Kolkata's Cafe #377 Opened its Doors Last Month, With The Message of Equality and Unity

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It was about time that Kolkata opened its first public space for the LGBTQIA+ community to hang and be themselves completely. Kolkata being such a liberal city took some time to open such a space, but it's better late than never! The name Cafe #377 speaks for itself. It celebrates equality, unity, and inclusivity in society.

It opened its doors last month and the city is elated and how! The Facebook page of Cafe #377 before it commenced said: "A queer café for the fabulous misfits, after all, closets are for clothes, not people, coming real soon! "

The Ideology

Sk Manirul Islam, owner, and CEO at Cafe #377 said: "We were clear about who we are from day one — this space stands for equality, unity, and love. It asks you to be proud of who you are as we've all been made equally by God."
"The idea is to have every space open for everyone. Why should there be exclusive spaces for particular groups of people?" Islam mentions!

Ambience

The cafe is positioned in a frequented lane of South Calcutta. It's interiors clearly reflect its pink theme and its dedication to the Vibgyor of unity and love. The vibe is attractive and lively. They hold ladies Nights, every Wednesday to celebrate the power of women. The cafe serves a special range of mocktails and dishes exclusively for women.

Address: Entrance Lord Sinha Road, 1, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020
Cost for two: INR 1,100

Recommended Dishes and Drinks:

Start off with a mashed potato appetizer and satiate your taste-buds. The dish is super delicious and makes for a good kick start for your food cravings here. Hazelnut milkshake should be your go-to drink here. Opt for grilled fish for your mains as it is just irresistible. For desserts, don't miss out on the cheesecake and it is a great epilogue to your three-course meal at Cafe #377!

So now you know where you need to head to for a great cafe experience. Celebrate and dine with the queer community cafe. It's warm and friendly, encouraging just the right kind of democracy in our society. Such cafes should be encouraged and supported.

When are you heading to this cafe? Let us know in the comments below!