Royal Coffee Cafe

Living and working on PashanBaner Link Road means you get used to the sound of motorbikes and cars pretty fast. Royal Coffee Cafe sits right along that stretch, and we’ve seen the area change a lot since we first opened the doors. It’s mostly just us and a couple of helpers trying to keep the coffee hot and the tables clean. The mornings are usually the quietest time, right before the rush starts and everyone is in a hurry to get to their jobs. We have these heavy wooden chairs that we bought second-hand, and they have some scratches on them, but they still hold up well. Sometimes the grinder makes a loud screeching noise that startles the customers, but it’s just an old machine doing its best. We don't have fancy decorations on the walls, just a few old calendars and a clock that runs five minutes fast. Most people who come in are just looking for a quick break from the heat or a place to sit for a minute while they wait for a bus. We try to keep the windows clear so you can see out, but the road dust settles on everything so quickly. It’s a bit of a struggle to keep up with the cleaning, but we manage. By the time evening rolls around, the light hits the floor in a nice way, and the whole place feels a bit calmer. It's just a normal coffee shop for normal people.