Restaurant India News: The Hazelnut Factory Enters Agra with 15th Outlet, Adds Heritage Twist to Café Experience

The Hazelnut Factory (THF), a growing specialty coffee, artisanal sweets, and café chain based in Lucknow, has opened its 15th outlet in Agra. The store was inaugurated on August 12, 2025, by Smt. Hemlata Diwakar, Hon’ble Mayor of Agra Municipal Corporation, in the presence of THF Founder & CEO, Mr. Ankit Sahni, and Co-founder & COO, Mr. Badal Sahni.

The brand’s outlet design draws from European café aesthetics blended with Indian influences. Its blue interiors align with the company’s philosophy of “The Joy of Crafting the Best,” reflected in offerings such as single-estate coffee from Chikmagalur, the trademarked artisanal mithai Labon, and pastries that combine global techniques with local flavours.

This store launch also introduces a new menu highlight—Baklava with regional flavours—designed to pair with THF’s coffee blends. The launch ties into a cultural campaign that reimagines Emperor Shahjahan visiting the café, positioning THF as a contemporary space that connects with Agra’s heritage.

“With every new outlet, we aim to deepen our connection with the city’s soul. Agra’s legacy deserves more than admiration—it deserves participation. Through contemporary interiors and our cultural campaign, we’re inviting people to not just drink coffee, but to experience heritage,” said Ankit Sahni, Founder & CEO of The Hazelnut Factory.

THF currently serves more than 150,000 customers monthly across 12-plus locations in Delhi NCR and Uttar Pradesh. Its product mix includes coffee, mithai, and patisserie items, catering to both daily consumption and gifting occasions.