Breach Candy has a vibe of its own and clearly, it’s not every day that a new cafe or restaurant can open here (real estate prices put the ‘real’ in bummer). And so when it does, it arrests our attention. On a pleasant afternoon, we head to Balmy Cafe for lunch, twinning in whites with our bestie.

The doors open and it’s deja vu—a large glass facade, comfortable seating options, swings, a bar area, plants, vintage feel, boho vibe. This has been done far too often in pursuit of creating instagrammable eateries. The menu comprising all-day breakfast dishes, and Asian, Indian, and Italian cuisine is not new either; perhaps the ‘Jain’ options are. Shaken and stirred cocktails, artisanal coffee—done that too. Premium all-day café and bar—What’s new here? Except that SoBoites are being given another reason to not cross the sea-link.