It’s common knowledge that our city is a foodie’s paradise. Over the last few years, a number of little cafés have cropped up across neighbourhoods, and these are our go-to spots for some quick grub and friendly banter over a cup of coffee. If you’re looking to unwind at a chill café after work or college, head to one of these 5 places..
CITY SOCIAL, SDA Market
It’s not easy to make your mark in an area like SDA market which is already flooded with cafés. This newbie, however, does it effortlessly with its creative decor and VFM menu that caters mostly to the student crowd from IIT and JNU. They have used the space smartly and the interiors are vibrant and cheerful. The wood log wall and dart board clock are a hat-tip to roadside cafés of USA.
Started by the team behind Rico’s in North Campus, it guarantees good times with friends. This small café scores big on quality of food and its quick service. When the prices are this low you are tempted to taste everything on the menu. But we resisted the urge and stuck to their star dishes such as the juicy Lamb Burger (Rs 150), Chilly Cheese Vada Pao (Rs 80), Pan Seared Chicken (Rs 180) and Belgium Chocolate Shake (Rs 150).
Price: Rs 600 for two
GRANDE FABIO’S, Defence Colony
This two-month old café is nestled in one of the prime locations of the city – Defence Colony Market. This eatery seeks to introduce an Italian QSR concept and promises to serve pasta in less than 2 minutes. You can make your own pasta and salad at the live kitchen and also take away fresh Italian fare during your office lunch hours.
The menu is limited but the quick service and quality of food more than make up for it. They use pastas imported from Agnesi in Italy and their focaccia breads are freshly baked. The Whole Wheat Fusili (Rs 350) with barbeque chicken in mamarosa sauce stands out particularly among their pastas, while the calorie-conscious can opt for a fresh vegetarian salad (Rs 149) or non vegetarian salad (Rs 199) with your choice of sauce ranging from Honey Balsamic to Russian. Also try out their super delicious Cookie Blast Cheesecake (Rs 199) and Carrot Cake (Rs 149) from the dessert section.
Price: Rs 800 for two
CAFÉ TC, Saket
With a redesigned menu and remodelled offerings based on customer’s expectations, the much-loved TC in the Saket mall is back in its new avatar. Meet Café TC that has built a loyal customer base with its selection of dishes from around the world and its support to live bands. .
When it comes to food, this café offers a plethora of choices including the Southern Style Gun Powder Chicken (Rs 399) and Desi Tenderised Lamb Cutlet (Rs 499) . You will love their hand-tossed pizzas, particularly the Al Funghi (Rs 429) and spicy Piri Piri Pizza (Rs 449).
Price: Rs 1, 500 for two
DESIGNER WALA CAFÉ, Shahpur Jat
Shahpur Jat is always buzzing with creative energy and that’s exactly what you can expect at this new entrant. This café is inspired by the designer market around, and the theme is sure to resonate with young designers and college students. The ambience is quirky and innovative; think s leg sewing machines turned into tables, and the like.
They have tried to keep things simple by sticking to continental cuisine. You have an all-day breakfast option here for both dine-in and takeaway. Do not leave the café without tasting the Spinach And Goat Cheese Risotto (Rs 190), Tea Smoked Chicken Salad (Rs 190) and Mixed Platter Sizzler (Rs 370). They also have an interesting mix of juices under 2 categories: Skin And Beauty, and Cleanser and Energiser. When our wardrobes and lives are full of designer stuff, a visit to this café is a perfect addition to the list.
Price: Rs 900 for two
CAFÉ SECRET SOCIETY, Amar Colony
The walls here sport pictures of some of the famous secret societies from across the world such as Illuminati, Rockefeller Family and more. The dim lights complement its dark theme, but it’s definitely not a gloomy place, courtesy peppy EDM playing in the background. The fuss-free joint offers some great choices of drinks and meals from around the world.
Go for the Mezze Platter Veg (Rs 249), Jalapeno Popper (Rs 169) and Chicken Nuggets (Rs 220) from the appetizers section. Also try their fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta (Rs 169) and Crispy Fried Chicken Burger (Rs 249) which are drool-worthy. The Choco Overdose Milkshake (Rs 149) and Grape Spritzer (Rs 139) will leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling.
Price: Rs 1, 000 for two
It’s common knowledge that our city is a foodie’s paradise. Over the last few years, a number of little cafés have cropped up across neighbourhoods, and these are our go-to spots for some quick grub and friendly banter over a cup of coffee. If you’re looking to unwind at a chill café after work or college, head to one of these 5 places..
CITY SOCIAL, SDA Market
It’s not easy to make your mark in an area like SDA market which is already flooded with cafés. This newbie, however, does it effortlessly with its creative decor and VFM menu that caters mostly to the student crowd from IIT and JNU. They have used the space smartly and the interiors are vibrant and cheerful. The wood log wall and dart board clock are a hat-tip to roadside cafés of USA.
Started by the team behind Rico’s in North Campus, it guarantees good times with friends. This small café scores big on quality of food and its quick service. When the prices are this low you are tempted to taste everything on the menu. But we resisted the urge and stuck to their star dishes such as the juicy Lamb Burger (Rs 150), Chilly Cheese Vada Pao (Rs 80), Pan Seared Chicken (Rs 180) and Belgium Chocolate Shake (Rs 150).
Price: Rs 600 for two
GRANDE FABIO’S, Defence Colony
This two-month old café is nestled in one of the prime locations of the city – Defence Colony Market. This eatery seeks to introduce an Italian QSR concept and promises to serve pasta in less than 2 minutes. You can make your own pasta and salad at the live kitchen and also take away fresh Italian fare during your office lunch hours.
The menu is limited but the quick service and quality of food more than make up for it. They use pastas imported from Agnesi in Italy and their focaccia breads are freshly baked. The Whole Wheat Fusili (Rs 350) with barbeque chicken in mamarosa sauce stands out particularly among their pastas, while the calorie-conscious can opt for a fresh vegetarian salad (Rs 149) or non vegetarian salad (Rs 199) with your choice of sauce ranging from Honey Balsamic to Russian. Also try out their super delicious Cookie Blast Cheesecake (Rs 199) and Carrot Cake (Rs 149) from the dessert section.
Price: Rs 800 for two
CAFÉ TC, Saket
With a redesigned menu and remodelled offerings based on customer’s expectations, the much-loved TC in the Saket mall is back in its new avatar. Meet Café TC that has built a loyal customer base with its selection of dishes from around the world and its support to live bands. .
When it comes to food, this café offers a plethora of choices including the Southern Style Gun Powder Chicken (Rs 399) and Desi Tenderised Lamb Cutlet (Rs 499) . You will love their hand-tossed pizzas, particularly the Al Funghi (Rs 429) and spicy Piri Piri Pizza (Rs 449).
Price: Rs 1, 500 for two
DESIGNER WALA CAFÉ, Shahpur Jat
Shahpur Jat is always buzzing with creative energy and that’s exactly what you can expect at this new entrant. This café is inspired by the designer market around, and the theme is sure to resonate with young designers and college students. The ambience is quirky and innovative; think s leg sewing machines turned into tables, and the like.
They have tried to keep things simple by sticking to continental cuisine. You have an all-day breakfast option here for both dine-in and takeaway. Do not leave the café without tasting the Spinach And Goat Cheese Risotto (Rs 190), Tea Smoked Chicken Salad (Rs 190) and Mixed Platter Sizzler (Rs 370). They also have an interesting mix of juices under 2 categories: Skin And Beauty, and Cleanser and Energiser. When our wardrobes and lives are full of designer stuff, a visit to this café is a perfect addition to the list.
Price: Rs 900 for two
CAFÉ SECRET SOCIETY, Amar Colony
The walls here sport pictures of some of the famous secret societies from across the world such as Illuminati, Rockefeller Family and more. The dim lights complement its dark theme, but it’s definitely not a gloomy place, courtesy peppy EDM playing in the background. The fuss-free joint offers some great choices of drinks and meals from around the world.
Go for the Mezze Platter Veg (Rs 249), Jalapeno Popper (Rs 169) and Chicken Nuggets (Rs 220) from the appetizers section. Also try their fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta (Rs 169) and Crispy Fried Chicken Burger (Rs 249) which are drool-worthy. The Choco Overdose Milkshake (Rs 149) and Grape Spritzer (Rs 139) will leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling.
Price: Rs 1, 000 for two