ANGELS and DEMONS - NIBM

The other day I had a discussion with a friend about the growing number of cafés in Pune and how each new one has the scope to flourish. It’s not just that new places are opening up so often, but also that these new joints come with newer, never-seenbefore (at least in Pune) themes. I have observed the menu is some what monotonous at most places — it’s the ambience or theme that makes these newer places memorable. The Angels and Demons cafe is one such place. The name itself (Angels and Demons) does not directly connect to the menu, but does leave a good impression. Every wall has superb art posters of angels and demons. This gives the ambience a

\ slightly different look, compared to other places in town. The upper level serves hookahs, while the lower level has a seating area with an open kitchen. Once there, you can also can also witness all the World Cup action on a large LCD screen. The menu has an allday list comprising of sandwiches, panini’s, appetizers, pizza-burgers, eggs to order, baked jacket potatoes, cakes and pastries, and lots of coolers and shakes. Getting rid of thirst seems to be their top priority here, mainly because they have more quenchers than fillers. The list is good and resembles an American deli. In particular, the Nachos and Barbecued Chicken Sandwich were quite filling. The most interesting dish on the menu is the Pizza-Burger. This is a huge bun with the patty placed on a bed of tomatoes and lots of mayonnaise gratinated with cheese. The name was good, but I found the proportion of the size of the bun to the patty rather odd. The coolers and shakes such as the Devilled Asmoday (a chocolate and coffee shake with lots of ice cubes) A&D Special (strawberry and blue curacao with soda) are nice and so are the desserts — Deviled Chocolate Brownie and the A&D Chilli Dessert. Each was different than what I have come across before, but in particular, the A&D Chilli Dessert something definitely unique. To round it off, the theme for me is a hit! I was curious about whether the theme was intended to reflect in the menu as well. When I enquired, I found that there was no such intention. However, I did find a relation possible though — the sweeter may resemble angelic tastes while the hotter spices gives way to a more demonic side. To know on which side you fall, make a visit!

Angels and Demons

Bhagyasheela Apts, Row houses no 18, 19

Off NIBM Road, Kondhwa