1. The Grammar Room
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Winner of the Best Cafe Award in the Travel+Leisure India and South Asia‘s Delicious Dining Award 2024’s Standalone Restaurants & Bars category, The Grammar Room is worthy of the accolade. The Grammar Room is known to use 100% Indian Origin Arabica coffee beans that are roasted to enhance their unique flavours with perfection.
2. Seven Seeds Coffee
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If you get the munchies at 3 am, this is the coffee shop in Delhi that will come to your rescue. Open until 4 am, Seven Seeds Coffee is the perfect spot to deal with those late-night coffee cravings. The interiors here are worthy of a picture on your Instagram and so are the brews and the food.
3. Lavonne Cafe
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This Bangalore cafe, famous for French-inspired coffee and desserts, has quickly become a go-to place for Delhiites. Located in Defence Colony, an area that has been booming recently with new restaurants and cafes, Lavonne serves delicious coffee and croissants, along with more bakery items and a menu full of other dishes.
4. Roastery Coffee House
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Spanning over 3000 sq ft of space, Roastery Coffee House is every coffee lover’s dream cafe with a setting perfect for enjoying a date or an outing with friends. It is the 7th cafe from Hyderabad’s Specialty Coffee Roasters and promises an experience like no other.
5. Indian Coffee House
Probably one of the oldest coffee shops in Delhi, Indian Coffee House is all about the old-world charm and ambience. Head to this rooftop hangout in Connaught Place for a no-frills, frothy coffee accompanied by some dosa, cutlet or a grilled sandwich.
6. AMA Café
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Coffee and fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit — what’s not to like? Nestled in the bustling Majnu Ka Tilla, AMA Cafe is a favourite among many, including the young college-going crowd. Many options of food and beverages like cold coffee, cappuccino, pizzas and more, and prices that are pocket-friendly make this cafe so popular.
7. PAUL
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One of my personal favourites, PAUL, is the cafe I head to when I’m craving a cuppa. The frothy cappuccino hits the right spot, along with the melt-in-the-mouth small sweet served with it. It is also famous for its bakery items like fluffy croissants, Danish and breads.
8. Café Dori
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A cafe that offers it all: good coffee, delicious food and a pet-friendly space. What’s more, the cafe sources its beans locally from various plantations across India and highlights sustainable practices. They also offer a special menu for your furry friends.
9. Cafe Altogether Experimental
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If you are in the mood for some artisanal coffee, head to ate in Saidulajab, Saket. From cold brews like Lavender Latte to hot options like Irish Cortado, ate promises a coffee experience to remember. They also serve all-day breakfast and more dining options.
10. Devan’s
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Established in 1962, Devan’s is a coffee connoisseur’s heaven. This space in Lodi Colony is small with a limited seating area where you can enjoy a cuppa if you find a table, that is. You can also pick up a variety of coffee beans, along with different apparatus like a French Press machine, to brew some at home.
11. United Coffee House
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Conceptualised to bring Delhi’s diverse characteristics under one roof, United Coffee House has been serving patrons since 1942. The place is known for its open environment, where coffee and discussions flow easily. It is also popular for its food.
12. Meltado
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If you’re looking for some hip cafes in East Delhi, add Meltado to the list. A small joint near Karkardooma Court metro station, Meltado is a hit with people looking for their coffee fix and a quick bite. There’s not much seating space here but you will find it crowded every evening.
13. Depaul’s
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If you are in CP and craving a cold coffee, head to Depaul’s. A small shop that has remained unchanged is a hit with Janpath’s street shopping crowd. The coffees, available in a variety of flavours, come packed in a plastic bottle that you can carry around with you.
14. Perch Wine and Coffee Bar
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With outlets in the upscale Khan Market, Saket, and Vasant Vihar, Perch is the place to be for coffee aficionados who have a sweet tooth, too. The place serves many varieties of coffee — from cappuccino to espresso and Vietnamese Iced Coffee — with a side of banana bread and a cookie.