BORN's Pondicherry venture. A century-old heritage bungalow in White Town — once the iconic Café des Arts — transformed into a lush garden café and bar with global-influenced, locally rooted food and craft cocktails that set the standard for the city.
CherryPond is a heritage garden café and bar in White Town, Pondicherry on Suffren Street — BORN's outstation concept and one of the finest cafés in Puducherry. Set inside a century-old heritage bungalow (once the iconic Café des Arts), redesigned by Goan architect Raya Shankhwalker with striking green doors, soft blush pink walls, and a cosy indoor courtyard. The food is global-influenced yet locally rooted, with highlights in seafood and French-influenced preparations. The craft cocktail programme — praised specifically for avoiding the "typical OD-of-Blue-Curaçao Puducherry trap" — is one of the most considered bar programmes in the city. Reviewers have returned for their final meal in Pondicherry at CherryPond, saying it "set our standards so high that most other places couldn't satisfy us."
Best for
Morning coffee. Brunch. Leisurely lunches. Evening cocktails in the garden. Date nights. Weekend trips from Chennai. Anyone staying in White Town, Pondicherry looking for the best café in the neighbourhood.
Malli Kozhi Flatbread
"Amazing burst of flavor, fresh and perfectly made." One of the most praised dishes on the menu.
Coromandel Coast Malli Prawns
"One of the best meals I've ever had." A crowd favourite — the dish that brings guests back.
Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
"One of the most highly recommended dishes." Beautifully glazed, consistent, and satisfying.
Tiramisu
"Light, creamy, melts in your mouth — a must try." Possibly the best tiramisu in Pondicherry.
"Go" Cocktail (guava-based)
"Perfectly balanced — not sweet or sherbet-like." The craft cocktail that sets CherryPond's bar programme apart from every other Pondicherry café.
Caesar Salad
A CherryPond classic — clean, well-dressed, and reliable.
Salmon Sandwich
Global-influenced, locally grounded — a light and considered café dish.
Penne Pasta
Consistently executed, French-influenced — a heritage-bungalow café staple done well.
Garden Courtyard Seating
Lush indoor courtyard with heritage architecture — the most atmospheric dining space in White Town, Pondicherry.
Where exactly is CherryPond in Pondicherry?
CherryPond is a heritage garden café and bar in White Town, Pondicherry on Suffren Street — the same street in the French Quarter where heritage bungalows and boutique hotels cluster. The address is 10 Suffren Street, White Town, Puducherry. It is one of the most well-located café destinations in the neighbourhood. BORN all week, 8 AM - 11 PM.
What are CherryPond's best dishes in Pondicherry?
The most consistently praised dishes at CherryPond are the Malli Kozhi Flatbread ("amazing burst of flavour"), Coromandel Coast Malli Prawns ("one of the best meals I've ever had"), Chicken Teriyaki Skewers ("highly recommended"), and the Tiramisu ("light, creamy, melts in your mouth — a must try"). The staff are known for excellent dish recommendations.
Does CherryPond have a good cocktail bar in Pondicherry?
Yes. CherryPond runs one of the most considered cocktail programmes in Pondicherry — praised specifically for avoiding the "OD-of-Blue-Curaçao" trap common in the city. The signature "Go" cocktail (guava-based) was described as "perfectly balanced — not sweet or sherbet-like." The bar programme is curated rather than generic.
Is CherryPond good for brunch in Pondicherry?
Yes. CherryPond opens at 9:00 AM Tuesday to Sunday — one of the earlier starts for a quality café in White Town. The garden courtyard setting inside the century-old heritage bungalow makes it one of the best brunch experiences in Pondicherry. "It's the perfect spot whether you want a peaceful morning coffee or a lively evening with friends."
What is the heritage building that CherryPond is housed in?
CherryPond is set inside a century-old heritage bungalow in White Town that was previously the iconic Café des Arts — one of Pondicherry's most beloved café addresses. The space was redesigned by Goan architect Raya Shankhwalker, with striking green doors, soft blush pink walls, and a cosy indoor courtyard that retains the heritage character.
Is CherryPond worth visiting on a weekend trip from Chennai?
Yes. CherryPond is one of the best reasons to visit White Town on a Pondicherry weekend. It has set a standard that reviewers describe as making "most other places in Pondy unable to satisfy us." For a weekend trip from Chennai, CherryPond is the first reservation to make — for brunch, an evening cocktail, or both.
White Town, Pondicherry
10 Suffren Street, White Town
Pondicherry (Puducherry)
BORN all week
8 AM - 11 PM
Food can be on the spicier side — let staff know if you prefer milder preparations.
