Restaurant India News: Adhira & Appa Opens Their First Outlet in Uttar Pradesh

Adhira & Appa, the café brand known for its South Indian filter coffee and comfort food, has opened its first outlet in Uttar Pradesh at Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Prayagraj. The café which began its operations this week marks the brand’s 16th outlet across India and its entry into the Uttar Pradesh market. The launch is part of the company’s expansion strategy, with new cafés planned in Lucknow and Noida in the coming weeks.

Located at Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, the new café brings the traditional South Indian filter coffee experience to Prayagraj. Alongside its signature beverages, the café offers innovative takes on South Indian favourites. Guests can enjoy dishes such as taco-style dosas and waffle-shaped medu vadas, combining familiar flavours with contemporary presentation.

The Prayagraj opening is part of Adhira & Appa’s wider growth plans across North India. The company has announced that outlets in Lucknow and Noida are expected to open within the next month, strengthening its presence in Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region.

“We wanted to create a place that feels like it has always belonged here,” said Karan Mendon, COO of Adhira & Appa Café. “Prayagraj is a city that understands the value of slowing down over a cup, over a conversation, over the river. Our filter coffee asks for exactly that kind of patience and gives it right back. More than anything, we hope people walk in as guests and leave feeling like regulars.”

For the team behind it, the café is also a small act of belief that warmth and authenticity travel well, to every kind of city. “This brand was built on care,” said Dr. Irfan Khan, Chairman & Founder, EBG Group. “Care in how we source our beans, care in keeping our coffee gentle on the planet, and care in the kind of spaces we create. Adhira & Appa began in Kochi and has since found homes in Chandigarh, Nashik, Hyderabad and Nagpur. Prayagraj felt like a natural next chapter, a city with a deep sense of community, exactly the kind of place this café was made for.”

Adhira & Appa is the flagship food and beverage venture of EBG Group and is targeting 100 cafés across India by the end of 2026. The brand is also expanding through franchise and master franchise partnerships, inviting entrepreneurs and investors to participate in its growth journey, particularly in emerging Tier-2 cities.