Latitude - Good Earth Cafe
This is probably my favourite cafe in Delhi. When ever I can't seem to decide what to eat I end up at Latitude. But, wow have I had a roller coaster ride with this one. I used to find it highly inconsistent. I have had some awful meals here, but yes some good ones too. The service was another level of bad, having almost lost my head full of hair here with their frustratingly complacent staff and management. Why did I still keep returning? Well have you been there? Its utterly charming and it got me bad. Its the perfect lunch spot, as long as they were having a good day. And from my last few recent trips I would like to report that not only has their service improved a lot. But the food has finally been consistently good.
Its tastefully done, in true Good Earth fashion. Set on the top floor of the store, after you strategically go through all the Good Earth wares on display. They have an outdoor space with sunlight filtering in from all sides but without the noise, pollution or heat of the outdoors. How you ask? Well its covered in glass all around, so even though you feel like you are sitting outside you are actually in a small little glasshouse. *Sigh* . Its really quite cute. Again a Ritu Dalmia collaboration, she designs and manages the menu.
The menu keeps changing but I'll tell you what I remember eating, which is a lot less than what I have actually eaten, but here goes:
- Goat Cheese Tart - Good, and yes I eat this everywhere i go!.
- Chicken Liver Pate w/ Pita Crisps - Yummy! I can eat endless amounts of pate. Not the best in the world or anything but it still makes me happy.
- Orange Fennel Salad - with a lemony honey dressing - Great- Summer in a bowl.
- Semolina Crusted Fish- A nice light fish- crusted in semolina with some lemony olive oil dressing. Accompanied with garlicky spinach. One of their classics. Good!
- Penne w/ Meat Ragu - Not bad not out standing either.
- Desserts - They make some good desserts. Some of the best Cheesecakes in town. New York Cheese Cake is the bomb!
Carrot Cake - Super Duper!
Baileys Mousse Cake - Has its days
Something Chocolatey, Something Good
Budget: Mid Range
Alcohol: Yes
Contact
2nd Floor,
Good Earth Store
Khan Market
New Delhi
Phone: 011 24647175