev, Kung Pao Chicken, and Chinese and continental dishes. One review notes limited service staff and a changed menu, so checking current options may help.
Best for: Pet-friendly cafe time
- Address
- 51, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 cafes in Ballygunge, Kolkata with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Devilicios Cafe and THIS MUST BE THE PLACE take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Flameback - Cafe in Ballygunge ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 253 reviews. Devilicios Cafe is second at 4.8 from 64 reviews.
Which cafes in Ballygunge, Kolkata are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Flameback - Cafe in Ballygunge, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Devilicios Cafe ₹200–400; THIS MUST BE THE PLACE ₹400–1,400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Devilicios Cafe.
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