10 Yummylicious & Pocket-Friendly Street Food Spots In Kanpur That'll Leave You Drooling

Street food over anything, right? But bored gulping down only from Birhana Road stalls?
We have come to your rescue with some handpicked places from all over the city where the food is pennyworth. From our fav Baba biryani to other lip-smacking delicacies, we have the core essence of Kanpur on your plate. So head over with your bhukkad buddies and attack any time of the day. And if some of these you never knew existed, then come on you’re not a true Kanpuriya yet. So, why wait? Pounce upon these palatable dishes #WeekendPlansSorted.

1. Samrat Chole Bhature 

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This place offers terrific chole bhature, the crunch we all crave for in our bhaturas and the spice which our life lacks is fully immersed in this super tasty dish. You should definitely visit this place early morn, for a wholesome breakfast and don’t forget to click a picture or 2 for the ‘Gram! 

Where | Samrat Chole Bhature - 123/495, Govind Nagar Rd, Fazalganj, Shastri Nagar
Timings | 8 AM - 10 PM 
Call Them | +91 9935 429 737
Meal For Two | Rs 60

2. Bachaoolal

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Kachori and sabzi is everyone’s fav breakfast, you would love to gobble up a plate laden with hot puffy kachoris served with raita and chutney as your first meal of the day. This place is located in the heart of the city as you know people drive all the way from the corners of the city to relish just one bite. So, make your way over here and gobble up zesty dishes from this joint. P.S. Don’t forget to bring along your BFFs.

Where | Bachaoolal - Swaroop Nagar, Near Madhuraj Hospital
Timings | 8 AM - 2 PM 
Meal For Two | Rs 80

3. Pappu Samose Waley

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What if your samosa comes with a twist, fused with Chinese or Italian alongside the desi touch? Already curious, isn't it? Pappu Samose Waley will make you fall in love with samosas all over again with their unique menu from Italian samosa to noodle samosas and much more. This one is a must, believe us.

Where | Pappu Samose - Samosa 0512 - 28, 90, Birhana Rd, Naughara, General Ganj
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM 
Call Them | +91 9307 487 491
Meal For Two | Rs 60

4. Baba Biryani

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CHICKEN DINNER anyone? Virtual ones can’t come back but real ones can be planned right? Baba Biryani is the best place in the city to end your cravings for non-veg. Whether it be biryani, kebabs, tikkas or gravy items, you have it all here for your perf dinner. The savoury smell of desi ghee coming from the dishes will attract you even in your dreams. Trust us, once a baba lover, always a baba lover.

Where | Baba Biryani - Arya Nagar, Naveen Market, Chamanganj, Jajmau, Rave Moti
Timings | 1 - 11 PM
Meal For Two | 400          

5. Aromas

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Is it just us or have you also bunked your coachings to chomp on & smell the aroma of aromas? Aromas is the go-to place of every student, here you end your hunger pangs after attending tedious lectures in your tuitions. The most likeable item they offer is Frankies, Chilli Chicken Franky in one hand and coke in the other, everyone’s fantasy isn’t? 

Where | Aromas - 7/135 Swaroop Nagar
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM 
Call Them | +91 9935 535 152
Meal For Two | Rs 400

6. Murli Batashe

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Golgappe? Naa, here it is Batashe. Amongst so many vendors in Birhana Rd, our cars and scooters only stop in front of this one. Serving us for more than thirty-five years, the most famous seller offering mouthwatering Batashe in the entire city. We are slabbering now, are you?

Where | Murli Batashe - 59/28, Birhana Rd, Naughara, General Ganj
Timings | 4:30 - 10 PM 
Call Them | +91 9336 005 980
Meal For Two | Rs 100                   

7. Ramswaroop Chat

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Yet another food stall for 30 years in the city, located in the core of North Kanpur. This place offers delicious chaat papdi and other light refreshments which are tummy fillers at a very reasonable price. Have you come across someone who isn’t fond of Chat? Take them here, they’ll change their minds we guarantee.

Where | Ramswaroop Chat - Birhana Road, near Nayaganj Chauraha
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM 
Call Them | +91 9307 487 491
Meal For Two | Rs 60

8. Jeetu Bhaiya Swal Papdi

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 “ Old is gold ”, this proverb is indeed true. An age-old place selling the most unique eatable of Kanpur, which you might not find in entire UP. People set out on long drives from Lucknow early morning to partake of one bite of this snack. The patent breakfast brought at every household for any outstation guest to make them relish this speciality of the city. Been there, done that?

Where | Jeetu Bhaiya Swal Papdi - Birhana Road, near Geeta Mandir
Timings | 7 - 11 AM
Meal For Two | Rs 80

9. Masand

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Masand is everyone’s pasand. The first shop that created the craze of veg soybean biryani in the city, this is absolutely recommended to all vegetarians. The kebabs here are so soft that they melt in your mouth quickly and believe us it tastes divine. Just park your car, have lowkey conversations while gulping down the savoury rice with one great spicy gravy. This one's absolute fab.

Where | Masand - 122/1, Mariampur Rd, Near Golden Palace, Sarojini Nagar
Timings | 4 - 10 PM 
Call Them | +91 9307 703 131
Meal For Two | Rs 100

10. Shukla Makhan Bhandar

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Winter is coming, and so is our fav sweet dish. Malai Makhan as we all know is available only in the winter season, is the speciality of this Bhandaar. Once you’ve tasted a spoon of this heavenly bowl of creamy Makhan topped with malai and dry fruits, it has to be your everyday routine to hog this sweet dish. Trust us, there’s no going back.

Where | Shukla Makhan Bhandar - 60/1, Birhana Rd, Purani Dhal Mandi, Kahoo Kothi, 
Naya Ganj        
Timings | 8 AM - 4 PM
Call Them | +91 9936 400 956
Meal For Two | Rs 100

So, which of these joints will you be hitting first?