Eat, Shop And Explore: Here's Everything You Can Do At Noida Sector 18

This recently opened branch gives off cakery vibes from the outside, especially with their door (if you know, you know) and as soon as you step in, the warm filter coffee scents really welcomes you. Their specialty is comfort food, and their filter coffee is definitely our favorite. We’d recommend their Guntur Karam Podi Dosa. 

Price For Two: INR 700

Books, good coffee and food, and popular English tunes blasting in the background, The Readers’ Cafe is a fun place to have catch-up sessions with friends or your dates (solo dates are supreme). Overlooking the street, the ambience of the place is pretty, and the food is affordable and delicious. We recommend their cafe frappe and grilled sandwiches, and they regularly hold some book events as well, calling authors and readers from all around.

Price For Two: INR 1,200

Recently revamped, Kaffiaa has an Instagram-able ambience with really great food and drink selections. The staff is extremely welcoming and helps you with the selection of the best dishes, according to your preferences. Their Angry Pasta, cafe black, and banoffee pie are still entrenched in our dreams and are definitely a must-try.

Price For Two: INR 1,200

If you are in the mood for some iconic Bihari cuisine, The Champaran’s Kitchen has to be on top of your list, with their lunch hours densely packed. Their Matka Mutton and Mutton Chicken are extremely popular and you have to have Litti Chokha, whenever having Bihari cuisine.

Price For Two: INR 1,200

This popular establishment is spreading its wings like no other. The restaurant is so colourful, with their iconic Jay-Veeru bike in the corner, totally nailing the old dhaba aesthetic with a modern twist. The staff has to be specially mentioned here, as they invite you in with big smiles and are very helpful. We’d recommend their tandoor dishes, especially their paneer lababdar, with their variety of drinks.

Price For Two: 1,700

Aunty Momos: They have delicious vegetarian non-vegetarian options and there’s always a huge crowd outside. FYI, there are two Aunty Momos, at an arm of distance from each other, we have gone with one that says 'Since 2001'.

Price For Two: INR 400

Angels in my Kitchen: They are a very small bakery, located in the heart of the complex. They have a range of desserts, with some homemade packaged cookies and bread as well.

Price For Two: INR 700

Xero Degrees: Another very popular chain, almost available everywhere, offers really good pasta and their freak shakes (those huge milkshakes with crazy amounts of toppings), and really needs no context. If you are looking for something safe and delicious this has to be your staple.

Price For Two: INR 850

Hira Sweets: Another crowd favorite, Hira Sweets are famous for their well-made dishes, be it North Indian or South Indian, and of course the sweets. Their Papri Chaat is so iconic and worthy of the hype. 

Price For Two: INR 750

Zoca Cafe: They have really chic and open ambiance, with tall ceilings, and is definitely a must check out when you are in that area, offering delish treats at very affordable prices.

Price For Two: INR 850

Atta Market is open seven days a week from 10 AM to 9 PM and is an amazing street market selling, shoes, clothes, jewellery, soft furnishing, bags, phone covers, and every home good you could ever need. We are really not lying when we say it's Noida’s Sarojini, because the prices and the quality really surprised us. The market is right below the metro station (exit from gate no.1) and you will step right into the middle of the market.

Along with the small shops, the market has some cool stores and boutiques, selling jewellery, carpets and rugs, designer lehengas, and everyday wear.

Here are some worthy mentions, but really the whole market is a vibe if you are looking for affordable goods starting from as low as INR 50, with a wide range.

Pro-Tip: Although the metro is the best way to arrive at Atta Market (closest station Noida Sector 18 - Blue Line), there is plenty of parking lots available nearby that offer ample space at cheap prices)

Noida Handlooms has a great selection of rugs and carpets and other soft furnishings, such as cushion covers, bed sets, curtains, and sofa covers. The shop is divided into two floors, and you can find some beautiful acrylic rugs and carpets, along with an array of curtains there. The sales personnel are very helpful and will guide you through everything extremely thoroughly.

The range of carpets goes up to INR 6,900, while the cushion covers and curtains start from INR 295 (per meter).

Residing in the same lane as the Noida Handlooms, Bonjour is run by a couple offering a great variety of suit sets, kurtas, and dupattas, starting at INR 300. There is also a hidden boutique in the basement of the place, where designer Rinki Kapoor has her own boutique, creating in-house handcrafted Indo-Western fits ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 20,000. She also offers customisation and soon they are planning to launch a store in Shahpurjat as well.

They sell a beautiful and wide collection of designer suits and lehengas starting from INR 2,000. The market can be a great place to stop by for some wedding shopping, they have many artificial jewellery stores selling their jewellery for INR 250 as well. The silver oxidised jewellery can be found at INR 50. The market also homes many lehengas, perfect for the upcoming wedding season.

You can also find footwear, phone cases, and bags starting from INR 300.

This newly opened store is a haven for stationery and art enthusiasts. They have different size canvases and paintbrushes, cute stationery, pins and bobs, art supplies, and really unique stuff, perfect for anyone who is always on the lookout for more uncommon stuff. The establishment has branches in more than 18 cities and has finally opened in Noida. 

Taneria needs no introduction, the store is famous for sourcing fabrics and products from rural centres across the country while offering a number of product styles and designs of sarees. They have Ajrakh, bandhani, rajasthani, jamdani, bhagalpuri, and honestly 20 more styles, so you can easily find your aesthetic here.

As the name suggests, the store has stacks of organic, clean, and cruelty-free products, including ghee, spices, flour, different capsules, supplements, personal care, and many healthy teas, and the thing that really caught our eye was the dehydrated mango slices they had, which last up to nine months.

The mall-side market area has an abundance of well-known, high-end jewellery stores. As you go around, you’ll find many big names like TBZ, Bluestone, P.C. Jewellers, Shree Ram Jewellers, K.K. Jewellers, Senco, and more selling gold, diamond, and customisable bands with unique designs and premium quality, also the stores have started to roll out effective discounts as the festive season is approaching, so if you have been wanting to buy some jewellery for yourself or your loved ones, now is the time. 

There are a number of salons and other service establishments that the market offers, they have Avalinn, Waves, Kaya, One Touch, and numerous others where you can get your hair, nails, and makeup done. The prices of their services depend on their products and specific services you are getting done, and you can make prior appointments as well for skin consultations, especially at Kaya, which uses artificial intelligence and creates your own personalised skincare routine.

The Mall of India is the biggest mall in Delhi, open from 9 AM to 11 PM. It literally has everything inside it, from a fun arena with bowling alleys, to cool stores and cute cafes, and restaurants, like Chili’s and The Big Chill. Their stores include Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Uniqlo, and luxury labels like Ritu Kumar and Anita Dongre. It has so much to do inside that we recommend that you block a separate day to experience it to the fullest.

Open from 11 AM to 7 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, Kidzania has everything a kid could dream of. They have humongous interactive setups where kids can role-play different professions and occupations, and experience a real-life city, essentially run by them. The ticket price depends on the number of hours spent there, and trust us when we say, you would be spending a whole day there.

Price: INR 1,450 (for kids) and INR 700 (for adults) for a full-day pass

Just 15 minutes away from the Noida Sector 18, this place is perfect for reconnecting with nature, away from all the city’s hustle and bustle and obviously bird watching. The place is open from 7 AM to 6 PM. Currently, the park had many off-limits areas, as it got flooded during the rains, but with its more than 320 bird species and hundreds of plants, the place is perfect to spend your day and observe open skies and serene views. The fee of the place is nominal, but it varies, depending on the camera equipment you bring in.

Price: INR 30 (per person)

Commissioned by Mayawati, Rashtriya Dalit Smarak is very close to Noida Sector 18. The palace was built to celebrate and commemorate many icons, who sacrificed their lives, fighting social injustices against the Dalit community.

Price: INR 20

Divided into two sections: teen zone and adult zone, WOW (the popular acronym) is an amusement park offering fun rides, activities, and all-the-world fun. They have many fun attractions, with a nice food court, and well-managed amenities, a perfect spot for a family day out.

Price: INR 1,000

Gardens Galleria is a hub for everything cool and expensive. If you are a party person, this place needs no introduction, Gardens Galleria has a range of unique brands, beautiful cafes, and premium clubs. They always have some events or the other going on, with concerts, stand-ups, and new launches. Some places you should definitely check out here are Imperfecto, Duty-free, Lord of the Drinks, Clinique, Ministry of Sound, The Barbeque Company, and more.