Est. Panchgani
Simonds Café sits on Rashmi Chowk in Panchgani — just across the hill from St. Peter's School and Church, one of the most storied institutions in the Western Ghats. The school takes its name from Saint Peter, whose original name was Simon.
That name — Simon — became Simonds. A quiet tribute to this magical hillside, to its heritage, to the generations of stories that have unfolded in the shadow of those old stone buildings.
The founder's family has been closely woven into the fabric of Panchgani for many years. This café is not just a business — it is a love letter to a place.
A few things, done perfectly. Every single time.
— Parth Doshi, FounderEverything on our menu is 100% vegetarian, prepared fresh each morning. We believe in the power of clean, honest ingredients — nothing artificial, nothing processed.
Our dosas are made the traditional way — fermented batter, hot griddle, perfect crisp. Our sambar and chutneys follow time-honoured recipes. Authenticity is not a marketing word for us; it is a discipline.
We chose Panchgani deliberately. The greenery, the open air, the sound of birds — these are not just background details. They are part of the Simonds experience. Our café is designed to blur the line between inside and outside.
You should not have to wait long for great food. We are efficient without being rushed, and warm without being intrusive. You eat well, you eat fast, you leave happy.
Parth grew up with a deep connection to Panchgani — a town that shaped his sense of beauty, calm and quality. His vision for Simonds Café was always clear: create a place where families, travellers and locals could sit down, slow down, and eat something genuinely good.
With Simonds, Parth is building more than a café. He is building a brand that can travel — taking the warmth, authenticity and nature-forward experience of Panchgani to cities across India.
Our second location at WTC Kharadi, Pune is coming soon. We are also open to franchise partnerships with people who share our values.