By Editors
For everyone who thinks nothing comes for free, LBBD scoured the city for bars, cafes and restaurants that offer a side of free Wi-Fi, with a potent cup of joe. For the freelancer, setting-up-an-office entrepreneur or anyone trying to hook up a working lunch, you may now turn your personal hot spots off.
For when food is a priority |
Amici
One of our favourites, perfect for any time of day and any type of requirement. For a more intimate setting, stick to the Defence Colony and Khan Market outlets.
Where: Defence Colony Market and Khan Market; Contact: 011 45572003 {Defence Colony} and 011 43587191 {Khan Market}
Latitude 28
Latitude is high up on our list, courtesy Ritu Dalmia’s culinary expertise. They only switch their Wi-Fi on post 4pm, so evening coffees are most recommended; dinner time may get very noisy.
Where: Khan Market; Contact: 011 24621013
Smokehouse Deli
Smack in the middle of HKV, it doubles up perfectly as an all-day workspace. For working evenings, try the Vasant Kunj outlet.
Where: Hauz Khas Village; Contact: 011 26567001
Café Diva
They only open their doors at 5.30pm and have limited seating. Head over to work, over a cappuccino and one of their incredible desserts.
Where: GK1 N Block; Contact: 9810802346
Lodi Restaurant
Picturesque outdoor seating and almost fine-dining, pick Lodi for important power lunches. We would say dinner, but it borders on too romantic. But hey, depends on how you get a job done!
Where: Lodi Restaurant, Lodhi Road; Contact: 011 33036325
Hungry Monkey
Situated in a market that doesn’t see too much human traffic, Hungry Monkey is perfect both for when food is the priority, or if you want a space to work all day. Our suggestion: if food isn’t a concern, stay away at lunch and dinner hours, especially on a weekend.
Where: DDA Market, Safdarjung Enclave, Deer Park; Contact: 9810788196
Le Bistro Du Parc
A French Bistro, their menu is ideal for someone spending an entire day here and not looking for heavy meals.
Where: Moolchand Market, Defence Colony; Contact: 011 46780080
For when food counts, but you’d rather drink coffee |
Ivy and Bean
Small, cut-off and sufficiently empty {most times}, it’s perfect for when you want to spend a day working. We recommend the breakfast.
Where: 119, Sishan House, Shahpur Jat; Contact: 011 33036499
Starbucks
For every SATC inspired writer.
Where: Click here for a list of all their outlets
Les Parissienes
A French Café cum concept store, think of it as a suitable match for quick coffee meetings, or for a short working pit stop.
Where: 5B Shahpur Jat, Dada Jungi House; Contact: 011 26490203
The Mad Teapot
Nestled inside The Wishing Chair, a staple store for decor-accessory junkies, this idyllic cafe offers a comfortable space to shack up for a work-day. The bonus? Their cold coffee and Faraway Farm Sandwich.
Where: The Wishing Chair, 86 A, Shahpur Jat; Contact: 011 46572121
Kunzum
Free Wi-Fi, unlimited tea and Coorgi coffee. It's modelled on a travel café, so expect to work amongst a huge collection of books and beautiful travel photography. It’s shut on Mondays.
Where: T49 Hauz Khas Village; Contact: 9650702777
Blue Door Café
If you’re craving a crepe with your con calls, or a pie with your PPT, Blue Door is perfect. Try and stay away during peak hours, if you’re looking for silence.
Where: 66 Middle Lane, Khan Market; Contact: 011 33036851
Rose Café
Best news? It has a giant parking lot, making it very accessible. and now, it has extended working hours till 9pm, which is perfect to finish off pending work and enjoy a nice early dinner.
Where: 2, Westend Marg, Saidulajab, Saket; Contact: 01129533186
Maison Des Desserts
For the early risers, Maison Des Desserts should be your favorite colleague. It opens at 8.30am, so beat the crowd, and eat the breakfast.
Where: Hauz Khas Village; Contact: 9560366914
Sakley’s The Mountain Café
Intimate, inviting and hill station reminiscent; perfect for an out-of-office workday.
Where: GK1, M Block Market; Contact: 011 33036747
Flip Bistro
For all of you across the border, Flip Bistro {4 outlets} in Gurgaon is a great space for working lunches, dinners, and everything in between.
Where: For locations, click here
