Gujarat's first vinyl listening café

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Blockheads is inspired by the kissa bars of 1960s Japan - intimate spaces where music wasn't background noise, it was the reason you came. We've built that idea into a space that pairs high-fidelity vinyl listening with considered food and coffee. For audiophiles, for curious first-timers, for anyone who wants an afternoon that sounds as good as it tastes. The cozy little spot you didn't know you needed - until you did.

Explore Menu Experience Afterhours

Set the needle

Pick a mood. The room follows.

↻ Give it a spin

Now spinning - Bossa & soul

The room settles.

Long lunches, longer sides. The light goes soft and so does the tempo.

On the plateKatsu burger

In the cupIced Americano

Plates and playlists

A menu that plays on two sides.

The whole listing, exactly as it reads in the room - burgers and small plates on one side, coffee and the sweet end on the other. Take it with you, or hand it round the table.

Read the menu (PDF)

A full spread - tempura, edamame, corn and mains laid out on the dark table beside a magazine — The spread

House desserts plated at a private listening station — The encore

For listening

Records worth slowing down for.

We take after Japan's listening bars, where a room is tuned like an instrument and the record chosen for the hour sets the pace of everything else - how you speak, how long you stay, how the coffee and food tastes.

Vinyl asks for patience. It crackles, it warms, it ends and has to be turned. That friction is the point. In a world that scrolls faster every year, we wanted a place you can touch, hear and feel - where a side of music is something you sit through, not skip.

So the collection is curated, not shuffled. Afternoons start bright and unhurried. And once the light drops, the room reads a different sleeve entirely.

Take a seat in our listening corner and experience vinyl at your own pace. Choose a record from our collection, place the needle yourself, and enjoy an uninterrupted session in a cozy setting with your food and drink.

Explore our vinyl collection

A wall panel at Blockheads reading “But have you heard it on vinyl?”

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moods across the day: 0
sides to every plate: 0

From the room

What regulars say.

The café has a great retro aesthetic, a relaxed ambience, and serves some excellent coffee. What really sets it apart is Ahmedabad continues to impress me with its food, coffee culture, and unique cafés, and Blockheads is definitely one of the highlights.The café the listening experience, you can put on headphones and enjoy music from their vinyl collection, which adds a unique old-school charm to the place. Overall, a fantastic spot for coffee lovers, music enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a unique café experience in Ahmedabad. Would definitely come back for the cacao cold brew and the vinyl listening sessions.

Shivom Bansal

The space carries a soulful jazz-inspired vibe, making it perfect for slow conversations and relaxed evenings. The menu is thoughtfully crafted with vegan and gluten-free options, without compromising on flavor or creativity. Must try: Pink Sauce Spaghetti.

Jay Vasani

Comfort place to hangout with friends or even alone. Love the vibe and music collection.

Saara Lakum· Afterhours

Visited Blockheads recently and really enjoyed the coffee. The vinyl and gramophone theme makes the café stand out, and listening to music on headphones is a fun experience. It's a perfect place for couples if you're looking for a peaceful café with something different. Will definitely visit again.

Rohan Pandya

Loved the vinyl wall. The silent disco dining table concept is really nice and interesting.

Priyam Malvania

Friendly welcome – Team helped in getting everything perfect! Vibe – food – music – perfect!

Deval Sarang

The room, through the day

One space, an immersive sanctuary.

The listening room, tables set beneath the red ceiling — The main room

coffee machine — Sandos,worth every bite

A nightcap on the bar, record sleeves glowing behind it — Nightcap

The wall of records that lines the room — The spotlight

Daylight through the shoji-screen windows — Shoji light

A signature burger and fries, cued up beneath a record sleeve — The headliner

Blockheads seen from the One42 courtyard — From the courtyard

A table for two beneath the vinyl wall — Cued up

Illuminated guitar along the dark wall — The Guitar

A hand holding two polaroids from a live set — Keepsakes

A table lamp glowing gold at dusk — Last light

AfterHours

The Room After the Room.

Not the beginning of the night. The middle of it.

When the record has changed, the room has settled, and the people remaining chose to stay.

A harmonium-and-guitar duo playing a live set against the night windows — Live sets

The room seated and listening in low warm light — The room, listening

A bass guitar mid-set, close up — In the pocket

Weekly

Listening Sessions

Built around vinyl, conversation and comfortable listening, each session lets the record take centre stage uninterrupted in an intimate, lounge-style setting with curated beverages and small plates.

Fri – Sat

Late Cuts

A more social take on AfterHours. Vinyl remains at the heart of the evening. Elevated energy and a bar-like atmosphere.

Monthly

Live Gigs

Featuring a curated mix of emerging talent and indie artists from across India. Small room, close audience, and performances experienced the way live music should be.

By arrival

Speakeasy

Our speakeasy is a quieter, more intimate corner with limited seating and an atmosphere that rewards curiosity. Invite only.

See upcoming Afterhours events

Some rooms serve food.

Some rooms serve music.

This one serves presence.

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