Remember that trip you made to someplace in Himachal and amidst the crazy adventures, you found a tiny hut with the dreamiest interiors and the most delicious food and you couldn’t help but Instagram it? This is about those places and other pretty cafes from the beautiful hills in Himachal Pradesh that are making waves on your Instagram feed.

Check out the full list below to see how many places you’ve eaten at and ask yourself the all-important question if you have the photographic evidence to back it up.

1. Jim Morrison Cafe – Kasol

If you like artwork on walls, cheap food, chilling, lying down in one place for a long time, ginger black tea, a decent WiFi connection right in the middle of the picturesque Kasol, then this is your hide. 

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Before I say anything, let me tell you about their coffee. It has a really creamy texture and if there was ever ‘coffee porn’, it’ll have Moon Dance written all over it. This place has a good vibe and great food. 

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3. Cafe 1947 – Manali

If you like sitting by the river, hookahs, being in museum-like places with lots of tiny trinkets to look at, colour, good food – Cafe 1947 shall impart you the freedom to do all of that.

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If you were wondering what serenity looks like, this is it. Their breakfast, cakes, sandwiches and coffee is excellent, to say the least. Also, if you enjoy relaxing music and art on the walls, you’d love this place.

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5. The Johnson’s Cafe – Manali

This place is simply marvelous. I mean, look at it. You don’t have any reason to not go to this place. But then, there is more. It is a traveller-friendly resort serving global food, under chic low lighting and an open air terrace. Now, pack your bags and go!

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6. Hangout-Rooftop Bar and Restaurant – Kasauli

Whoever has been here, has called it an unforgettable experience. The view steals the show but the food and facilities are no less. If you’re in Kasauli, you better hangout here.

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7. The Evergreen Cafe – Kasol

Besides the scenic view and the bohemian interiors, this place offers pizza, lasagne, home-made tofu, Turkish kebabs, lamb and chicken dishes and good Israeli specials. For seating, you may either opt for tables or floor cushions.

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8. Freedom Cafe – Chhlal

This cafe is a beautiful 30-minute trek from the main road of Kasol. This is easily the most peaceful place to go and read a book while the sound of the river and the sight of mountains relaxes every sense of your body. 

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9. Cafe Simla Times – Shimla

✅ The food is fantastic for it’s precision with cuisines.

✅ The ambience is artsy and will surely transport you to a different world all together.

✅ And OMG! The view is crazy. 

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10. Shiva Cafe – McLeod Ganj

I haven’t known a single person who has been to McLeod Ganj and hasn’t been to Shiva Cafe. Wait, I haven’t known a single person who hasn’t heard of this little hippie cafe, the visit to which is synonymous to the completion of a trip to Himachal. Go, if you haven’t already. That is all I am trying to say.

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11. Illiterati – Dharamshala

Book paradise + mountain view + nothing can beat this place to read something while sipping on some coffee + absolutely stunning interiors + good crowd = Illiterati. 

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12. Sunshine Cafe – Manali

You need to know nothing about this cafe except their special hot chocolate. It is lip smackingly good and shall also, get you high, if you know what I mean.

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13. River View Cafe – Kasol

This is probably the best cafe in Kasol owing to its location which is right beside the perennial river. The cool breeze and the most magical view paired with delicious food, you wouldn’t want to go anywhere.

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14. Wake & Bake – Shimla

The hipster inside of you is going to adore this place which is embellished with tiny trinkets and serves beautiful organic South Indian coffee. Not recommending it but there is free Wi-fi too.

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 Don’t you feel like making a trip to the Himachal, like right now?