O Café
Tucked away in Thiruvananthapuram’s leafy lanes, O Café quietly subverts every stereotype about restaurants in India: no gaudy décor, no frantic service, just sun-flecked bamboo benches, single-estate Nilgiri drip coffee, and chef-preferred plates that swap chili heat for nuanced spice. From jackfruit-smoked burrata to black-pepper ice-cream, the menu reads like a love letter to Kerala’s produce, proving that the state’s capital can do refined global without losing its soul.
Oruvathilkotta, Aakkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029, India
+91 80 6555 1111
4.5/5 (Read the Reviews)
Tucked away in Oruvathilkotta near Aakkulam, O Café brings Kerala’s relaxed café culture into a sleek, all-day setting: specialty brews pair with light Keralite-European plates, and the 4.5-star buzz reflects both the consistent coffee and the calm service.
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 7–11 AM, 12:30–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 12:30–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 12:30–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7–11 AM, 12:30–11 PM |
| Friday | 7–11 AM, 12:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7–11 AM, 12:30–11 PM |
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Where exactly is O Café located inside Thiruvananthapuram?
O Café sits inside the Oruvathilkotta campus at Aakkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029, India, a leafy lakeside pocket that is 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Technopark, so business travelers and weekend brunchers find it equally convenient.
How can I reserve a table or ask about the day’s specials?
You can call the café directly on +91 80 6555 1111 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; the team usually picks up within two rings, confirms same-day reservations, and will happily spell out the chef’s specials or flag dishes that are gluten-free or vegan.
What kind of cuisine and experience does O Café offer?
Expect a globe-trotting menu—think Kerala robusta cold brew, wood-fired margherita, and Malabar prawn tacos—served in a glass-walled space overlooking Aakkulam lake, so sunrise coffee feels like a mini-vacation even if you’re between meetings.
Does the café have any ratings or awards I can check before visiting?
O Café proudly holds a 4.5-star average across major review platforms, with guests repeatedly praising the consistency of espresso, the attentive but unobtrusive service, and the sunset view that, according to one recent post, “turns a quick coffee into an hour-long pause.”