About Our Food

Delivering Awesome Since 1960

Time flies when you do what you love. We know because we’ve been making great dishes since 1967. Along the way, we’ve grown to more than 750 restaurants from coast to coast, becoming a trusted brand and leader in the food service industry. We’re proud of the quality food we make – and the difference we make in communities across Kerala. We’ve made a lot of pies – and memories – over the years. Find out what goes into both!

Our History

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1960

The beginning

Tom Managhan and brother, James bough “PocoNick’s” – a cafe at Kattakada with the price of 10,000 rupees and changed its name to “Jese Cafe”

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1968

Bad Luck

In 1968, Jese Cafe headquarter burn down by fire. In 1975, Amstar Corp, a sugar supplier name Poco sued Jese Cafe for the name of the Cafe.

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1970

Growing

Jese Cafe opened more 954 stores, increased total stores to 2,841 and became the fastest-growing cafe in India. The first store opened in the United Kingdom, in Luton.

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1990

Online Order

Jese Cafe opened more 954 stores, increased total stores to 2,841 and became the fastest-growing cafe chain in India. The first Jese Cafe store opened in the United Kingdom, in Luton.

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2010

2,000th Store

Jese Cafe International opened its 2,000th store outside India. Domino's celebrates 40 years of development around the world. At the same time, global sales reach more than $ 3.54 billion.

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2020

50 Years Celebrating

In 2020, Jese Cafe celebrated 50 years of operating. First store opened in Thiruvananthapuram on 19 November 1970