Looking for that ideal spot to savour a stimulating coffee or cocktail? Well, at Maverick & Farmer’s cafe, coffee, cocktails and culinary creativity blend to deliver a perfect experience.
Bringing a fresh take on coffee culture to the tourist destination, Goa, the brand’s first outlet opened this March in Anjuna, and is offering an exclusive Espresso Martini menu alongside a coffee and all-day dining menu.
Speaking about their new cafe, Sreeram G, co-founder and partner at Maverick & Farmer felt like Goa was the perfect place to take the next step.
“It (Goa) has a deep appreciation for craft and community, and we wanted to create a space where people can slow down, experiment with new flavours, and experience coffee in a completely different way,” he says.
Upon entering the cafe, you are greeted by the aroma of freshly ground coffee and the neat, effortless design that creates an inviting atmosphere.
COFFEE WITH A PUNCH
Leading the way in coffee innovation, Maverick & Farmer is known for its experimental brewing techniques and flavour pairings. And in Goa, the focus is all on coffee cocktails, drinks that showcase the richness of coffee combined with alcohol.
“In Goa, cocktails are a natural extension of our menu. It also allowed us to play with a multitude of flavours and ingredients, each exploring the depth and versatility of coffee. With this as the starting point, we aim to bring more of our maverick creations to Goa,” says Ashish D'Abreo, Q grader, coffee roaster and co-founder of Maverick & Farmer.
Their menu is a fresh take on the classic Espresso Martini. Be it Let’s Go to the Movies, a combination of sweet popcorn and black coffee that brings forth familiar notes of nostalgia or The First Love, a rich and smooth blend of espresso, demerara sugar, kahlua, coffee bean-infused gin, and tonka bean, with a delicate milk puff, each drink reflects the founders’ personal anecdotes.
There’s also Carmona Zalor, bringing together coffee cherry extract, fresh pineapple, coconut, smoked rock salt, and pandan-infused feni, The Bike Ride made from their beans, star anise, juniper-forward gin, candied ginger, and grated Parmesan – perfect after a long biking sojourn and Christmas Has Come Early, where marshmallow-washed whiskey, Malabar vanilla liqueur, dark chocolate and espresso garnished with toasted marshmallow, give you that winter-day feeling.
Apart from the cocktails, one can sip on Maverick & Farmer’s favourite drinks including The Clarified Cappuccino, ‘Spresso Citron and Maverick Mazagran at the cafe.
QUICK BITES AND PLANT-BASED DELIGHTS
When it comes to food, the menu suits any time on the clock, whether you’re craving breakfast or a light mid-day bite, there’s something for everyone.
Staying true to their ethos, the cafe makes everything fresh and in-house.
For a wholesome breakfast, some top tries include the Vegan Chickpea Omelette filled with creamy hummus, sauteed mushrooms, and house-made salsa, the Oat Milk and Sourdough Pancakes or the Peanut Butter, Cocoa Nibs and Banana Smoothie Bowl.
For a more sumptuous choice, the Square Burger Menu lists exciting plant based options that feature U-Mami’s So Vegan, a hearty lentil and mushroom patty and the protein-packed Pestonji Tempehwallah.
The Pastrami Sandwich, packed with tender and smoky, melt-in-your-mouth pastrami is a must try for meat lovers.
So, if you’re someone who loves cafe hopping or are a fan of brewed coffee, check out Maverick & Farmer in Goa for an experience that’s anything but ordinary.
DETAILS
WHAT: Maverick and Farmer coffee
WHERE: Hill Rd, Anjuna, North Goa
TIMINGS: Open daily, 9 am to 11 pm
RESERVATIONS: +91 7703839857