Best Cafes To Visit In Sector 17, Chandigarh

By Krati Purwar

Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab and Haryana, is a city for foodies looking to taste some of the best of North Indian delights. But that’s not it. If you visit the city's most upbeat locality, Sector 17, you will spot chic cafes and luxurious lounges featuring multiple cuisines and the most refreshing beverages on their menus. You name the dish or cuisine, and Google will show you where to find it in this locality or nearby. This trail recommends chic cafes where you can party with friends or go on a date with your beau. 

  • Indian Coffee House

    WIth a diverse menu spanning over two pages, Indian Coffee House is a popular street food joint in Sector 17, Chandigarh. They have snacks, noodles, beverages, and street food items. From cheese toast and cheese omelette to burger mutton and egg noodles, you can order a variety of dishes at this eatery. They also have pakoras, paneer pakoras, mutton dosa, uttapam, sandwiches, veg and non-veg hot dogs, and refreshing beverages like hot coffee, banana shakes, mango shakes, lemon squash, and more. 

  • The Crown Patisserie Cafe

    Flaunting vibrant interiors and comfortable seating, The Crown Patisserie Cafe is the perfect pick for couples looking to eat delicious and Instagram-worthy salads, sandwiches, desserts, and burgers. Their main course section features vegetable pot pie, baked cottage cheese steak, chicken firecracker, and pulled lamb with brown rice. If you have a sweet tooth, you must not miss out on strawberry cheesecake, lemon tart, macarons, and lemon blueberry cake.


  • Cafe 17

    If you are looking for a plush food joint to relish the best of North Indian, Italian, and Continental cuisines, Cafe 17 by Taj in Chandigarh is your ultimate pick. Boasting picturesque interiors and sophisticated lighting, the restaurant has a 4-page food menu, a 16-page bar menu, and one page dedicated to non-alcoholic beverages. They have all-day breakfast options, signature dishes, small plates and traditional delicacies listed under the main course. A few must-try dishes here include keema pao, Indonesian satay, fish & chips, chicken bunny chow, and rarha gosht.


  • Midpoint Cafe

    Midpoint Cafe is where you can come with your friends for a party if you want to enjoy a budget-friendly meal. From chicken steak to grilled fish steak, they have a variety of appetisers to pick from. These places serve many types of egg-based dishes, including sunny side up, cheese omelette, scrambled eggs, and more. They have more than five kinds of pasta, pizza, burger, quick bites, and tacos listed on their menu. If you are here, you can also give a shot at Lebanese fattoush and Roman Caesar salads. They also have a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks available on their beverage menu.


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  • Back To Source

    Looking for a place to take your date on a romantic dinner? Back To Source in Sector 17 is one of the best restaurants. It also has a one-page menu dedicated to a variety of coffee they serve like cortado, Americano, macchiato, filter coffee, and more. The food menu comprises different kinds of bread, including wheat loaf, white loaf, and sourdough bread. They are known for their dal makhani, moong masoor dal, and Afghani butter chicken. You can pair the gravies with lachha paratha, rogani naan, and mutton biryani.


  • Bali’s Rooftop Lounge

    If you are craving biryani or seafood, Bali’s Rooftop Lounge is where you should head with your friends and family. Not only do they have an open sitting area but also have delicious delicacies listed on their menu. Vegetarians can order double mushrooms in hot bean sauce, vegetable chop suey, arrabbiata pasta, subz biryani, and more. For non-vegetarians, they have murg ghost, chicken dumplings, schezwan prawns, pan-fried chicken, etc. 


  • Books N Brew

    Book N Brew is a small cafe in Chandigarh boasting chic interiors and an option to read your favourite book while satiating your hunger. You can explore their brunch menu which includes home-style pancakes, fluffy egg-white omelette meal, French toast, omelette meal, and creamy mushrooms on toast. They serve five different kinds of noodles and sweet dishes like chocolate mud cake, oreo cupcakes, and choco chip cake slices. The restaurant has Chinese appetisers and North Indian mains.


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