The city of Panchkula has been awaiting a new chapter in the world of artisanal patisserie. A patisserie that has been waiting for a moment like this has finally opened its doors to invite all foodies to the perfect harmony of flavors, culture, and craftsmanship: Copper & Crumb, set to open on February 1, 2025. This promises to be a feast of the senses in this space, as it will definitely go beyond being just another ordinary café, thereby giving meaning to a life lived layer by layer.
From dreams to reality: How Copper & Crumb came into existence
The Seed is Planted (2019)
In the quiet hours of motherhood, Kannupriya Garg discovered her calling. Her kitchen became an experimental sanctuary, where each failed dessert wasn't a setback but a stepping stone. Starting with simple cakes for her children, she found herself drawn deeper into the world of contemporary desserts, experimenting with flavors that bridged cultures and challenged conventions.
A Serendipitous Connection (2021)
At a school get together, Kannupriya met Utkarsh, who was visiting from the US. Frustrated by the lack of exceptional coffee experiences in India, he shared her vision of elevating local culinary standards. Their conversation sparked an immediate connection – her innovative approach to desserts perfectly complemented his vision of creating extraordinary coffee experiences. Both shared a frustration with the lack of spaces that truly celebrated both crafts.
Vision Takes Shape (2022)
While Kannupriya perfected her pastry craft, Utkarsh dove deep into coffee sourcing and brewing techniques. Their complementary skills created a perfect blend – her understanding of baking techniques with local flavors, his expertise in building startups and global coffee cultures.
The Perfect Partnership (2023)
Their collaboration with Beanrove Coffee Roasters completed the triangle. Utkarsh returned back from the US and his coffee expertise proved invaluable in sourcing signature blends that complemented Kannupriya's dessert innovations. This partnership ensured not just quality but a commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability.
Dream to Reality (Feb 2025)
Copper & Crumb's flagship store opens its doors, embodying a new chapter in India's culinary landscape. Here, Kannupriya's innovative desserts showcase the beautiful collision of global inspiration and local soul, while Utkarsh's coffee program introduces Indians to new ways of experiencing their daily brew. The space itself becomes a canvas where contemporary design meets familiar comfort, where every detail invites discovery.
Beyond Boundaries (2026 onwards)
More than just a café, Copper & Crumb emerges as a movement celebrating modern Indian creativity. Their apprenticeship program nurtures the next generation of culinary innovators, while their commitment to sustainable sourcing creates positive impact in farming communities. Each day brings new opportunities to push boundaries, honor traditions, and create experiences that delight and inspire.
Fusion flavors on the menu: a story told by each creation
Copper & Crumb is not a patisserie but rather a stage where artistry in the art of food blends with rich cultural legacy. Each and every ingredient product on the menu today has been well planned, keeping in mind the modest traditional techniques with brisk modernity.
Menu Highlights:
Butter Chicken Puff Pastry: It's a fabulous collision of rich, pungent North Indian spices against the delicate, feathery strands of French pastry in Butter Chicken Puff Pastry. That rich spiced filling required over 45 attempts to arrive at the correct amount of buttery dough layers.
Pecan Mascarpone Delight: Sponge on which a musky mascarpone mousse drenches with a flavor of tonka bean flows perfectly into the lusciousness of every bite of pecan praline drizzle; it's the perfect orchestra of textures and tastes.
These are not just recipes; they are tales of cross-cultural assimilation written with great sensitivity towards the food culture of both India and France.
Beyond Café: A space for stories & connections
What's on the plate is beyond the Copper & Crumb experience: the surroundings do all the rest. The room has been put together to consider many moods and moments.
Quiet Zone: It is the place for someone who would like to get away from the busy life. Relish your handcrafted cappuccino with a beautiful piece of entremet in an environment that calms one's soul.
Social Zone: friends gather around tables crafted by local artisans. It is a place where laughter, stories, and memories are shared, not just food.
The Exhibition Zone: See the artistry in action. Watch as the pastry team crafts each masterpiece, from the precise lamination of dough to the final glossy glaze.
Every corner of Copper & Crumb is designed to celebrate connection—with food, with others, and with oneself.
A Commitment to Sustainability and Community
Every decision at Copper & Crumb is deeply committed to sustainability and community development. Ingredients tell the story of responsible sourcing and local collaboration: seasonal fruits and heritage grains—directly sourced from local farmers to ensure freshness, support traditional farming practices, and preserve biodiversity.
Sustainable Coffee: Copper & Crumb partners with Beanrove Coffee Roasters in serving coffee sourced from beans where the earth is respected and celebrated, as is the farmer's hard work on the land they cultivate.
Handcrafted Interiors: The beautiful tables, chairs, and artwork are all pieces created by neighborhood artisans, and beauty and purpose get married while championing local craft.
More than desserts, Copper & Crumb weaves sustainability into every part of its business to offer a model of mindful living.
Empowering Women, One Pastry at a Time
Copper & Crumb is also breaking barriers in the culinary world. With the understanding that women often face challenges in professional kitchens, the patisserie launched an apprenticeship program aimed at empowering aspiring female chefs.
From tempering chocolates to making entremets, it is changing lives through hands-on training. Doubting women who never thought they could work with intricate pastries now stand tall with confidence.
"The sweetest success is seeing them master things they never thought were possible," says Kannupriya of this new program.
Mark your calendars: The Grand Launch
This patisserie promises to be one grand celebration on February 1, 2025, with its opening. The event will feature the best of Copper & Crumb's creations, combined with expertly brewed coffee and live demonstrations by the pastry team. Guests can look forward to:
- Tasting signature dishes off the menu.
- Live pastry-making sessions.
- Meeting the founders and their journey.
This is not just an opening but an invitation to be part of the movement that celebrates craftsmanship and community, where there is a joy in shared experiences.
A taste of something extraordinary
Copper & Crumb is more than just a café—it's a celebration of dreams realized, traditions honored, and boundaries redefined. Whether you're indulging in a butter chicken puff pastry, sipping on ethically sourced coffee, or simply soaking in the ambiance, you're becoming part of a larger story.
Every flaky layer of pastry, every sip of coffee, you are invited to taste the exceptional, seize the moment, and celebrate the convergence of past and present. February 1, 2025: The journey begins. Will you be there to pen the first chapter?
