Planting
It begins with a seed and good soil.
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Coffee, farm
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Coffee, farm
and a place to stay
We grow it on the slope behind the kitchen, roast it here, and pour it while the mist is still coming off the hills.
Vellimalai, Kalvarayan HillsVellimalaiSalem district, Tamil Nadu
9:30 am – 7:00 pm (Wed – Mon)9:30 am – 7:00 pmClosed on Tuesdays
Family & Group StayFamily & Group StayUp to 8 guests · Private retreat
Parking & RestroomParking & RestFree road parking • On-site washroom
Welcome to
Forest Cafe
We started in 2021 with four tables, an artisan roaster, and a slope full of coffee plants. Today, the same slope feeds our cafe kitchen, the farm counter, and the cozy cottages tucked behind the trees. Nothing travels far here—everything is harvested fresh from the soil and served warm with love.
Grown on site
Roasted in house
Family run
Hill Air
open chill vibe
4.8★
visitor rating
Up to 8
family & group stay
100%
organic & handmade
Every cup has a journey
From the first seed to the coffee in your hands.
Growing
Time, rain and care help each plant thrive.
Harvesting
Ripe coffee cherries are picked with care.
Roasting
Roasting brings out the beans’ rich aroma.
Brewing
Freshly brewed, ready to be savoured.
Our cafe
A home in the forest
Long wooden tables, valley views, and shelves lined with good books. We never built this space for commercial rush—we created it simply to offer travelers a peaceful corner to slow down, read, and breathe fresh mountain air undisturbed. Order one warm coffee, pick a book, and stay as long as you like.
Full gallery
Every corner of the place
WELCOME TO
LITTLE FARMER
Beyond our cafe tables lies living earth. Here on our hillside estate, coffee cherries, black pepper, wild turmeric, and mountain honey ripen slowly without chemical fertilizers or forced yields. What nature produces with care, we harvest, hand-clean, and pack in small batches—giving you wholesome products rooted straight in pure hill soil.
100% OrganicGrown the natural way
No PreservativesNothing added, ever
Hand-packedDried, milled & packed by hand
Farm-freshStraight from our slopes
* Note: Our farm harvests follow natural hill seasons. Explore our current product list below for live availability.
Farm shop
Take the hill home with you
Packed the week it is milled, with the same care and freshness from our farm.
Pure Coffee
Freshly roasted
Freshly roasted coffee made from carefully selected beans grown with the rich character of the Kalvarayan Hills.
70/30 Coffee Blend
Balanced and aromatic
A balanced blend crafted for a smooth, aromatic cup with the rich body and character of freshly roasted coffee.
Tea Dust
Refreshing everyday tea
Fine tea dust selected for a rich colour, refreshing aroma and a comforting cup of everyday tea.
Honey
400 g & 700 g
Pure natural honey with a rich golden sweetness, sourced with care and bottled to preserve its natural character.
Curry Leaf Powder
Aromatic and earthy
Aromatic curry leaf powder made from carefully dried curry leaves, adding a distinctive earthy flavour to everyday dishes.
Idli Podi
Traditional breakfast spice
A traditional South Indian spice blend made to pair beautifully with idli, dosa and other favourite breakfast dishes.
Maa Inji Thokku
Traditional and tangy
A traditional ginger-based thokku made with carefully selected ingredients, bringing together warmth, spice and a tangy homemade flavour.
Dal Powder
Comforting and wholesome
A wholesome lentil-based powder prepared for easy everyday cooking, bringing a comforting roasted flavour to traditional meals.
Perandai Thokku
Bold and aromatic
A bold homemade-style thokku combining pepper, garlic and traditional spices for a rich, spicy and aromatic flavour.
Turmeric Powder
Earthy and vibrant
Finely ground turmeric powder with a vibrant natural colour and earthy aroma, ideal for everyday cooking.
Farm Fresh Avocado
Fresh from the hill farm
Fresh avocado sourced from the farm, offering a creamy texture and naturally rich flavour straight from the hills.
WELCOME TO
Our Tiny Cot
A quiet hill corner where mountain breeze sets the pace and time slows down. Step out into cool air, let the kids explore the gardens and our secret attic, and share warm meals made fresh from local harvests. Unwind, rest deep, and linger a little longer.
"EVERY MORNING STARTS FRESH IN OUR KITCHEN — WHOLESOME MEALS CRAFTED FROM LOCAL HILL HARVESTS."
Comfortable StayClean & cozy hill rooms
Estate ExperienceLive among coffee slopes
Peaceful SurroundingsBirds, mist & silence
Families & GroupsOpen space for kids
Inside a Coffee Estate
Max 8 Guests
The Cottage Spaces
Unfiltered Mountain Living
Take a walk through the spaces. Real wood, natural stone, open balconies, and quiet garden steps for families to rest together.
The Secret Attic
Cozy stargazing hideout with 4 panoramic windows for clear hill night skies.
A DIRECTOR'S RETREAT
FROM CINEMA SETS TO COFFEE SLOPES
- Handcrafted Ecosystem: Every table, floor, and cottage detail is handcrafted from reclaimed hill materials where every detail genuinely surprises you.
- Chennai Cinema Foundations: Two decades crafting 300+ feature films and memorable commercial campaigns as Art Director.
- The Call of Kalvarayan: A drive through the mist of Vellimalai inspired leaving studio lights to nurture wild living green earth.
- 2.25 Acres of Shade-Grown Land: Cultivating organic coffee, native timber, and tranquil cottage spaces for peaceful hill living.
"FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR TABLE, EVERY CUP AND EVERY TASTE CARRIES A PIECE OF OUR JOURNEY."
300+
FILMS & ADS
2.25
ACRES FARM
2021
CAFE OPENED
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Hands-on Art
Hands-on Art
& Design Sessions
Guided by decades in visual production and storytelling—intimate weekend workshops exploring drawing fundamentals, spatial design, and creative mindfulness amid the hills.
ARTICLES & BLOGS
Behind the Canvas
Behind the Canvas
& The Soil
Stories of Design, Cinema & Farm Life
Personal notes on production aesthetics, the philosophy of slowing down, and practical insights from homesteading on the Kalvarayan slopes.
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Finding us
Come up the hill
Drive up into the cool mist of the Kalvarayan Hills to experience our handcrafted ecosystem. Located along Vellimalai Road in Servaipattu, we sit right at the gateway to pristine forest trails, Megam Falls, and Periyar Falls—the perfect scenic rest stop for your hill road trip.
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Address
Forest Cafe
Vellimalai Road, Servaipattu, Chinnakalrayanhillsvadakkunadu,
Salem District, Tamil Nadu – 636 138, India. -
Phone
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HoursFriday9:30 am – 7 pmSaturday9:30 am – 7 pmSunday9:30 am – 7 pmMonday9:30 am – 7 pmTuesdayClosedWednesday9:30 am – 7 pmThursday9:30 am – 7 pm
