All roads lead to Hudson Lane in the North Campus, University of Delhi. With many affordable cafes that can be found easily, it is everybody’s favorite adda, particularly students. For those who want to chill in Hudson Lane, we bring you an easy guide to the road of wonders.
1. Woodbox Café
Address: Woodbox Cafe, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
A rooftop with fairy lights and good food—you really cannot stop yourself with that combination. Also, they have fast and generous service. They have everything on their menu, i.e., North Indian, Chinese, Momos, Burgers, Pasta, Sandwiches, Pizzas, and drool-worthy desserts.
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM; busiest between 7 PM and 9 PM
Famous Dishes: Carnivore Platter, Maggie Pizza, Virgin Mojito Pitcher, Peri Peri Chicken, Brownie with Ice Cream.
Cost for Two: INR 1,250 (approx.)
2. Indus Flavour
Address: Indus Flavour, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
This restaurant is known for its pure vegetarian essence. It has great service with the great music. Just show them your college ID card and grab good food at low prices anytime in the day and night. They provide a huge variety of cuisines, from North Indian to Japanese, and street food choices.
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM; busy hours start around 9 PM.
Best Dishes: Rumali Masala Papad, Paneer Makhmali, Mushroom Kurkure, Fondue
Price for Two: INR 1,700 (approx.)
3. Big Yellow Door
Address: Big Yellow Door, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
This is the OG Hudson Lane Cafe, Big Yellow Door. It is a good choice to celebrate all the occasions. You can grab their best-selling ‘Cheese Bomb’ Burger, taste the tipsylicious pasta, try their kit-kat shake, and make it a day to remember.
Timing: 11 AM to 11 PM; busiest between 3 PM and 9 PM.
Famous Dishes: Roasted Paneer Tikka Pizza, Cheesy Nachos Mexicana, Mint Drink, Chicken Cheese Sandwich.
Cost for Two: INR 1,300 (approx.)
4. Cantino
Address: Cantino, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
This restaurant has all-day live music with a cocktail bar and super delicious food. It is a great option for a special occasion. The service here is fast, and the staff is polite and generous. You can try their mouthwatering kebabs and classic North Indian dishes such as Dal Makhni and Paneer Tawa Masala.
Timings: 12.30 PM to 10.50 PM; busy hours are between 7 PM and 9 PM.
Best Dishes: Mushroom Chargrilled Skewers, Peri Peri Chicken Tikka Skewers, Penne Arrabiata, The Great Indian Vegetarian Platter, and Cantino’s Bull Frog.
Price for Two: INR 1,700 (approx.)
5. Cafeteria & Co.
Address: Cafeteria & Co., GTB Nagar, New Delhi
This restaurant does full justice to everything they make and bake. You will love the star burgers, pizza, and crepes of this restaurant. You could really well close your eyes and choose anything from the menu randomly, and you will end up happily. Their menu gives a large variety of Pan Asian, Indian, and Italian cuisine, with a series of mouthwatering shakes and drinks.
Timings: 11.30 AM to 11.30 PM; busiest during the lunch time, around 2 PM.
Famous Dishes: Peri Peri Chicken Skewer, Tropical Heaven Sundae, Chicken Cannelloni, Banana Nutella Crepe, Bang Bang Chicken, Blueberry Ice Cream
Cost for Two: INR 1,900 (approx.)
6. Echoes Living Room
Address: Echoes, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
This restaurant is managed wonderfully by a hearing and speech-impaired team. Echoes Hudson Lane is always a great experience that gets super points for its delicious tandoori momos, fries, and burgers.
Timings: 11.30 AM to 11.30 PM; busiest between 3 PM to 9 PM.
Best Dishes: Choco Death, Cadbury Shake, Cream Cheese Pasta, Baked Lasagna, Bun Tikki, Hariyali Chicken
Price for Two: INR 1,400 (approx.)
7. Spezia Bistro
Address: Spezia Bistro, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
A wonderful location with a cute small photo booth, Spezia Bistro always lights up our hearts. The restaurant is large in space, and the walls are decorated with the posters of The Beatles, Bob Marley, Rolling Stone, and much more. You must try their pasta Aglio Olio and Macho Nachos, and do not forget to eat them with the mango margarita. You will definitely love it.
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM; busiest around 8 PM
Famous Dishes: Baked Chicken Toscana, Spicy Mango Mojito, Choco Ball, Classic Chicken Steak, Mushroom Melt, Blueberry Pie
Cost for Two: INR 1,300 (approx.)
8. Sambookas
Address: Sambookas, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
This restaurant is vibrant and cosy. Sambookas is a super beautiful cafe in Hudson Lane that offers amazing milkshakes, Spanish churros, and juicy steaks. They provide Italian, Mexican, North Indian and Chinese, so whatever you are in the mood for, you will get it here.
Timings: 12 PM to 11 PM; busiest between 4 PM and 8 PM
Best Dishes: Spicy Potato, Irish Cold Coffee, Churros, Barbeque Chicken Pizza, Pancakes, Mixed Sauce Pasta
Price For Two: INR 1,100 (approx.)
9. By The Bay
Address: By the way, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
This restaurant is popular for its paddle pool, swing chairs, wall art, glow signs, a beach shack vibe. The reasons to visit By The Bay are never-ending. It is a beach-themed cafe with a super cool tropical design and set up. The restaurant does justice to its name, you can put your feet in the paddle pool and try the drinks while enjoying with friends or bae. Please combine all this with delish coastal dishes, and you have a day to remember.
Timings: 11 AM to 12 AM; busiest around 3 PM.
Famous Dishes: Paneer Pasta, Afghani Murgh Tikka, Chocolate Dessert, Makhani Pasta, Hazelnut Frappe
Cost For Two: INR 1,600 (approx.)
10. Paparizza
Address: Paparizza, GTB Nagar, New Delhi
Paparizza offers delicious wood-fired pizzas but with a twist such as Maggi pizza and Swaad pizza (with pindi chole as a topping)—both unique foods that taste amazing. With everything affordable priced, this location is a must-visit for the students.
Timings: 12.30 PM to 4 AM; busiest between 7 PM to 9 PM
Best Dishes: Lasagna Palermo, Garlic Baguette, Pizza Calzone, Chicken Tikka Calzone, Mushroom Calzone
Price For Two: INR 1,200 (approx.)
