‘Met My Wife at CCD’: Twitter Reminisces, Thanks VG Siddhartha

People praised Siddhartha for the great entrepreneur he was, reminiscing their CCD moments.

Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) founder VG Siddhartha was cremated at his coffee estate in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru on Wednesday, 31 July, two days after he went missing.

In the early hours of Wednesday, the coffee tycoon's body was recovered from the Netravati river in Karnataka.

A letter purportedly written by him, which surfaced online after he went missing, says that he was under "tremendous pressure" from lenders, private equity partners, and that he had “failed as an entrepreneur”.

But did he?

Since the news of his death surfaced, people have been coming on social media to pay their tributes to Siddhartha, fondly remembering their own ‘CCD memories’.

‘Met My Better Half in CCD’

“A lot can happen over coffee” – CCD’s tagline – as it turns out, really did impact different people in different ways.

Met my better half for first time at Santa Cruz CCD in Mumbai..a lot can happen over coffee #CCDMemories #RIPSiddhartha

— Sandeep Singh (@Zynx) July 31, 2019

Yes... I met my wife at #CCD #CCDMemories. I'm sure many of your first dates would have happened here

https://t.co/iEsa4E5KPw

— Rajasekar (@sekartweets) July 31, 2019

@CafeCoffeeDay is where I met my wife ! CCD has given me much more memories ! #RIPSiddhartha 😔😢 #CCDMemories

— Srinivas Kannan (@strikersree) July 31, 2019

Bringing Friends Together Since 90’s

CCD had quickly turned into the hub for the college hangouts after it opened in India. For some, it still is.

Oh man! That makes me sad. CCD was synonymous to coffee outings back in the days. Some really fond memories of friendly banter and freaky dates 😁 over Devil's Own. #RIPSiddhartha #CCDFounder #CCDMemories #CCD

— priyanka shekhawat (@priyanka_2818) July 31, 2019

first dates, hangouts, mass bunks, quick meet ups, place to chill out, it was our very own Indian Starbucks. #CCD an Indian brand with global appeal, it is your legacy sir #RIPSiddhartha #CafeCoffeeDay #CCDFounder #CCDMemories

— Vipul Sharma (@DVipz) July 31, 2019

I remember as a kid always saving up to have that one Devil's Own cold Coffee at #ccd ! #CCDMemories
Sad to hear the demise of #VGSiddhartha May he RIP.

— Glee (@meringlinta) July 31, 2019

#CCDmemories
There's a reason why me, my friends and workmates call @CafeCoffeeDay as my second home. It's that special to me! And I can tell that I planned much of initial phase of @LapsusNext in CCD. It's among my safest places while in anxiety!
Thank you and #RIPVGSiddhartha

— Saurabh Sharma (@meet_the_wizard) July 31, 2019

My friends and I at #CafeCoffeeDay. I have fond memories of spending time at #CCD sometimes just with a book or laptop, sometimes with friends. Saddened to learn the passing away of #VGSiddhartha #CCDMemories pic.twitter.com/Y2K4Ciuacr

— Harsh Vasani (@harshvasani11) July 31, 2019

Siddhartha, the Visionary Entrepreneur

Siddhartha was the son-in-law of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna. According to his profile on MindTree, his family had been in the coffee growing business for more than 130 years.

A number of people came forward to praise Siddhartha for the great entrepreneur he was.

Thank you #VGSiddhartha for "A lot that happened over a coffee".. #CCDmemories #RIPSiddhartha

— Smruti H Vyas (@pandya_smruti) July 31, 2019

A sad day for the country losing a visionary entrepreneur #VGSiddhartha if someone as strong as VGS can break,anyone can break. So many marriages,dates,breakups,crushes,
friendships,jobs,business plans, career plans etc. happnd bcoz of him. @IncomeTaxIndia why so much pressure?🤨 pic.twitter.com/Ga3x7W4SYi

— MANUKUMAR (@manukumarspeaks) July 31, 2019

When a successful person commits suicide, I question myself : what exactly matters in life? #RIPSiddhartha #CCDmemories

— Nisar Mohammed (@i_am_Tipu) July 31, 2019

This man was no failure, he was a visionary,loved & admired by his employees and colleagues for being grounded & humble, a charismatic entrepreneur who brought coffee culture to india, you will be missed by millions #RIPVGSiddhartha

#Coffeeking #CCDMemories #CCD #CafeCoffeeDay pic.twitter.com/E1HPJVxmLx

— PPJ (@PrateekPJalan) July 31, 2019

A man who created a global brand, created 50,000 jobs, was good to everyone ends his life under tragic circumstances. Compare this with criminals, rogues, frauds roaming freely in India. No country for good men. #Siddhartha
#RIPSiddhartha

— Piyush Mahajan_PM (@pmahajan97) July 31, 2019

Every Indian entrepreneur has their own #CCDMemories.

And surely Siddharth isn't a failed entrepreneur. #RIPVGSiddhartha #CafeCoffeeDay

— Ayush Sharma (@Crazy_Ayush1) July 31, 2019

‘Many Job Interviews, Start-Up Stories Begun in CCD’

Popular for being a place where friends met and hung out, the cafe also became the go-to place for meetings and interviews for a lot of people.

I remember stopping at CCD post an Important interview for a job I desperately wanted..spent an hour with a friend dissecting the interview...Btw I got the job. #RIPSiddhartha #CCDmemories

— Tasneem (@tasisme) July 31, 2019

CCD was the first place where the waiter wouldn't bring the bill tucked into a plate of Saunf to you, basically signaling you to vacate the table.

This was a pleasant surprise to many, and hence so many love stories, start-ups, job interviews took place here. #CCD

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) July 31, 2019

A lot can happen over coffee. I have almost always met my biggest client at a conveniently located #CCD for over 10 years. Eternal gratefulness to #VGSiddhartha. He was an inspiration to many self employed professionals.

— Harish Rao (@simpleharish) July 31, 2019

I was interviewed for my internship back in 2013 for @MDLZ in a CCD. I ended up securing the internship :) #CCDmemories

— Ameya B (@MrIndustrious) July 31, 2019

To me CCD is the best place for any client meeting out side the office . Mostly I used this for professional purpose or 1st timers .

If you don’t have any place to sit just go to CCD , summer days it’s work like a Tree.

My best #CCDmemories#RIPVGSiddhartha pic.twitter.com/aRbnOYSdpw

— P Mandal🇮🇳 (@IAMPMSM) July 31, 2019

‘CCD Didn’t Serve Coffee, They Served Memories’

Looking back it feels like Cafe Coffee Day didn't serve coffee, they served memories to their patrons. #CCDMemories

— Abhishek Yadav (@WhoSirAB) July 31, 2019

For many CCD was a place to have a coffee but for few like me it was a landmark .
"Aaaja bhai CCD pe khada hu"#CCDmemories#CafeCoffeeDay

— Syed Anas (@Anas437383Anas) July 31, 2019

I often used to go to #CafeCoffeeDay with my Ex thrice in a week few years back. Those were the days when only two things were imp. For me i.e. Cappuccino and my ex. #CCDmemories

— Ankit Sharma (@ankit2489786) July 31, 2019

Clearly, a lot can, indeed, happen over coffee. And today, many thanked Siddhartha for it.