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Cafe del Mar Varkala
Near helipad, north cliff, Varkala, Kerala 695141, India
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Du
Review β„–1

We went here for breakfast. The ambience and location of the restaurant is beautiful. We ordered sulaimani tea + some chicken sandwich + triple cheese omelet. Food quality and taste was good enough. Not great and not bad. Tea was good! They gave the order very late but we didnt realise because the view was too good πŸ˜‚They have a balcony on the G+1 floor and it has beautiful view! Just note than vehicles dont reach this place, its situated on Varkala cliff, where youve to walk.

Ga
Review β„–2

One of the best cafe located in Varkala cliff. Nice 180 degree view of seashore from the seats and well maintained facilities. Nice food , nice services. Rate is also acceptable. Little delay on food delivery,but its ok with their standard. Hungry people who will arrive at cliff should definitely try..☺️

Ve
Review β„–3

When I went there,I initially thought Meh, whats gonna be so different about it . But damn the food and sea view totally made up for it! Takes a bit of time but well worth it. And portions are great!

As
Review β„–4

Very tasty food and ambience.Veg: loved their veg roll sandwich and pancake. Both tasted exquisite.Non veg: Friends tried their American brekfast and chicken sandwich. The hasbrown tasted a bit desi but was good

LU
Review β„–5

The food was amazing.. service was amazing and above all the feel of the sea and the breeze was par amazing.. Loved the place and the vibe..

Rj
Review β„–6

Average food . Dine in was not allowed due to lockdown while all other cafe nearby had dine in . Took almost 45 minutes to bring our simple order.

Ai
Review β„–7

Best beach view✨️ serene experience ✨️

Ri
Review β„–8

One of the best restaurant in varkala cliff side.Good food and nice view.

Aj
Review β„–9

Went to have a good evening.. loved the view out to the sea. Ordered a plate of lollipop which was undercooked. We returned the item but the second attempt also failed to match our expectation and luckily a dog wandered in who had a good meal of those lollipops I hope.

Ab
Review β„–10

They do an amazing cheese cake....but in general the food is just okay.You can get a good view of the varkala beach while you dine here.

Da
Review β„–11

Excellent food and gud quantity and quality..value for money..nice staff and reasonable priced

Am
Review β„–12

Nice place on the cliff to have an early breakfast after spending time at Varkala beach. This cafΓ© offers views of the sea and horizon, and is one of the few places that open early in the morning. Tried the European and American breakfast and both were good. Quantity of each is more than enough for one person. You can choose how you like your eggs. Tea or coffee and fresh fruit juices are also available. Cash, card and gpay is available. I highly recommend to reach the beach by around 6am to avoid the crowds, spend time in the ocean till 730-8am and head over to cafΓ© Del Mar to relax and have a hearty breakfast.

Pr
Review β„–13

We had American chicken steak, odayan Prawns and Tuna sandwich. Everything tasted really good.. Good beach view place.

An
Review β„–14

Pasta and sea food is amazing. The view is incredible. The service is great. Tip them big time!

Re
Review β„–15

Very good sea and beach view from the Cafe. Especially from the first floorFood quality and taste were awesome. Slightly expensive but heavy food. We had kerala tea, sandwiches and something. They were all yummyDont miss this if you are nearby

Ma
Review β„–16

Do try out there lemon soda. Quite a view from.this place and food was good.

La
Review β„–17

Located at middle of the cliff stretch, this cafe has all the hustle bustle and quite fancy menu. We went for a lazy breakfast and were served with what we wanted! We had their special omelete and Mexican omelete. I would have prefered if they added the veggies before the final flip instead of just stuffing em in at the end. The smoothie was yum and filling. Service was decent and ambience is lovely with the nice view of the sea.

My
Review β„–18

This place is a must-visit! Such amazing options from so many different cuisines! We had the new york pasta and falafel wrap. I was very impressed by how well-made and fresh the falafels and hummus were. Really enjoyed our meal here and the view from our table on the first floor made the meal even better

An
Review β„–19

We just had two items and a drink from here. All of them were yummy & delicious. Will surely come back here whenever we visit cliff.

mi
Review β„–20

One of the few places that was open for dinin during my visit.. Food was tasty, people were nice and friendly. Great view from the roof top , though it was under renovation, they arranged a table for us.

Mi
Review β„–21

Nice ambience with decent food taste. If you are looking for a good sea view then you must give this cafe a try. Do try to come in the evening

sy
Review β„–22

Best combo was cheese cake and the vanilla Latte.

pr
Review β„–23

Nice place to spend sometime and have a cup of coffee or a meal. The view is great and the service is also good. The food is pretty decent. We had breakfast and dinner here and was happy with the quality of the food. The staff was nice and did not show any preferences while serving foreigners as compared to Indians which is appreciated. Would definitely recommend the place for a nice quiet and peaceful time. Cheers!

Ja
Review β„–24

Delicious flavours. It is among the more famous cafes for a good reason.Order anything and it’ll be lip smacking πŸ˜‹

Ra
Review β„–25

If you can find a place like Cafe Del Mar in a dreamy place like Varkala, you are in heaven.The cafe overlooks the sea and is set by the road by the beach. The breezy ambiance stands out in itself that even if the food was bad, this would have been an unmissable place.One of the best variety of food and taste you will find around here. You can spend hours soaking in the soothing coastal wind, calming sound of sea waves and relishing good food here. My absolute favourite.

ra
Review β„–26

The food sounds delicious but it aint that good.

Be
Review β„–27

Excellent and tasty food. Nice view of the ocean. Decent prices. Ideally located to have a nice calm evening. Upstairs has reclining cushions and seats at ground level. I recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting Varkala. People are also friendly.

je
Review β„–28

A good cafe to have good food at the cliff... It was oveall a good experience.. we ordered the american breakfast , the special omelette.. latte etc... Everything was just fine.. and the view is also great... And the cheesecake was lit

Me
Review β„–29

Service isnt good at all. We ordered just one dish, waited an hour and then left. Also they Dont clean tables after customers.

Ma
Review β„–30

Staff are extremely rude and discourteous. There are many better options to go to on the cliff. Not worth it.

Ak
Review β„–31

Good service. Tasty food.

Da
Review β„–32

Ambience is OK..i tried beef steak from here and it was utter waste.... its not properly cooked and no taste....Pathetic...

Jo
Review β„–33

A beautiful place to have a very good dinner at varkala. The quality of food is excellent. I am a regular visitor of the place for years. The food is excellent and the staff are friendly. The ambience is good . One should try the home made cakes , coffee & variety of juices available there. The salads are very good . The soups are rich and overall quality of food is excellent. Do try the hot chocolate.

Ke
Review β„–34

We ordered tikka masala butter garlic Nan, πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έbeef steak , bolognese pasta it was deliciousAnd service was good.

Da
Review β„–35

Decent food that is overly priced. Service takes too long and the wait time is forever.

Ra
Review β„–36

Food taste wise average but the way they presents the food was excellentAmbience is excellent.Stray dogs was sleeping inside the restaurant table is not a good sign.Beach view is fantastic.Situated on the varkala cliff.Service was ok ok.No printed bills is there.Hand wash area is pathetic with foul smell

Gr
Review β„–37

The place is nice, a very relaxed set up and of course an amazing view .. a bit hot but so is everywhere else on the cliff.. coffee was amazing however, it would have been great if the waiter didnt forget the order and we didnt have to go remind them (hence only 3 stars) ...

sh
Review β„–38

Lovely ambience, quality and quantity of the food both are up to the mark. Behavior of stuffs are friendly. Reasonable price. Food is really tasty. They maintain propper hygiene while serving the food.

Sh
Review β„–39

Lovely food. The salads knocked it out of the park for me. The pasta was enjoyable as well. Definitely will go back for more.

Le
Review β„–40

Amazing location!!! The food is lip smacking and my highlight is the coffee.

Je
Review β„–41

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambience! Loved every bit of it! Ordered penne Alfredo- superb, peach ice tea - heavenly, chicken wings - Wow, got breakfast the next day as well - Bombay toast with grilled bananas and nuts - lovely, American breakfast- What a combo! Probably one of my very few 5 star reviews! Keep up the good work guys!

NT
Review β„–42

Nice restaurant with a good beach view.Food and drinks are awesome.Nice place to hangout.Good ambiance and friendly staffs.Reasonable pricing

Dh
Review β„–43

This is frist time i visited in caf del mar , i had kerela kozhi roast with poratta . It was too good and amazing food. and staff are very friendly ..

ut
Review β„–44

Its one of the best cafe on Varkala North beach side. A must visit for the foodies.

St
Review β„–45

Good service and decent food .

ka
Review β„–46

Amazing restaurant with delicious food. Hammus was awesome. Beautiful view of the beach. Great hospitality.

Ke
Review β„–47

Had breakfast. Cafe del Mar special omlet and Florentine wrap both were very filling and tasty. Great view of the sea. Nice place to relax

Vi
Review β„–48

Cafe del mar is my go to place for breakfast, lunch and dinner when Im in Varkala. They have a great view of the sea and have an open seating area on the ground floor and a deck upstairs. Ive enjoyed everything Ive ordered from here. The service too is great. Nice place to just grab a bite and chill.

Ch
Review β„–49

As of Feb 2021, there are not many active cafes open in Varkala post lockdown relaxation. Considering that, this place is one of those few above average cafes which are active currently. Italian food is good over here. Pizzas to be specific. Other than that, ambience and sunset view are almost similar to most of the cafes on the cliff.

Ge
Review β„–50

Lovely place, with good coffee and food. You can enjoy infinity view of the ocean while you sip your coffee here.

Ch
Review β„–51

This cafe has their own power generator. So when there is a power cut, you know that you can get electricity for powering your headphones if needed. The views from the cafe is wonderful!

ah
Review β„–52

Super tasty .my plate is clean and this is da best coffee

Ak
Review β„–53

The place is really good. Nice ambience, and the food is good.

Su
Review β„–54

Great view. Good ambiance. Amazing food. Period.

fr
Review β„–55

Amazing place. A must visit feel good romantic place to be. The food is really tasty.

An
Review β„–56

Freshly made food. Whatever youll order will be delicious πŸ™‚.The order will take some time but it will be worth the wait, in the meantime you can enjoy the wonderful view of the beach from the cliffside.Very nice staff. Highly recommended.

Sh
Review β„–57

Food is tasty. Nice price. Calm and clean place. Nice scenery. Good book selection. Washing water is lightly salty taste. Situated in varkala cliff.

An
Review β„–58

A good place that serves perfectly good food - we had a Prawn curry and a veg curry and both were good and freshly cooked. The prawns were smaller than the fine big tiger / jumbo ones seen at the entrance but it was good and had an excellent view out over the cliffs. Good food, nice location, nothing to write bad about.

It
Review β„–59

Very good food and excellent food service and view

Me
Review β„–60

Food is tasty and yummy. Must visit restaurant. Friendly service.

Pb
Review β„–61

Best tandoori fish I had in varkala..

Sa
Review β„–62

This is the Clean and hygiene Cafe in varkala with good food..

Ra
Review β„–63

Excellent location with exhaustive menu.Location - Excellent. Nice view of beach.Ambiance - Cosy.Service - Prompt and courteous. Staff is friendly and well mannered.Food - Visited for breakfast. American and English options were delicious and rich in portion.Highly recommend.

BI
Review β„–64

Love it.....eat nd enjoy sea vibezz😍

Ni
Review β„–65

Amazing view. good place for breakfast.nice tea.

Pa
Review β„–66

What can I say?! Great food, great ambience and a very friendly staff. If you want meals anytime of the day this is the place to go. Cheerio and happy travels people

Ro
Review β„–67

Three stars is for the ambience n view from the cafe only. Other wise food is average and prices are more compared to other cafe on the same lane. The front two lawn tables and side lawn tables have a mind blowing view of the Arabian sea accompanied by lawn on the cliff’s walkway. We can experience Some sort of Vibes which are different than the most of the CafΓ©.

Sa
Review β„–68

Tried english breakfast and seafood for dinnerWorth it

Ro
Review β„–69

The view from the restaurant is spectacular. Food also is upto the mark.

Si
Review β„–70

Best place for an evening visit.

Ak
Review β„–71

The ambience here during dinner times is the best thing about this place. The food is also good and even though the prices seems a bit high (which is actually ok compared to other good eateries in varkala), the portions are huge. We had tandoori chicken, Mac and cheese, pasta and steak. All of them were good. We also had a latte and that was also fine. The waiter who took our orders were also very helpful and made some good suggestions.

sa
Review β„–72

If you go for pasta then do not order white sauce, it was not good

My
Review β„–73

Good ambience.a great beach view.and good service..and ya.like the normal varkala cliff shops.its quite expensive.(affordable)

Su
Review β„–74

Laid back vibes. Nice music. Good setting right beside the varkala cliff beach. And amazing food. Has all the ingredients of a perfect cafe.

Fi
Review β„–75

Great place with an amazing view of the ocean.

Sh
Review β„–76

Average Food with a Good View

De
Review β„–77

Perfect place for breakfast and so amazing coffee big selections of Italian food and steaks are so yummy. friendly service and good for hangout.

Su
Review β„–78

Best coffee n yummy homemade cake.. With awesome sea view

Jo
Review β„–79

Here breakfast was the best few years backBut past 2 times including yesterday the breakfast was terrible not all the items were there mentioned on the menu but they charge the same menu prices and poor serviceBefore for me varkala breakfast is cafe Del Mar but this time I was so disappointed very sadHope they will rectify itVery sad to say this but I have to

Ar
Review β„–80

This was our go to place during our stay in Varkala. ... Decent food , coffee, drinks. .plus awesome view of sea ....prompt service.. Great place to relax..

Pr
Review β„–81

Good food..a bit slow Service but the view was amazing.

Bu
Review β„–82

Loved their continental breakfast and dinner. Chicken tikka, Hawaiian steak and American steak were awesome. A must visit.Follow my food journey on Instagram (@vy_was_here)

Ga
Review β„–83

It is a decent cafe near Varkala cliff. The service is slow. But it has nice roof top which has nice beach view. We had lasagna, pasta and fish tikka. They were very tasty. But bruschetta was horrible. It was just a bread with tomatoes. They also serve beer but only Kingfisher. All over it is a good place for nice candle light dinner.

Ma
Review β„–84

Traditional Indian breakfast and a wonderful view on the second floor.

oj
Review β„–85

The food didnt disappoint at all. We had a great time.

Ni
Review β„–86

Good ambience.. awesome grilled fish

Ni
Review β„–87

I am loving this place... Good food...Nice service.. affordable

Ri
Review β„–88

Good food but expensive. Steaks are a must try!!

Ha
Review β„–89

Beautiful location in the heart of varkala cliff

An
Review β„–90

The view from the Varkala hill top is great from this cafe. Food was good as well

Zo
Review β„–91

Excellent coffee and good food. Very good dosas. Excellent wi fi. Service is a little slow.

Sh
Review β„–92

Flavourful food, helpful staff and tonnes of options to pick from, including vegan and gluten-free.

Ma
Review β„–93

A nice and cosy cafe on the Varkala North Cliff.. really wonderful staff and beautiful view of the sea. Even during the off season they had most of the menu items available...

Ha
Review β„–94

View - awesomeFood - 4/5Menu - quite a spreadCrowd - mostly whites wit mix of local peopleMusic - slow edm or groovy beats

BI
Review β„–95

Nice place for candle light dinner

ak
Review β„–96

Nice location. Good food. First floor is sea facing.

Ku
Review β„–97

We went there for drink coffee after dinner and watched soccer. Nice place and good view near the beach and they served beer with a big cup for me haha. Good I liked there a lot.

La
Review β„–98

The experience is good. The view good. Food is okay.

Ma
Review β„–99

Best location and Ambience.

Bp
Review β„–100

Nice food and nice service..

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  • Address:Near helipad, north cliff, Varkala, Kerala 695141, India
  • Site:http://www.hillviewbeachresort.com/
  • Phone:+91 99474 41363
Categories
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Coffee shop
  • Italian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–10:30PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–10:30PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–10:30PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–10:30PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–10:30PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–10:30PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–10:30PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
Offerings
  • Late-night food:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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