While Delhi is the capital of India, it is undoubtedly the food capital too. And what place better than Connaught Place (fondly called the CP), the central hub of Delhi, to taste the delicacies the city has to offer. Sure the street food is divine: the buttery stuffed parathas, the mouthwatering chole, and bhature as soft as feathers, and the evergreen chaats are worth dying for. But CP also brims with cafes offering cuisines of the whole wide world and an experience unlike any other.
Here are the 26 best Cafes in CP that you must visit:
1. The Big Chill Cafe
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One of the favorite Italian restaurants, known for its amazing ‘Penne Vodka’ is the Big Chill Cafe. Step into this cafe for delicious pasta, delectable cheesecakes, and tasty milkshakes. It is one of the all-time favorite joints in Connaught Place and pools in a huge crowd on the weekends.
Timings: 12noon-11:30pm Average Cost: INR 1500 Location: First Floor, B 40, The Colonnade, Opposite Gate 2 Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, Connaught Place
United Coffee House is one of Delhi’s most lavish and grand restaurants that has been serving patrons for over 80 years. Its charming vintage decor and courteous staff simply add to the lovely ambiance of the place. They serve everything from Asian, South-Indian, North-Indian, and Mediterranean. The Dal Makhani, Risotto, and Chilli Chicken are a must-try. They also serve up some delicious shakes and cocktails.
Location: E-15, Connaught Place Average Cost: INR 2500 Timings: 9:30am – 11:30pm
3. Warehouse Cafe
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Its stunning interiors and perfect mellow lighting make the Warehouse Cafe in CP the ideal place for a quiet evening with your friends or for a date. They are known for contemporary Indian and Asian cuisine. You have to try their tangy whiskey sour, warehouse murgh tikka, and their mouth-watering grilled fish lemon caper sauce.
Timings: 12noon- 1am Average Cost: INR 2100 Location: 19/20, Rajiv Chowk, D Block, Connaught Place
4. Xero Degrees
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Serving not only cakes in a jar but now pizzas in a jar and cheesy fries in a jar, Xero Degrees is known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to food. Their mouth-watering pizzas, pasta, and desserts will leave you coming back for more.
Timings: 12:30pm-11pm Average Cost: INR 750 Location: L-23/9, Middle Circle, Connaught Place
5. Indian Coffee House
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With a fresh rooftop ambiance and rustic interiors, Indian Coffee House is a favorite for all Delhites. Its warm and welcoming atmosphere has been attracting patrons for over 50 years. Their iced coffee, dosa, and omelets are an absolute treat. It is very popular amongst students as everything on the menu is very modestly priced. If you’re looking for a quick and cheap bite in CP, then Indian Coffee House is the place.
Timings: 9am-9pm Average Cost: INR 250 for two people(approx) Location: 2nd Floor, Mohan Singh Place, Connaught Place
6. Cafe Delhi Heights
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Their Rajasthani Lal Maas, Tandoori Lamb Chops, and Rogan Josh are an absolute delight for your taste buds. Cafe Delhi Heights is famous for its eclectic mix of cuisines from around the world.
Location: 68/1, Janpath Rd, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place Average Cost: INR 2000 Timings: 10:30 am – 12midnight
7. Caffe Tonino
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Caffe Tonino is an authentic Italian cafe in CP serving food including salads, bread, bruschetta, and obviously, pizza. The vintage elements like retro posters, flower pots, black and white photographs along with the tranquil yellow lights make it an ideal first date spot. The place is known for its fresh salads and different kinds of ravioli. And like no meal in an Italian restaurant is complete without Pizza, the Square or the Pizza Sandwich are worth experimenting with. Keep some room for desserts as their cheesecakes are super yummy.
Location: PVR Plaza Building, 1st Floor, H Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 8:30 AM - 12:00 AM Average Cost: INR 1500 for two people (approx.)
8. Junkyard Cafe
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Junkyard Cafe is one of the popular cafes in CP that has a truly unique concept both in terms of menu and ambiance. It has grungy decor - everything is made out of junk, tins, wooden logs, and tires, even a replica of the Mona Lisa and a huge plane hanging from the ceiling. The Lamb Seekh Kebab and Mustard Fish Tikka are a delight for non-veg lovers. Meanwhile, vegetarians can go for the Rocket Rissoto and stuffed paneer tikkas.
Location: 91, N Block, Connaught Circus, Block N, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM Average Cost: INR 1500 for two people (approx.)
9. Openhouse Cafe
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With its varied menu and Pan Asian fare, Openhouse is amongst the most happening cafes in CP. It is a classic contemporary restaurant with interiors furnished with leather seating. With a beautiful view of Central Delhi, the place is also filled with images of old CP. Open House is known for its live sushi counter.
Location: C-37, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM Average Cost: 1200 for two people (approx.)
10. Farzi Cafe
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Fine dining minus the pretentiousness gives you Farzi Cafe. An ideal place to have a unique four-course meal, Farzi is unlike any other diner. Meals at this cafe begin with spiced mishti doi spheres- shots that will give you a burst of flavor as soon as you put it in your mouth. Then you have a unique menu full of choices to choose from. Expect the unexpected when you order quirky dishes like the cocktail samosa which comes with a filling of chili duck! They have a terrace if dining under the stars in your kinda thing. Keep a check on their social media pages as they host live music gigs too making it a perfect choice of musical cafes in CP.
Location: E-38/39, Rajiv Chowk, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM Average Cost: INR 2200 for two people (approx.)
11. Theobroma
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This patisserie has turned into a household name in India. They are famous for their fluffy pastries and fudgy brownies. They also bake fresh bread, cupcakes, and decadent chocolate cookies. Overload Brownie, Butter Croissant, Tiered Temptation, Devil's Mousse Cake, and Dipped Chocolate Truffles are a must-try.
Timings: 8 am-12midnight Average Cost: INR Rs 750 Location: D-28, Ground Floor, Rajiv Chowk, Near Vodafone Store, Connaught Place
12. Odeon Social
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Odeon Social is a themed cafe in CP. With blackboard and desks, this restaurant is styled like a school. Every table has its own typewriter and an old-school telephone. You can also see trophies and books in a large wall cabinet, numerous wooden boards bearing names and marks of students. The Home Science department is the kitchen and there is a workspace at the back for those who want to work in peace. They serve food in lunchboxes. Try their Fish Tacos, Butter Chicken Biryani, and Pancakes.
Location: 23, 1st Floor, Odeon Building, Radial 5, D Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM Average Cost: INR 1500 for two people (approx.)
13. The Chai Story
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Head over to the Chai Story if you are looking for a cozy cafe to chat with your BFF for hours or read that book which is pending long due to soothing Cutting Chai. This bijou place provides you with chai therapy at its best. The perfect tea aroma will linger in your brain as soon as you enter this cafe. The interiors are ordinary, yet classy. They have amazing sandwiches and Peri Peri Maggi is a must-try. Indulge in a game of UNO kept on your table while you wait for the food.
Location: N-33/8, Middle Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 09:30 AM - 11:00 PM Average Cost: INR 300 for two people (approx.)
14. Teddy Boy
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Step into Teddy Boy and take a trip back to the 1950's British culture and Edwardian era. Why the name? If you didn't know about it already, teddy boy means a young man of a subculture characterized by a style of dress based on Edwardian fashion (typically with drainpipe trousers, bootlace tie, and hair slicked up in a quiff) and a liking for rock-and-roll music. This explains vintage furniture, people in tuxedos, and retro music in the background. The ambiance is British-like but the food is purely Indian. You must try the Tortilla Bruschetta and The Stuffed Tandoori Mushroom. Their signature cocktails like Collision Martini and Prom Night LIT are a treat for your taste buds.
Location: N-86, 1st Floor, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 12:00 PM - 12:30 AM Average Cost: INR 1200 for two people (approx.)
15. Burger Singh
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It may sound similar to Burger King but Burger Singh is unlike any other burger joint. This cafe is about Indianised burgers packed with flavors and spices all at a price that won't dig a hole in your pocket. Burger Singh is a non-veg lover's paradise. They've got Achari Mutton burger, White Guy Chicken burger, and more. Vegetarians need not worry because Burger Singh has got you covered too. Go beyond the burgers and try their fries and chicken wings with Tandoori and Hot Bihari Sauce on the side.
Location: H-45, Connaught Place, New Delhi Timings: 11:00 AM to 01:00 AM Average Cost: INR 500 for two people (approx.)
16. Tamasha
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Tamasha is one stop you have got to stop at the Delhi-nightlife train. Enjoy 2+2 on drinks, if you're a Zomato Gold member and open-air seating in the heart of CP. Boasting a full bar and cuisine ranging from Italian to good ol’ North Indian food, Tamasha is a hip lounge and bar and a favorite amongst Delhiites. This is the best cafe in cp for couples.
Location: Anand House, A28, KG Marg, CP. Cost: INR 2000 for 2 with alcohol Timings: 12 PM to 1 AM
17. FLYP Cafe
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This pocket-friendly MTV cafe in CP is a great place to just hang out or work with good music and ample spacing. Offering a 1+1 offer on Zomato Gold, the upbeat and lively ambiance makes Flyp a must to check out on your visit to the national capital.
Location: N/57- N/60, 1st Floor, Outer Circle, CP. Cost: INR 1600 for two with alcohol. Timings: 11.30 AM to 12 AM
18. Cafe MRP
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This C-block cafe is super pocket-friendly and an easy hang-out place. Their cocktails are known to be on-point, and they offer a pint of beer just for INR 75! They offer standard cafe/bar food to be tried out along with your MRP-priced drink. A great place for the tight-fisted!
Location: 1st floor, C-39, Opposite Odeon cinema, CP. Timings: 11 AM to 12 midnight. Cost: INR 1000 for two.
19. Unplugged Courtyard
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Looking for a place with outdoor seating, indoor seating, live music, valet parking, brunches, live sports screening, and great cocktails? Unplugged Courtyard is your answer! This beautiful and cozy cafe transforms into a hip pub by night, of course with a 2+2 on drinks on Zomato Gold! Unplugged Courtyard is sure to guarantee a surreal experience. A must check-out if in CP!
Location: 23/7 L block, middle circle, CP, New Delhi. Cost: INR 1600 for two. Timings: 12 PM to 1 AM.
20. Bunta Bar Live
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Bunta Bar a lively, upbeat joint in Janpath, serving cocktails with a twist. They offer 2+2 on drinks from a wide and quirky bar. Boasting an Indo-global menu, the place is also famous for a variety of “buntas”, ranging from kala khatta to good ol’ mint.
Location: 76, Floor 2, Janpath, New Delhi. Cost: INR 1300 for two. Timings: 12 PM to 12.30 AM
21. Cha Bar, Connaught Place
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Part of the Oxford book store, the place is ideal to catch up on a novel while sipping on a tea and snacking on something flavourful. They present you with several options of tea to choose from. Namely, Nilgiri, Darjeeling, Assamese, and even herbal, Ayurvedic, and organic. Have a sandwich or dessert for the ultimate book reading pleasure.
Cost for two: INR 500 Location: N-81, Near Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place, New Delhi. They have other outlets in Gurgaon and Kamla Nagar too. Timings: 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM Things to do nearby: After you are done with your book spend your evening shopping at the gorgeous CP. Must Try: Variety of tea
22. Smoke House Deli
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Their succulent steaks paired with a lovely red wine will make for the perfect evening. They specialize in continental cuisines such as burgers, pasta, salads, and desserts. It’s the best place for a boozy brunch or a nice hearty breakfast of buttermilk pancakes and sausages.
Location: 23, Ground Floor, Odeon Building, Radial Road 5, D Block, Connaught Place Average Cost: INR 1600 Timings: 9 am – 1 am
23. Prime Street Cafe
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Tucked away in Connaught Place, this quirky cafe serves great sides to go along with your beer. This cafe is an absolute delight for non-vegetarians as their signature dishes are the murgh malai tikka, nachos, and honey chili potato.
Timings: 12 noon – 1 am Average Cost: INR 1000 Location: 12/13, 1st Floor, F- Block, Inner Circle, Opposite Rajiv Chowk Metro Gate 5, Connaught Place
24. The Immigrant Cafe
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Immigrant Cafe is a chic cafe that serves up delicious platters and Italian delicacies. Their sliders and desserts are big favorites as well as the plum banana smoothie and a range of delicious teas to wash down all that food.
Timings: 12pm-12am Average Cost: INR 1600 Location: B-45, First Floor, Inner Circle, Connaught Place
25. 38 Barracks
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This bustling bar really lights up on the weekends. The energy here is really electric and people come here to have a good time with the great music, strobe lights, and awesome food. A night here is a night well spent. Knock a few shots with your friends and indulge in some great food at this pub. If you’re looking for some good grub then try their cheesy tacos, paneer tikka, and Dahi ke kebab.
Timings: Mon-Thur: 12-11:30pm, Fri- Sun: 11am-11:30pm Average Cost: INR 2000 Location: M-38, Connaught Cir, Opp. Shanker Market, Shankar Market, Block M, Connaught Place
26. Cottage Cafe by Smoothie Valley
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Meticulously crafted fruit smoothies in every colour of the rainbow for all those fruit lovers. The Dallas cowboy, apple pie and waffles are the Cottage Cafe classics. Great ambience and attractive interiors make Cottage Cafe a charming and warm place for a hearty breakfast. Their courteous staff are polite and prompt.
Timings: 9am-9pm Average Cost: INR 650 Location: Cottage Emporium, Janpath, New Delhi
So it's time you hit up your friends and plan a visit to CP. Shop till you can't hold the shopping bags and then unwind at these cafes. Play games, chat for endless hours, have a hearty meal, and make a day out of it.
