21 Cafes We Can't Get Enough Of During Delhi's Winters!

The fact that it’s centrally located makes it a promising bet. Whether you’re hankering after calorie bigwigs like pakoras and aloo tikki, or looking at keeping it healthy with upma and green tea, there’s lots to feast your eyes (and taste buds) on. If you have more time to kill, you can check if there’s an exhibition happening at the centre, and then pretend to make sense of the artwork over filter coffee. For more, check out their Instagram page here. 

What To Order: Shammi Kebab, Palak Patta Chaat, filter coffee.

Timings: 10 AM to 8 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 700 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.3/5

The big French windows and a ladder full of potted plants add a touch of whimsy to this place that does great coastal fare. So, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: Sukha Mutton Fry and Masala Chai Toddy (alcohol FTW!). Also, their fried calamari (the freshest and crispiest we have had in Delhi) with tartare and chilli salsa is the perfect snack for those lazy Sunday afternoons after some (window) shopping at the Ogaan store downstairs. For more, check out their Instagram page here.

What To Order: Eat It With Your Hands Kerala Grilled Chicken, Mustard Fries and Sangria. 

Timings: 12 PM to 10 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 1,700 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.7/5

A bit of a cultural misfit in GK, at this cafe you can even pretend to be in the hills. The cosy and dim ambience, complete with log tables, and a chimney will make you want to make this your retirement house in winter. The food tastes great, we've tried their pizza and pasta and the service is quick as well. For more, check out their Instagram page. 

What To Order: Penny Lane Hot Chocolate, Wolf Mountain Juicy Chicken Sizzler, Bacon Cheese Fries.

Timings: 12:30 PM to 12 AM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 2,800 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.6/5

Caara At Ogaan by the folks at Caara, is their sit-down restaurant on Malcha Marg that does European food, and has a tiny but beautiful and cosy outdoor seating, perfect for soaking the sun during winters. The space is perfect for intimate brunches and candlelit dinners if you ask us. Here's their Instagram if you want to browse through the amazing food they are serving. They also have another outlet in the Dhan Mill Compound. 

What To Order: Classic Broken Eggs, Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, and Grandma’s Carrot Cake.

Timings: 8 AM to 9:30 AM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 2,700 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.1/5

LBB Tip: To find new restaurants in Delhi, head here. 

Cafe Lota is a great place for winter chilling with a book and epic regional Indian food in a stunning outdoor space. Also, if you are a fan of thalis (cause who isn't?), definitely give their Hiamachali or Kumaoni thalis are a try. Here's their Instagram for you to check out. While you're there, be sure to drop by the Crafts Museum, too. 

What To Order: Palak Patta Chaat, Apple Jalebi with Coconut Rabri, Assamese Black Chicken

Timings: 8 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday, Wednesday to Sunday; 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Tuesday

Price For Two: INR 1,200 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.8/5

Okay, the food and drinks might not be that great but its the easy-peasy vibe that lures everyone to head here for a casual coffee catch-up. While a CCD is not the first place you'd head to for chilling with friends, those who've been to Taj CCD will tell you that it's unlike any CCD you'll find in Delhi with lots of green covers and a chill, open space is what you can expect here. During day time, the place is flooded with college students so do make a not of that.

What To Order: Sriracha Chicken Sandwich, Vanilla Mochaccino.

Timings: 9 AM to 11 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 750 (approx.)

Pink flowers, a green canopy, romantic vibes, and a ton of sunlight make this Santushti Complex cafe a must-visit. You'll get a ton of photos, good food, and an overall happy vibe at Diggin. Be prepared to wait for your turn, though! They're always full, but you'll find a couple of outlets all over Delhi, like one in Bikaner House, Connaught Place, and in Anand Lok. Check out their Instagram for more.

What To Order: Chicken leg confit, Spaghetti Aglio Olio, and Tiramisu (which is to die for).

Timings: 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 1,900 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.2/5

LBB Tip: Check out our Santushti Complex shopping guide here.

Olly's is our no-brainer spot to head to when we are in Gurgaon and carving some non-fussy delicious food. They've got a nice outdoor seating, which makes it perfect for winter days, when you want to enjoy a delicious pizza and soak the winter sun. For the colder evenings, you can enjoy a glass of wine and your Italian delicacies indoors as well.

What To Order: Penne Arabiata, Bangers & Mash, and Bourbon Orange Sweet Tea.

Timings: 12 PM to 12 AM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 2,500 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.3/5

Head to Rustique post a bowling date at Yes Minister. Dates and Rustique is a combination you can't go wrong with. The wooden furniture and outdoors look charming, and as the day turns into the night (a sign of a good date? yep), the lights come on and the space looks absolutely beautiful.

What To Order: Artisan Breads, Chocolate Chunk Brownies, and a cup or two of their Cappuccino.

Timings: 10 AM to 1 AM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 1,200 (approx.)

Zomato Rating: 4.4/5

It's a cafe. It's in a park. We feel that's enough to head out to this Gurgaon eatery this winter. Feelings aside, the food at roots is pretty amazing too and going there is always kind of a calming experience for us.

What To Order: Poha, Bun Omelette, and Masala Chai

Timings: 8 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 900 (approx.)

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Pro-tip: Looking for cool places to visit in G-town? Here are some of the best rooftop cafes in Gurgaon to hit up with your brigade. 

Nukkad Cafe & Bar's village-style setup, rustic furniture, and an open courtyard area is a great recipe for a perfect day. They regularly host cool music gigs as well which makes the dining experience even better.

What To Order: Pav Bhaji, Palak Patta Chaat, and Paan Mojito.

Timings: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 1,400 (approx.)

Bihari cuisine is a turnaround story with this eatery. What takes the cake is that Potbelly also offers a lot of good views while you’re well-covered—both food and shelter wise. Think cheery vibes and savour the heavenly meat pakoras at this rooftop.

What To Order: Litti Chokha, Phataka French Fries, Mutton Champaran

Timings: 12 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 1,200 (approx.)

This gorgeous cafe in Mehrauli (no, not Olive) is absolutely snug, open and has just the right amount of light entering through those french windows (if you live for golden hours). Their food is delicious, drinks (sangrias) and desserts are divine, sunlight aplenty, AND they have board games to keep you occupied. 

LBB Tip: They also have outlets in Khan Market and 32 Avenue.

What To Order: God O' Lambsey Burger, Shrimp Benedict, Banoffee Waffles

Timings: 11 AM to 12 AM, Monday, Wednesday to Sunday; Closed on Tuesday

Price For Two: INR 3,400 (approx.)

Pro-tip: They are currently hosting wine-tasting sessions every Thursday; know more about that and more events in Delhi here.

Located in Dhan Mill Compound, Cafe Dori is spacious, pet-friendly and serves one of the best coffees (and hot chocolate) we've ever had. It's a great open space to get your furry mates along with you and enjoy heavenly cuisine with a bit a retail therapy on the side. 

What To Order: Mushroom Baked Eggs, Cafe Mocha, Hot Chocolate.

Timings: 10 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Sunday

Price For Two: INR 1,900 (approx.)

Pro-tip: Find the best hot chocolates in Delhi here. And if you're too lazy to step out, then buy these hot chocolate blends online. 

Earlier limiting their magic to just the South Delhi folks, Greenr Cafe recently opened a new outlet in GK-1 and it's just as captivating as the other two. Head in for some soulful (and healthy) pizzas, sandwiches and a great time, of course. You must try their Baja Black Bean Nachos; even if you don't like nachos, you're bound to love these! 

What To Order: Manali Super Hemp Pizza, Mocha Mucho Bowl, Baja Black Bean Nachos

Timings: 12:30 PM to 10 PM, Monday to Saturday; Closed on Sunday

Price For Two: INR 1,000 (approx.)

Our editor, Diana Viegas is a regular at Melt House, GK and so much so, you can spot her sipping their Espresso Tonic even on working days when she wants to get work done in peace. For enjoying the crisp winter afternoons, Diana is planning to move from her usual spot in the booth seating downstairs to the rooftop for enjoying a hot cuppa while catching up on an unfinished book. Why she likes it so much? Well, the food is comforting, the staff is warm and the vintage ambience makes you feel nice.

What To Order: Melt's Caeser, Lamb Birria fries, Hot cheetos Quattro Formaggio, Rigatoni Ala Vodka

Timings: 9:30 AM - 12 AM

Price For Two: INR 1,800 (approx)

Ledor World, a Belgian chocolaterie turned speciality café, is a tranquil space on MG Road that's excellent for coffee and croissant dates. The vibe of the place feels high-end, something straight out of Pinterest and the menu complements it. Their croissants look like works of art with each fold or layer of the croissant visible and baked perfectly to a golden brown colour. Grab a spot near their huge windows to soak in the sun while sipping their delicious coffee and picture-perfect brunch delights.

What To Order: Belgian cracker croissant, smoothie bowls, Mexican burrito bowl, Qunioa Two Way Salad and Pain suisse au chocolat

Timings: 8 AM - 11 PM

Price For Two: INR 2,000 (approx)

Omo is an ingredient-first vegetarian cafe that always keeps you on your toes with the new offerings they keep adding to their menu to reflect the best of the season. The neutral interiors and sunlight seeping through its windows make it the perfect cafe for heading to for a winter brunch when in Gurugram.  From salads to healthy pizzas to fresh coffee, every thing served at OMO feels like a work of (culinary) art and the amount of perfection that goes into each offering really reflects in how fresh and delicious the food tastes.

What To Order: Blue pea flower latte, pizzas and pineapple salsa

Timings: 10 AM - 11 PM 

Price For Two: INR 2,200 (approx)

It didn't take much time for Cafe Pero to be one of the most popular cafes in Gurugram. If you love fresh, wholesome, healthy bites, this place is just the solution to all your (brekkie) problems! They have everything from coffee, smoothies, salads, sandwiches and lots more. Also, the clean, minimalist, non-complicated vibe of the space instantly puts you in a good mood.

What to Order: Eggs benedict, shrimp and grapefruit salad, Cali style burrito wraps and matcha cookie

Timings: 8 AM - 8 PM

Price For Two: INR 2,000 (approx)

Eleved is a totally different dining experience. They are the world's first elevated lifestyle brand inspired by Vedic wisdom and offer a unique and healthy breakfast menu that is Ayurveda-centric. The ambience is also super calming and soothing, with rattan and wooden textures enveloping you in a warm embrace while the crisp sunlight peeks in through the large windows and lights up the space. Their USP is the use of local and regional produce, giving them an international flair and profile. 

What To Order: Andhra Green Gram Pesarattu Dosa, Camemberet Dahi Puri, Heirloom Hummus Three-Way Bowl, Spice Rose Hot Chocolate and Coconut Frappe

Timings: 9 AM - 10:30 PM

Price For Two: INR 1,800 (approx)

Poochki is a fashion studio and cafe in Shahpur Jat that combines everything we love in life — pizza, clothes, open and airy spaces, and greens, well, lots of them (both on their menu and within their space). As far is shopping is concerned, you will find  tunics, crop tops, trousers and lots more in quality silks and other fabrics. On the food front, their pizzas are the real MVP with the freshest toppings and satisfyingly cheesy base, baked to perfection. 

LBB tip: Heading to Shahpur Jat? Don't miss out on our hood guide here.

What To Order: Pizzas, salads and risotto

Timings: 12 PM - 9 PM

Price For Two: INR 1,500 (approx)