Food in Shimla

Street food and local eats in Shimla

  • Cafe Simla Times

    Willow Banks Mall Road cafe known for terrace views, wood-fired pizza, and multi-cuisine meals.

  • Cafe Sol

    Hotel Combermere's Mall Road cafe-bar for wood-fired pizza, fusion mains, bakery desserts, and valley views.

  • Devicos Restaurant

    Long-running Mall Road restaurant and lounge for Indian-Chinese meals since about 1970.

  • Himachali Rasoi

    Middle Bazar Himachali kitchen for dham thalis, siddu, babru, and other local vegetarian staples.

  • Honey Hut

    Mall Road honey cafe and bakery known for honey coffee, desserts, and local honey products.

  • Indian Coffee House

    Historic Mall Road coffee house since the 1950s, known for filter coffee, dosas, and old Shimla cafe culture.

  • Wake and Bake Cafe

    Bright Mall Road cafe famous for breakfast, waffles, crepes, and balcony seating over the promenade.

Must-Try Dishes in Shimla

Local food specialties and traditional favourites

Chana Madra

Himachali

Yogurt-based Himachali chickpea curry.

Siddu

Himachali

Steamed local bread, often served with ghee and chutney.

Babru

Himachali

Himachali kachori-like snack with black gram filling.

Tudkiya Bhath

Himachali

Spiced Himachali rice dish with regional flavors.

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