The best cafes in Dehradun sit mostly along Rajpur Road and the old road up to Mussoorie, with a second cluster in Dalanwala, Race Course and Karanpur. Most are relaxed, bakery-led places with outdoor seating, all-day breakfast and coffee, and many are a short drive from the Mussoorie Diversion.
Below are 10 cafes in Dehradun and 4 cafes in Mussoorie and Landour, each with the area and the cost for two that a recent guide reported. We also explain what people searching for "Musafir Cafe in Mussoorie" are really looking for.
- Cafes listed
- 14 (10 Dehradun, 4 Mussoorie)
- Typical cost for two
- Rs 300 to 1,200 (reported, 2024 to 2026 sources)
- Main cafe strip
- Rajpur Road and Old Mussoorie Road
- Best for
- Breakfast, bakery runs, hill-view coffee
Cafes in Dehradun on Rajpur Road and the Mussoorie road
Rajpur Road is where most of Dehradun's cafe crowd goes. The further up you drive, the more garden seating and valley views you get.
Cafe De Piccolo
A long-running favourite for Italian dishes, coffee and all-day breakfast. Guides describe it as a couples' spot with its own decor and music.
- Area: Old Mussoorie Road, Rajpur
- Reported cost: Rs 800 for two (Curly Tales, Feb 2024); an older blog listing gives Rs 400
- Reported hours: 8 am to 10:30 pm (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
Kalsang AMA Cafe
Often called one of the oldest cafes in Dehradun. Known for thukpa, Thai and continental plates and a chocolate shake, and suits a relaxed lunch.
- Area: Rajpur Road (Kishanpur / Hathibarkala stretch)
- Reported cost: Rs 700 for two (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
- Reported hours: 8 am to 10 pm (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
The Mudcup Cafe at Alaya
A wooden-interiored daytime cafe for pancakes, cappuccino and dry cakes. Good for a slow breakfast before heading uphill.
- Area: Kairwaan Gaon, Rajpur Road
- Reported cost: Rs 900 for two (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
- Reported hours: 10 am to 8 pm (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
First Gear Cafe
A terrace cafe on the way to Mussoorie, known for Chinese dishes, shakes and live music. Popular as a road-trip stop.
- Area: Khala Gaon, Mussoorie Road, near Shiv Mandir
- Reported cost: Rs 700 for two (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
- Reported hours: 9 am to 9 pm (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
The Bend
A larger, more polished cafe-restaurant on the upper Rajpur stretch, suited to a group meal or an evening out.
- Area: Bagral Gaon, Rajpur
- Reported cost: Rs 1,200 for two (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
- Reported hours: 12:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
Cafe Marigold
Brick interiors, sprawling outdoor seating and all-day breakfast, plus momos and thukpa. A calm daytime pick.
- Area: Shehanshahi Ashram, Old Mussoorie Road, Rajpur
- Reported cost: Rs 500 for two (travel blog listing, accessed Oct 2026)
Rising Dough
A simple, budget cafe-bakery with a wide menu, cannelloni, apple pie and cheesecake. Good for students and quick coffee.
- Area: Rajpur Road, opposite Meedo Plaza
- Reported cost: Rs 300 for two (travel blog listing, accessed Oct 2026)
- Reported hours: 10 am to 10:30 pm (travel blog listing, accessed Oct 2026)
Cafes in central Dehradun: Dalanwala, Karanpur and Chakrata Road
Eddie's Patisserie
A bakery cafe for cakes, pastries and brownies, with a spacious outdoor area. One of the most-mentioned dessert stops in the city.
- Area: Yamuna Colony, Chakrata Road (Khurbura)
- Reported cost: Rs 400 for two (Curly Tales, Feb 2024)
- Reported hours: 11 am to 8:30 pm (Curly Tales, Feb 2024); one listing says it is closed on Tuesdays
Razzmatazz
A themed cafe inside a bungalow with garden seating, known for coffees, shakes, soups and sandwiches. Quiet enough to talk.
- Area: 5 Pritam Road, Dalanwala, near Race Course
- Reported cost: Rs 400 for two (travel blog listing, accessed Oct 2026)
Cafe Doonga Central
Chic interiors and a book collection, with pancakes, waffles and club sandwiches. A good pick for working or reading.
- Area: New Survey Road, Karanpur
- Reported cost: Rs 400 to 500 for two (travel blog listing, accessed Oct 2026)
- Reported hours: 12 pm to 10 pm (travel blog listing, accessed Oct 2026)
Best cafes in Mussoorie and Landour
Cafes in Mussoorie split between Mall Road and the quieter lanes of Landour above it. Landour is the place for bakeries, tea and views; expect a steep walk or a short taxi ride.
Cafe by the Way
Wooden interiors and a fireplace inside Rokeby Manor, with Garhwali and continental dishes. A cosy winter pick.
- Area: Rokeby Manor, Landour
- Reported cost: about Rs 400 for two (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
- Reported hours: 7:30 am to 10 pm (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
Landour Bakehouse
A bakery cafe for pastries, breads and coffee with an old-hill-station feel. Go in the morning.
- Area: Landour
- Reported cost: about Rs 500 for two (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
- Reported hours: 8 am to 7 pm (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
Char Dukan
Four adjoining shops serving tea, pancakes, Maggi and Indian snacks with valley views. A classic Landour stop.
- Area: Rajmandi, Landour
- Reported cost: about Rs 400 for two (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
- Reported hours: 9 am to 8 pm (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
Little Lama Cafe
Tibetan and continental food with views towards the Dalai Hills. Handy if you are already on Mall Road.
- Area: Mall Road, Mussoorie
- Reported cost: about Rs 1,000 for two (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
- Reported hours: 9 am to 10:30 pm (The Hosteller blog, Jul 2024)
Musafir Cafe in Mussoorie: is it a real cafe?
Many people search for "Musafir Cafe in Mussoorie" after watching Musafir Cafe, the Netflix drama based on Divya Prakash Dubey's novel. According to Time Out India (Aug 2026), the Mussoorie scenes were shot at Jharipani Castle, a heritage property in Jharipani about 7 km from the main town that runs as a boutique hotel.
The same report says the cafe interiors were built for the shoot, so there is no public cafe of that name to walk into. If you want the feel of the show, the cafes in Landour above are the closest real thing.
Getting there, best time and parking
- Rajpur Road cafes are easiest by car or cab; parking is usually on the roadside or in small lots, and fills up on weekends.
- Weekday mornings are the quietest. On long weekends the Mussoorie road jams in the afternoon, so plan uphill cafes early.
- Landour lanes are narrow; park in Mussoorie and walk or take a local taxi.
- Book ahead for evening tables at larger places such as The Bend on weekends.
How we picked these cafes
This is an independent list. No cafe paid to be included and none of the links are sponsored. We shortlisted cafes that appear in recent food and travel guides or dining app listings, opened those sources, and only kept places that were not marked closed.
Costs and hours are as reported by the sources named, change often, and should be checked with the cafe or a dining app before you go.
Questions and answers
Which is the best cafe in Dehradun?
It depends on what you want. Cafe De Piccolo and Kalsang AMA Cafe are long-running favourites on Rajpur Road, Eddie's Patisserie is the bakery pick, and The Mudcup Cafe suits a quiet breakfast.
Where are most cafes in Dehradun?
Most are on Rajpur Road and the Old Mussoorie Road, with others in Dalanwala, Race Course and Karanpur.
Is Musafir Cafe in Mussoorie a real cafe?
Time Out India reports the show was filmed at Jharipani Castle, a heritage hotel near Mussoorie, with cafe interiors built for the shoot. There is no public cafe of that name reported there.
What are the best cafes in Mussoorie?
Cafe by the Way, Landour Bakehouse and Char Dukan in Landour, and Little Lama Cafe on Mall Road are frequently recommended.
How much does a cafe cost in Dehradun?
Guides from 2024 to 2026 report roughly Rs 300 to 1,200 for two. Prices change, so check a dining app before you go.
Sources
Last checked: 14 October 2026