The culinary map
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La Terrace
La Terrace sits directly above the Solar Kitchen and under the generous branches of a huge Caja tree. Serving western and indian dishes. A large selection of coffee drinks are offered, as well as juice, snacks, ice cream. Beautiful open terrace seating.
La Terrace supports Auroville farms and produce when available.
Open timings:
Monday to Sunday (Closed on Thursdays) 7:30 AM - 8PM
Contact:
0413-2622665
Location:
First Floor, above Solar Kitchen
Payment accepted:
ONLY Aurocard and Auroville Account
Solar Kitchen
The main Auroville kitchen is a self service eatery and also provides tiffins for AV schools and individuals. It features a spacious indoor/outdoor dining area and offers vegetarian food with vegan options. Some dishes are cooked using solar energy.
Lunch and dinner are available for Aurovilians, Newcomers, and registered Guests with Aurocard only. Lunch scheme available.
Solar Kitchen supports Auroville farms and uses locally produced ingredients whenever available.
Open timings:
Monday to Saturday 12 to 1.30pm for lunch, 6 to 8pm for dinner
Booking and Info:
0413 -2622197, solarkitchen@auroville.org.in
Location:
Payment accepted:
ONLY Aurocard and Auroville Account
Right Path Café
Café and restaurant, serving vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Korean, Continental and Indian cuisine. Also snacks, kulfi, coffee, tea, and juices. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Ingredients are mainly organic.
Right Path Café supports Auroville farms and produce when available.
Menu:
Open timings:
Monday to Sunday 8AM - 9PM (Closes at 5 PM on Mondays)
Contact and Info:
+91 90430 04919 or 0413-262 2248
Instagram cafeteria.auroville
Facebook rightpathcafe
Location:
At the Visitors Centre
Payment accepted:
All Payments accepted. Discount offered for Aurovilians, Newcomers, and Volunteers.
Solitude Farm & Cafe
The food is prepared with the farm harvested produce. An array of cooling juices, vegan smoothies and ice-cream, farm-to-plate meals and desserts are available.
The Thali of the Day is the main meal, consisting of a wide diversity of fresh seasonal produce. Lunch scheme available.
Solitude is one of the Auroville Farms.
Open timings:
Monday - Saturday
Breakfast 9 - 11 am - Lunch 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Contact and Info:
+91 9843319260
instagram solitudefarm
Location:
International Zone, go past international house and stick to the left.
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account
Sustenance Farm & Cafe
South Indian restaurant, breakfast spot, cafe and vegetarian eatery. Thali served on banana leaf.
Sustenance is one of the Auroville Farms.
Open timings:
everyday 8am - 4.30pm
Contact and Info:
+91 9443385663
Location:
Auroville Road, next to Edayanchavadi
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account
Marc's Café
Serves various coffee drinks (Marc’s coffee house brand), fermented drinks, smoothies, and juices. It offers breakfast, lunch sandwiches, salads and baked goods. Vegans can enjoy options like vegan cheese and egg sandwiches, ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies. The café provides indoor seating with AC and a cosy small terrace.
Marc’s Café supports Auroville farms and uses their produce when available.
Open timings:
daily 8am - 8 pm (closed on Wednesday)
Contact & info:
facebook marcscafestore
instagram @marcscoffees
Location:
Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam
Payment accepted:
All payments accepted, including Aurocard and AV account.
Naturellement garden cafe
Regular menu & daily specials: a wide selection of cold drinks, teas and coffees, salads, main courses as well as home-baked cakes and delicious desserts. Children's play area. Beautiful outside seating area as well as AC indoor dining.
Naturellement supports Auroville farms and produce when available.
Open timings:
daily 9am - 5pm (closed on Mondays)
Contact & info:
0413-2622034/2623267
website naturellement.in
Location:
Located in Udyogam, near Vérité community
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account.
Bread & Chocolate
A space to share our love for artisan and quality food produced from natural ingredients. The café and shop offer numerous options: sweet, savoury, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free - there’s something for everyone. The bakery options boast original and adapted know-how straight from France.
Open timings:
Open daily 8am - 5pm (cafe closed on Monday, shop open)
Contact & info:
0413-2623778
info@breadandchocolate.in
facebook breadandchocolateindia
Location:
Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam
Payment accepted:
All payments accepted, including Aurocard and AV account.
Tanto
Relaxed Italian restaurant and pizzeria, also with take-away and delivery service. Serves wood fired pizzas, pasta dishes, seafood, salads and desserts. Big outside dining area with a shaded terrace.
Open timings:
daily lunch 12:30 - 3pm, dinner 6:30 - 9:30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact & info
0413-2622368
Website Tanto Trattoria Pizzeria – Italian Restaurant
Location:
Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam
Payment accepted:
All payments accepted, including Aurocard and AV account
Frites corner
Cafe serving all day breakfasts, sandwiches, snacks, salads, hot/cold drinks. Outdoor shaded seating.
Open timings:
daily 9am - 6pm (closed on Fridays)
Contact & info:
0413-2623643
Location:
Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam - next to Tanto
Payment accepted:
All payments accepted, including Aurocard and AV account
Sachitananda Raw Food Restaurant
The only raw vegan food restaurant in Auroville. Menu items also include: smoothies, soups, flax crackers, nut cheese, pies, banana mousse, chocolate bars, etc. Delivery available.
Open timings:
daily for lunch 12 - 2pm (closed on Sundays)
Dinner also available during main guest season. 5:30 - 7:30 pm for dinner
Contact & info:
0413-2622778, 7639655833
Location:
Auroville Raw Food Centre - Sachitananda
Kottakarai area, next to Ganesh Bakery and HERS
Payment accepted:
Cash, Aurocard and Auroville account
La Maison des Délices
Nice sitting on the first floor. Selection of salads, pastas, sandwiches, chicken dishes and desserts.
Open timings:
daily 9.30am to 8.30 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Contact and Info:
+91 948 995 6101
Location:
Kottakarai area, first floor above Ganesh Bakery
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account
Ganesh Bakery
The bakery has a terraced dine-in area serving hot and cold drinks, cake, samosas, dosas, sandwiches, and more.
Open timings:
daily 8:30 am–3:30 pm and 6:30–9 pm (closed on Sundays)
Location:
Kottakarai area, next to HERS
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account
GP cafe
Terraced dine-in area serving thali, dosa, omelette, juices and more.
Pizzas are available for dinner.
Open timings:
daily 8:30 am–3:30 pm and 6:30–9 pm (closed on Sundays)
Contact and Info:
0413 262 3995
+91 7200537221
facebook G.P Cafe | Pondicherry
Location:
G.P. Cafe South Indian Restaurant
Auroville industrial zone - next to Auroville Earth Institute, CSR
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account
Pour Tous Canteen
The Sprout
This newly opened café serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You can sit indoors with air conditioning or on the terrace. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes, non-alcoholic beer, along with other cold and hot beverages.
You can also purchase hydroponic lettuce and cookies.
Open timings:
Monday to Saturday 7 AM - 4PM
Contact & Info:
04132970728
website thesprout.in
Location:
On the road towards Afsaneh GH and Verite.
Payment accepted:
All payments accepted, including Aurocard and AV account
Sudha's Kitchen
Enjoy sitting outside in the garden with fusion Mediterranean cuisine, including mixed salads, falafel, hummus, spring rolls, and more. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes. Lunch scheme available. Additional services include catering for events and delivery with Dropzy.
Open timings:
Monday to Saturday 8 AM - 5.30PM
Contact & Info:
04133509884
suudhaskitchen14@gmail.com
Location:
Inside Sve Dam community (on the road towards CSR). Please park at the gate and walk the short distance to the café.
Payment accepted:
UPI, Aurocard and AV account
La Maison des Delices
Nice sitting on the first floor. Selection of salads, pastas, sandwiches, chicken dishes and desserts. Delivery service with Dropzy.
Open timings:
Daily 9.30 AM - 8.30PM (closed on Tuesdays)
Contact:
+91 948 995 6101
Location:
Kottakarai area, first floor above Ganesh Bakery
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account
Town hall Virundhu canteen
Sitting in the Town hall garden. Serving south indian lunch and snack as well as hot/cold drinks.
Open timings:
Daily 8 AM - 3PM (closed on Sundays)
Location:
Town Hall compound
Payment accepted:
Aurocard and Auroville account
Neem Tree
Nice outside sitting, serving south and north indian dishes as well as international inspired food like wraps and tacos. Many vegan options.
Open timings:
daily for lunch 9 AM to 3 PM and dinner 6 to 9 PM (closed on Sundays)
Contact:
+91 9487763394
Location:
Auroville center, Mahalakshmi park
Payment accepted:
Cash, UPI, Aurocard and Auroville account
Dosa Corner
Open terrace on the first floor above Right Path Café. Serving a choice of dosai and juices. Open for dinner to Auroville residents and registered volunteers and guests only.
Open timings:
daily for dinner 7 to 9 PM (closed on Mondays)
Location:
Visitor Center, above Right Path cafe
Payment accepted:
ONLY Aurocard and Auroville account
Tanto far beach
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Dreamer's
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Kalya's Delight
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Royal Element
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Aurelec Cafeteria
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Nowana
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Aneetha's Kitchen
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Cafe 73
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Coffee Break
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AV Bakery
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Gastronomica
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Gelato
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Sakura Sushi
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Botanical Garden Kitchen
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