Are you looking for a relaxing and happy place to just escape to, during this pandemic? Sipping on Hot Chocolate, enjoying the gloomy weather and just finding one’s peace amidst the on-going world chaos, sounds like a far off dream. Well, this is all possible!
Nestled in the warmth of the heart of Goa, Panjim, Ré nao is a café built on the idea to spread the bubbly joy around with the right food to tingle your taste buds. While it is located among the famous vibrant coloured Fontainhas of Goa, Ré nao stands unique with it’s classy colour combination of black and white and lush greenery to add to its beauty and ambiance.
The vibe around the Café is quite pleasant and cheerful just as the service provided. The co-owners are very friendly and approachable and always wear a Mask! In terms of hygiene and cleanliness, Ré nao is very well kept and maintained. The Café shares its place with ‘For The Record Vinyl Bar’ along with an upcoming Art Gallery. With sanitizers at each table and social distancing kept in mind while arranging tables, Ré nao has taken its required safety precautions very seriously, just as we all are supposed to.
Ré nao is open everyday except on Tuesdays with timings from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is a home to the old and young, to hangout with friends and family or for the workaholics to continue to quietly sip on the Café’s signature coffee options as they continue to work. The Café offers vegan options especially for the Vegans! And the best part is, Ré nao bakes its own bread, desserts and other baked goods through the ‘Oven House’. With cheerful, lively and soothing music to your ears, one can enjoy the Café’s yummy delights without any negative interference. It spreads real positive vibes and so should you!
For drinks, Ré nao has quite a variety! They have a good amount of options for hot and cold drinks, including a choice of healthy drinks. There are no artificial flavours or sugar added to the juices and coolers. As much as I would’ve loved to try their signature coffees and Hot Chocolate (which was a recommendation), the weather and afternoon timing forced us to try the juice and the cooler instead.
The OSP i.e. Orange + Sweet Lime + Pineapple is the beautiful yellow drink in the picture. The citric fruits added to its sourness while the pineapple balanced it with fresh tropical sweetness. This drink actually Hawaiian vibes!
Watermelon Mint Spritzer is the vibrant red drink in the picture. I’m sure it was easy to guess as it’s juicy watermelon after all! Upon the first sip of the Spritzer, the cooler immediately quenched my thirst, giving me a powerful fresh blow. It’s like I was awake again! 😉
The Beef Burger came with masala potato chips and some veggies. The presentation of the dish was pleasing to the eyes, with the perfect balance of colours of the veggies, potato chips and the burger. The potato chips had a very delicious chaat type of a flavour to it’s crunchy outer layer while stabilizing it with the soft juicy inside of the chip. The veggies too were garnished with pepper, hence making it quite flavourful.
Talking about the burger buns, they were just perfect! Not too hard and not too soft, just perfect! Adding to that, the beef patty was very juicy and had a very tangy and spiced taste. Pickled veggies, fresh lettuce and tomatoes and some cheese definitely added more depth to the beef burger. It’s a must try!
The Blueberry Smoothie was very beautifully presented and decorated with banana slices, caramelized oats, sunflower seeds, powdery coconut, and chia seeds. This smoothie bowl was packed with healthy stuff, extremely cooling and healthy for the body. I must say, one bowl is enough as a healthy meal or a jump-start breakfast.
The Walnut Brownie was divine! It’s warm and rich chocolate-y aroma filled the space with gooey chocolate sauce dripping over it. Made your mouth water right? Well, it was REALLY good! The gooey, fudgy texture of the brownie just melts into one’s mouth as the walnut blends on your tongue as you chew on it. Believe me, it was DAMN good! A must-try, again!
Churros? Yes, you read it right! Ré nao offers the best Churros in Panjim. If you’re for some, you know where to come 😉 These churros were beautifully coated with cinnamon sugar and served with a chocolate dip sauce. The quantity of this dessert is really good for the price. It’s crispy and cinnamon-y exterior blends together with its soft and tender interior, which when you dip into the sauce, calls for divine pleasure.
Ré nao is must go-to café! I totally recommend it for the amazing food they offer at such a good price and such an amazing quantity, the drinks to savour and thoughts to ponder upon sitting around the welcoming atmosphere. Once you go there, there’s no turning back! Ré nao keeps the excitement alive and keeps calling you back for more!
Lots of love to you foodies ❤
Delicious Deluxe 