On my first visit I was already making mental notes on which dishes to order "next time".īreaking the familiar pattern of sliders and pizza here is a menu that has been purposefully crafted to reflect a restaurateur's world view. Even the music seems well matched as opposed to the random mix usually heard at restaurants.Ĭhatterbox Café may have one of the most exciting menus I've seen in years. A collection of hand-picked antiques add warmth to the open interiors.Īttention to detail can be seen in everything from the furniture and lights (flown in from Dubai) to the mason jars used as glasses. – Photo Courtesy: Chatterbox CaféĮxposed brick walls combined with simple yet bold graphics provide visual cues about the cafe's eclectic leaning. The out of the way location at Bukhari Commercial has been no deterrent and the restaurant seems to be bustling with customers around the clock within a month of opening. – Photo Courtesy: Chatterbox CaféĪ homey, comforting, and rustic vibe greets you as you enter Chatterbox Café, and the aroma of freshly baked desserts completes the unique experience. Nostalgia plays a part, but Chatterbox does not rely on its good name to ensure success, rather uses its roots as the launching pad for something much more impressive.Įntrance of Chatterbox Café. The greatest strength of the new Chatterbox Café is that it has managed to retain the cosy warmth of the old while effectively creating a new identity. The snug hidey hole of a café was understandably lost in its younger, more fashionable competition and its rebirth has been both timely and welcome. Pie in the Sky bakeries have been a fixture of Karachi for over a decade, and the original Chatterbox at Zamzama was a natural extension. In a city that thrives on reinvention while remaining dedicated to its classics, giving an old favourite a makeover is a tricky undertaking.