Kala Ghoda Cafe, Coffee shop in Fort district, Mumbai, India

Kala Ghoda Cafe is a restaurant in the Fort district of Mumbai, housed in a restored building with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows. It serves both Indian and international coffee options alongside a food menu that covers different times of day.

The cafe opened in the early 2000s inside a former warehouse in the Fort district, converted into a space for food and coffee. This change came alongside a broader shift in the neighborhood, which moved away from industrial use and became a destination for art, culture, and dining.

The cafe sits in a neighborhood known for its galleries and art walks, drawing in artists and writers who gather here regularly. Works by local artists hang on the walls beside the dining tables, making art a visible part of the everyday experience inside.

The cafe is open daily and tends to fill up around lunchtime and on weekends, so an early morning or late afternoon visit is usually quieter. The space is on the ground floor and large enough that finding a seat is generally not a problem, even when busy.

The cafe takes its name from the neighborhood, which itself is named after a black horse statue that once stood at a nearby junction and now exists only as a replica at that spot. Visitors walking the streets around the cafe can still see original cast iron lamp posts and colonial buildings that give the area its particular character.

• Location: Mumbai
• Address: 10,Rope Walk Ln, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: https://kgcafe.in
• GPS coordinates: 18.92850,72.83221
• Latest update: March 3, 2026 08:13