Delhi's Hudson Lane needs no introduction. But if you do need one, we can sum it up in two words: food and college life. The ultimate hangout spot for every student living in North Campus, Hudson Lane is where you go to when you're hungry, want to hang out with your friends, or when you simply want to explore the newest cafe on the block. And since colleges are about to open, we decided to visit to scope out the best (and newest) places for you to explore.
The Ultimate Hudson Lane Hood Guide: Best Places To Eat & Shop At
Best Places To Shop
Cocoyaya
A fairly recent store whose outlets we've seen popping up pretty much everywhere, Cocoyaya offers some of the best Hukkas in town with extensive variety and pre-mixed flavours. The Hukkas here range from INR 1,000 to over INR 30,000.
Uttam Chai
A family-owned tea business, Uttam Singh Tea Company is super renowned when it comes to producing high-quality Assamese tea. They retail everything from leaf tea, green tea to even coffee. All made up of top-notch quality leaves and beans. Our favourite is the Pyala Tea, which is a rich Assamese tea blend that perfect for that evening pick-me-up.
PCJ Jewellers
One of the most famous jewellery brands out there, PCJ jewellers is known for their extensive collection of daily wear, office wear, bridal, and wedding jewellery. Their store in Hudson lane is palatial, welcoming, and packed with the best of the best of silver, gold, and platinum jewellery to name the least.
Kanpur Leather Shoes
If you're someone who is still a fan of local shoe shopping and gravitate towards leather shoes, do check out this store. They have hundreds of options to choose from for both men and women, at super affordable prices.
Cantabil Italy
Cantabil is one of those OG clothing brands that were all over the city a decade back. Clearly they have stood the test of time and continue to churn out great casual everyday clothes for both men and women. Now even though you can shop their clothes online, there's nothing that beats the satisfaction of swiping your card at a store. For your new college fits, or everyday workwear clothes, head here.
Nirankari Jewels
A huge building that occupies almost the entire left side of the road, Nirankari Jewels is the perfect spot to be especially if you're wedding shopping! Their jewellery is everything from traditional, temple to modern and contemporary.
Bansal’s
We spotted Bansal's and immediately went in thanks to the smartly dressed mannequins outside. What we loved the most about the store was not only their super affordable range (starting at INR 500 approximately) but also the abundance of trendy clothes perfect for casual days out and college.
Best Places To Eat
Art Treat
A fairly new cafe—Art Treat leans into the whole sip and paint culture, which we've been seeing pop up pretty much everywhere. They provide you with canvases and supplies to choose from along with a robust menu of the usual cafe food. The entire space is cute, inspiring, making for a great hand out spot.
Bercos
The OG place for Chinese food that caters well to the Indian palate, you cannot go wrong with Bercos when it comes to their food choices. The quality remains the same and the food taste has got better over the years. The ambiance is warm, cosy, and perfect for everything from family outings to a laid-back date night.
Big Smokin Burgers
If you're craving a burger in the middle of the night, or have major munchies then head to Big Smokin Burgers that's open from midnight to 5 AM! Their burgers are huge (as the name suggests), super yum, and worth every penny.
The Master Bakers
Up there with some of the oldest bakeries in Delhi NCR, The Master Bakers has remained in the same spot in Hudson Lane for years now. Established closed to four decades ago, this place is still carrying the same old bakery charm we love. From classic mushroom patties to chilli toast and pasties, The Master Bakers is super affordable, serving up the best till date.
Teavaro
With bubble teas and milk teas being all the rage right now, Teavaro is nailing it with these Instagram-famous drinks. If you have a taste for it, or want to try them out, then head to Teavaro immediately!
Paparizza
Paparizza is a new cafe that we absolutely had to check out because of how inviting it looked! With great interiors, this is the perfect date night option. They're known for their wood-fired pizzas, which is another popular food option doing the rounds in the city. When you head here, we also suggest trying out their shakes!
Things To Do
The Crazy Hours
North Campus Ridge
After filling up on all the food in the world, there's nothing better than a long walk through lots of pathways veining through trees. Take a quick tuk tuk ride to the North Campus Ridge for a stroll.
LBB Tip: Don't carry food with you. The monkeys will grab it away.
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