Comic books are much more than some people think. They let your imaginations run. They make you believe. They make you learn good from bad.
For people who like good food and more than that who love to dig into comic books, Leaping Windows is a place which is an absolute pleasure to be in. It is this little Cafe/Library/Restaurant right around the corner in Yari Road, Mumbai. This small little place with immense character serves you food with a smile, and moreover with an extensive comic book library. I was extremely overwhelmed as a comic book library is my candy land.
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| The library at the basement |
Leaping Windows is owned by Utsa & Vidisha. Utsa tells me that he has been digging his head in comic books since he was a little kid! His partner Vidisha seemed too busy working, a girl with a very friendly smile! Leaping Windows is situated at the corner of Yari Road in Versova. The place done very nicely with graffiti and drawings all over, keeping the theme of comic books in mind. "Cute" is not a word I like to use a lot but this place is cute indeed. But obviously when you are here, the biggest temptation is the treasure of comic books placed in the basement. Very comfortable reading space provided. For a nominal charge of Rs. 30/- per hour you can browse through these comic books and read in the library. This place gets a thumbs up for its USP! And for a place that is a few months old, the library was quite extensive.
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| The 'Marvel'ous books! |
What did I order
And while I was flipping pages of The Amazing Spiderman, Watchmen and Hellblazer, on Utsa's recommendation I ordered the Vietnamese Cold Coffee and a club sandwich. The Vietnamese Cold Coffee was actually a delight. A dollop of condensed milk topped with cold espresso shot was a refreshing break from the otherwise too filling and excessively creamy cold coffees. Also, I believe that it is always easy to judge somewhere’s food by its sandwich. That way the Ham and egg club sandwich was moist and very hearty and with every bite it just got better somehow. For the entire meal I spent around Rs. 210 which is a decent price to pay for the ambience and for the food! Also, must mention that the specials of this place were quite tempting.The Verdict
The library and the warm atmosphere was more impressive than the food. It is a place that WILL leave a mark in your mind. The only let down was that the place shuts at 10, which is not so much good news for the avid night readers. But keeping that aside, it is a place with character and a place that will call you back as it has more than just good food to offer.
