What’s better than enjoying a steaming hot cuppa coffee with Ooty's cool wind blowing in your face amidst all the picturesque surroundings! We bring to you some of the best cafes in Ooty where you can relax and spend some quality time while indulging in scrumptious food!

1. Earl’s Secret

Picture Credits: Varsha Maira

A glass restaurant/cafe in the King’s Cliff Hotel, Earl’s Secret is one of the most charming restaurants in Ooty. Just like the hotel, the restaurant, too, has an old world charm to it. One can sit inside, where the Earls sat, or outside in the lawns overlooking the hilltop. Their White Brownie paired with Hot Chocolate is a heavenly combo! Also, don’t forget to make reservations before you head out to this place!

Location | King’s Cliff Hotel, Havelock Road, Strawberry Hill, Near Police Quarters, Pudumund
Here’s Their Website | http://www.littlearth.in/kingscliff/restaurant.php
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/LittlearthGroup/

2. Place To Bee

This place is not only a restaurant but also a social enterprise promoting the principle of Slow Food, a concept founded in Italy, which gives importance to locally produced “good, clean and fair” food, safeguarding agricultural biodiversity at risk of extinction. Plus they also have a b&b arrangement within the Bee Museum for backpackers and travellers *nice* and they have the best Banoffee Pie ever!

Location | 176/A Club Road, Opposite Hill Bunk Petrol Pump
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/placet0bee/

3. Nahar’s Sidewalk Cafe

Picture Credits: Omkar Kulkarni

Their super cozy interiors, quaint ambience and delectable food won’t make you regret the waiting time! Part of the Nahar Nilgiris, the cafe is located in the heart of the city where one can sit back and enjoy the scrumptious firewood pizza & pasta with lips-smacking shakes on the side. You surely wouldn’t wanna miss this!

Location | Nahar Nilgiris Hotel, 52-A, Charing Cross, Upper Bazaar
Here’s Their Website | http://naharhotels.com/nilgiris/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/naharsidewalkcafe/

4. Cocoapods

Assorted homemade chocolates and a cup of freshly brewed coffee - sounds heavenly right?! With their wide range of chocolates, cakes, and hot drinks, Cocoapods also serves an array of light bites like pizzas & sandwiches. Make sure you try their rich Hot Chocolate and some good ol’ German Cake which makes for a perfect meal in the cool weather of Ooty!

Location | Westbury Road, Mount Camel
Order Online Here | http://www.cocoapods.in/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Chocolate-club-cocoapods-821651621286886/?ref=page_internal

5. Willy’s Coffee Pub

Picture Credits: SHUBHAM DANGI

A haven for all the travellers & bibliophiles, this cafe is quite popular amongst the foreigners and international students because of its enriching library! Do try their Banana Cake or Mud Pie while sipping some filtered coffee, as you lose yourself to a book. Apart from books, you can also have some chill time with your buddies playing all the board games available there.

Location | 1st Floor, KCR Arcade, Walsham Road
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Willys-Pub-743729005671364/

6. The Garden Cafe

Known for its mouth watering South Indian delicacies, this place is always swarming with people because of its prime location. An ideal place for a Sunday brunch, with a gorgeous view of the tiny garden alongside freshly prepared dosas, this place will surely steal your heart!

Location | Nahar Nilgiris Hotel, 52-A, Charing Cross, Upper Bazaar
Here’s Their Website | http://naharhotels.com/nilgiris/

7. Toda Cafe

We cannot think of a better place to gorge on yummy Masala Dosas in the misty mornings or sunny noons! Spectacular views, elaborate meals, beautifully done interiors beholding the lush greenery and hilly surroundings, and live music in the evenings, do we need any other reason to love this cafe?!

Location | Fifth Floor, Hotel Gem Park, Sheddon Road, Nilgiris
Here’s Their Website | http://www.gemparkooty.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/GemParkOoty

8. C-Store Cafe

Located in the city, inside a departmental store - C-Store, seems to be perfect hideout. The cozy and comfy environment and hosts serving homemade food with a big smile on their faces will surely brighten up your day! Check into this place for a quick bite or a full blown meal. Just make sure you don't leave without trying their mouthwatering Gulab Jamuns and Cheese Maggi!

Location | SH 15, Pudumund

So head to these awesome cafes ASAP and thank us later!

Ooty Glutton