We all know the struggle of trying to manage finances for all college goers, where you're constantly worried about heading out but we've got you sorted with these amazing student friendly places to hit up for a bite or two in town.

1. Bon Gateau

This cutesy little cafe cum bakery with inviting blue doors and red bricks is a popular hangout for most students. They’re known to serve one of the best cheesecakes and truffles *ooh* in Amritsar. Their menu includes a great range of Indian and Continental dishes. We’d recommend trying the Chicken Barbecue Sandwich and the Trio Pastry.

Location | SCF 27, C Block Market, Ranjit Avenue
Meal For Two | Rs 500

2. The Kulcha Land

The Kulcha Land serves the staple food of Amritsar. With Amritsari Kulcha, Masala Kulcha, Paneer Kulcha and Lassi on their menu, they attract huge crowds everyday. Perfectly cooked, flaky on the outside and soft on the inside, their kulchas deserve some serious praise! One plate of kulchas will cost your around 60 bucks.

Location | Rs 200
Meal For Two | Opposite District Shopping Centre, Ranjit Avenue

3. Bakes & Beans

If you’re a pizza lover then this place might be the one to hit up. Praised highly for its pizzas and shakes, Bakes & Beans is a cosy little cafe, just perfect to chill out at with your gang. We’d recommend trying the Caesar Salad, Chicken Pasta and Coffee.

Location | SCO 24, District Shopping Complex, Ranjit Avenue
Meal For Two | Rs 900

4. Cafe Chokolade

Known for its legendary thick shakes and pizzas, Cafe Chokolade’s got the perfect urban cafe vibe going for it. Their menu has a range of shakes, pastas, fries, hotdogs, kathi rolls and more comfort food! Don’t miss out on the KitKat Shake, Chicken Kathi Roll and Fried Chicken when here.

Location | Hotel PR Residency, 101, District Shopping Complex, C-Block, Ranjit Avenue
Meal For Two | Rs 300

5. Hoppers

If either burgers or pizzas are your bae, this place is going to make you happy. Cafe Hoppers has about 25 varieties of pizza, a good variety of burgers, wraps and much more on their menu. You have to give their Chicken Maharaja Burger a shot, trust us you won’t regret it! Among other things you can order the Pollo Alfredo Pasta, Minty Chicken Tikka Wrap and the After 8 Shake (Blissful for mint chocolate fans). They’ve also got live music playing some weekends!

Location | SCF 28, Kabir Park Market, G.T.Road, Kabir Park
Meal For Two | Rs 400

6. Sandella's Flatbread Cafe

The menu at this cafe is sure to amaze you, be it the awesome burritos, sizzlers or quesadillas. What makes it a deal maker though is their signature Paninis. Our favourite is the Tuscan Chicken Panini and we suggest you try it too. Another delicious must try is the the Garden Fresh Pizza, full of veggies and thin crust goodness!

Location | SCO 4, District Shopping Complex, B Block, Ranjit Avenue
Meal For Two | Rs 900

7. Formos

Chill vibes and great food, that’s all you need to make it a good outing and this place gives us just that! They’re known to serve some delectable fries, pasta and Chinese food. We’d recommend trying the Bay Watch Pizza. It’s the perfect place to hang out with your friends and enjoy good food in great company!

Location | Near BBK DAV College, Joshi Colony, Lawrence Road
Meal For Two | Rs 500

8. Temptation Restaurant

Known for its amazing sizzlers, Temptation Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions with loved ones or even for a casual hangout with friends. We’d recommend trying the Twin Pasta Sizzler, Kali Mirch Chicken Sizzler, Triplet Lasagne and Mutton Seekh Kebab!

Location | 103 Circular Road, Near Rattan Singh Chowk
Meal For Two | Rs 700

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