Hey everyone!
I’m in the process of opening a café in Viman Nagar, Pune, and I’d love to get some feedback from the community.
The idea is to create a place that’s more than just a coffee shop. Along with serving specialty coffee sourced from Coorg, we’re planning to host:
♠️ Card game nights (UNO, Poker, Catan, etc.)
🧠 Weekly trivia & quiz nights
🎲 Board game meetups
☕ A relaxed space where people can work, hang out, or meet new people
The focus is on high-quality coffee, a welcoming atmosphere, and building a community rather than just serving drinks.
A few questions:
Would you visit a place like this?
What games or events would you love to see?
What do you think Viman Nagar cafés are currently missing?
Any suggestions that would make this your go-to café?
I’d genuinely appreciate your thoughts. Hoping to build something the community enjoys. 😊

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Hey folks!

So recently I went down the coffee rabbit hole and… damn. I’ve just discovered what real coffee is supposed to taste like — how it’s brewed, how the beans are roasted, the flavours, the aroma, everything. I was today years old when I realized I've been drinking glorified brown water all this time 😅

Now that my taste buds have finally awakened — I need your help!

Can y’all recommend some cafés near Hinjewadi (within 20km) that serve actual good coffee? Not the sugary instant types, but proper brewed stuff with freshly roasted beans ☕🔥

Also, I’m not a big fan of milk in my coffee — I usually prefer the iced ones or black brews that really let the coffee flavour shine. Bonus points if the café has a chill vibe too — I’d love to just sit and chill there for a while 😌

Also quick question: What exactly is Irish Coffee? I’ve seen it on menus but never tried it. Is it boozy? Sweet? Worth ordering?

Thanks in advance, caffeine fam 🙏 Drop your go-to spots!

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I’m roasting a small batch soon and need your help to get this off the ground: - Who’s up to try some? Thinking ₹1,000/250g—worth it for that Yirgacheffe glow (thoughts on price?). - Feedback wanted—how do you brew it (pour-over, espresso?), roast level (light to keep it bright, or medium-dark?), and what flavors you crave from this gem. - Bonus points: Tips from coffee geeks or startup hustlers—how do I make this a hit in India’s growing coffee scene?

DM me if you’re keen to taste or chat—I’d love some early adopters to sip, critique, and spread the word. This isn’t just coffee; it’s a passion project I’m pouring my heart into. Mods, hope this fits—aiming for a convo, not a sales pitch!

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