Rishikesh, albeit a yoga centre, is also becoming more and more popular for its ubercool cafes that have an unassuming vibe about them and are known to serve delicious food! So pick your fav and head on over.

1. 60’s Cafe Delmar

Always topping the list of the best cafes in Rishikesh because of its large fan following, what is popularly known as The Beatles Cafe has everything going for it from good vegan food to mind-blowing views of the Ganga from its rooftop restaurant. Add The Beatles’ soulful music and you’ll basically never wanna leave this place! Do try their pizza when here.

Where | Paidal Marg, Tapovan Sarai, Near Hanuman Mandir, Badrinath Road, Laxman Jhula
Here’s Their Website | http://greenhillsrishikesh.com/cafe
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/the60s.in/

2. Cafe de Goa

Want some Goan vibes in the yoga capital of the world? Cafe de Goa is the place to be. The quirky wall graffiti with flags of various nations is too beautiful to ignore. Apart from authentic Goan food, the cafe also serves Italian, Continental as well as Chinese cuisines. Do check it out once!

Where | Laxman Jhula Bridge, Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Jonk
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-de-goa-1610061255917735/

3. Ramana's Organic Cafe

A part of Ramana’s Garden, this cafe is the best place to have organic food in Rishikesh. They grow their own veggies and fruits in the garden which results in palatable salads and soups. Trying their Vegetable Lasagna, Eggplant Moussaka and freshly baked cakes will be worth your money. Enjoy a sunny day on their rooftop patio or chill by the fireplace on a frosty night!

Where | Laxman Jhula, Tapovan
Here’s Their Website | https://sayyesnow.org/ramanas-organic-cafe/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Ramanasorganiccafe/

4. Cafe Karma

Because of its ubercool interiors and scrumptious food, Cafe Karma makes it to this list. You get to witness the entire city’s beauty from its balcony whilst tucking into a plate of Hakka Noodles and Hazelnut Cold Coffee. Do visit this place once and karma will treat you just right!

Where | Main Badrinath Highway, Tapovan
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/CafeKarmaTriptiRishikesh/

5. Honey Hut Cafe

With lovely interiors and friendly staff, this place serves awesome food with a twist of honey! You'll find Honey Tea, Honey Kahwa, Honey Butter Toast, Honey Paneer Salad, Honey Chilli Mushroom and lots more such dishes. The memories made at this cafe will be as sweet as its name!

Where | Laxman Jhula, Tapovan, Tehri Garhwal, Tapovan
Here’s Their Website | http://www.honeyhutindia.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/honeyhut.india/

6. Pure Soul Cafe and Organic Kitchen

With its beautiful decor, a swimming pool to bask in the himalayan sun and glass walls to see the mountains around, this cafe serves a variety of gluten-free vegan food to captivate your taste buds. Enjoy inside or go outside in the pool area and relax there. Read a book or just stare at the bountiful beauty outside!

Where | Near Hotel Dewa Retreat, Opp Balak Nath Temple, Tapovan
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/puresoulcafe/

7. Lil Buddha Cafe

Picture Credits: Indrabhan Singh Panwar

Located near the Laxman Jhula, this tree house styled cafe is one of the busiest places in town. With good food and a quaint ambience, this place will touch your heart and soul. The desi dishes like Malai Kofta and Navratan Korma are the most popular ones here. If you want to relive your childhood days, you must visit this place!

Where | Laxman Jhula

8. Chatsang Cafe

Serving mouth-watering food coming straight out of the open kitchen, Chatsang Cafe has a huge amount of Indian and international flavours on offer. With an awesome ambience, good food, affordable prices and amazing service, this cafe ticks off all the boxes. Check into this place whenever in Rishikesh!

Where | Laxman Jhula
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/chatsangcafe/

9. Free Spirit Cafe

From the entrance itself, the cafe will allure you with its colourful decor, rainbow themed interiors and cute graffiti signs like ‘Just Breathe’ and ‘Laugh Out Loud’. The vibrant theme and the vibrant food together will surely satiate your hunger pangs. The view of the sunset from the corner seat can't be missed so grab it before anyone else gets it!

Where | Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Road, Tapovan
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Free-Spirit-Cafe-Rishikesh-1307177276004158/

10. Madras Cafe

If you love south indian food and you find yourselves in Rishikesh, head to Madras Cafe! This South Indian cafe will fulfill all your dosa and idli cravings. This place serves 100 types of dosas such as Plain Schezwan Dosa, Cheese Masala Mysore Dosa, Cocoraj Cheese Dosa and many more types. You name it and they have it! Try out there chef’s special Fusion Dosas and sambhars!

Where | Near Ram Jhula, Taxi Stand, Muni Ki Reti
Here’s Their Website | http://www.madrasdosacafe.in/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/MadrasCafeRishikesh/

11. Pyramid Cafe

Always had a dream of visiting the pyramids of Egypt? Well, we found a restaurant based on the theme here in Rishikesh. Sit under the pyramid shaped hut and enjoy the atmosphere while munching on home-made Indian, Tibetan and Western dishes. Don’t forget to have their the Pyramid Salad! The family that runs it is also rents out well-kept pyramid tents with double beds and attached baths. *win win!*.

Where | Laxman Jhula Road, Kirmola
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Pyramid-Caf%C3%A9-Rishikesh-197239026979852

So, plan that trip to Rishikesh NOW and don't miss out on these super awesome cafes!

Rishikesh Glutton