There is a moment at Roastery Coffee House’s new Film Nagar outlet when you forget you have come in for coffee. You walk through the entrance, and the first thing that catches your attention is the courtyard, full of greenery, white furniture in the outdoor, and pastel walls in soft green and yellow, with little touches of pink peeking through the arches. It feels bright, relaxed, and almost like someone’s beautifully put-together home.
Step inside, and the mood changes slightly. At the centre is a live coffee and beverage station, with tables and chairs arranged around it. There are comfortable sofa corners, wooden furniture, and cushions covered in Kalamkari-inspired prints. The patterned floors, arched windows, warm wooden details, and hanging lights bring together a slightly old-world charm with the easy comfort of a modern café.
The 15th outlet in Hyderabad is inspired by Taramati Baradari, and founder Nishant Kumar Sinha says the choice was rooted in the monument’s history as a cultural meeting place. “The history of Taramati Baradari is really interesting. It is a cultural space where people from different places came to show their craft and have discussions, which is what we wanted at the cafe as well. For colours, we wanted to bring back the vibe of pastels. We believe that colours will shape the next generation because that helps us be creative and feel at home,” he shares, smiling.
The pointed arches and courtyard-like spaces make the property feel connected to Hyderabad without turning it into a themed restaurant.
Then comes the more important question: what is on the table?
The Roastery Signature Zucchini Fries make a crunchy companion to coffee, with batter-fried zucchini seasoned generously with peri-peri. Crisp outside, tender within, they bring just enough spice to keep you reaching for another.
The Cherry Tomato Buffalo Mozzarella Bruschetta is fresh and light, with juicy tomatoes cutting through the creamy mozzarella, while the toasted multigrain baguette adds a pleasant crunch. The Spinach and Corn Sandwich is soft, cheesy, and mildly sweet, with creamy mayonnaise bringing everything together. The Zucchini Aglio-E-Olio is savoury and aromatic, with garlic, basil and olive oil giving the pasta a simple, comforting flavour. The menu also has Spaghetti Aglio-E-Olio, Mac and Cheese, and Spaghetti Spinach Alfredo for those looking for familiar comfort food.
The drinks are where Roastery gets a little more playful. The Cold Brew Cinnamon Cascara uses sun-dried coffee cherry husks steeped in water for 16 to 18 hours before being served with cinnamon and ice. It is fruity, refreshing, and different from the usual coffee.
The Nutella Blend, made with ristretto, ice cream, and Nutella, is considerably more indulgent, while the Cranberry Coffee, a combination of ristretto, cranberry juice, sweet aerated water, and ice, brings a bright, fruity finish. One of Roastery’s best-selling creations, the Cranberry Coffee, also holds a historic trademark certificate, making it the first unique coffee recipe in India to secure an official trademark.
And then there is the Dense Chocolate Cake, rich and intensely chocolatey, with a fudgy texture and indulgent finish that makes it a sweet end to the meal.
For Nishant, the journey from a small Hyderabad café to a pan-India brand has been shaped by Hyderabad’s appetite for good coffee and simple experiences. “People want the simplest things when they step out into a cafe. I took these learnings and Hyderabad’s warmth to other cities, carrying forward the same service standards,” he notes.
For the next visit, the menu also offers various options to choose from, like Paprika Cheese Balls, Cottage Cheese in Spicy Paprika Sauce, Farm Fresh Pizza, and Brownie with Ice Cream and Chocolate, which are worth making room for, while non-vegetarian diners have plenty to explore, from BBQ Chicken Burger and Pulled Mutton Burger to Jalapeño Sauteed Prawns and Chicken Wings. By the time the last sip is gone, Roastery leaves you with the most dangerous thought of all: what should we try next time?