loafer's corner

a perfect place to spend time at, after work, or on a lazy sunday, or any day for that matter.

with corner seating at various points, and a dedicated smoking section amidst greenery, this is a place to be to chill out, grab a book, get some work done, meet up with long lost friends or simply have some food.

on a more serious note tried out the walnut cake and the cucumber mint cooler. was refreshing. will be back for more.

p.s. cards not accepted.
p.p.s. they close by 8 p.m

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the new menu at loafers corner cafe is a refreshing new addition to the ever so delightful princess street, kochi. i had the option to try some of their house favourites and this is my take on them: #mince_meat_omelette no overpowering flavours, one of those omelettes that you are used to in cafes around town. very silky, smooth and milky with that gooey cheese that adds value to this delish even without the help of bacon and like bacon - the cheese makes it better tasting. the mince is commendable and is not chewy or rubbery unlike most others. this whole thing was droolsome to say the least #watermelon_breeze a cooler that takes you places in one sip, voila !! fresh produce used and you can get that watermelon in every sip you take plus that hint of mint that makes it extra refreshing. mason jars tend to look even better when this comes in it #rosemary_lemonade lightly flavoured wih rosemary and not too syruppy as well. another cooler with the only complaint being - it finishes fast #pomegranate_lemonade a very basic lemonade without the involvement of any concentrates in it. you even get the pomegranate seeds at the bottom to make you feel good that you were right in choosing this #hot_chocolate just drink this for the love of that song ...you saxxy thing ;) #grilled_chicken_sandwich a very light version with wholegrain bread and light mayo used with the chicken bits. flavourful in terms of the right seasoning used, not too peppery yet not too bland. very filling as well #pasta_caesar_salad not your usual caesar salad- this version has penne pasta used for salad consistency and lots of parmesan cheese. not for the faint hearted. when you think salad, you think light but this one had the parmesan chickened out ;) #ambiance to die for. a writers'/readers' delight with the space inside for some greens and that pine wood interior. you must go and experience first hand to get a hands on idling time for yourself.you may even make new friends like my frined rocky balboa - the fighter fish ...so get ready to couch into some coziness on a lazy sunday, monday, any day .... cheers my people #happyeating urs truly, #fcboy83

our lunch spinach mushroom spaghetti with pesto sauce , vindaloo tortilla wrap , chicken n cheese omelette , ginger lemonade and a slice of walnut cake . the omelette was perfect . except for the cake everything else was yum . the prices too were reasonable

my brother, my cousin and i were supposed to spend a lovely evening at the kashi art café. we were on our way there when my cousin pointed out that many of her friends were mentioning this great new place in fort cochin on various social media. we decided we would also try this new place and see what all the hype was about. thank goodness for her constant vigilance for social feeds and for her friends who posted on it about this place.

being quite well versed in the heritage of fort cochin, i was at first a bit reluctant to visit a cafe that was named after loafer’s corner, which is literally where all the loafer’s hung out in the days when being a loafer was in vogue.

the cafe is accessed through a small stairway from the main junction of princess street and as you walk up be prepared to be quite blown away.

the ambience is quite exquisite to say the least. from the peculiar (in a good way) bulb filaments, the heavy emphasis on natural lighting from the beautifully large windows (that provide many a photo opportunity ) to the neatly arranged soda bottles of old and the several books and showpieces all immediately give you a single message; come here to spend hours working or reading.

for those of you who want to spend a very romantic few hours ask to be seated in the garden area, its on a very different level.

coming to the most important aspect, food. the price is in tune with various other cafes in and around fort cochin and hence nothing t complain about. we had hot chocolate and lemonade. the lemonade was served in a nice jar that is the norm with most contemporary cafes.

we had three sandwiches and chocolate cake. the beef and cheese, the grilled chicken and the tuna salad. the sandwiches were okay, nothing to complain about. something to praise would be the use of brown bread, for those of you are health conscious.

anton ego, food critic extraordinaire, was genuinely surprised at this beautiful cafe and considers it, in his own personal opinion, to be a potential jewel in the crown of the queen of the arabian sea and would definitely recommend you to pay them a visit as he waits for his next.

​this is a review for the renovated (physically and in spirit) place now called loafers cafe.​ it's now a hip young cafe with a funky decor and is a nice place to lounge around by the windows,read some books  and taste something from their good selection of food and beverages. it serves good spaghetti, shakes and breakfast items and there are interesting new things on the menu as a day's special. the thing which we really loved was the cucumber mint cooler. it was made of absolutely fresh ingredients, served chilled & was refreshing to the core. we are confident that this place will do well in the times to come. just one suggestion for the cafe- the fans are set too away from the seating areas and on a hot, non-breezy day, it can get quite stuffy.

the ambiance of loafer's corner is quite reminiscent of the old portuguese / dutch colony era of kochi and that is what attracted me to this restaurant.the old style arched entry , the rustic interiors with wooden ceilings, lantern style lights and the furniture add to its charm.

the hand written menu idea looks quite novel to me. the menu here offers some quick bites , south indian thali meals and some essential desserts.

nothing great about the menu but i would urge you to visit this place for its old charm look and feel.

felt transported to a different time & age altogether. ice cream based stuff was off the menu. tried a pineapple juice which was terrible & a filter coffee which was even worse, from the looks of it the foods not that great. however if you want to kill a couple of hours in an eccentric little cafe it does work.

awesome experience. had a masala dosa that tastes different and more importantly a good one. pineapple shake is something new i tried and its really good. lovely ambience. plus that fort kochi touches makes it a place worth a visit.

yesterday afternoon was the second time in 2 years that i visited loafers corner. the windows opening into princess street and their fresh lime soda is a good reason to make a visit. everything was the same as it was 2 yrs ago- an innocently rustic ambience, two working fans, overly priced average food and not a soul. i ordered a fish thali and had hoped for something that came close to the standards of the other restaurants in fort kochi. the thali included a big bowl of regular white rice, some curry with a small piece of a very chewy fish, two chapatis and a cabbage sabzi. all priced at an exorbitant 250₹.
the same evening i walked into oceanos for their humble kerela fish thali to get over the huge disappointment of the afternoon.

great ambiance, ok food. the set up is what stole my heart, beautifully decorated at the corner of the street. the windows seats and everything. :) do give this place a visit.