‘Dilliwalas’ (the people of Delhi), and even those visiting the Indian capital city of Delhi, swear by Connaught Place, a.k.a. CP - the heart of the city and its central hub for everything delicious and decadent. While it earlier used to be a place for office-goers to relax post-work, today CP also brims with a host of cafes and eateries which offer a whole gamut of cuisines and an eating experience like no other. Almost every other week, there’s a new cafe to catch your attention, leaving you spoilt for choice. So, here are the 10 best cafes you must try in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
1. Caffe Tonino
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A heavenly slice of Tuscany in the heart of Delhi is Caffe Tonino, housed in a gorgeous Tuscan villa and serving up some delectable Italian cuisine. Vintage elements such as soft, yellow lights, retro posters, flower pots and black-and-white photographs dot the cafe, making it a perfect place for a date. Choose from different kinds of ravioli, fresh salads, pizzas, bruschetta, bread, with must-try items being peri-peri chicken, coffee, waffles, and pizza. End your meal with a delectable dessert like cheesecake or tiramisu.
Caffe Tonino
Address: No 9, H Block, Plaza Cinema Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110033
Website: Caffe Tonino
Opening hours: 8:30am - 12am (daily)
2. Farzi Cafe
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Think fine dining minus the kitsch and ostentatiousness - that’s Farzi Cafe for you. One of CP’s best open-air cafes, Farzi shines with an old-world Parsi Indian feel, complete with open windows for an indoor-outdoor setting. The cafe features an interesting mix of Indian and international food menu with a unique spin. Begin your meal by cleansing your palate with spiced sweet yoghurt spheres, before hopping on to unique, fusion dishes with a twist of molecular gastronomy - think cocktail samosa, paneer makhani, keema paratha, ras malai with carrot cream, and more. They have live music gigs, too.
Farzi Cafe
Address: E- 38/39, First Floor, Rajiv Chowk, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Website: Farzi Cafe
Opening hours: 12pm - 1am (daily)
3. Chaayos
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If you are a lover of everything ‘chai’, then Chaayos is probably a place you aren’t going to ever leave. One of CP’s most popular cafes, Chaayos serves an endless variety of teas, such as pahadi, sulemani nimbu, shahi, kulhad, desi, iced, and much more. You can even dig into their plethora of desserts, shakes, lemonades, coffees, and snacks as well. Do try out the pahadi, kulhad, and shahi chais, chicken pizza paratha, Sicilian chicken, mint lemonade, and chocolate cake at this amazing Indian tea-room.
Chaayos
Address: F-14/15, Mezzanine, 1st Floor, F Block, Inner Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Website: Chaayos
Opening hours: 8am - 11pm (daily)
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4. Cha Bar
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The aroma of fresh tea and the old-world smell of the pages of books made for a heady combination at Cha Bar, a slice of heaven for books and tea lovers in the heart of CP. Part of the Oxford bookstore, Cha Bar features a plethora of options for teas such as Assamese, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and even organic, Ayurvedic, and herbal. If that wasn’t enough, they also stock a huge variety of books for patrons to pick and choose from. Plop down in one of the comfy seats, snack on house favourites such as pesto pasta, gulab jamun cheesecake, tiramisu, etc., while sipping on hot tea and read to your heart’s content.
Cha Bar
Address: N-81, Barakhamba Rd, Block N, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Website: Cha Bar
Opening hours: 9:30am - 9:30pm (daily)
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Rajeev
I am a full-time licensed tour guide living in Agra, India. I received my Regiinal Level Guide certificate in 2007 from the Ministry of Tourism now I have a Pan India license. Before I discovered the tourism industry, I worked in the law, medical and insurance fields. I have a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology and Organic Chemistry. After achieving my Masters of Science in Organic Chemistry, I went to law school. My passion for history and culture led me to my profession today. I still enjoy learning science. I use it to understand the healing power of plants: mainly herbs, fruits and vegetables. My hobbies include collecting postage stamps, coins, paper money, reading, music, and of course, gardening. I also love photography, which I have become very good at. Many tourists have enjoyed my personal sightseeing tours. I enjoy meeting people and showing them my world. My lifelong experiences here, combined with my studies, allow me to help people get to know the real India. If you enjoy learning about this way of life, I am the one to come to! I work mainly in Agra, but will create tours to places outside of the city. While my tours are mostly walking tours around the city, I can arrange for transportation as well. If you need accommodation services, I can provide that too. Traveling to India is not just a journey, but an experience!
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Zeeshan Ali
Namaste!! I Take privilege to share about myself. My name is Zeeshan. I was born and raised in the rich history of India, in the Beautiful City of Agra, I had no Doubts to become a Tour Guide because I couldn't stop myself been attracted towards the charm for History & Architecture of monuments located at Agra from my childhood. I Chose to become a Tour Guide to fulfill my Passion & to learn, share about the Customs, Tradition, Culture, History & Architecture of my Incredible Country which has a Unity in Diversity. I am 34 years old and 14 of them I Dedicated as a Tour Guide. I am Educated, Professional, Sociable, Punctual & friendly. I can interest you by presenting interesting facts about India. I always take into account the wishes of my Clients and create individual plans of Excursion. I help my Clients in choosing the Best Stops, Stores, Cafes & transfers. I did my Masters in Indian History (Medieval Period). I believe my Journey has just begun as I discovered an enormous amount of knowledge of History, Architecture & Culture of North India by reading & Travelling So I am very Well Versed to Deliver the Tour just like a local. I consider myself a Professional in this field, I am happy that my clients take their India Tour Memories as an Experience to Cherish it throughout their lives. In easy words, you can travel with me like an old family friend from India.
5. The Chai Story
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The bijou, cosy, and cutesy Chai Story in CP is all about mouth-watering delicacies and some delicious tea. With classy, unshowy interiors, The Chai Story indulges in tea therapy by serving some amazing teas such as cutting chai, kulhad chai, etc., as well as some signature, much-loved dishes such as nachos bhel, peri peri Maggi, pink sauce pasta, fries, pizzas, and more. While you’re waiting to dig into this delicious food, engage in a game of UNO at the table.
The Chai Story
Address: N-33/8, middle circle Block N, Middle Cir, Block N, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Website: The Chai Story
Opening hours: 9:30am - 10:30pm (daily)
6. United Coffee House
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If you’re looking for a cafe with a good dose of old-world grandeur, then the 80-years-plus United Coffee House is where you need to head to. Offering a regal dining experience, United Coffee House takes you back in time with its vintage decor, warm ambience, and the diverse menu that features Mediterranean, North Indian, South Indian and Asian food. Dig into their chilli chicken, risotto, dal makhani, bharwan khumb ke soole, navratan korma, pithore, and more, while sipping on some delicious shakes. Be prepared to stand in long queues to get into this venerable foodie haven.
United Coffee House
Address: E-15, Rajiv Chowk, Block E, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Website: United Coffee House
Opening hours: 9:30am - 11:30pm (daily)
7. Coffee Home
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The simple, old-world Coffee Home is one of Delhi’s oldest coffee shops and a venerable institution at that. Vintage, non-showy interiors perfectly complement the large, green backyard, complete with lots of trees and benches, thus making for a one-of-a-kind seating. We recommend ordering filter coffee, which is a speciality here, and do try one of its delicious South Indian food offerings such as upma, dosas, uttapam, vadas, etc. What’s more, they even serve other food items, such as cutlets and noodles, as well.
Coffee Home
Address: 262, BK Singh Marg, Raja Bazar Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Website: Coffee Home
Opening hours: 11am - 8pm (daily)
8. Open House Cafe
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One of CP’s more eclectic cafes is the Open House, a classic, modern cafe with an equally eclectic, gastronomical menu featuring everything from North Indian delights to Pan Asian and Cantonese fare. Featuring foot-tapping music that makes its vibe very hard to turn away from, Open House Cafe boasts of a gorgeous view of Central Delhi and even has a live sushi counter. Must-try dishes include the chilli chicken, spring roll, pizzas, shakes, peri-peri fries and chicken, and honey chilli potato, among others. The cafe also has an extensive list of cocktails and beverages to complement your dishes perfectly.
Open House Cafe
Address: C Block, C 37, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Website: Open House Cafe
Opening hours: 12pm - 1am (daily)
9. Warehouse Cafe
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Easily one of CP’s best cafes, Warehouse Cafe is where you go when you need a vibrant atmosphere. It features perfect, mellow lighting, amazing decor, low couches, and a long bar. Alcohol lovers will love the wide spectrum of cocktails, spirits, wines, and other beverages that Warehouse Cafe serves (try the whiskey sour!), while its food menu includes contemporary Asian and Indian cuisine favourites such as grilled fish, murgh tikka, peri-peri chicken, pasta, chicken fajitas, pepperoni pizza, and paneer 65.
Warehouse Cafe
Address: D 19/ 20, D Block, Inner Circle, Near Rajiv Chowk Metro Station Gate No. 3, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
Website: Warehouse Cafe
Opening hours: 11am - 12:30am (daily)
10. Cafe Delhi Heights
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One of CP’s best immigrant cafes, Cafe Delhi Heights is known for its eclectic yet classy vibe and ambience. The cafe is perhaps most known for its diverse menu, which includes Asian, continental and modern Indian dishes. Some of the favorites include rogan josh, tandoori lamb chops, Rajasthani lal maas, ratatouille, Delhi burger, Indonesian lamb rendang, butter chicken, paani puri, and more. Wash it all down with a banta (carbonated lemon soda) or a ginger lemonade.
Cafe Delhi Heights
Address: 68/1, Janpath, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Website: Cafe Delhi Heights
Opening hours: 10:30am - 12am (daily)
Captivating cafes in Connaught Place
Modern, vintage, eclectic - the cafes in Connaught Place are all these, and everything in between. Whether it is a large group you want to hang out and have dinner with, or a cosy date you want to whisk someone away on, the cafes in Connaught Place never disappoint. Choose from these 10 best cafes you must try in Connaught Place, New Delhi and have a wonderful time.
Tip from Trip101 local expert
If you're looking for a cafe with historical significance, then you might like to try the Indian Coffee House, located on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. For generations, this coffee shop has served as a focal point for Communist and Socialist movements ever since it began in 1958, and today, it provides a nostalgic experience for many.
The items listed on the menu are reasonably priced, and they serve coffee using their own brand of coffee powder. But go in with an open mind and an empty stomach, and you may be surprised. They also offer a variety of dosas, breakfast items, and beverages that you can enjoy alongside your coffee.
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