Shimla’s Top Cafes and Local Eateries
Your Shimla trip would remain incomplete without tasting the delicious Pahadi cuisine at local eateries and Shimla Cafes. This blog post highlights the most appreciated outlets known for local and international cuisine.
Sita Ram and Sons
This eatery serves dishes that are a part of Shimla’s culinary heritage. Their ambiance is simple. Rates are affordable, and Chole Lucchi is the specialty of the house. You can also consider tasting Chana Tikki as well as Parati Kulcha. But remember, this is a roadside eatery in Lakkar Bazaar, not a fancy restaurant. Visit the place before 2 PM as some items may not be available later.
Wake and Bake Café
Himachali Rasoi
Himachali Rasoi serves authentic flavourful Himachal food. The menu consists of items like Kangri Dham Thali, Mandyali Dham Thali, Babroo, Sidu (wheat bun), Patande (wheat pancakes), and Rehru (Kadhi). It is a small restaurant with four tables on the ground floor and a sitting arrangement at the top. Located on Mall Road, Middle Bazar, the place is small and in an alley. But, locally well-known.
Rice Village Homestay
Located in Chathurthiakary, Rice Village Homestay is right in front of the Manimala River and backwater canals. The small and cozy homestay has four premium rooms with traditional wooden interiors. It is perfect for unwinding as you can enjoy fishing, boating, or take leisurely walks. You can also opt for breakfast and meals. Overall, this family run homestay offers authentic Kerala experience. You can book it with HostMyTrips as a part of Kerala Hospitality Package.
Indian Coffee House
Indian Coffee House made it in the headlines when PM Modi visited the same. Operational since 1957, the vintage interiors and leather chairs can take you back to the colonial era. South Indian dishes and coffee are the specialty. Locals use this oldest cafe to gather and enjoy coffee. The place is always neat and clean. The menu has Chinese and continental dishes, and multiple types of coffee.
Café Honey Hut
Café Honey Hut on Shimla Mall Road is the ideal destination for the young and the restless. Perhaps, its rustic decor and outdoor seating attract a younger crowd. The list of drinks includes coffee, tea, shakes, flavored milk, ice cream, and lassi. The menu has multiple types of pizza, pasta, vegetable salad(s), apple pie, and other snacks.
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