Warm cups of frothed coffee with a chocolate dusting, a bouquet of potato wedges with paprika and a dash of lime and butter garlic bread with a crunchy crust. If you are not drolling yet- congratulations on your willpower- we can never be you! Rainy days in Delhi call for good food and a soulful pour (or two) of coffee, tea, or rich hot chocolates. We have therefore rounded up a list of the best cafes in Delhi that are perfect to snuggle up on days the rain just keeps clamouring down.
1. Roastery Coffee House
A beautiful coffee house imitating an oasis, Roastery never fails to impress. Serving various blends of coffee, you can choose the classic hot pours with milk and cream or try their famous cranberry cold brew. A rose-coloured pour giving tangy notes and a simultaneous bitter concoction of coffee grounds are perfect for enjoying on a rainy day. You can order a bowl of their creamy pesto pasta sprinkled with black olives, or slices of mushrooms and cheese bruschetta. You can also try a range of their desserts for a sweet end to your date here.
📍Plot number 3, opposite Delhi International School, Pocket C, Sector 17 Dwarka
2. AMA Cafe
One of the best cafes, AMA offers a homely aesthetic with textured walls saturated with art pieces, bookshelves on every corner and cushioned chairs that warrant a relaxing time. Serving an extensive breakfast menu that is only served until 2 pm, you can try their Himalayan platter with aloo khatsa and Tibetian bread or you can go for the classic stacks of fluffy pancakes with fresh fruits and whipped cream. Further, you can also try their tender and juicy chicken burger that trust us, never disappoints!
📍House no. 6, 1st Floor, Majnu-ka-tilla, New Aruna Nagar
3. Diggin
Sprawling greenery with every corner bursting with colourful flowers, Diggin is the perfect place to nurse your cup of hot chocolate as the rain splatters against the tall windows. We recommend you order a cup of layered and creamy tiramisu. A welcoming chocolate dusting that gives way to a sinful indulgence, a spoonful of this dessert pairs well with your rain-soaked evenings. The cafe further offers a variety of delicacies with the lamb burger and rosemary grilled chicken being our favourites.
📍Santushti Shopping Complex Shop No-10 Opp Samrat Hotel
4. Woodstock Bakery and Coffee Shop
Pastel-painted walls and pendant lights hanging from the ceilings- Woodstock is a cute little corner serving an extensive variety of pastries and pies. With regular sessions of live music gracing its avenue, a rainy afternoon here is well worth a cup of caramel cappuccino or a rich pour of monogrammed hot chocolate.
📍85, Yojana Vihar Main Rd, Block A, Yojna Vihar, Anand Vihar
5. The Tea Room From Blossom Kochhar
Imitating a cosy nook of a reader, this cafe is laced with string lights, lots of plants, stacks of books and ofcourse a delicious range of hot beverages. From Darjeeling tea to your classic adrak wali chai and organic coffees, this cafe does justice to a perfect brew. Order its signature stacks of pancakes, waffles or french toast in a caramelised toffee sauce and there you have your perfect afternoon. The cafe also hosts afternoon tea with a range of snacks and desserts to pair with its lovely sessions.
📍No 1, Hauz Khas Village, Deer Park, Hauz Khas
6. Nom Nom Cafe
This small and affordable eatery serving great portions of comfort food is by far my favourite place to be. From juicy chicken burgers, flavourful ramen to steaming fried rice, this is one of the best cafes to satiate those late-night cravings.
📍Ground, 77, near NCC gate, Humayunpur
7. Cafe By Soul
Take a seat at this garden cafe while the rain turns the plethora of plants outside into a brighter shade of green. Try their stuffed grilled chicken breast or if you are here for just a drink- the Vietnamese cold coffee. It is one of the best cafes to witness the brighter shades of green bursting from every corner as you enjoy a cup of coffee with a good book.
📍B-11/1, Ashoka Cresent Marg, DLF Phase 1, Sector 26A, Gurugram