Chandigarh: Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters and BAHRISONS Booksellers LLP,
pioneers of specialty coffee and book culture in India
respectively, announce the launch of their first café-cum-bookstore in Chandigarh. This
collaboration, which marks the entry of both the brands in Chandigarh,
brings together India’s
best specialty coffee and one of the oldest and most iconic bookstores in the
country, under one roof. The brand-new outlet, spread across 3000 sq. ft., will
be home to an extensive dine-in menu,home-brewing equipment, wide range of
beverages and a comprehensive book collection for all age groups.
Visitors will
be able to choose from several hot and cold brews like Espresso, Pourover,
Americano, Cappuccino, Flat White, Vietnamese-style coffee amongst many others
- all brewed using Blue Tokai’s high-quality roasted beans. Customers will be
in for a treat with food choices ranging from healthy sourdough sandwiches,
egg-based preparations, salads, cold-pressed juices and a special breakfast
menu along with indulgent options including sourdough pizza, pasta, waffles,
pancakes, fries and a host of desserts.
Enriching this
experience further, the bookstore will house a diverse collection on Design,
Art, Architecture, Fashion, Travel and Luxury, as well as an impressive
selection of Classics. Customers will be able to browse through bestselling Fiction
from around the world, along with Non-Fiction like History, Politics,
Biographies, Indian and World Affairs. There will also be a dedicated section
of Children’s and Young Adult literature. Like the stores in Delhi-NCR, the Chandigarh bookstore will
host book signings and author events.
After
successfully running similar format stores in Delhi-NCR, the newly-launched
café-cum-bookstore in Chandigarh
is the fourthcollaborative project between Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters and
BAHRISONS Booksellers LLP. Independently, Blue Tokai has 45 other cafés across
the country and BAHRISONS Booksellers has7bookstores pan India.
Speaking on
the launch, Shivam Shahi, Co-Founder and COO, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters said,
“We are excited to launch Blue Tokai’s first café in Chandigarh, a city known for its love for
living a good life through quality experiences. Our debut in Chandigarh is special as we take a step
forward in our partnership with BAHRISONS Booksellers and bring an unparalleled
combination of coffee and books together. Over the years, we’ve seen a growing
trend for good quality coffee amongst home-brewing enthusiasts in Chandigarh, and it was
only natural for us to translate this experience to out-of-home formats as
well. With the launch of our first on-ground outlet here, we are excited to
cater to a larger number of customers and further nurture and elevate Chandigarh's coffee
culture.”
When asked
about the expansion to Chandigarh,
Anuj Bahri, Owner, BAHRISONS Booksellers LLP said, “I am overjoyed to bring our
humble collection of literature and learning to this beautiful city. Our
long-standing partnership with Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters is a reflection of India's love for coffee and books, and we are
very excited to bring this experience to Chandigarh.
This café-cum-bookstore is a perfect spot for the creative community of Chandigarh and with our
varied book collection, I hope we can enrich the shelves of personal libraries
across the city.”
The
café-cum-bookstore is located at SCO 14-15, Ground Floor, Madhya Marg (Near
Apollo Clinic), Sector 8C. The café will be operational from 8:00 AM-10:00 PM and
the bookstore from 10:30 AM-8:30 PM on all days. BW
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