Here is a list of cafes in Jaipur that are popular, intriguing and, sometimes, purely surreal (in no particular order):
1. Tapri Central
Must Haves: Tadka Maggi, Dal Pakwaan, Vada Pav, and Masala Chai served with Parle G biscuits
Cost For Two: INR 400
Where in Jaipur: B4-E, Prithviraj Road, Opposite Central Park Gate No. 4, C-Scheme, Jaipur
When: 7.30 AM - 10.15 PM
2. Curious Life Coffee Roasters
Must-haves: Vietnamese Cold Brew coffee, Bruschetta, Bruxie
Cost For Two: INR 600
Where in Jaipur: P 25, Yudhisthir Marg, C Scheme, Jaipur
When: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
3. Bar Palladio
Head to Bar Palladio for an extravagant experience with friends or family; this place is fit for everyone. The splendid interior decor is awe-inspiring. The rich Italian menu will have you wanting to order more. Enjoy the Palladio special Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino with their signature, Marina Rossa. The staff is friendly and will be at your service to make your evening a memorable one. On cold nights, bonfires make the place cosier and warmer, making it all the more reason for you to enjoy at this perfect place for nightlife in Jaipur.
Must Haves: Gnocchi, Spaghetti, Tiramisu, Pasta
Cost For Two: INR 1800
Where in Jaipur: Kanota Bagh, Narayan Singh Rd, Jaipur
When: 6:00 PM - 11:00 AM
4. Anokhi Café
Must Haves: Cheesecake, Coffee Cake, Fresh Juices, Salads, Lebanese dishes
Cost For Two: INR 700
Where in Jaipur: C 11, 2nd Floor, KK Square, C Scheme
When: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
5. Café LazyMojo
Lazy Mojo is one of the most loved cafes in Jaipur by tourists and locals alike.
Must Haves: Everything and anything. Or if you insist - Baked Nachos, Masala Lemonade, Pasta
Cost For Two: INR 700
Where in Jaipur: H 1, Lal Bahadur Nagar, S.L Marg, Malviya Nagar
When: 11:00 AM - 10.30 PM
6. On The House
Must Haves: Benedicts and English Breakfast Combo, Cappuccino, Waffles, Pasta, Veg and Chicken Stews with sides, Cheesecakes.
Cost For Two: INR 800
Where in Jaipur: E 145, Ramesh Marg, Behind Talwalkars, C Scheme, Jaipur
When: 8.30 AM - 11:00 PM
7. Café Noirwood
Say Aye all you classic Hollywood movie lovers and secret, mafia-culture diggers! Enter the world of black and white cinema, throw your feet up, and immerse yourself in the movie screening of the day. If you're feeling ticklish look up a stand-up event on the café's Facebook page, or an open mic night, or sway at a live performance. This unusual, black and white themed café in Jaipur promises great fun and a scrumptious spread of food.
Must Haves: Pav Bhaji Bombs, Honey Chilli Potatoes, Pan Shake, Eclairs Shake
Cost For Two: INR 500
Where in Jaipur: 20, Main Sahkar Marg, Near Sahkar Building, Bais Godam
When: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
8. Zolocrust
Must Haves: Mexicana Pizza, Pizza Al Caprino, German Cheesecake, Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Truffle Pastry, Mezze Platter
Cost For Two: INR 2500
Where in Jaipur: Hotel Clarks Amer, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Near Malviya Nagar
When: 24*7 (Heaven!)
9. Wind View Café
Must Haves: Masala Chai served in kulhad and the view in front.
Cost For Two: INR 300
Where in Jaipur: 3rd Floor, Rang Bihari Temple, Opposite Hawamahal, Badi Chaupar, Pink City
When: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
10. Café Bae
Must Haves: Tear And Share Cheese Masala Garlic Bread, Pastries, Donuts, Waffles, Oreo Shake, Eggs Florentine, Rosemary Roast Chicken, Mac and Cheese
Cost For Two: INR 1200
Where in Jaipur: Hotel Las Vegas, A1, 21 Sehkar Marg, Bais Godam
When: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
11. Poppin Organic Café
Organic, clean eating is the newest health fad to catch the attention of the world, and this café in Jaipur shows you how to do it. Deliciously! The green and pastel interiors, subtly lit with artificial light and amply by sunlight, replete with cosy corners, exude tranquillity. Add to it the colourful, healthy food that ironically looks too beautiful to be edible (whats with all of us thinking healthy looks boring?), and you have the perfect place to begin a yogic life.
Must Haves: Smoothie Bowls, Mushroom Risotto, Cheese Chilly Garlic Bread, Poppin Special Pizza, Mint Nana Iced Tea
Cost For Two: INR 600
Where in Jaipur: E-145, First Floor, Ramesh Marg, C Scheme
When: 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
12. Nothing Before Coffee
A mecca for coffee, innovative coffee variants and thick shakes that can satiate even the most imaginative of your sweet quencher cravings. The inconspicuous, tiny café in Jaipur with a checkered floor and cobalt grey walls should be at the top of your list of places to indulge in gustatory delights. The bistro specialises in beverages with not much to offer to eat, keeping its art-focused and much ahead of the game locally. Did we mention that some of the drinks here are Instagram-sensation-worthy?
Must Haves: Cappuccino, Glitter Latte, Pink Latte, Brownie Shake, Choco Passion, Caramel Frappe
Cost For Two: INR 200
Where in Jaipur: 5 outlets- Tonk Road, C Scheme, Bani Park, Vaishali Nagar, Malviya Nagar
When: 10:00 AM - 11.30 PM
13. Café Quaint
Must Haves: Mulled Coffee, Cappuccino, Beetroot Hummus Tartines, Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Organic Veg Sandwiches, Watermelon Rose Water Salad
Cost For Two: INR 600
Where in Jaipur: Alankar Art Gallery, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Bapu Nagar
When: 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
14. The Rustic Spot Café
Gigantic graffiti and hip art on walls that will make you stop and pose, giant, 1.5 kg paranthas on tables with a proud sign 'Finish India's Biggest Parantha In 15 Minutes, And we Serve Free!? Beckoning you to the game, ample fresh air and sunshine, great music and palpable bonhomie greet you at the genuinely rustic, but very hip, café in Jaipur. Come here with your favourite bunch, and enjoy a day of uproarious laughter, board games, good songs and lip-smacking food.
Must Haves: TRS Special Burger, Puchka Shots, TRS Signature Pasta, Paranthas, Oreo Chocolate Shake, Fried Ice Cream
Cost For Two: INR 400
Where in Jaipur: 21/62A, Bhrigu Path, Opposite Metro Yard, Mansarovar
When: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
15. SkyWaltz Café
Must Haves: Masala Shikanji, Banana Peanut Butter Shake, Salads, SkyWaltz King Burger, Lasagna Al Verdure, Chocolate Mousse, Choco Lava
Cost For Two: INR 1000
Where in Jaipur: F-07,08, Lal Bahadur Nagar, S L Marg, Near Malviya Nagar
When: 11 AM - 11 PM
16. Brown Sugar
Must Haves: Cheesecakes, Coffee Tiramisu, Pink Sauce Pasta
Cost for two: INR 600
Where in Jaipur: Multiple outlets - Sodala, Raja Park, C Scheme, Malviya Nagar, Vaishali Nagar
When: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
17. Step Out Cafe and Book Lounge
If you feel like your Instagram feed is missing some colour and pictures of some of the most delectable food, head on over to Step Out Cafe and Book Lounge, a cafe that is totally inspired by travel with an interior that is literally the owners’ canvas. If that hasn’t convinced you enough, they also have a pretty well-stocked library that is open to their customers with author-signed books and their experiments with food is really well-known around Jaipur conjuring up food like Pizza Parathas, Falafel Burgers and more. Don’t worry vegans, they haven’t forgotten about you! They have the best vegan breakfasts and vegan dishes in town.Must Haves: Butter Chicken, Pastas, Frappes
Cost for two: INR 600
Where in Jaipur: Sehdev Marg, Ashok Nagar, C Scheme, Jaipur
When: 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM
18. Home Cafe by Mr. Beans
One of the older cafes in Jaipur designed keeping in mind the concept of an English tearoom but don’t worry, it is still worthy of your Instagram with its beautiful interiors and exteriors. It is a great place to take ‘the one’ and have some of those deep conversations if you so wish to. The decor and furniture has its own way of bringing out nostalgia and memories. Good conversations aren’t the only things you can find here, their pizzas, waffles, and tea is perfect for every occasion.Must Haves: Potato wedges, tea, waffles
Cost for two: INR 1000
Where in Jaipur: Sardar Patel Marg, C Scheme, Jaipur
When: 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM
19. The Stag Cafe
Must Haves: Pink Pasta, Pizza, Amer Ki Chai, Naarial Paani Sheesha
Cost for two: INR 500
Where in Jaipur: Opposite Amer Fort, Amer, Jaipur
When: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
20. The Eclectica
And guess what? They only serve vegetarian food! But worry not the scrumptious food will definitely put the non-vegetarian kind to shame. They also have a vast floor which can fit loads of people during rush hours and have a rooftop setup too.
Must Haves: Pav Bhaji Fondue, Tandoori Pizza, Bugs Bunny Burger, and Gulab Nagar Pasta
Cost For Two: INR 1000
Where in Jaipur: New Sanganer Road, Opposite Metro Pillar-100, Sodala, Jaipur
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
21. Wizard’s Cafe
Must Haves: Nutella French Toast, Pink sauce Pasta, and Butter Beer
Cost For Two: INR 500
Where in Jaipur: Shop 45 & 46, Katewa Chambers, Bani Park EXT Scheme, Near Peetal Factory, Bani Park
When: 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
22. Fat Lulu’s
Must Haves: Any Thin Crust Pizza, Garlic Bread, and Sangria
Cost For Two: INR 1000 (excluding alcohol)
Where in Jaipur: A-5, 1-1, Ground Floor, Suryavanshi Pearl, Chomu House, Sardar Patal Marg, C Scheme
When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
23. Chool
Must Haves: Fire Roasted Pizza, Mexican Dosa, and Masala Tea
Cost For Two: INR 800
Where in Jaipur: S 55, Ashok Marg, Behind Raj Mandir, C Scheme
When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
24. Sultanat
Must Haves: Fort Dum Biryani, Zafrani Paneer Tikka, and Penne Arrabiata
Cost For Two: INR 1000 (excluding alcohol)
Where in Jaipur: P-20, Fort Jaipur, Lal Bahadur Nagar, S.L Marg, Malviya Nagar
When: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
25. Nibs Café
Must Haves: Pasta (served inside the hollow of bread), Belgian Waffles, Shakes, Chocolate ShotDidn't we inform you at the outset that the splendour of this city lies not only in its impressive history but the urban food scene too? And for all those of you who thought Indian cuisine is the safe way forward, could you have been more wrong? With a café culture as buzzing, experimental and innovative, Jaipur can put a lot of others to shame!
Cost For Two: INR 500
Where in Jaipur: 5 outlets - Malviya Nagar, C- Scheme, Gopalbari, Raja Park, Shyam Nagar
When: 11:00 AM - 10.45 PM
Enough questions. Go, pig out!