15 Amazing Cafes in Delhi That are Worth Visiting 2026
Delhi is home to many cafes that cater to every taste and preference. As a seasoned resident of this vibrant city, I have curated a list of only the best cafes in Delhi. These amazing cafes are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
15 Amazing Cafes in Delhi
This is the best of the cafe scene in Delhi. On this list are long standing local favourites as well as a few newcomers. They are all worthy of a visit!
1. The Grammar Room – Best Overall
Possibly Delhi’s most beautiful cafe, the Grammar Room is like a semi-fine dining version of a cafe.
This is my personal favourite of the Delhi cafes. It’s one of the more expensive on this list, but the food and service are exceptional. Plus the ambience is relaxing and lovely. There’s also an extensive cocktail list, if you’re so inclined.
The menu is international with a focus on fresh, healthy ingredients. Meals are all prepared to order – diners are forewarned they may wait 20 minutes for their food.
There is a newer and smaller location in Khan Market, but the Mehrauli cafe is better.
2. Diggin – Best Outdoor Space
One of Delhi’s most favourite cafes, Diggin is famous for their beautiful outdoor spaces.
The menu is Italian inspired and features pizza, pasta, soups, salads and milkshakes. The food is very good, but what sets this place apart are the very photogenic terraces.
There are several locations in Delhi, all are lovely except the Connaught Place cafe, which is lacking in ambience.
3. Cafe Lota – Best Innovate Indian Food
Cafe Lota is located in Delhi’s National Crafts Museum, but is so well liked people come here just for the cafe. You don’t have to pay the museum entry fee to eat at the cafe.
The innovative menu offers contemporary versions of traditional Indian specialties. The use of whole and ancient grains is prominent, even making its way into amaranth battered fish and chips.
The food and ambience are amazing (retro Indian tunes playing in the background), and after lunch you can visit the museum. Cafe Lota is open early and has breakfast options also.
4. Amour Bistro – Best Cafe for Breakfast
This is easily the best cafe in Delhi for breakfast. Amour Bistro is open all day and everything is good, but breakfast is superb.
The breakfast menu is extensive: lots of egg dishes, quiche, bowls, breakfasts sandwiches, waffles and pancakes. Dinner and lunch are also varied with a good selection of salads, pastas, pizza, chicken and fish dishes.
The last time I was there I watched monkeys playing in the trees while I enjoyed my eggs Benedict.
5. Greenr Cafe – Best Vegan/ Vegetarian Cafe
Delhi’s best vegan and vegetarian cafe has a globally inspired California culture menu.
The food will please everyone, including non-vegetarians. Even though ingredients are local, the menu is international, and akin to what you would find in a North American vegan cafe. Make sure you save room for dessert – there are delectable cakes and sweets.
I usually go to the location in Greater Kailash, but there’s another location at the Priya Complex in Vasant Vihar. Greenr Cafe is dog friendly too!
6. Savorworks Coffee & Chocolate Atelier – Best Cafe for Coffee
If you are a true coffee aficionado, you will love Savorworks Coffee & Chocolate Atelier. It’s one of the best cafes to get coffee in Delhi.
The cafe serves light meals and all day breakfast: pancakes, sandwiches, toasts and soups. This is just as well, you want to save room for dessert!
Savorworks produces hand-made, small batch gourmet chocolates from cacao beans they source directly from South Indian farms and exquisite pastries. I tried the mini Sacher Torte, which was excellent.
7. The Big Chill Cafe – Best for Fussy Eaters
The Big Chill Cafe is Delhi’s largest and oldest chain of cafes. It’s extremely popular and has locations all over the city.
These are big, busy cafes, with extensive menus. There will be something to please the most fussy eater: pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches, grilled chicken and fish, burgers, desserts – you name it, they have it.
Portions are a good size, prices are reasonable and the quality is consistently good. Be prepared to wait if you go on the weekends or at night, Big Chill Cafes get very busy.
8. Ebony Cafe – Best Cafe in Old Delhi
This small cafe is a rare find in Old Delhi. Tucked into a corner across from Delhi’s largest mosque, the Jama Masjid, it’s the perfect spot if you need a break from the mayhem of Old Delhi.
The contemporary design is a complete contrast to the rest of the food joints in Old Delhi, and the menu is a mix of Indian and American style pizza, sandwiches and shakes.
There’s a small terrace in front with fabulous views of the mosque, and you can watch the craziness of Old Delhi. The only downside about this cafe is that it doesn’t open until 3:00 pm.
9. Bombay Club – Best Mumbai Style Cafe
If you are craving vada pav and sev puri, this is where to come. Bombay Club is the best Mumbai inspired cafe in Delhi. You’ll find traditional Mumbai specialties, as well Maharashtrian and Parsi dishes here.
The decor, with its cane furniture and vintage photos will remind you of old Bombay cafes. It has a bright, airy vibe that will make you nostalgic. Plus, my lunch was delicious, and they have great coffee!
10. Carnatic Cafe – Best South Indian Cafe
If you enjoy South Indian cuisine, Carnatic Cafe has to be on your list. It’s Delhi’s best cafe that specializes in South Indian food. Food is vegetarian and very authentic, including the South Indian coffee.
There are two locations in Delhi, the original in GK II and my favourite one in Lodhi Colony (you can check out the incredible street art after).
There is now a cafe in Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, vastly improving the formerly dismal food scene.
11. Potbelly Rooftop Cafe (Shahpur Jat) – Best for Bihari Cuisine
This cafe has been around for a while (I first went there about 6 years ago) and has become very popular in the last few of years.
It’s the best cafe in the Shahpur Jat area of Delhi and the food is absolutely delicious. It’s run by a mother and daughter team, and food is prepared using family recipes.
There’s another location in the Bihar Niwas (government run guest house), but I prefer the Shahpur Jat location for the wonderful rooftop terrace.
12. Cafe Dori – Best Dog Friendly Cafe
This beautiful, industrial style cafe has excellent European and Italian food, plus an all day breakfast. They also make one of the best hot chocolates in Delhi, using Callebaut 100% Belgian dark chocolate.
Cafe Dori is one of places you can bring dogs in Delhi. They’re allowed in the outdoor space and have their own special menu.
The cafe is located inside the Nappa Dori shop at Dhan Mill Compound, Delhi’s newest and trendiest shopping and dining destination.
13. AMA Cafe – Best Cafe in North Delhi
If you find yourself in North Delhi, exploring Majnu ka Tilla (Delhi’s Little Tibet), make sure you come here for a meal.
AMA Cafe is a long standing favourite – in fact local friends first brought me here when I moved to India in 2018. I distinctly remember an hour long auto rickshaw ride on the highway to get there (don’t do this – take the metro!)
The cafe boasts its own coffee roastery and bakery and has a great selection of pancakes, French toast, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, cakes and desserts.
14. Sidewalk – Best Hotel Cafe
Pastry lovers will appreciate this cafe in one of Delhi’s finest 5 star hotels, the Hyatt Regency. It has some of the best European pastry in Delhi.
The menu is small (sandwiches, savoury pastry and sweets), but if you want something light this is a really good option in South Delhi.
Plus the hotel is a calm oasis in the bustling city, and has some phenomenal art in the public spaces.
15. Di Ghent – Best Cafe for Brunch
Di Ghent makes the best brunch in Delhi. The only issue is that it’s located in Gurugram, basically a suburb of Delhi.
You can easily make a day of it by having an amazing brunch and then visiting the fantastic Museo Camera, one of Delhi’s best museums.
True to its name, Di Ghent aims to bring the spirit of Ghent to Delhi through food and ambience. Sweet and savoury crepes, waffles, cheese boards, paninis, pasta – it’s all delicious. They also make one of best Belgian hot chocolates in the entire city.
Last Words on 15 Amazing Cafes in Delhi That are Worth Visiting
I’ve been to a lot of cafes in Delhi over the years, and these are the ones I go back to and recommend to friends. Some are favourites for the food, while others are memorable for their beautiful settings, excellent coffee or something a little different.
