Weekend Magic: Joshua’s Retreat to the Best Bar and Restaurant in Goa

After a long week navigating code and client calls at Verna Industrial Estate, Joshua, a 28-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru, craves a little peace, and a place where his soul can breathe. That’s when while searching for “the best café in Goa”, he found Cafe ChaiCoffee, nestled quietly amidst forest greens, just a short drive from his rented apartment near Dabolim Airport.

What started as a casual chai stop one monsoon Saturday soon turned into a ritual. The cafe, with its blend of rustic charm and artistic décor, offered more than food, it offered solace. Under a leafy canopy, with the scent of rain in the air and acoustic music playing softly, Joshua began spending his weekends unwinding here.

By day, he sipped on freshly brewed Arabica-Robusta blends, answered a few pending emails from his laptop (thanks to the reliable Wi-Fi), and relished a creamy mushroom pasta from their Continental menu. By evening, he’d slide into one of the cozy bar corners, treating himself to their signature lemongrass gin cocktail or a smooth mocktail…earning the cafe its tag as the best bar and restaurant in Goa for relaxed, soulful weekends.

It wasn't just the food and ambience, it was the energy of the place. Warm staff, a mix of solo travelers and couples, and the gentle rhythm of live music made Joshua feel like he belonged. “It’s not just a hangout,” he tells his friends, “it’s therapy in a teacup and a cocktail glass.” And indeed it is the best café for party in Goa.

Today, Joshua doesn’t need Google to search for the best cafe near Verna. He’s already found it. And every weekend, as the city unwinds, so does he—in the hidden gem that is Cafe ChaiCoffee.