Keshari Coool

Keshari Coool is right in the Rathyatra area of Varanasi, 221010. We are easy to spot because we are near the Kuber Complex and right beside the local police booth. The name sounds a bit different, but we mostly focus on keeping things cold. In a city like Varanasi, especially during the summer, a cold drink or a snack is what everyone is looking for. The shop isn't very big, mostly just fridges and some shelf space for dry snacks. It gets quite loud here because of the traffic moving through Rathyatra. The police booth next door means there is always someone around, even late at night. We open up and start cleaning the glass displays first thing. It is a lot of work keeping everything stocked when it is busy. People come in covered in dust from the roads, looking for something refreshing. We do not have any fancy seating or anything like that. People just stand around, have their drink, and move on. It is a very practical sort of business. Sometimes the power goes out, which is a headache for a place that needs to stay cool, but we manage. The floor is tiled but often has some footprints from the street. It is just a typical small business in a busy part of the city. We see a lot of different people every single day.