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Cafes are now visited alike by the old and young and they are the best place to hang out and catch up with friends without having to burn a hole in the pocket. Cafes also provide privacy and a certain degree of comfort which you normally do not get anywhere else. Ahmedabad is a bustling city and there are scores of cafes here at present which are unique in their own way and have a particular vibe to it. Here are some of the most well known cafes in Ahmedabad.
This is a European styled café which is owned by the Marriott group and is one of the best in the city. The ambience is laid back and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and they are very sumptuous. The outdoor seating area is very well done up ad there are coffees and teas to be enjoyed from various parts of the world like Sri Lanka, Japan and Darjeeling. This is 24 hours café so you can come here even late at night to have a quiet cup of coffee with a friend when the rest of the city is asleep. The hot chocolate is a must try and so is the mud- slide.
Location: Satellite Road
Price for Two: INR 1000
This also happens to be an outlet of Courtyard Marriott and it offers fine dining experience at its best in a laid back, café like surrounding. Asian, Indian and Continental meals are served here and there are yummy cheesecakes as well. It is one of the best rated cafes here in the city and there is also an outdoor seating area which has live DJ performance. There is also a dance floor and the café is Wifi enabled. The place is perfect if you want to have an exotic lunch or dinner with the family or your loved ones.
Location: Courtyard Marriott
Price for Two: INR 1400
This happens to be a very quirky café in the city and has a very interesting menu. There are both vegetarian and non- veg items on offer and the food is mostly Italian. This café probably has the best coffee beans in town and the ambience is lively and vibrant. There is also a live screen and sports matches are shown here on important days. The café is also wheelchair accessible and basically everyone is welcome here. The Beetroot and Basil Pasta is a must try and so is the Falafel Sandwiches.
Location: Prahlad Nagar
Price for Two: INR 800
This happens to be a new address in town but already everyone is in love with it. The place serves delicious Italian and Mexican cuisine and there are live music nights on Fridays. The café has a chilled out ambience and you will be able to relax with your friends with ease. It is the ideal spot to have a great conversation over food. The Mexican hot spot is a must try and do not miss the Li- Ching Man- Chow soup
Location: University Road
Price for Two: INR 1000
Mocha café and bar is one among the line of cafes and they have an outlet in Ahmedabad as well. They are basically known for their delicious coffee but they also have a wide variety of sumptuous desserts. They have mouth- watering creamy pasta, along with pizza, Panini and sizzlers as well. The café has a wonderful outdoor seating arrangement on a winter day and valet parking is available here as well. A number of freshly pressed juices are available here.
Location: Bodakev
Price for Two: INR 1000
Zen Café has an outdoor seating arrangement and it has a very serene environment and it a great place to unwind from the hectic city life. You can simply come here and sit with a cup of coffee for hours. There is underground cave here which serves as an art gallery and it was designed by MF Hussain and BV Doshi. A wide variety of food items are of offer, mostly Mexican- like thin crust pizzas, nachos, and quesadillas. A large number of veg items are also on offer and they are made from fresh ingredients after they have been ordered. The menu is small but the coffee is great and they make for a great combination.
Location: University Area
Price for Two: INR 500
As the name suggests, this is mainly a tea lounge and tea lovers come in droves here to enjoy the tea. There are about 75 variants of tea available here and they are brought from Darjeeling, Assam, China, Sri Lanka and South Africa. A number finger food items are also available here like pasta, sandwiches and homemade pizza. Coffee is also available and there are sizzlers and paninis to go with it. The seating area is spread out spacious and the large screen is great for viewing sports
Location: Mani Nagar and Prahlad Nagar
Price for Two: INR 600
This is a fusion street café with casual vibe and comfortable setting and the place is ideal to have a good conversation. The menu is quite affordable which is why it is a great place to hangout for the youngsters. The café also has a good collection of comic books which you can enjoy while you wait for the food. The café is mostly well known for its sumptuous breakfast and the light snacks are also fingerlicking good. Dig into their aloo paratha, careamel custard, pancakes, waffles and coffee of course.
Location: Madhav Complex
Price for Two: INR 700
This café has a classic décor and is hence a great hit among the youth. The décor is quite classic and the wooden flooring is quite vintage. The café and bistro will give you the quintessential café experience and there are a number of unique items on offer like the Liquorice chai. The freshly brewed hot or cold coffee is a must try along with hand rolled pizzas and pastas. There are some sumptuous North India dishes to try out as well. The place is slightly expensive but the ambience more than makes up for it.
Location: Vastrapur
Price for Two: INR 1200
This café gained prominence because it happened to be the best address in the city to sell croissants which are as good as their Parisian counterparts. The interiors are very classy, and quite honestly, will leave you spellbound. The freshly churned ice- cream is a must try. They have unique flavors and are also very refreshing and healthy at the same time. Do come here for their amazing desserts and pastries. The chocolate ball and Belgian chocolate ice cream will leave you drooling.
Location: Bodakev
Price for Two: INR 800
This café is one of the most unique ones in the city because well, everything here, from the crockery to the furniture, is on sale. The café has the contribution of 150 artists and designers who collaborated in making this café. The place has a very Bohemian vibe as well and there is amazing good food to be had here. There is also a love bakery here and customized food is made according to the customer’s liking. Do not forget to try their wood fired pizzas and spicy cheese spinach balls.
Location: Polytechnic Road
Price for Two: INR 500
The Café de Italiano is a cosy café that serves fast food along with Mexican and Italian delicacies. It is a perfect place to enjoy a conversation and meal with your friends and the menu is simple yet striking. The vegetarian dishes are made from fresh ingredients from scratch and there are all kinds of beverages available here as well like Smoothies, Mojito, Mocktails and milkshakes. The menu is also quite pocket friendly, which is why it is a hit with college goers. The service also deserves mention. Do not miss their nachos, sandwich, waffles, pasta and oven baked pizzas.
Location: Sindhu Bhavan Road
Price for Two: INR 900
These cafés in Ahmedabad will provide you respite from the hectic city life and give you a chance to relax and unwind with your friends. They are pocket friendly and will provide you with all the food and chilled out ambience you need for a laid back evening.
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April 15, 2024 
