Karafa

Coffee is a staple in households that embodies a celebrated routine. Each of us connect with coffee in any form that it may be, and Karafa recognises this bond. Whether its your daily filter coffee or a complex cold brew, we aim to pave the way between you and our coffee selection.

Ajitha Challa, the founder of Karafa, didn’t come from the food and beverage industry, she came with a deep passion for coffee. Growing up in a South Indian household where coffee was more than just a drink, it was a ritual, she developed a strong connection to the art of brewing. Inspired by her love for traditional filter coffee and years of exploring global coffee cultures, she envisioned Karafa as a space where Indian coffee heritage meets world-class specialty coffee practices.

Founders Note

Karafa began as an idea to create a space where coffee, food, and people could come together in a way that felt genuine and unhurried.

Open spaces, greenery, global coffee selections, craft French desserts, continental cuisine and bakes form the heart of what we do.

Karafa is shaped by many hands. Our baristas, chefs, and roasters bring skilful mastery and heart to what they do every day. It’s also shaped by our patrons, whose presence gives the space its rhythm.

To me, Karafa is more than a café. It’s a quiet celebration of craft and community, and a reminder that the simplest moments: a cup of coffee, a warm meal, a good conversation, can often be the most meaningful ones.

Ajitha Challa
Founder, Karafa

Founders Note

Karafa began as an idea to create a space where coffee, food, and people could come together in a way that felt genuine and unhurried.

Open spaces, greenery, global coffee selections, craft French desserts, continental cuisine and bakes form the heart of what we do.

Karafa is shaped by many hands. Our baristas, chefs, and roasters bring skilful mastery and heart to what they do every day. It’s also shaped by our patrons, whose presence gives the space its rhythm.

To me, Karafa is more than a café. It’s a quiet celebration of craft and community, and a reminder that the simplest moments: a cup of coffee, a warm meal, a good conversation, can often be the most meaningful ones.

Ajitha Challa
Founder, Karafa