In North Campus, all roads lead to Hudson Lane. With several cafes that are easy on the eye and the pocket, it’s everyone’s favourite adda, especially students. For those of you looking to chill in Hudson Lane, we bring you a handy guide to the road of wonders.
Kickback With Amazing Food At Reasonable Rates At These 12 Hudson Lane Cafes
Woodbox Café
A rooftop, fairy lights, and good food—you really can’t go wrong with that combination. Plus, they have quick and courteous service. They've got everything—North Indian, Chinese, Momos, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Pizzas and drool-worthy desserts.
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM; busiest between 7 PM and 9 PM
Popular Dishes: Carnivore Platter, Maggie Pizza, Virgin Mojito Pitcher, Peri Peri Chicken, Brownie with Ice Cream.
Price For Two: INR 1,250 (approx.)
Indus Flavour
This is a pure vegetarian restaurant with great service and great music. We love the nachos chaat, Amritsari paneer and of course, the Jack Daniel's infused dal makhani. Also, get your money’s worth with student discounts. Just show them your college ID and score good grub at affordable rates day in and day out. They offer a wide variety of cuisines, from North Indian to Japanese and Street food options.
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM; busiest around 9 PM.
Popular Dishes: Rumali Masala Papad, Paneer Makhmali, Mushroom Kurkure, Fondue
Price For Two: INR 1,700 (approx.)
Big Yellow Door
The OG Hudson Lane Cafe, Big Yellow Door is a great choice to celebrate all occasions. Share the BYD 'Cheese Bomb' Burger, slurp on the tipsylicious pasta, sip on their kit-kat shake, and make it an easy-peasy affair to remember. You enter through a slanted yellow door into a cosy rustic place that is usually always packed with people.
Timing: 11 AM to 11 PM; busy hours start around 3 PM and last till 9 PM
Popular Dishes: Roasted Paneer Tikka Pizza, Cheesy Nachos Mexicana, Mint Drink, Chicken Cheese Sandwich
Price For Two: INR 1,300 (approx.)
Cantino
All-day live music, a cocktail bar, and delicious food make Cantino a great choice for a special outing. The service here is quick, and the staff is sweet and courteous. Go here for mouthwatering kebabs and classic North Indian food like Dal Makhni and Paneer Tawa Masala.
Timings: 12.30 PM to 10.50 PM; busiest between 7 PM and 9 PM
Popular Dishes: Mushroom Chargrilled Skewers, Peri Peri Chicken Tikka Skewers, Penne Arrabiata, The Great Indian Vegetarian Platter, and Cantino's Bull Frog
Price For Two: INR 1,700 (approx.)
Cafeteria & Co.
Cafeteria & Co. does complete justice to everything they make or bake. We love the star burgers, pizza, and crepes here, but you could very well close your eyes and point at a menu item randomly, and you'll end up delighted. They've got spacious seating, textured wall decor and a few high chairs for a modern touch. Their menu offers a huge spread of Pan Asian, Indian and Italian cuisine, with a series of assorted shakes and drinks.
Timings: 11.30 AM to 11.30 PM; busiest during lunch, around 2 PM.
Popular Dishes: Peri Peri Chicken Skewer, Tropical Heaven Sundae, Chicken Cannelloni, Banana Nutella Crepe, Bang Bang Chicken, Blueberry Ice Cream
Price For Two: INR 1,900 (approx.)
Echoes Living Room
Managed beautifully by a hearing and speech-impaired team, Echoes Hudson Lane is always a feel-good experience that gets brownie points for its amazing tandoori momos, fries, and burgers.
Timings: 11.30 AM to 11.30 PM; busiest from 3 PM to 9 PM.
Popular Dishes: Choco Death, Cadbury Shake, Cream Cheese Pasta, Baked Lasagna, Bun Tikki, Hariyali Chicken
Price For Two: INR 1,400 (approx.)
Spezia Bistro
A gorgeous place with a cute little photo booth, Spezia Bistro always warms up our hearts. The restaurant is spacious and the walls are decorated with posters of The Beatles, Bob Marley, Rolling Stone and more. Try their pasta Aglio Olio and Macho Nachos, and don't forget to pair them with the mango margarita. You'll love it.
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM; busiest around 8 p
Popular Dishes: Baked Chicken Toscana, Spicy Mango Mojito, Choco Ball, Classic Chicken Steak, Mushroom Melt, Blueberry Pie
Price For Two: INR 1,300 (approx.)
Sambookas
Vibrant and cosy, Sambookas is a super pretty cafe in Hudson Lane that serves amazing milkshakes, Spanish churros, and juicy steaks. They offer Italian, Mexican, North Indian and Chinese, so no matter what you're in the mood for, you'll get it here. FYI, you and bae can get gorgeous pictures at the place.
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM; busiest around 4 PM and 8 PM
Popular Dishes: Spicy Potato, Irish Cold Coffee, Churros, Barbeque Chicken Pizza, Pancakes, Mixed Sauce Pasta
Price For Two: INR 1,100 (approx.)
By The Bay
Paddle pool, swing chairs, wall art, glow signs, a beach shack vibe—the reasons to head to By The Bay are endless. It's a beach-themed cafe with a cool tropical set up. The cafe does justice to its name, you can soak your feet in the paddle pool and sip drinks while chilling with friends or bae. Combine all this with delish coastal food, and you have a winner on your hands.
Timings: 11 AM to 12 AM; busiest around 3 PM.
Popular Dishes: Paneer Pasta, Afghani Murgh Tikka, Chocolate Dessert, Makhani Pasta, Hazelnut Frappe
Price For Two: INR 1,600 (approx.)
Paparizza
Paparizza serves delectable wood-fired pizzas but with a twist like Maggi pizza and Swaad pizza (with pindi chole as a topping)—both unique items that taste great. They also have some amazing shakes and mocktails on the menu. With everything reasonably priced, this place is a must-visit for students.
Timings: 12.30 PM to 4 AM; usually gets busy between 7 PM to 9 PM
Popular Dishes: Lasagna Palermo, Garlic Baguette, Pizza Calzone, Chicken Tikka Calzone, Mushroom Calzone
Price For Two: INR 1,200 (approx.)
Housefull Cafe Lounge
Known for its rooftop and easy-going ambience, Housefull offers North Indian and Chinese food. We've also heard good things about their bar, so if you're looking for a good drink at an even better price, head here.
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM; busiest around 6 PM.
Popular Dishes: Chocolate Dome, Cheese Burger, Sangria, Chinese Platter, Honey Chilli Potatoes, Dahi Kebab
Price For Two: INR 1,700 (approx.)
Judge & Jury
Head to Judge & Jury for North Indian, Chinese or Continental food. It's a pretty neat place with an indoor as well as an awesome lit rooftop and quick service. We've heard their beer prices are more than fair, about INR 179 for a pint, which is a steal!
Timings: Noon to Midnight; Starts getting busy around 7 pm
Must-Try Dishes: Gooey Chocolate Brownie, Chicken Drumsticks, Chicken Tikka Pizza, Kit Kat Shake
Price For Two: INR 1,800 (approx.)
