A cafe in Vadodara
I came to my favorite cafe in Vadodara. I used to come here to work when I was here in 2023 - cold brew, corner seat, headphones on, lost in my laptop. I opened my laptop today and it felt good to have the wifi connect automatically. In the sea of changes, it feels reassuring to have some things not change. One of my school's senior knows the owner; I had met him the last time I was here. It was inspiring to hear the story and the vision - and I'm glad it's still thriving.
I couldn't help but notice that the cafe has become a sanctuary for the new elite. There are distinctly a few groups here - those who come to work, friends and lovers over a good cup of coffee, business owners taking client meetings. Who are the new elite? Young Barodians who can afford an expensive cup of coffee, converse predominantly in english, and dress impeccably. It's an escape from the chaos outside. The air moves slowly in here - if only they had a glass roof, I'd compare it to Devoción in Williamsburg.