Top 51 Cafes in Kathmandu

As Nepal is a place which even has been influenced by foreign pop culture to a huge level, the attempt that a Nepalese place to promote their culture be it in Restaurants or Cafes, must truly be respected. Though cafes were not one of the cultures of Nepalese, with the increase in tourism, the culture of the establishment of cafes in Nepal too increased.

Yet in many of the Cafes in Nepal, we can see the decorations and even small details reflecting Nepalese culture, from the type of crockeries they use to the paintings, the gestures of people and songs played in the background. These are one of the types of cafes you can find in Kathmandu, with a mixed culture of both Nepalese and Western facets whereas the ones are the type with complete European culture, from the gesture of people serving in cafes to the menus and music.

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The following destinations are some of the most popular names that arise when the term ‘cafe’ is heard in Nepal. Following mentioned cafes have been engaged in the cafe business in Nepal for a long time now and have been able to get tremendous popularity. These places are also famous for their better services and might be slightly expensive in comparison to other cafes. 

Himalayan Java 

This cafe is popular for serving local coffee grown in the Himalayas of Nepal. Their franchise is gradually increasing all over Nepal. Besides its popular taste and service, the ambience around the cafe is also very calming and peaceful. If you want to do some work on your laptop while having something to eat, this might be the best place to be. Their famous servings that are similar in all their franchises include brewed coffee, iced coffee, espresso made from daily roasted and fresh coffee beans, mocha, different flavoured teas, and many more. Their famous slogans are ‘Think Local’ and 'Reuse.Reduce.Recycle', which shows that they are pretty much focused on the environment too.

Red Mud

This cafe is serving Nepali Coffee to leave a certain advantage to the country's national product enhancement and improvement. Their focus is also to contribute to youth empowerment by means of employment. Their franchise is also spread all over Nepal. Popular for its Coffee, this place is perfect to catch up with one's friends. They serve Hazelnut Latte, Redmud Mocha, Blended Mocha, Hot chocolates, Cheese Balls, Chicken Momo and a variety of other dishes.

Karma

Karma is a popular coffee shop. It has been serving a wonderful coffee variety and in an incredible ambience for a very long time. It has been able to establish its franchise in different areas. They serve a wide variety of menus including a menu Yoghurt Cake. This could be a place one would love if they desire a sophisticated place with good food and view and enjoy their time with friends and family. .

Nepal is prominently known for its tea production, Coffee has also been one of the areas of cultivation to some extent. Yet, not much flourished. Coffee beans are very expensive compared with teas. About 40 districts in Nepal among the middle hills have been cultivating coffees. Yet the habit of drinking coffee is not as much practised as tea here in Nepal. But most of the cafes and restaurants serve coffee, mostly in the city areas.

Usually, Nepalese are sweet lovers. They prefer sweet foods. Probably one of the reasons they themselves are so very sweet. What I mean to say is you will find great coffee beans that will totally blow your sleep, but one can find a box full of sugar sachets alongside in Nepalese cafes, as most of us prefer sweet coffee.

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Again, bakeries too do not fall under the authentic items in Nepal. It flourished because of extreme foreign influence and an increase in the tourism industry. Yet, most Nepalese are grateful for the establishment of bakery culture inside the country. Many people inside the country have changed their food habits and are being attracted to the bakeries, in the desire of adopting western styles. Cafes serve many of the bakery's items alongside. One can always enjoy some drinks offered along with some bakeries in Cafe.

Durbarmarg, one of the busiest and tourism-centric places in Kathmandu valley offers external as well as internal tourists a variety of options of sophisticated clothing and fooding facilities. Cafes are usually a little expensive but worth it in the respective area.

Mezze by Roadhouse

The crown jewel of the Roadhouse complex is this trendy rooftop restaurant with a view of the Narayanhiti Palace. located in the centre of the city in the upscale retail district known as Durbar Marg. Views of the entire city are available from the cosy couches and armchairs on the outdoor deck area. Modern technology is used in Mezze's state-of-the-art kitchen to create its delectable cuisine. Roadhouse's famous pizzas, artfully prepared pasta meals, and a selection of grilled meats, vegetable dishes, and salads are just a few of the foreign specialities on the menu. Additionally, there is a sizable wine list and a meeting/wine room for sommeliers and business gatherings.

Cafe 33

Cafe 33 is located in Beena Marg, Durbarmarg, next to Nabil bank. Mostly famous for their non-veg dishes. They serve roasts, chicken wings and fish most often. If you are a non-veg lover looking for a perfect cafe to munch on, this is the cafe one should avoid not visiting.

Hard Rock Cafe 

Hard Rock Cafe is one of the most famous cafes in Kathmandu located in Sherpa Mall, Durbarmarg. They serve varieties of delicious dishes from tempting burgers, what they call ‘Legendary Steak Burgers’, sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages as well as healthy and delicious food for kids. If you are travelling with kids in Kathmandu this might be a perfect place to eat.

Vista B

Vista B cafe is located in Beena Marg, Durbarmag. The ambience of the cafe is very welcoming and peaceful. They serve people with proper hospitality and the place itself has a welcoming atmosphere. The brewed coffee of this cafe is famous among its visitors. Their menu includes crunchy chicken burger, spaghetti bolognese, cheesy chips, grilled chicken salad, americano, brownie with ice cream, iced latte, piccolo latte,  and a lot of othe tempting dishes.

Coffee Pasal

When you want a cup of coffee with a special and distinctive flavour, Coffee Pasal is the place to go. Matcha, beetroot, charcoal, and turmeric lattes are also available. It also have some vegan choices. Their brunch and breakfast help to redefine the culture. They import their cheese and pasta from Italy, and both are delicious. Have a variety of Italian goods as well, like pasta sauces, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. The spaghetti with squid ink and Aglio e olio could be a wonderful option to try! Every food is excellent. Each component on the plate has a purpose. 

Thamel is one of the tourist hubs in Nepal. Being one of the centres of attraction for tourists, Thamel is popular for its shopping centres and fooding places and bars. It is one of the most popular places for food blogging too. Cafes in Thamel are a must-visit especially if you are a tourist.

Roadhouse Cafe

Roadhouse Cafe, one of the many branches in the valley, Thamel one is located on Chaksibari Road. They serve exotic meals including Hawaiian pizza, vegetarian pizza, sizzling brownies, Mexican pizza, lemonades, sandwiches, momos and many more. The place is so attractive and calming. 

Yala Cafe

This cafe is in Kwabahal, Thamel. Reviewed by many as the most peaceful town in the town, together with the perfect ambience, their menu is also perfectly famous. From Nepali Thali (including daal, bhaat to cappuccino, grilled fish, paneer butter masala, watermelon juice and other refreshing drinks, this place is the perfect blend of Nepali as well as western meals.

Cafe Mitra

Located in Thamel marg, near the garden of dreams, this place itself is a dreamy place with the best-reviewed ambience, food and services. Their famous serving includes spaghetti, club sandwich, burgers, and egg florentine caesar salads. One has to check this place out.

 Delima Garden Cafe

Delima Garden Cafe is located in Saat Ghumti Marg, Thamel area. This cafe offers healthy and delicious food with proper serving and peaceful environment. Menus include Veg sizzler, pan pizza, Chicken cordon bleu,, sizzling chicken along with a variety of shakes.

Green Organic Cafe

Green Organic Cafe serves the healthiest dishes, with proper sanitation, environment and services. They serve healthy and delicious meals using local farmers' produce. Their servings include kombuchas and vegetable soup, vegetable salad and buckwheat bread, Buckwheat naan, Green tea, hot chocolates and many more. The place is a little expensive but totally worth it.

Boudha is a well-known tourist hub in Nepal. Famous for the site of Boudhanath Stupa, this place welcomes hundreds of tourists on a daily basis. The area around Stupa is surrounded by numerous shopping places as well as cafes. A person who is fond of visiting religious sites should visit this calming and beautiful place once.

Sky Cafe

This cafe is located in Fulbaru, Boudha. As they say, this actually is a place for fun and live music lovers along with family celebrations. They serve different varieties of momos, and pizzas, along with chicken wraps and Thenduk(Thukpa- a Tibetan dish, sometimes served even with yak meat). Their hazelnut coffee is to die for.

Cafe Du Temple

Located in the centre of Boudha and Patan durbar, this place is one of the famous places to dine. With the tremendous view of Boudhanath, one can enjoy the tempting foods they serve. Their menu comprises french fries, grilled chicken, chicken chillies, sekuwa, along with a variety of cocktails and foreign spirits.

G Cafe

Serving since 2008, G cafe is the best place to visit if you are in the mood for some fresh bakeries like muffins, juicy and tasty cakes, Eclair, and a variety of juices. Their speciality includes freshly baked whole wheat or multigrain loaves or croissants. Similarly, with tempting lasagna, sizzler, noodles and pizzas, they have been able to attract various foodie customers for a very long time.

Utpala Cafe

The vegetarian meal is tasty, and the service is attentive. The surroundings are actually really pleasant, especially in general. It is one of the best vegan restaurants in Kathmandu that offers incredibly delicious vegan dishes and has an amazing ambience. 

Cafe Nirvana

Located at Phulbari, Boudha it is a cafe lounge along with a bar. They serve Chinese, Tibetan, Nepali and other Asian Cuisine. Same as the name, the place actually feels like nirvana with the perfect ambience, a view of Boudha and monks around. Their menu includes Elephant Feet (Veggie Burgers), paneer schnitzel, gallade, penne with pesto, spring rolls, thankful and cutlets. It is surely one of the cafes one should not miss.

Lazimpat, known for its shopping places, art houses, embassies and restaurants is another place a person visiting the valley cannot miss. Numbers of fancy and expensive cafes, with good food and service, surround this area with a variety of food options. A food blogger could really take advantage of this place.

Cafe Lava

Cafe Lava is a multi-cuisine cafe, serving exotic dishes that will blow up your mind. Located in Narayan Gopal Sadak, Lazimpat, Cafe Lava can be called number one in terms of sanitation and comfortability. They serve sizzling brownie(a must try), American chop suey, al polo pizza, mint lemonade, spicy chicken wings and a variety of mixed stuff comprising both bakery and non-bakery items.

 Lost Horizon Cafe

This cafe comprises mixed cuisine including Italian, Nepali, and other Asian stuff. It is a cafe within the Shangri-La hotel. The atmosphere around the hotel and cafe is pretty and chilling. 

The Cafe World

The cafe world is located in Uttardhoka, Jhamsikhel. This place is a special one for continental foods and momos. Being in a small area, the food they serve and their service is an example that not always the small things are not capable enough. It is the perfect place to chill with a couple of your friends in the evening with a sip of coffee. This place can also be the best for arranging formal meetings and stuff. Their menu includes cappuccino, burgers, iced latte, chicken wings and a variety of momos.

Organic smoothie bowl and cafe

It is situated in front of Hotel Radisson, Lazimpat. Their organic bowls are a perfect blend of taste and health. You won't compromise your health as well as your taste buds. Their most popular bowls include the Acai bowl, Hulk bowl, Strawberry bowl, and Fruit bowl. They serve fruit pancakes too. Other servings include potato salad, Kombucha Tea, Greenies, Mango Saffron, Beetroot Latte, Avocado Toast and many other healthy and delicious dishes.

Jhamsikhel, an area in Lalitpur has again known for its restaurants and shopping places as well as some religious sites. It could be a perfect place to hang out if you are looking forward to a day out in the city area with your loved ones.

The Village Cafe

The village Cafe by SABAH Nepal is itself special as this cafe encourages the empowerment of women of the indigenous groups by enhancing and providing them with a platform for their culinary skills. This cafe serves authentic dishes of different groups of Nepal made by themselves. They mix their own authentic food with the international ones and prepare a perfect combo. Some of their dishes include Yomori Sundae, Pizza Chatamari, Chocolate Yomori, Yomari Chaku, Pina Colada and many more.

Redmud Cafe

This cafe is serving Nepali Coffee to leave a certain advantage to the country's national product enhancement and improvement. Popular for its Coffee, this place is perfect to catch up with one's friends. They serve Hazelnut Latte, Redmud Mocha, Blended Mocha, Hot chocolates, Cheese Balls, Chicken Momo and a variety of other dishes.

Baked’ Fresh Cafe

This place is located near Old Patan NIST college, popularly known for its bakeries. They serve Tiramisu, Carrot cake, Cappuccino, Mugaccino, almond brownies and varieties of other cakes. Their wraps are also very famous. This is the perfect place to take your partner for the first time if you want to impress them. 

Cafe Soma

Cafe Soma might prove to be the perfect place for book and photograph lovers. The atmosphere and decorations of the place are Instagram perfect, as well as you can read books while in the cafe. Their servings are mostly English, consisting of English breakfast, egg benedict, buttermilk pancake, seasonal fruit bowl, cinnamon french toast and fruits, brownie with ice cream, burgers, muffins, bacon sandwiches and many more. 

Rock Beans Cafe

This rooftop cafe serves fresh, strong and tasty coffee and other drinks. The ambience around the cafe is also beautiful. For coffee, this is one of the best places to go. Coffee that  Rock beans cafe serve is very popular among Nepalese customers. This place is a must-visit place if you are a coffee enthusiast.

Basantapur, one of the most popular places in the valley filled with numbers of tourists and teenagers daily too offers beautiful places to catch up with friends and family occasionally. Well-known Basantapur Durbar Square is listed among world heritage sites, carrying a high amount of historical and religious importance. 

Snowman Cafe

This Cafe is located in Nhoosa Marg, Basantapur. This is a good place to hang out given the chilling ambience around. They are known for serving ‘Best’ cakes and pastries in the city. Their menu includes cream caramel, varieties of cakes(cheese cake, chocolate cake, coconut cake, chocolate banana cake, banana coffee cake, choco lava cake), apple pie, chocolate brownie and many others.

Falcha Cafe

This place is located in Nithyananda Marg, Basantapur. They serve delicious coffee that is a must-try for everyone. They serve momos, pizza, veg tacos, vegetable pasta, chips chilly, chicken burrito, potato wedges, napolitana, americano, iced tea, cakes and other stuff. You can always grab a book to read while waiting for the food.

Vishram Cafe

This rooftop cafe is perfect to enjoy the view of Basantapur Durbar while having a happy stomach with delicious food inside. As clear by its name ‘Vishram’ i.e rest; this place is perfect for relaxing given the ambience. They serve pork and chicken sizzler, sizzling momo, chicken biryani, carbonara pasta, American chopsuey, chowmein and a variety of other stuff. 

Bento Cafe

This cafe is also one of the best for chilling with friends. Being a rooftop cafe, this gives an eye-catching view of Basantapur Durbar. They serve American Chopsuey, Spaghetti, Jhol momo, Pizza,  Apple tea, Veg salads, lime mint soda and various other tempting dishes.

Naxal is a place again famous for its residence of people with maintenance. Considering so, this place too comprises trendy and expensive fashion malls, and restaurants. It would be a good place to roam around, catch up in cafes and have fun if you have money in your hand.

Cafe Center Point

This place is located at Bhagwati Marg, Naxal. Popularly known for their lunch time foods, they serve delicious meals for lunch and are usually crowded during lunch hours. They serve schezwan fried rice, chicken chili, buff momo platter, cheese momos, momo’s, fishes and chips, buff sausage chili. Though the menu is quite similar to other places, the taste is not. The food is very delicious, that you will want to visit this place more with your friends and families.

Cafe Deja Vu

Cafe Deja Vu is located in Narayan Chour, Naxal. The ambience around the cafe is calm and cozy. This is the place where you can chill with yourself or your friends. Their music choices are also awesome. They serve chicken grille, buffalo wings, chicken burger, crunchy chicken, chicken kurkure, carbonara spaghetti, chicken sekuwa, margarita pizza, lemon iced tea, americano, mocha and various other tasty food and drinks.

The Bakery Cafe

This is the place located at teendhara marg popularly known for the taste, ambience and service. Their menu includes chicken sizzler, tibetan momo, spaghetti and meatballs, buff fried rice, chips chilly, noodles, blueberry cake, french fries, club sandwich, rice and mushrooms, baked fish, masala dosa.

Bhaktapur, a great historical and religious place for all Nepalese and mostly Newars, is also another place a tourist visiting the valley cannot miss. Area around Bhaktapur Durbar Square, also one of the world heritage sites, is filled with expensive and fancy as well as local and authentic restaurants serving delicious foods.

Cafe Beyond

This Cafe is located in Purano Bato, Bhaktapur. They serve dishes with asian Korean fusion. The behavior and polite way of serving of staff is also praised by the customers. The view from the cafe is also beautiful. They serve chicken bulgogi, spaghetti, caramel latte, banana crepe, kaiserschmarrn, and many other fusion foods. If you are a lover of Korean food and want to experiment on new foods, this is the place where you should be.

Cafe Nyatapola

It is a rooftop cafe, near the Nyatapola temple of Bhaktapur. One can surely enjoy the food with a beautiful view of the Nyatapola temple outside. They serve Plain Lassi made from Bhaktapur’s widely popular juju dhau. Their menu includes Chinese, Nepalese and continental foods. Chinese Manchurians they serve cannot be questioned. This is a good place for a kind of person wanting to behold a beautiful view while eating.

FreshPresso Coffee Bar

This place is well known for the masala tea they serve. If you are a tea and coffee lover, this place would be a gem to you. The garden area around the cafe gives the perfect atmosphere to be in while sipping coffee. They serve  the strongest espresso, yummy oreo milkshake, and many other yummy coffee, tea and shakes items. 

Beans The Coffee Shop

This place is good if you are looking for a cozy place serving good food with reasonable prices and popper hospitality. They serve Cappuccino, Cheesecake, Cafe Mocha, Mojito, Mint lemonade, Americano Coffee, Blended Mocha Frappe, Strawberry Smoothie, Tea Latte, Pizza lava, and more bakery items. 

Freshco Cafe

It is located in Radhe Radhe, Thimi. This place is best if you are just looking to sip tea and coffee in a cosy place. While, other items on the menu like Chowmein, momos, biryani, and toasts, might not be that exceptional, the tea and coffee they serve can be called as best in terms of taste and price.

Maharajgunj is also a place full of fancy restaurants and shopping centres and art galleries and a common residential area. The US embassy situated in Maharajgunj has also made the place quite popular. 

Zen Bistro & Cafe

This cafe is located in Bansbari, a great place for hangouts. They serve good food for kids as well as adults. The service of the staff is pretty impressive.  They serve Chicken Satay, Deep Fried Shrimp Tempura, Pad Thai Pak, Sandwich, Shrimp Paste Fried Rice, Pork Ribs, Tom Yum Soup, Black Pepper Fish, Chicken Rolls, Coffee Caramel Cake and various other tempting items. This might also be a good place for family gatherings and reunions. 

De Lamar Cafe

This cafe is located in Ankit Marg, Maharajgunj. The ambience around is peaceful and would be a better place if you are looking for quality time with yourself. You can play little games like uno, ludo inside the cafe. They serve Thai noodles, cookies, smoked pork naga special, hot dog and fries, pork chilly, masala fries, carrot cake, sadeko peanuts( a must try), meatball sandwich, Nasi Goreng(fried rice dish).

Cafe Tara 

This cafe is located just opposite to the US embassy. The place is warm and welcoming, best to go for dates with your patterns. The service is truly amazing. They serve Veg Platter, Noodles Soup, Hot dog, Chicken Sandwich, Mango smoothie, Hot chocolate, Latte, Mojito and other tasty food and drinks.

Nina’s

This place is located in Shanti Priya Marg, Maharajgunj. It is most known for the pork chop they serve. A little expensive place but the service, ambience and customer interaction is worth the price. The environment with trees adds up to the beauty of the place. They serve pork chop, cheeseballs, Humpty dumpty burger, spaghetti bolognese, creamy mustard chicken, pepper steak, chocolate mousse, steak with grilled mushrooms, spaghetti pesto and many other tempting foods.

Baneshwor is a common place for teenagers to hang out. It is full of cafes, restaurants and shopping places ranging from medium to expensive ones. It is a good place for a foodie to munch on and a shopaholic to shop. 

The Bakery Cafe

The Bakery Cafe is located in Chakubaku Galli. The ambience and space around the cafe is perfect. The momo, sizzler and chicken. They serve chicken momo, chicken sizzler, cappuccino, khol momo, cold coffee, tawa fish, triple sundaes, mojito, spicy chicken wings, carbonara pasta, spaghetti A la carbonara and many other sizzling and exotic dishes. The area around the café could be perfect for dates, friends reunion, family gatherings or even formal meetings.

Cafe cups and mugs

Cafe cups and mugs is a cozy cafe where you can have aromatic coffe along with various other food options. It is located in Madhya Baneshwor Marga, Kathmandu. The ambience of this place provides a welcoming vibe. The interio of this place will surely fascinate you. There are stunning art murals along with eye-catching decorative items. This place is perfect for meet ups, private time any other events. 

Amigo Cafe and Lounge 

It is located in Madan Bhandari Road, New Baneshwor. This cafe serves great together with proper ambience, music and of course, food. They even provide special offers during anniversaries, birthdays and other events. They serve varieties of cakes, chicken biryani, drumstick chilli, cocktail, icecream, chicken lollipop, chicken chilli, sweet popcorn, paneer pakora and many other items are on the menu. 

Garikhau Cafe

This cafe is small, located in Madan Bhandari Road, serving customers delicious food, proper hospitality and sanitation. The foods they serve are Mixed vegetable pizza, kodo momo(unique one), katti rolls, sandwich and burgers, biryani, Newari khaja set, pork and other options. Some of the drinks they serve include mojito, iced tea, tequila, rum, mocha, cappuccino and others. 

Patan, a famous tourist hub and place filled with religious and historical monuments, a residence of patan durbar square, which is also listed among world heritage sites, is famous for exploring foods, places and shopping. Restaurants serving authentic Newari foods to western english food are common in this area.

Casa Pagoda

This is a cafe and restaurant in Patan, where one can enjoy delicious food with a beautiful view of Patan Durbar. The local coffee they serve is well known. Very good place if you are looking for quality food with proper service and view in Patan. Some of the food and drinks they serve include coffee, pizza(for meat lovers), momos, buffalo wings, cappuccino,  chicken biryani, cheese balls, crispy chicken, mocha lattes, and some mocktails. 

Kairos cafe

This place is located in the Jawalakhel area. The place is very peaceful and relaxing. Cafe is known for its good ambience and professional and friendly staff. The menu is also updated from time to time. Their menu includes eggs benedict, breakfast burrito, americano coffee, smoothie bowl, cappuccino, carrot cake, ham and cheese omelet, pita bread, peanut butter strawberry bowl, and pumpkin spice latte. walnut chicken salad, cheesecake, meatball sub, pork chop and diverse other food and drinks.

The Entrance Cafe

This huge cafe is known for its proper services and ambience. They serve various unique refreshing drinks like fruit punch and mint lemonade. The food they serve includes fish and chips, chicken 65, pizzas, choilas, french fries, chowmein, moms and other continental dishes. The place is good for gatherings and formal meetings. 

Dhokaima Cafe

This cafe is located on Patan Dhoka road, a well-known place for serving delicious cakes and bakeries. The place looks small from the outside but is spacious inside. It is a good place for cute coffee dates. They serve varieties of pastry, one of which they named as death by chocolate, pastries, baked cheesecake, red velvet cake, tiramisu cake and brownies. Also, their cappuccinos and americanos are quite popular. 

There is something special about cafes. In spite of numerous restaurants and dining places, the establishment and rapid improvement in the cafe sector would not be possible if the concept was not liked by people. The culture of breakfast and brunch most commonly is seen rampantly in cafes. From coffee dates with your partner to lunch with your family, from working alone in a cafe in a positive and soothing atmosphere to self-dating and pampering oneself sometimes, cafes have made it so much easier. One can find the items related to bakeries, drinks, light food to heavy food in a single place, too with proper hospitality and sanitation.

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