?️ Iconic Heritage & Colonial Classics

?️ Indian Coffee House

Rating: 3.9 (8.3K)

₹1 - 200

Type: Coffee Shop

Open1, The, Mall Road, Lower Bazar, Shimla - 171001

A massive time capsule operating since the mid-20th century. It is heavily loved for its white-uniformed waiters, filter coffee, and cheap South Indian comfort food.

?️ Trishool bakers

Ranking: 3.4 (1.1K)

₹1 - 200

Type: Bakery and Cake Shop

Location: Middle Bazar, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla - 171001

The oldest bakery in Shimla, running for decades near Gaiety Theatre. Locals and celebrities alike swear by their legendary mushroom patties, spoonies, and chocolate pastries.

?️ Goofa Ashiana Restaurant

Ranking: 4.1 (2.8K)

Type: North Indian

Location: Ridge, Middle Bazar, The Mall, Shimla - 171001

All you can eat, Outdoor seating, Private dining room. Run by the HPTDC, this uniquely designed restaurant looks directly out over the bustling Ridge. It serves solid North Indian and Continental staples in a family-friendly atmosphere.

☕ Aesthetic & Trendy Cafes

?️ Wake & Bake

Best Family Cafe Restaurants in Shimla/Best Food/Best Coffee in Restaurant in Shimla

Rating: 4.1 (2.8K)

₹400 - 600

Type: Cafe

Location: 34/1, Mall Rd, Middle Bazar, The Mall, Shimla - 171001

A highly popular backpacker hub featuring signature artistic blue windows looking down on the streets. They make the best crepes, wood-fired pizzas, and strong French-press coffee in town.

?️ Cafe Simla Times

Awarded Most Instagrammable Cafe of Himachal

4.2 (3.9K)

Type: Cafe, Biergarten & Bar

Location: Hotel Willow Banks Premises Mall Road Shimla - 171001

Situated in Hotel Willow Banks, this widely photographed, artistic cafe features a hand-painted car [1.10]. It is an incredible spot to watch the sunset over the valley with a cocktail or a gourmet burger.

?️ Cafe Honey Hut, Shimla

Rating: 4.3 (638)

₹200 - 400

Type: Cafe

Location: Khadi Bhawan, 70, Mall Rd, Middle Bazar, The Mall, Shimla - 171001

A unique, highly relaxing cafe where everything on the menu is heavily inspired or sweetened by raw honey. Their walnut chocopie and honey ginger tea are highly recommended.

? Modern Microbreweries & Fine Dining

?️ The Brew Estate Shimla

Rating: 4.7 (3.8K)

Type: Brewpub (Live music, Dancing, Food at bar)

OpenLakkar Bazar

Shimla's very first microbrewery offering global finger foods and freshly crafted beers accompanied by loud, lively music.

?️ The Restaurant

Rating: 4.3 (214)

Type: Restaurant

Location: The Oberoi Cecil, Chaura Maidan Road, Nabha, Shimla - 171004

All you can eat, Happy-hour food, Vegan options. The peak of high-end luxury dining in town. It serves elite European and Pan-Indian delicacies surrounded by flawless British-era interior architecture.

? Legendary Street Food & Native Cuisines

?️ Himachali Rasoi

Rating: 4.2 (2.3K)

₹200 - 400

Type: Restaurant

Location: 54, Mall Rd, Middle Bazar, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001

All you can eat, Private dining room, Vegan options. The absolute perfect spot to sit on floor mats and eat authentic, traditional Kangri Dham (a massive local festive vegetarian platter).

?️ Sita Ram And Son

Rating: 3.9 (1.5K)

₹1 - 200 Dhaba

Location: M.C. Complex, Ridge Sanjauli Rd, Near Regal Building, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001

Does not accept reservations. A tiny but monumental staple known by every local. They are legendary for serving piping hot Luchi Chole with a spicy green chutney that sells out early on weekends.