The Goan breakfast is a delightful combination of flavours, which will offer a perfect start to your day. From spicy and delicious patal bhaji paired with freshly baked Goan pav to the crispy batata vadas, each dish is a festive of local spices and traditional Goan recipes which have been passed down from generation to generations.Savoring a Goan breakfast is not just about eating; it’s about experiencing the heart and soul of Goan culture. In this article, we explore five cafes in Goa that serve the best local breakfast, inviting you to indulge in the authentic tastes of this coastal paradise.
Cafe Tatos- Panjim
In the Panjim stands a beloved breakfast joint loved by all in Goa, The cafe tato’s. Is known for its authentic Local Goan breakfast. This cafe has been serving locals as well as visitors since 1913. Offering a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy the local breakfast like the Patal bhaji with puri, a mix Bhati which consist of patal bhaji and potato bhaji. Their chana masala along with a hot crispy sweet bun is just so delicious. Not forgetting their mouth watering samosa with hot fresh bread. With its friendly service and affordable prices, Cafe Tato’s is a great spot to start your day with a taste of Goa.
Cafe Real – Panjim
The Cafe Real is a well known eatery in Panjim, It is located in the heart of the Pajim city. This place was established in the mid-forties and is not only a normal eatery but also a local landmark.This place is famous for its evening and morning snacks like samosa, sukhi bhaji and the usal bhaji. Cafe Real attracts the locals as well as the tourists. Cafe Real serves delicious Goan breakfast. Including patal Bhaji made with beans in garam masala gravy. They also serve mouth watering chilli pakoras, onion pakoras and a delicious tomato bhaji. If you are looking for an authentic taste in Goan Cuisine. Cafe Tato’s is a must to try.
Samrat – Saligao
Cafe Samrat is a favourite and go-to breakfast spot of everyone living in and around Saligao. This place is always packed and you have to wait for a seat. It’s mostly packed on Sundays as after mass people go there to have breakfast. It has a warm atmosphere and a friendly service, their service is also very quick. Samrat has a variety of Goan breakfast items such as Batata vadas, Sweet buns and Goan Bhaji. Their patal bhaji is a highlight and frequently ordered. It tastes better when ordered as mixed Bhaji. Mix bhaji is a combination of patal bhaji and sukhi bhaji. Samrat is more famously known for its Ross omelette, which goes amazing when it’s paired with Kadak pav or Undo. The samrat is everyone’s personal favourite because they serve hot and fresh breads. They get bread delivered from the bakery after every 3 hours as soon as they are baked.
