9 great Margao cafes for a first date

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1. NANBAI

There’s a lovely upstairs floor with greenery that affords some privacy while you sample the filter coffee which comes in 3 flavours: Plain, Vanilla and Cinnamon.

Cafes|South Goa|Nanbai|Love at first sip | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

2. LONGUINHOS

If your date is into history, you might want to impress them by meeting them at this long-established haunt for locals, since 1950.

Cafes|South Goa|Longuinhos|Get up, get coffee | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

3. PATISSERIE VICTORIA

Looking for someplace elegant and sophisticated to impress your date? Then try out this patisserie that will have you both dreaming of a trip to Paris.

Cafes|South Goa|Patisserie Victoria|Fuel for excellence | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

4. CESKAZ

This place is popular for its food and pastries, so if you want to show off your date and be seen, visit this chic café and delicatessen.

Cafes|South Goa|Ceskaz|Oasis of flavours | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

5. CHERRY TOMATO

This café-resto-bar is hip with the twenty-somethings crowd and is all abuzz in the evenings too.

Cafes|South Goa| Cherry Tomato|Coffee connection | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

6. BREWBAKES

It’s a little further out of the city, so offers you more privacy with some interesting nooks and corners on the first floor.

Cafes|South Goa|Brewbakes|Cozy nook | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

7. O ABRACO

This place has a colourful yet cosy vibe and is perfect for breakfast dates or post-work, late evening meet-ups.

Cafes|South Goa| O Abraco|Booster Bru | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

8. TEMPTATION

It’s central for shopping, but in a quiet spot, so, if you sit in the back you will be left alone while you get to know each other over a decadent milkshake.

Cafes|South Goa|Temptation|Clear choice | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

9. CARAVELA

Impress your date by meeting up at the hottest newcomer café to town with not only good coffee, but a bar to liven up an evening get-together.

Cafes|South Goa| Caravela|Dark&refined | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

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