Coffee Island, one of Europe’s fastest-growing specialty coffee chains, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first café at Amanora Mall. Positioned at the mall’s East Block on the ground floor, the brand aims to redefine Pune’s café experience by blending European coffee traditions with local sensibilities.
Founded in Greece in 1999, Coffee Island has expanded across Europe with over 500 outlets and is now looking to tap into India’s fast-rising café culture. The Indian café market, currently estimated at over ₹25,000 crore, is growing at double digits annually, fueled by millennials and Gen Z consumers who increasingly view cafés as social and work hubs.
The Pune outlet offers a wide range of specialty brews, global blends, and signature recipes, promising an “immersive coffee journey” that goes beyond the standard café menu. From cappuccinos and Americanos to experimental handcrafted blends, Coffee Island is pitching itself as a destination for both everyday coffee drinkers and connoisseurs seeking artisanal brews.
The brand’s debut also ties in with Amanora Mall’s ongoing repositioning as a lifestyle hub. “Every transformation deserves a place to pause, reflect, and recharge. Coffee Island arrives at the right moment as Amanora evolves beyond shopping into a 360-degree lifestyle destination,” said Surjit Singh Rajpurohit, CEO of Amanora Mall. “Known for its global coffee culture and artisan blends, the café adds an international edge to our mix of fashion, retail, and food.”
Pune, with its large student base and young working professionals, has become a battleground for café chains in recent years, with Starbucks, Third Wave Coffee, and Blue Tokai expanding rapidly. Coffee Island’s entry signals growing competition in India’s premium coffee segment, where international and homegrown players alike are racing to capture a slice of the market.
