The cafe ambience is spacious yet cozy
because of the abundance of woodwork, not to mention a tree in its center,
besides that. Assorted things were hanging from the tree branches. Kudos to
whoever designed the interior of this cafe-cum-deli-cum-store. A blackboard displays the day's special
menu and new store products on offer. I absolutely loved the ample use of
thick wood throughout the café, and just behind the counter, an array of N'ecos
original organic products on display. But Since this store and cafe boasts organic and high-quality
ingredients, the prices are on the high side.
They
serve breakfast all day, which includes traditional desi as
well as foreign fare. The "doorstep-thick" French toast, is a unique
attraction offered only by Necos's that is as yet unparalleled by other
eateries.
Eggs are free-range, and you can choose
wholegrain or white bread, and pick cheese that is hormone-free. And their menu
is more exotic than what you find in other cafes, e.g. they have a variety of
flatbreads that are wholegrain. Inside the deli have scrumptious looking items, such as tarts,
cookies, croissants, buns and other snacks on display, along with Muffins, cupcakes, and a
multitude of different breads can also be bought here. The store staff was very welcoming towards children, and
provided them with colors and paper, which kept them occupied constructively.
The
staff also offered my children two chocolate chip cookies, priced at Rs 15
each, on the house as soon as we entered the cafe. Unlike other cafes, you can rest assured
that whatever you order is prepared in a clean kitchen under high standards of
hygiene.
Mineral water is
complimentary and is served in exquisite stemmed glasses (even to children!) as
soon as you sit down to dine. So at last we ordered Moroccan Chicken with pasta in creamy sauce, priced at
Rs 499, along with homemade
pasta with prawns in pesto, also priced at Rs 499. At N'ecos, they use their
own pasta in their dishes! And since breakfast is served all day, traditional
Pakistani omelette, with onions and tomatoes but sans chillies, andparatha were
ordered for the children, priced at Rs 399. This came with one cup of tea as
well.
Are
you wincing at the price? Well, the quantity was more than enough for even one very hungry
adult, plus they use their own whole wheat aata and free-range
eggs. Also ordered Hummus with mini-toasts - Rs 180. The hummus was spicy, glossy and really
delicious, along with Doorstep-thick French Toast with topping of maple syrup and
seasonal fruit - Rs 329, and the best of them all was the Cottage Chicken - Rs 569, The menu describes this as: "Chicken
breast stuffed with layers of basil pesto, cottage cheese and tomatoes, along
with Bearnaise sauce served with sauteed vegetables".
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This was delicious; the only quibble I had with
it was the small portion size. At this price, why are they being so stingy with
the size of the chicken breast, sautéed veggies and sauce? It would not suffice
for a very hungry adult. And lastly the warm, syrup-drizzled waffles made a
thoroughly enjoyable treat for the children! You can't get these at home,
unless you have a waffle-maker. Also Whole wheat pancakes with seasonal fruit and maple syrup - Rs 250
you will feel less guilty about having these pancakes, because they are whole
wheat i.e. healthier. Blueberry-sauce topped New
York Style cheesecake, priced at Rs 260. It was crusty around the edges,
which indicated that it was not fresh, but its taste was nevertheless great!
Verdict: yes it is a bit
expensive, but what you are getting in return is something worth spending on.
Highly recommended.
Please note: re-check the
prices as it have changed.