Speciality coffee kiosks are changing Chennai's cafe culture

Compact speciality coffee counters are popping up across Chennai, taking advantage of lower rents and leaner operations than full-scale cafes. The kiosks are drawing customers with friendlier prices, experimental brews and chatty baristas. For many corporate workers and creatives who have dreamed of opening a cafe, the smaller format offers a more affordable route. The trend could reshape how the city drinks its cappuccinos.