A specialty café and co-working space unlike anything else in Chennai. Work pods, private meeting rooms, a rooftop for 40+, a glass house extension overlooking the kitchen, and a food menu that breaks away from the usual. You are sorted — for anything.
SORTD is a specialty café and co-working space on Sir CV Raman Road, Alwarpet, Chennai — BORN's most unique concept, built in collaboration with partners Satha Annamalai and Kalpana Rao (IT entrepreneur). The founders insist it is not a typical work café. SORTD has private meeting rooms (up to 10 people), a rooftop for 40+ guests, work pods spread across two floors with adjustable lighting, walls in pods that can be written on, a glass house extension with dining overlooking the kitchen, and Instagrammable art throughout. Rated a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice property (top 10% of properties). Chef Gopalsamy Mani's food menu deliberately avoids the typical Chennai café fare (sandwich-pasta-pizza) and instead elevates everyday café food into something more considered. "Sortd comes with work pods, aesthetically designed meeting rooms, Instagrammable art, and a glass house extension — a truly unique experiment for Chennai." — The Hindu.
Best for
Remote work. Client meetings. Team off-sites. Specialty coffee. Solo working lunches. Evening dinners. Anyone who needs a productive yet delicious venue in Chennai.
Single-Origin Pour-Over
Sourced and brewed to highlight origin character. Not just coffee — a study in terroir.
Cold Brew
Slow-steeped, smooth, and deeply caffeinated. The ideal companion for a long working session.
Crafted Espresso Drinks
Cortado, flat white, and espresso from a precision-calibrated programme.
Tamarind Rice with Kola Urundais
A distinctly Tamil-rooted café dish — tangy, textured, and completely original to SORTD.
Deconstructed Madurai Vada Curry
South Indian culinary heritage, plated with a chef's perspective.
Salads with Pomegranate Molasses
Fresh, sharp, and genuinely satisfying — not the typical café side salad.
Turkish Breakfast & Egg Dishes
Shakshuka and egg preparations that work for brunch, lunch, or a late working morning.
Chilli Chicken
A crowd-pleasing Indo-Chinese comfort item, done with SORTD's characteristic care.
Private Meeting Rooms
Bookable rooms for up to 10 people — fully functional for client meetings and team sessions.
Can I work remotely from SORTD café in Chennai?
Yes. SORTD is designed from the ground up for remote work. It has work pods spread across two floors with adjustable lighting, walls that can be written on, power and connectivity at every pod, and a full-day menu that keeps you fuelled. It is one of the very few genuinely well-designed work cafés in Chennai.
Does SORTD have private meeting rooms in Chennai?
Yes. SORTD has private meeting rooms for up to 10 people — fully equipped for client presentations, interviews, or team sessions. The café also has a rooftop that can accommodate 40+ people, suitable for larger team events or off-sites. Contact via WhatsApp to check availability and pricing.
What makes SORTD's coffee programme special?
SORTD runs a serious specialty coffee programme — single-origin pour-overs brewed to origin specification, slow-steeped cold brews, and precision-calibrated espresso drinks. It is one of the few cafés in Alwarpet that treats coffee as a discipline rather than a utility. Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice (top 10% of properties).
What food does SORTD serve?
SORTD's kitchen, led by Chef Gopalsamy Mani, deliberately avoids the typical Chennai café menu (sandwich-pasta-pizza). Instead: tamarind rice with kola urundais, deconstructed Madurai vada curry, pomegranate molasses salads, Turkish breakfast and egg dishes, chilli chicken, and comforting South and North Indian meals. "The menu breaks away from the usual." — The Hindu.
Does SORTD have a rooftop in Alwarpet?
Yes. SORTD has a rooftop space that can accommodate 40+ people — open-air, ideal for team events, evening meetups, or larger group gatherings. The ground floor also has a glass house extension with dining overlooking the open kitchen.
Where is SORTD located in Chennai?
SORTD is located on Sir CV Raman Road, Alwarpet, Chennai — in the BORN cluster of restaurants in the neighbourhood. BORN all week, 8 AM - 11 PM. Contact: +91 72004 16603.
Alwarpet, Chennai
Sir CV Raman Road, Alwarpet
Chennai
BORN all week
8 AM - 11 PM
