FES Cafe: Leading the Dessert Cafe Movement in India

Dessert-led cafe chain FES Cafe has successfully secured Rs 3 crore in a seed funding round, which was spearheaded by Aakash Anand and his venture studio Wolfpack Labs. The newly acquired funds will assist in their expansion efforts, notably their entry into Delhi this July, while also propelling their ambition to establish a nationally recognized, dessert-first cafe brand that emphasizes culture, community, and indulgence, as noted by FES Cafe in a recent press release.

About FES Cafe

Founded by Vidur Mayor, FES Cafe is an eggless dessert cafe chain dedicated to indulgence, innovation, and creating a sense of community. It aims to serve as a third space for the youth of India by providing baked cookies, puddings, cakes made from alternative ingredients, seasonal desserts, savoury dishes, dynamic dessert menus, arcade game sections, and community-focused events like Coffee Raves to curate a unique cafe experience.

Impressive Growth Metrics

Since its inception, FES Cafe has achieved remarkable milestones; it has tripled its revenue within the first three months, reached a store-level EBITDA of 29.8% by the fourth month, and increased delivery revenue by 347% in just 90 days. By June 2025, the cafe was handling over 10,000 monthly orders and became EBITDA-positive at the company level within four months.

Expansion Plans for FES Cafe

The Gurugram-based cafe is set to unveil its first outlet in Delhi this July, followed by another store in Gurugram situated in a corporate park in September 2025. With an ambitious target of launching over 100 stores by FY 2027 across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, FES Cafe is also creating a hybrid COCO and FICO model, alongside delivery-centric hubs and packaged dessert options to enhance its reach beyond just brick-and-mortar cafes.