Core the Coffee Shop at Lithosphere. A Cafe that Stays Open Until 2 AM.
Core the Coffee Shop is part of the Lithosphere complex in Bodakdev, located on Rajpath Rangoli Road near Rajpath Club. It is open daily until 2 AM, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and a menu that covers everything from cold brews and milkshakes to pizzas, sandwiches, and fresh pastries from the in-house patisserie. The pace is unhurried, the setting is relaxed, and it works as well for an afternoon coffee as it does for a late evening that goes longer than planned.
For those in and around the Rajpath Club area, Bodakdev, Vastrapur, and SG Highway, Core the Coffee Shop is one of the more complete options available, particularly after the hours when most other places in the area have closed. During the nine days of Navratri, the hours extend further to 4 AM, making it one of the few places in this part of Ahmedabad that stays open through the night during the festival season.
The Setting
Core the Coffee Shop has both indoor air-conditioned seating and an outdoor section. The indoor space is comfortable for longer visits, whether that is a working afternoon, a catch-up over coffee, or a meal that extends into the evening. The outdoor seating is well-suited to the cooler months in Ahmedabad, when an evening outside near Rajpath Club is a genuinely pleasant way to spend time.
Being part of the Lithosphere complex gives Core a context that a standalone cafe does not have. The boulangerie and patisserie are right next door, the fine dining restaurant is within the same building, and visitors often find themselves stopping at more than one space within the complex during the same visit.
Coffee and Beverages
The beverage menu at Core the Coffee Shop is more considered than most coffee shops in Bodakdev. The hot coffee range covers the standard espresso-based drinks, each done with care. The cold brew section goes further, with options like Vietnamese Cold Brew, Cold Brew Ginger Ale, Lotus Biscoff Mocha Cold Brew, and Stereo Love Cold Brew alongside the classic versions. For those who prefer something other than coffee, the menu covers hot chocolate in a Classic House Blend and a 70% Dark, frappes, milkshakes in flavours like Hazelnut, Black Forest, and Biscoff Cheesecake, mocktails, iced teas, cold coco, affogato, and kombucha. The range is wide enough that most people will find something to return to.
Food
The food at Core the Coffee Shop draws from the same kitchen standards as the Lithosphere fine dining restaurant, and the bread for the sandwiches comes directly from the boulangerie next door. Sandwiches are served on a choice of Buttery Croissant, Focaccia, or Wholewheat Bread, which makes a noticeable difference in quality compared to most cafe sandwiches. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available.
The pizza menu covers sourdough and thin crust bases across twelve varieties, including both veg and non-veg options. The Magic Mushrooms pizza with slow-roasted mushroom ragout and truffle oil and The Meat Frenzy with smoked chicken, chicken ham, and chicken sausages are among the more ordered. Salads are available for lighter eating, and pastries from the Lithosphere patisserie are on offer throughout the day, which gives the dessert options a quality that most standalone coffee shops cannot match.
Why the Late Hours Matter
Core the Coffee Shop being open until 2 AM changes what kind of place it can be. For the afternoon crowd it is a comfortable sit-down cafe with a full kitchen. For the evening crowd it is a relaxed dinner and drinks spot with an outdoor section. And for those who are still out past midnight in Bodakdev, it is one of the very few places near Rajpath Club where a proper coffee and a decent meal are available at that hour.
The 4 AM extension during Navratri is a practical acknowledgement of how the festival season changes the rhythm of the neighbourhood. For those observing Navratri and looking for somewhere to go between garba sessions and the early hours of the morning, Core the Coffee Shop is one of the more reliable options in this part of Ahmedabad.
What Diners Say
Across Google and District, Core the Coffee Shop is consistently noted for food quality that exceeds what most people expect from a coffee shop, with the pizzas and sandwiches coming up specifically in reviews. The service is a recurring positive, with staff described as attentive. Several reviewers mention returning regularly rather than as a one-time visit, which reflects the kind of consistency that is harder to maintain across a full day and late-night operation than it might appear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a coffee shop near Rajpath Club in Ahmedabad?
Core the Coffee Shop at Lithosphere by Upper Crust is located on Rajpath Rangoli Road, directly behind Rajpath Club in Bodakdev. It is open daily until 2 AM with indoor and outdoor seating, a full coffee and beverage menu, and food from the Lithosphere kitchen including pizzas, sandwiches, and pastries.
Which cafes in Ahmedabad are open after midnight?
Core the Coffee Shop at Lithosphere in Bodakdev is open until 2 AM daily and extends to 4 AM during the nine days of Navratri. It serves coffee, cold brew, milkshakes, mocktails, pizzas, sandwiches, and pastries from the in-house boulangerie through the night.
Where can I go for a date or hangout in Bodakdev, Ahmedabad?
Core the Coffee Shop at Lithosphere is a practical option for a date or a casual hangout in Bodakdev. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, a relaxed atmosphere that is neither too formal nor too casual, stays open until 2 AM, and has a full menu covering coffee, mocktails, pizzas, and sandwiches. The outdoor section near Rajpath Club is particularly well-suited to evenings during the winter months.
Where can I find hangout places near Rajpath Club?
Core the Coffee Shop at Lithosphere, located directly behind Rajpath Club on Rajpath Rangoli Road in Bodakdev, is one of the better options in the immediate area. The late-night hours, indoor and outdoor seating, and the food and beverage range make it suited to everything from a casual afternoon to a late-night outing.
Does Core the Coffee Shop have outdoor seating?
Yes. Core the Coffee Shop has both indoor air-conditioned seating and an outdoor section. The outdoor seating is particularly well-suited to evenings during the cooler months in Ahmedabad.
Is Core the Coffee Shop good for working from in Ahmedabad?
Core the Coffee Shop at Lithosphere in Bodakdev has comfortable indoor seating, a relaxed atmosphere, and stays open until 2 AM, making it a practical option for longer working sessions at any time of day. The setting and hours accommodate it well.