18 Breakfast Places in Delhi to Satiate Your Early Morning Hunger Pangs

Breakfast is not only the first meal of the day but also the most important one. And if you start the day on a delicious note, there is nothing but joy that lingers on, all day long. Here in India, we have a variety of breakfast options that can savour your hunger buds right in the morning. And Delhi is one place where you can have anything your heart wants- from waffles to aloo parathas, chole bhature, omelettes, croissants, puri jalebi or even cornflakes.

So, to make life a little easier, here’s listing below some of the best breakfast places in Delhi.

1. Saravana Bhawan

Saravana Bhawan is our favourite place when it comes to breakfast in Delhi. The restaurant is known for its delicious and authentic South Indian food and has been the talk of the town ever since. It has got it all - dosas, vadas, sambar, idli, uttapam, appam and halwa. Specializing in buttery masala dosa with coarse coconut chutney, their rawa halwa is a delicacy that you must absolutely try while you are here.

Must Try Dishes: Masala Dosa, Rava Halwa, Lassi
Meal for Two: INR 500
Address: Two Outlets - 50, Janpath Rd, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, Select Citywalk Mall, 2nd Floor My Square Food Court, A-3, Saket District Centre, New Delhi
Timings: CP Outlet - 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Saket Outlet - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

2. IHOP

When it comes to english breakfasts, like pancakes, waffles, crepes and sandwiches, there is no better place to go to in Delhi, than IHOP. The outlet is located in the premises of Select City Walk Mall in Saket. They also have a number of shakes and beverages that you can try. Other than this, the place also has amazing desserts that you can relish after.

Must Try Dishes: Waffles, Crepes, French Toast, Pancakes
Meal for Two: INR 1200
Address: Shop No S-18 Second Floor Select City Walk A3, Saket District Centre, Delhi
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 10:45 PM, Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 AM - 10:45 PM

3. AMA Cafe

AMA Cafe is situated in the university area in North Campus in Delhi which boasts of a delectable breakfast menu. You can choose from the Himalayan Breakfast, American Breakfast, or an English one. Choose from fluffy pancakes, soft cereals, scrambled eggs, a variety of salads and beverages. The place is always buzzing with guests so be prepared to wait for a while.

Must Try Dishes: Pancakes, Pizzas, Donuts, Coffee
Meal for Two: INR 450
Address: New Camp, Street Number 6, New Aruna Colony, Majnu-ka-tilla, New Aruna Nagar, New Delhi
Timings: 7:00 AM - 9:45 PM

4. Andhra Bhavan

Andhra Bhavan is another feather in the cap of Delhi when it comes to amazing breakfasts and delectable food. Boasting of mouth-watering traditional cuisine, the restaurant offers amazing breakfast platter. One that includes an idli, a vada, a dosa along with a choice of coffee or tea. You should definitely try breakfast here, for a wholesome experience.

Must Try Dishes: Breakfast platter
Meal for Two: INR 300
Address: 1, Ashoka Rd, near India Gate, Pataudi House, New Delhi
Timings: 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

5. Cafe Lota

Almost everyone in and around Delhi has heard about Cafe Lota and its amazing food. They have a variety of breakfast options including rawa idli, dosa, ragi vada pav and several variants of parathas. In case you are not a big fan of Indian brekkie, you can also try pancakes and waffles, sandwiches and quinoa upma etc.

Must Try Dishes: Idli, Dosa, Ragi vada
Meal for Two: INR 1200
Address: Gate No. 2, National Crafts Museum, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Timings: Monday - 12:00 M - 9:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday - 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

6. Jain Chawal Wale

Jain Chawal Wale is one of the most popular breakfast places in Delhi. Always buzzing with a large crowd, the place sells some of the best rajma chawal in town. But other than finger licking rajma chawal, they also have more options that you can gorge on- chole bhature, parathas, and poori aloo etc. In addition to this, you can also try their very famous lassi and/or chaach.

Must Try Dishes: Rajma Chawal
Meal for Two: INR 250
Address: Block P, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Timings: Opens at 5:30 AM

7. The Breakfast Club

Boasting of an elaborate menu, The Breakfast Club is one of our favourite breakfast places in town. The menu includes pancakes, waffles, crepes, sandwiches, burritos, eggs, toasts and more. Situated right in the centre of the city in Paharganj, the cafe is always stuffed with guests who come here to savour the delicious food.

Must Try Dishes: Crepes, waffles, pancakes
Meal for Two: INR 400
Address: Shop No-T-426/5090, Main Bazar, Opp. Vishal Hotel, Main Bazar Rd, Aram Bagh, Bharat Nagar, Paharganj, New Delhi
Timings: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Closed on Sunday

8. All American Diner

Although mentioned a little later in the list, All American Diner is one of the most popular and one of the very best places when it comes to breakfast in Delhi. Boasting of a quaint English vibe, the restaurant has both Indian and English breakfast options on the menu. The decorations, although minimal, are something to be admired. There is also all-you-can-eat menu at a set price that you can avail.

Must Try Dishes: Mushroom stuffed omelette, Belgian waffles, bacon and eggs and toast
Meal for Two: INR 1800
Address: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Rd, Lodi Colony, New Delhi
Timings: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

9. Juggernaut

Boasting of a cosy ambiance, Juggernaut has got its food options also right. Other than the authentic vada, idli, dosa, sambar and rasam, they also have other options on the menu that include sandwiches, muesli, sprouts, yoghurt and more. There bestselling option is a fruit platter that MUST try when you are here.

Must Try Dishes: Sandwiches, South Indian platter, Fruit Platter
Meal for Two: INR 600
Address: Kailash Colony Market, HS16, New Delhi
Timings: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

10. Cafe Tesu

Cafe Tesu at Adchini is one of the most photogenic cafes and also one of the most delightful. Their bestselling and most amazing dishes are their coffee concoctions and lots of different chai blends. Other than that, you can also try the delicious fruit bowls, waffles, crepes, eggs and pancakes etc. In addition to that, they also have an elaborate Indian menu.

Must Try Dishes: Coffee, Tea, Waffles, Pancakes
Meal for Two: INR 2500
Address: 4, Aurobindo Marg, near IIT Crossing, New Delhi
Timings: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

11. Chaina Ram

Snuggled up in a cosy bylane of Chandni Chowk, Chaina Ram has been a household name since forever. Known for their very delicious poori chole and karachi halwa that is made in pure desi ghee, Chaina Ram also has a lot of other options on the menu that you can try. Also known to be one of the oldest cafes in town, Chaina Ram is one of the most popular breakfast places in Delhi.

Must Try Dishes: Poori Aloo, Karachi Halwa
Meal for Two: INR 200
Address: 6499, Fathepuri Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
Timings: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

12. Bille di Hatti

Bille di Hatti is one of the favourite breakfast places, especially for people residing in Delhi. Known for their delectable chole bhature, paired with tangy pickles and salty sweet lassi, the restaurant is considered one of the very best when it comes to chole bhature. They also have other options on their menu like chole puri, rajma chawal, halwa and aloo samosa etc.

Must Try Dishes: Chole Bhature, Aloo Samosa
Meal for Two: INR 300
Address: 72D, Kamla Nagar, Delhi
Timings: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

13. Cafe Qahwa

Other than the good old sandwiches, variants of eggs, soups and eggs, what the cafe is actually known for is its delicious coffee. So for all you coffee lovers and caffeine addicts, this is your go to place. One of our favourite breakfast places in Delhi, they have various flavours and concoctions of coffee.

Must Try Dishes: Sandwiches, Coffee
Meal for Two: INR 650
Address: C-21, First Floor, Safdarjung Development Area Market opposite Indian institute of technology (IIT), New Delhi
Timings: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

14. Rose Cafe

Rose Cafe is tucked in the cosy lanes of Saidulajab in Delhi and has a decor to die for. The walls and the ambiance is totally picture worthy. And last but not the least, they have an elaborate menu that includes an all day breakfast. In the all inclusive breakfast menu, they have a star ‘House Breakfast’ option which includes two eggs any style, toast, house potatoes, baked beans, and a choice of bacon, sausage or ham.

Must Try Dishes: House Breakfast, Pancakes, Sandwiches
Meal for Two: INR 1300
Address: 264, Westend Marg, Butterfly Park, Saiyad Ul Ajaib Extension, Saket, New Delhi
Timings: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

15. Ivy & Bean

Ivy & Bean is a beautiful cafe that is a perfect date place. And what’s better than to have breakfast with a date. This cosy cafe in Greater Kailash has an elaborate menu that is full of delicious options which include eggs, pancakes, yoghurt, bagels and waffles. They also have a huge bookshelf that you can use in case you decide to visit here alone.

Must Try Dishes: Lasagna, waffles, toast
Meal for Two: INR 1200
Address: 119, Sishan House, Shahpur Jat, Siri Fort, New Delhi
Timings: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

16. Amour Bistro

What is more than to have breakfast and in style. Amour Bistro is one such stylish place situated in Chanakyapuri that serves delectable breakfast. Their best deal is their Carnivorous Platter that has eggs (as per your choice), hash browns, beans, mushrooms, chicken or pork sausages, and bread.

Must Try Dishes: Carnivorous Platter
Meal for Two: INR 1900
Address: Block C, No.10 Yes Bank, 48, Malcha Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi
Timings: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

17. Hauz Khas Social

Hauz Khas Social is best known for its cocktails and other concoctions and that's how it's one of the best breakfast places in Delhi. But something that most people don’t know is that they also serve delicious breakfast. In the Hauz Khas outlet, you can choose to sit on the terrace, especially in the winters and relish the fluffy pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and served with a dollop of butter. They also have much more to satiate your taste buds like parathas, steak sandwiches and sausages etc.

Must Try Dishes: Pancakes, parathas, sandwiches
Meal for Two: INR 1600
Address: 9A & 12, Hauz Khas Fort Rd, Deer Park, New Delhi
Timings: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

18. Eggspectation

True to its name, Eggspectation has a variety of eggs cooked in more styles than you can think of. They have sunny side up, hard boiled, soft boiled, scrambled, omelettes and more. You can definitely not miss this place, especially if you an eggs person.

Must Try Dishes: Omelettes, Eggs Benedict
Meal for Two: INR 2500
Address: Jaypee Vasant Continental, Munirka Marg, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
Timings: All 24 hours

19. The Blue Door Cafe

Earning its name from the blue-lit entrance with wine display, this is one of the most sumptuous breakfast places in Delhi with an elaborate European menu. Hop in for buckwheat crepes with gorgeous cream and cheese dressings, poached eggs with grilled veggies and grainy hot chocolate among other delights.

Must Try Dishes: Crepe Bretonne, Smoked salmon
Meal for Two: INR 2,100
Address: Khan Market, Central Delhi
Timings: 7:30am - 11:30pm

20. Cafe Restro

Serving pretty platters of egg-focused breakfast, Cafe Resto is a 5-star coffee shop for your lip-smacking morning cup of exotic brews and vegetable sandwiches. They also serve well-stacked pancakes with caramel, cherry tops and fresh cream alongside non-veg counterparts like smoked fish fillets.

Must Try Dishes: Fluffy French toast, Crispy waffles
Meal for Two: INR 2,500
Address: Jaypee Vasant Continental Hotel, Munirka Marg
Timings: Open 24 hours

21. Music and Mountains- Hillside Cafe

Resembling a stunning country lodge, Music and Mountains is an all-day breakfast corner with Instagrammable cherry blossom pancakes, lemon cream and cheese waffles, crepes dunked in Nutella and plenty of mousse topped coffee. You have to be quick to this one otherwise the special tree trunk table gets occupied!

Must Try Dishes: Apple cinnamon pancakes, American Egg platter
Meal for Two: INR 1,200
Address: M Block Market, Greater Kailash 1, New Delhi
Timings: 11am - 12:30pm

22. Smoke House Deli

This quaint cafe takes you straight to Italy with its authentic, tiled architecture and an extensive Italian fusion menu. Apart from sausages, bacon and a variety of egg preparations, you can enjoy traditional platters with hot waffles and French toast. Known to be one of the topmost breakfast places in Delhi, their brew list goes beyond just coffee and has smoothies, coolers, flavoured tea and shakes.

Must Try Dishes: Chocolate Croissant, Seasonal fruit and muesli bowl
Meal for Two: INR 1,500
Address: Odeon Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Timings: 9:30am - 12:30am

23. Elma’s Brasserie

This prim and pristine tea room inspired by British culture is a locals’ favorite pick. You can relish butter croissants, fruit salads and crepes. For hungrier patrons for whom coffee and British tea is just a starter, Elma’s has a lavish full English breakfast of baked beans, eggs, grilled veggies, sausages and bacon.

Must Try Dishes: American maple pancakes, Eggs Benedict
Meal for Two: INR 2,000
Address: Meherchand Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
Timings: 10am - 11pm

24. Sita Ram Diwan Chand

Ask any Delhiite about the best Chole Bhature place in town, Sita Ram Diwan Chand goes synonymous to that authentic Indian dish. One of the most pompous breakfast places in Delhi, they have various branches in Delhi but the one in Paharganj is the one of the oldest food points in the city. This breakfast spot has gained tons of fame over years but the taste and quality remain as exquisite as before.

Must Try Dishes: Chole Bhature, Sweet Lassi
Meal for Two: INR 250
Address: Rajguru Marg, Paharganj, New Delhi
Timings: 8am - 6pm

25. Wenger’s Deli

Wenger’s is one of Delhi’s first bakeries and India’s oldest. Through 7 decades, they have upgraded their Swiss-style menu to add flavours and Western cuisines. You can start your day with chocolate waffles, delicious Alfredo Pasta or their signature Panini sandwich.