The short answer
Baba Au Rhum: what visitors should know first
Go for a French-leaning breakfast or lunch away from the beach crowd. It is in Anjuna, so plan a short taxi or scooter ride from Vagator, and check whether the Sunday live music suits your group.
Useful facts
Baba Au Rhum facts at a glance
- Location
- Sim Vaddo, Anjuna
- Dining style
- Café and bakery
- Price signal
- Around ₹1,000 for two in a 2021 review
- Signature order
- Try: croissant sandwich, chocolate croissant, Vietnamese coffee
- Live music
- Sundays, per a 2021 review
- Good for
- Breakfast, brunch
Why it matters
Why Baba Au Rhum is worth your time
Baba Au Rhum belongs to the wave of European-influenced cafés that settled in Anjuna and Vagator over the past decades, serving baguettes, croissants, quiches and coffee to a mix of long-stay foreigners, Indian visitors and locals. A 2021 Gomantak Times review placed it in Sim Vaddo, Anjuna, with a rustic interior and a weekly live music evening. No founding date was found.
Why it matters: in a region that is often reduced to seafood and party venues, a good bakery-café offers a different way to eat. It also shows how much of North Goa's food scene is now international, and it is a handy fallback for travellers who want an easy European-style breakfast.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Pastries
The croissants and baguettes are the draw; go early.
- 02
Pizza and burgers
A wood-fired pizza and burger menu suits groups that want something heartier.
- 03
Sunday music
Live performances on Sundays bring a bigger crowd.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Baba Au Rhum suits the part of the day when you want coffee and pastry rather than a beach plate. A 2021 local review lists a supreme burger, a pizza, a croissant sandwich, Vietnamese coffee and a chocolate croissant among its must-haves, with baguettes, quiches and omelettes on the wider menu. Aim for breakfast, when the croissants are freshest and the tables are easiest to get.
The setting is rustic, with an indie, hippie-style feel, in a green corner of Anjuna. It is a place to sit, not to hurry. Take a table in the shade and give yourself an hour. If you are travelling with family, a weekday is calmer, since the café has live performances on Sundays that bring a larger crowd.
Because it is a ride from Vagator, pair it with another stop in Anjuna, such as the Wednesday flea market or Artjuna, and head back to your hotel for the hot hours.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Go at breakfast for the freshest pastries
- Choose a weekday for a calmer table
- Confirm current hours and menu
- Pair with Anjuna's Wednesday market
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Sim Vaddo, Anjuna, on a backstreet of Anjuna-Baga, a short ride south of Vagator
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Breakfast or brunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A casual, mostly level setting with garden-style seating and no major steps reported. Sunday live performances can be loud, so older travellers who want calm should choose a weekday.
- Tickets and access
- No entry fee. Tables are generally walk-in. Prices were reported at about ₹1,000 for two in a 2021 review; confirm current menu and opening hours with the café.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Baba Au Rhum
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A casual, mostly level setting with garden-style seating and no major steps reported. Sunday live performances can be loud, so older travellers who want calm should choose a weekday.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Baba Au Rhum in Vagator?
No. It is in Anjuna, a short ride south of Vagator.
What is it known for?
A 2021 review names croissants, baguettes, quiches, wood-fired pizza and Vietnamese coffee.
Is it good for older travellers?
Generally yes on a weekday, as the setting is casual and mostly level. Sundays are busier because of live music.
Sources and further reading
- Gomantak Times: Goa cafes that serve a hearty brunch
- Global Gallivanting: Best restaurants in Vagator
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
