What kind of food is it?

Healthy, smoothie-forward cafe fare linked to the Prana kitchen, rather than a full restaurant menu.

Can I take a surf or kite lesson here?

Yes. Vaayu runs surf, SUP, kayak, kitesurf and wakeboard courses and rentals with certified instructors.

On the Ashwem-Mandrem beach road, opposite the Holy Cross Chapel, right on the border of the two beaches.

Is it good for a quiet coffee?

Yes, the terrace and lounge are relaxed, though it's a communal, creative space rather than a silent cafe.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes, the laid-back, animal-loving village vibe suits families as well as solo travellers.

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Cafe

Vaayu Waterman's Village

A surf-and-kite beach cafe and bar attached to Goa's watersports village, with an artist-residency soul.

Mandrem · Goa

Price Band

mid

Outdoor Seating

Yes

About Vaayu Waterman's Village

The terrace cafe and bar of the Vaayu watersports village on the Ashwem-Mandrem beachfront, blending healthy plates and smoothies with a surf-school, artist-residency vibe.

Vaayu Waterman's Village is a surf, SUP and kitesurf hub on the Ashwem-Mandrem beachfront, opposite the Holy Cross Chapel, and its terrace cafe and bar is the social heart of the place. It's not a standalone restaurant so much as the kitchen of a community: bamboo huts, an artist residency, a little shop, a surf school and a lounge, all built around the ocean.

The food is healthy and smoothie-forward, with the cafe kitchen associated with the Prana team, and the vibe is unhurried and creative, the sort of spot where you might drift from a post-surf smoothie into a long conversation with a visiting artist. It's a cafe and bar rather than a fine-dining table, and it sits right on the Ashwem-Mandrem border where the two beaches blur.

It's mid-priced and best understood as an experience as much as a meal, wrapped up with lessons, beach clean-ups and exhibitions. For a sense of the laid-back, active Ashwem-Mandrem lifestyle, it's a good marker. North Goa's luxury home market is anchored by a cluster of roughly 130 listed homes at a median of about ₹3.60 crore, with a ceiling near ₹17 crore and most homes priced on request.

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Highlights

Surf-village setting

A cafe and bar attached to a surf, SUP and kitesurf school right on the beach.

Healthy, smoothie-forward menu

Smoothies, bowls and mindful plates linked to the Prana kitchen.

Artist residency

Rotating artists, exhibitions and a creative, communal atmosphere.

Terrace and lounge

A relaxed terrace cafe and lounge overlooking the Ashwem-Mandrem sand.

Beach clean-ups and community

Regular clean-ups and events give it a genuine village feel.

The food

The kitchen is healthy and ocean-lifestyle oriented: smoothies, smoothie bowls, fresh juices and light, mindful plates rather than heavy restaurant cooking, with the cafe fare linked to the Prana team. It's the food of a surf village, meant to fuel a morning on the water and refuel after, and it doubles as a bar for sundowners. Don't come expecting an elaborate multi-course menu; come for clean, feel-good food in a beachfront lounge surrounded by boards, art and sea air.

What to order

Order a smoothie or smoothie bowl and something light and fresh from the cafe, then take it up to the terrace or lounge. It's as much about the setting as the plate, so pair it with a sunset drink from the bar and soak up the artist-residency, surf-school energy. If you're staying, the food is part of the wider Vaayu experience alongside lessons and beach walks.

The verdict

7.8/10

Less a restaurant than the social hub of a surf-and-art village, and lovely for exactly that. The food is clean, healthy and simple, and the reason to come is the beachfront, creative, watersports energy around it. Best for active, easygoing travellers rather than anyone after a formal meal.

Food 7.5/10

Ambience 8.5/10

Value 7.5/10

Service 7.5/10