House of Ullassa Cafe, Chapora: Pure Veg Spiritual Cafe by the Sea
India’s first spiritual cafe by the sea.
House of Ullassa Cafe is a pure veg spiritual cafe on the quiet Chapora backwaters by the sea, in North Goa, open every day from 9 am to 2 am. Start with breakfast and a chai or fresh juice by the water, stay for the sunset, a boat ride or an evening of kirtan, and come back late for a healthy, delicious meal after a night out in Vagator. A calm place to eat, drink, work, create and celebrate. This is the real side of Goa.
Good food, at any hour
This is not another coffee and pastry cafe. Everything is vegetarian, with satvik options for those who prefer simple, clean food. From the kitchen: Goan poi burgers, sandwiches and toast, parathas, snacks, rolls, meal for one plates and fresh salads. Favourites include the chatpata paneer roll, soya kheema roll, chilli paneer with fried rice, rajma or chole with rice, dal khichadi, fresh fruit salad and honey mustard exotic veggies. Most dishes are between ₹160 and ₹320.
The kitchen stays open until 2 am. After a party in Vagator or Anjuna, come down for something warm and nourishing: a sattu paratha, a soya kheema or chatpata paneer roll, or dal tadka with rice by the water. Healthy food that still tastes like a treat, in a calm place to wind down.
Breakfast by the backwaters
The cafe opens at 9 am, and mornings here are slow and bright. Start the day with an aloo, paneer or sattu paratha, Indori chutney toast, a masala aloo or paneer sandwich, or a bowl of fresh fruit salad. Pair it with chai, turmeric and tulsi tea, hot coffee or a fresh juice, and watch the backwaters wake up.
Tea, coffee, juices and heritage drinks
The drinks list is as full as the food. Choose from chai, pudina chai, black tea, turmeric and tulsi tea, ginger lemon honey and iced tea; hot coffee, black coffee, cold coffee, iced latte, iced americano and our ocean latte; fresh juices (watermelon, pineapple, orange, ABC, mango); shakes; and Indian cold drinks like banarasi lassi, mango lassi, kokum sharbat, nimbu sharbat, buttermilk a roasted gram (sattu) cooler and fresh coconut water. Drinks start from about ₹80.
Sunset by the water
Chapora’s backwaters are one of Goa’s quietest corners, with calm water, birdlife and open sky. As the day ends, the light turns gold over the river and the sea beyond. Many guests time their visit for the sunset, with a plate of food and nowhere else to be. The best window to arrive is 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in winter and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in summer.
Boat rides and kayaking on the Chapora backwaters
Get out on the water, away from the crowds. Choose from:
- Kayaking on the calm backwaters
- Sunrise boat rides
- Sunset boat rides
- Dolphin boat rides
- A full island retreat
Rides run every day, weather and availability permitting. Walk in guests are welcome, and private or group bookings are best made in advance.
Evening gatherings: sound healing, meditation, kirtan
Evenings here are for slowing down. A recurring calendar of gatherings brings people together:
- Sound healing
- Guided meditation
- Breathwork
- Kirtan evenings
- Satsangs
- Storytelling sessions on Krishna’s Vrindavan, the Ramayana and Ayodhya, the Shiva traditions of Varanasi and the Jyotirlinga circuits
Upcoming gatherings are posted on Instagram at @houseofullassa_goa.
A calm place to work
Between breakfast and sunset, the cafe is a quiet place to work by the backwaters. Bring your laptop, settle in with good coffee and a light meal, and let the calm water set the pace for focused hours away from the noise. The cafe has wifi and power points for laptops.
A space for artists and workshops
Artists, facilitators and creators can host workshops, sessions and gatherings at the cafe, in a peaceful space by the water with a community that comes to slow down, learn and connect. If you would like to curate something here, call or WhatsApp +91 85308 69868 to enquire.
Celebrations through the year
Through the year, the cafe comes alive with festival celebrations. Every year, House of Ullassa curates these experiences at the cafe with music, food and community, so travellers and locals can share the season together by the water. Upcoming celebrations are posted on Instagram at @houseofullassa_goa.
A small shop of meaningful pieces
A small, curated shop with pieces sourced directly from India’s pilgrimage towns: tulsi malas, Ganga jal, temple town incense, devotional books and gifting pieces, each with a real story behind it.
Plan a journey across India
The cafe is also the Goa travel desk of House of Ullassa. Sit down with the team and plan a Jyotirlinga yatra, a VIP darshan, a puja or an ashram stay in person, with the same people who run the trips.
Visit House of Ullassa Cafe
Address: H. No. 14(1), Bindir Vaddo, Chapora, Bardez, Goa 403509
Getting here: a 5 to 7 minute drive from Vagator.
Open: every day, 9 am to 2 am (the kitchen stays open past midnight)
Call or WhatsApp: +91 85308 69868 · WhatsApp
Directions: Open in Google Maps
Instagram: @houseofullassa_goa
Also on: TripAdvisor · Zomato
Is House of Ullassa Cafe pure veg?
Yes. The cafe is pure vegetarian, with regional Indian comfort food, satvik options, and a full drinks list of chai, coffee, juices, shakes and heritage cold drinks.
Where exactly is House of Ullassa Cafe?
On the quiet Chapora backwaters by the sea in North Goa, at H. No. 14(1), Bindir Vaddo, Chapora, Bardez, Goa 403509. Search House of Ullassa Cafe on Google Maps for directions.
What are the opening hours?
The cafe is open every day from 9 am until 2 am, so you can come for breakfast, stay for the sunset and linger late into the night.
Do you serve breakfast?
Yes. The cafe opens at 9 am every day. Breakfast favourites include aloo, paneer and sattu paratha, Indori chutney toast, masala aloo and paneer sandwiches, fresh fruit salad, chai, coffee and fresh juices.
What drinks do you serve?
Tea and coffee (including turmeric and tulsi tea, pudina chai, iced latte, our ocean latte and cold coffee), fresh fruit juices, shakes, coconut water, and Indian cold drinks such as banarasi and mango lassi, kokum and nimbu sharbat, buttermilk and a roasted gram (sattu) cooler. Drinks start from about ₹80.
Can I get food late at night after a party?
Yes. The kitchen serves until 2 am, every day. After a night out in Vagator or Anjuna, come down for something warm, nourishing and pure veg, like a sattu paratha, a chatpata paneer roll or honey mustard exotic veggies. Healthy, and still delicious.
How far is it from Vagator?
It is a 5 to 7 minute drive from Vagator. Chapora Fort and Vagator Beach are close by, which makes it an easy stop on a North Goa day out.
When is the best time to come for the sunset?
The best window to arrive for sunset is 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in winter and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in summer. Come a little early, settle in with food and a drink, and watch the light change over the water.
Do I need to book a boat ride, and do they run every day?
Boat rides and kayaking run every day, weather and availability permitting. Walk in guests are welcome. For private rides, sunrise rides or groups, booking in advance is recommended.
What happens at the evening gatherings?
There is a recurring calendar of sound healing, guided meditation, breathwork, kirtan evenings, satsangs and storytelling sessions. Upcoming dates are posted on Instagram at @houseofullassa_goa.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The space is calm and welcoming for families, solo travellers and groups alike.
Can I work from the cafe?
Yes. Between breakfast and sunset, the cafe is a calm place to work by the backwaters, with wifi, power points for laptops, and good food and drinks through the day.
Can I host a workshop, session or private event?
Yes. Artists, facilitators and creators can host workshops, sessions and gatherings at the cafe, and satsangs, healing sessions and private group bookings can be arranged too. Call or WhatsApp +91 85308 69868 to enquire.
Do you celebrate festivals at the cafe?
Yes. Through the year the cafe comes alive with festival celebrations, and every year House of Ullassa curates these experiences with music, food and community. Upcoming celebrations are posted on Instagram at @houseofullassa_goa.
Can I plan a trip across India while I am there?
Yes. The cafe is also the Goa travel desk of House of Ullassa, where you can plan a Jyotirlinga yatra, VIP darshan, puja or ashram stay in person with the same team that runs the trips.