Eve's Coffee, Trivandrum

Eve's Coffee Trivandrum is warming up to new concepts and that is heartening. Eve's Coffee, the new coffee shop on the block is a first of it's kind in Kerala. A board game based coffee shop, that promotes family time, games time and unwinding through books and music. Started by a former HR professional, Beta Jayakumar, Eve's coffee is attracting coffee lovers of all kinds. Boardgames unlimited Playing cards, carroms, Uno cards, Ludo, chess and chinese checkers and may be a few more are probably the only board games an average malayalee/Indian is exposed to. Eve's coffee is an eye opener. There are over 130 board games on the shelf which the owner has painstakingly collected from different parts of the world. You get to play them free while enjoying your cup of coffee. Read, draw or listen to music Starting from Archies comics to books on philosophy, the bookshelf boasts of an impressive collection of books. One can occupy a cosy table overlooking the road and spend an entire afternoon or evening while browsing through the collection. The unlimited coffee option (Rs 150/-) will make sure your coffee mug is refilled as many times as you wish. If you wish to bring your own book, that is also allowed. One section is devoted to drawing books which you can fill with crayons. There are an exclusive collection of mandala drawings which will calm your mind. There also is a good collection of music of all genres- rock, metalic, soft hindi, country and folk- to choose from. And the good news is its not for children alone.Be it drawing or games, the place encourages adults to induge in the so called “childish” pursuits. Many hesitant adults after much coaxing agree to play or draw and then get hooked to it. The mobile and other gadgets are pushed to oblivion. According to the owner, that precisely what they intent to do. A gadget free family or personal time that relaxes and rejuvenates. There are several amusing videos on their facebook, testimony to how family members across generation enjoy a time in each other's company. Food and beverages The display counter at the far end offers a delectable menu of homebaked delicacies and drinks to go with them. Though limited, Eve's coffee offers some extremely healthy and tasty snacks and cakes like corn and spinach quiche, chicken pies, chocolate brownies, somosas and cutlets. The all organic carrot cake is a hot favourite among regulars. The coffee shop encourages home bakers and primarily sources all the food items from them. The difference in taste is evident and obvious. When you compare, the prices are slightly higher than the regular bakeries but very reasonable given the fact that it is a coffee shop and offers much more than any coffee shops in town. Must try- Veg/non veg quiche, brownies, carrot cake, coffee and coolers. And of course the games. A meal for two- Rs.500 The ambience, the taste and the experience, its worth the money and Eve's coffee is highly recommended. Location- on Pettah- Anayara Road, Contact no- 096452 63333