Add These Beautiful Hillside Cafes With Pretty Views To Your “To-Do” List For Your Next Manali Trip

Now that the travelling season is gonna start back on, visiting Manali with your friends as soon as you get time should be back at the top of your lists! So while you and your squad sit down and do the tough task of matching your schedules to get a window in between work, we are taking care of some of the cafes you can check out when in Manali, for there’s nothing better than piping hot fare in comfy cafes nestled in the hills! So let’s begin!

1. The Johnson's Cafe 

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The Johnson’s Cafe which is a part of The Johnsons Hotel Cafe & Bar is a huge, wooden colonial bungalow style cafe, which is extremely well known and popular in Manali. The warm and beautiful place with its wooden and cosy decor has an unmatched vibe- in short- it’s a must-visit when in Manali! Some of the dishes you can find on their menu are Johnson’s Special, Crazy Waffles, Crispy Fried Chicken, Manali Local Chicken Curry, Cosmic Karma Pizza, and more!

Where | The Johnson's Cafe - The Johnsons Hotel Cafe & Bar, Circuit House Road
Call Them | +91 8626 814 404
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/johnsonscafe

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/thejohnsonshotelncafe/

2. The Lazy Dog 

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If you plan on taking your bae to Manali, you’d probably want to check out The Lazy Dog, which has a cosy, intimate, and romantic vibe and decor! It’s hugged by greenery, on the riverside, has beautiful graffiti on its walls, and comfy indoor as well as outdoor seating. Bass, we wanna check this one out ASAP! While here, do not miss out on The Lazy Dog Breakfast, Roasted 

Where | The Lazy Dog - Manu Temple Road, Old Manali
Call Them | +91 7018 228 644
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/TheLazyDogManali

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/lazydogmanali/

3. IL Forno 

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IL Forno is a rustic li’l cafe sitting on top of a mountain, with a vintage kinda ambience. It’s surrounded by pristine nature and offers some of the most eye-popping views. As you sit in their outdoor seating, nestled in the lap of mountains, you can sit for hours there, in the company of a book, and live life to the fullest. As you relax, you can nosh onto the scrummy & authentic Italian fare, amongst which, the pizzas & calzones are their specialities. 

Where | IL Forno  - Hadimba Road Dhungri, Aleo
Call Them | +91 9816 040 144
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/manaliilforno

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/ilforno_manali/ 

4. Cafe 1947 

Cafe 1947 will bring to life the vacay you’ve always dreamt of. Riverside cafe, sipping on toothsome hot chocolate, and taking in the magical views! You can spend your whole day here easily, just basking in the joy of leisure. Come evening, and you might even get a chance to enjoy live music here! So, add this one to your list and don’t forget to order the Slayer! Pizza, Veg Au Gratin Lasagna, Fish & Chips, Peri-Peri Chicken steak, and more. 

Where | Cafe 1947 - BPO Bahang, Leh- Manali Highway, Nehru Kund, Tibetan Colony
Call Them | +91 9418 461 969
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-1947-198839890163136

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/cafe1947/

5. River Music Garden Restaurant & German Bakery 

Everything about the name of this cafe draws us in, like, seriously, riverside garden, bakery, and music, at the same place, YES PUHLEEZE! This authentic hillside cafe has very simple decor, and it’s totally outdoors, but that is exactly what makes it so unique to Manali! You get to be in the fresh air, taking in the mesmerising views, at all times. So, as you sip on a glass of kadak chai, and enjoy the aloo paranthas or the grilled trout, everything about this lovely place will make your trip memorable.

Where | River Music Garden Restaurant & German Bakery - Manu Temple Road, Near Old Manali Bridge
Call Them | +91 9816 241 699

6. Drifters' Cafe 

A pet-friendly cafe, if you're a dog lover, you'll be delighted to meet their pet dog Savi on the premises! If you still need any more reasons to visit, well, drifter is a hip and happening place with a warm and welcoming ambience, that'll leave you charmed with its pleasant yellowish tinge and bamboo decor/furniture. Some of the finger-licking dished you can savour here are 
Mushroom Soup, Himachal Style Lamb Curry With Rice, Chilly Garlic Fries, Cafe Latte, and more.

Where | Drifters' Cafe - Manu Temple Road, Old Manali
Call Them | +91 9873 599 432
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Driftersinnncafe

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/driftersinncafemanali/

7. Dylan’s 

If you live and breathe coffee, you'll love everything about Dylan's cute, cosy, and charming, toasted and Roasted coffee house! We know you can already take in the aroma of the piping hot cup of coffee, nestled in your cold hands, as you enjoy a beautiful evening in Manali. Their ambience is quirky and rustic, and they are known far and wide for their cookies and coffee! Are you gonna give them a try?

Where | Dylan's  - Manu Temple Road, Old Manali
Call Them | +91 8894 236 364
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/dylanscoffeehouse1/

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/dylanscoffeehouse/

Are you too, like us, aching to go to Manali after reading this list? Well, do let us know about the ones you try while you visit!