Best Cafes & Coffee Shops in Delhi

17 Places
By type

Delhi's cafe culture has blossomed into one of the most vibrant in India. From the legendary Indian Coffee House and the iconic United Coffee House at Connaught Place to modern specialty roasters like Blue Tokai and Third Wave Coffee in Hauz Khas and Khan Market, the city offers a cafe for every mood. Whether you prefer a traditional chai or a single-origin pour-over, Delhi has you covered.

Connaught Place
#1 of Top 17

Connaught Place

A colonial-era commercial hub with Georgian-style architecture, premium shopping, dining, and nightlife. The heart of New Delhi.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Shopping & Markets

Best Time to Visit

Evening

How to Reach

Take metro to Rajiv Chowk station and walk 2 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Rajiv Chowk

Yellow Line - 0.3 km

Shopping
dining
nightlife
architecture walk
Khan Market
#2 of Top 17

Khan Market

One of the most expensive retail markets in India, known for branded stores, bookshops, cafes, and upscale restaurants.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Shopping & Markets

Best Time to Visit

Afternoon and evening

How to Reach

Take metro to Khan Market station and walk 3 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Khan Market

Violet Line - 0.1 km

Shopping
dining
book browsing
cafe hopping
Dilli Haat
#3 of Top 17

Dilli Haat

An open-air food and crafts bazaar showcasing handicrafts and cuisines from all Indian states. A permanent cultural festival.

Opening Hours

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹30 for Indians, ₹100 for foreigners

Type

Shopping & Markets

Best Time to Visit

Evening, especially during festivals

How to Reach

Take metro to Delhi Haat - INA station and walk 3 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

AIIMS

Yellow Line - 0.5 km

Handicraft shopping
multi-cuisine dining
cultural performances
Hauz Khas Village
#4 of Top 17

Hauz Khas Village

A trendy urban village combining medieval ruins with contemporary art galleries, boutiques, cafes, and vibrant nightlife.

Opening Hours

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (varies by venue)

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Shopping & Markets

Best Time to Visit

Evening and night

How to Reach

Take metro to Hauz Khas station and walk 8 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

IIT Delhi

Magenta Line - 0.7 km

Cafe hopping
art gallery visits
nightlife
photography of ruins
Select Citywalk Mall
#5 of Top 17

Select Citywalk Mall

One of Delhi's premier luxury shopping malls with international brands, fine dining, and a vibrant social scene.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Shopping & Markets

Best Time to Visit

Weekends and evenings

How to Reach

Take metro to Saket station and walk 5 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Malviya Nagar

Yellow Line - 1.2 km

Shopping
dining
movies
entertainment
DLF Mall of India
#6 of Top 17

DLF Mall of India

One of the largest malls in India, located in Noida, with over 330 brands, food courts, and entertainment zones.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Shopping & Markets

Best Time to Visit

Weekends

How to Reach

Take metro to Noida Sector 18 station and walk 10 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Noida Sector 18

Blue Line - 0.4 km

Shopping
dining
movies
gaming
entertainment
Pacific Mall
#7 of Top 17

Pacific Mall

A popular mall in West Delhi with a wide range of retail stores, food courts, and entertainment facilities.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Shopping & Markets

Best Time to Visit

Weekends

How to Reach

Take metro to Rajouri Garden station and walk 8 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Ramesh Nagar

Blue Line - 0.4 km

Shopping
dining
movies
bowling
Paranthe Wali Gali
#8 of Top 17

Paranthe Wali Gali

A famous narrow lane in Chandni Chowk known for its legendary parantha shops serving deep-fried stuffed flatbreads since the 1870s.

Opening Hours

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free entry

Type

Food & Restaurants

Best Time to Visit

Breakfast and lunch time

How to Reach

Take metro to Chandni Chowk station and walk 5 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Chandni Chowk

Yellow Line - 0.1 km

Street food tasting
heritage food experience
food photography
Karim's Restaurant
#9 of Top 17

Karim's Restaurant

A legendary Mughlai restaurant near Jama Masjid, established in 1913, famous for its kebabs, biryanis, and Mughlai curries.

Opening Hours

7:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Entry Fee

Free entry

Type

Food & Restaurants

Best Time to Visit

Lunch and dinner

How to Reach

Take metro to Jama Masjid station and walk 5 minutes towards Jama Masjid

Nearby Metro Station

Jama Masjid

Violet Line - 0.4 km

Mughlai dining
heritage food experience
cultural immersion
Indian Accent Restaurant
#10 of Top 17

Indian Accent Restaurant

Award-winning fine dining restaurant by Chef Manish Mehrotra, known for inventive Indian cuisine. Ranked among Asia's Best Restaurants.

Opening Hours

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Entry Fee

Free entry

Type

Food & Restaurants

Best Time to Visit

Dinner for full experience

How to Reach

Take metro to Lok Kalyan Marg station and walk 10 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Lok Kalyan Marg

Yellow Line - 0.4 km

Fine dining
modern Indian cuisine
wine pairing
Old Delhi Food Walk
#11 of Top 17

Old Delhi Food Walk

A gastronomic tour through the lanes of Old Delhi covering legendary food stalls serving jalebi, nihari, kulfi, and chaat since generations.

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free (food costs vary)

Type

Food & Restaurants

Best Time to Visit

Morning for breakfast, evening for chaat

How to Reach

Take metro to Chandni Chowk station and walk 5 minutes into the old lanes

Nearby Metro Station

Chandni Chowk

Yellow Line - 89 m

Street food tasting
food tour
cultural experience
photography
DLF CyberHub
#12 of Top 17

DLF CyberHub

A premium food and entertainment hub within DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon, surrounded by major IT offices and corporate headquarters.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

IT/Business Hub

Best Time to Visit

Evening for dining and entertainment

How to Reach

Take metro to Sikanderpur station and walk 10 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Cyber City

Rapid Metro - 0.2 km

Dining
socializing
corporate events
live entertainment
Kingdom of Dreams
#13 of Top 17

Kingdom of Dreams

A spectacular live entertainment destination in Gurgaon featuring Bollywood-themed shows, cultural performances, and themed dining.

Opening Hours

12:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Entry Fee

₹500-2500 per show

Type

Entertainment

Best Time to Visit

Evening shows

How to Reach

Take metro to IFFCO Chowk station and walk 10 minutes or take auto

Nearby Metro Station

IFFCO Chowk

Yellow Line - 0.2 km

Bollywood shows
cultural performances
themed dining
shopping
The Leela Palace New Delhi
#14 of Top 17

The Leela Palace New Delhi

An ultra-luxury 5-star hotel on Diplomatic Enclave, known for its palatial architecture, world-class dining, and impeccable service.

Opening Hours

24/7

Entry Fee

Guests only

Type

Hotels

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Take metro to Udyog Bhawan station and walk 10 minutes or take taxi

Nearby Metro Station

Lok Kalyan Marg

Yellow Line - 0.8 km

Luxury stay
fine dining
spa
business events
The Imperial Hotel
#15 of Top 17

The Imperial Hotel

A heritage luxury hotel on Janpath established in 1931, featuring an art deco style and a museum-quality art collection.

Opening Hours

24/7

Entry Fee

Guests only

Type

Hotels

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Take metro to Rajiv Chowk station and walk 5 minutes south

Nearby Metro Station

Patel Chowk

Yellow Line - 0.6 km

Luxury stay
heritage dining
art appreciation
spa
Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi
#16 of Top 17

Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi

An iconic 5-star hotel near India Gate, offering luxury rooms, award-winning restaurants, and world-class amenities.

Opening Hours

24/7

Entry Fee

Guests only

Type

Hotels

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Take metro to Khan Market station and walk 10 minutes

Nearby Metro Station

Khan Market

Violet Line - 0.2 km

Luxury stay
fine dining
banquets
spa
heritage experience
Majnu Ka Tilla (New Aruna Nagar)
#17 of Top 17

Majnu Ka Tilla (New Aruna Nagar)

A Tibetan refugee colony known for its authentic Tibetan and Himalayan cuisine, Buddhist monasteries, and unique culture.

Opening Hours

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free entry

Type

Food & Restaurants

Best Time to Visit

Lunch time for food, Losar festival

How to Reach

Take metro to Vidhan Sabha station and walk 10 minutes east towards Yamuna

Nearby Metro Station

Civil Lines

Yellow Line - 1.4 km

Tibetan food
momos
thukpa
monastery visit
cultural experience

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