The best cafes in Lucknow sit in two places. Hazratganj, the old shopping street, has the city's long-running cafes and patisseries within walking distance of each other. Gomti Nagar, the newer eastern district, has most of the design-led cafes, especially in Vibhuti Khand and Vivek Khand.
This guide lists 13 cafes, grouped by area, with reported cost for two and timings from recent guides and listings. Costs change, so confirm before you go.
- Cafes listed
- 13 (5 Hazratganj, 6 Gomti Nagar, 2 other areas)
- Main cafe areas
- Hazratganj and Gomti Nagar
- Typical cost for two
- Rs 900 to 2,500 (reported, 2023 to 2026 sources)
- Long-running pick
- Cappuccino Blast, Hazratganj
- Best for
- Patisseries, book cafes, social-impact cafes
Cafes in Hazratganj
Hazratganj is compact and walkable, which makes it the best place for a first cafe crawl in Lucknow. Most of these cafes are on or just off MG Marg.
Cappuccino Blast
A long-standing Hazratganj cafe that local guides credit with starting Lucknow's cafe culture. It has a retro feel, a big drinks list and burgers, pizza and sandwiches.
- Area: Mall Avenue side of Hazratganj (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
- Reported cost: about Rs 1,200 for two (Curly Tales, Mar 2023)
- Reported hours: about 11 am to 11 pm (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
Hons All Day Dining
The Hazratganj outlet of the House of No Sugar brand, known for a menu sweetened with stevia, coffee, pasta, salads and shakes. Useful if you are cutting sugar.
- Address: Le Press, 29 Naval Kishore Road, Hazratganj
- Reported cost: about Rs 1,500 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
- Reported hours: 11 am to 10:30 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
- Veg and non-veg
Macaron Patisserie
A small patisserie cafe known for macarons, floral pastries, blueberry cheesecake and gluten-free multigrain bread. A directory lists it as pet-friendly.
- Address: 54-A/11, Prag Narayan Road, Butler Colony, near Hazratganj (Outlook Traveller, Mar 2023)
- Reported hours: about 11 am to 10 pm (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
The Cherry Tree Cafe
A Hazratganj cafe running since 2010, known for cooking from scratch, fresh bread and organic produce.
- Area: Hazratganj (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
- Reported hours: 11 am to 10 pm daily (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
Tanatan
A larger, stylish cafe and restaurant on MG Marg, picked by Curly Tales as one of Lucknow's most Instagrammable cafes.
- Address: Durga Bhawan, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Hazratganj
- Reported cost: about Rs 2,500 for two (Curly Tales, Oct 2024)
Cafes in Gomti Nagar
Gomti Nagar is spread out, so pick a cluster. Vibhuti Khand, around the Summit Building and Kisan Bazaar, has the most cafes close together.
Roastery Coffee House, Gomti Nagar
The Lucknow outpost of the Indian coffee chain, with hand-brewed single-origin coffee. There is also a Hazratganj branch.
- Address: 1/158 Vivek Khand, Gomti Nagar
- Reported cost: about Rs 950 for two (Curly Tales, Oct 2024)
- Reported hours: 8 am to 11 pm daily (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
Sheroes Hangout
A cafe run by acid attack survivors, with a small library and regular social events. Directories list it as pure veg. Go for the people and the purpose as much as the food.
- Area: Gomti Nagar (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
- Reported hours: 10 am to 11 pm daily (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
- Listed as pure vegetarian (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
The Fresh Factory
A health-focused, farm-to-table cafe that grows some of its own greens, with salads, grain bowls, avocado toast and Vietnamese-style coffee.
- Address: A-7, Kisan Bazaar, opposite Cinepolis, Vibhuti Khand
- Reported cost: about Rs 1,200 for two (Curly Tales, Mar 2023)
- Reported hours: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm (Curly Tales, Mar 2023)
Capoor and Sons
A cafe, restaurant and bakery in one, with a wide veg and non-veg menu and good coffee. A safe pick for a family outing.
- Area: Gomti Nagar
- Reported cost: about Rs 1,200 for two (Curly Tales, Mar 2023)
- Reported hours: 10 am to 11 pm (Curly Tales, Mar 2023)
Buttercup Bungalow
An artisan bakery and deli open since 2014, with waffles, cupcakes, breakfast plates and flavoured teas.
- Area: Gomti Nagar (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
- Reported hours: 11 am to 11 pm daily (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
Unplugged Courtyard
A large open-air cafe and courtyard in the Summit Building with a buzzy evening crowd. It is one of the pricier picks.
- Address: Summit Building, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar
- Reported cost: about Rs 2,500 for two (Curly Tales, Oct 2024)
Cafes in Indira Nagar and Aliganj
Cafe Repertwahr
A book-lover's cafe at Kala Niketan with a large library, stained glass and a weekly line-up of theatre, music and stand-up. Good for a long evening.
- Address: Kala Niketan, Faizabad Road, Maruti Puram, Indira Nagar
- Reported cost: about Rs 1,100 for two (Curly Tales, Oct 2024)
- Reported hours: 12 pm to 10:30 pm (eChai cafe directory, accessed Oct 2026)
The Hazelnut Factory
A dessert-led cafe known for reworked mithai, brownies, pastries and coffee, with indoor and outdoor seating. It also has a Hazratganj branch.
- Address: B-192, Aliganj Main Road, Nirala Nagar
- Reported cost: about Rs 900 for two (Curly Tales, Mar 2023)
Aesthetic, new and top cafes in Lucknow
Aesthetic cafes: Curly Tales' 2024 list of Instagram-worthy Lucknow cafes included Tanatan, Unplugged Courtyard, Roastery Coffee House and Cafe Repertwahr. Macaron Patisserie and The Hazelnut Factory suit people who want a pretty dessert table.
Top 10 cafes in Lucknow, in short: Cappuccino Blast, Roastery Coffee House, Cafe Repertwahr, Sheroes Hangout, The Fresh Factory, Macaron Patisserie, The Cherry Tree Cafe, Capoor and Sons, The Hazelnut Factory and Tanatan.
New cafes: Gomti Nagar and Gomti Nagar Extension, near Phoenix Palassio, are where most recent openings appear.
Getting there, best time and parking
Hazratganj has its own Lucknow Metro station on the Red Line, which makes it the easiest cafe area to reach without a car. Gomti Nagar cafes are spread out, so use a cab or auto. Parking is tight on MG Marg in the evening; Gomti Nagar complexes usually have more space.
October to March is the most pleasant time for outdoor seating. Weekend evenings are busiest. Cafe Repertwahr's events can sell out, so check its schedule before going.
How we picked these cafes
We used Curly Tales and Outlook Traveller guides, a 2026 cafe directory and dining listings, opened every source we cite, and kept only cafes that appear in a recent source. No cafe paid to be listed.
Questions and answers
Which is the best cafe in Lucknow?
Cappuccino Blast in Hazratganj, Roastery Coffee House in Gomti Nagar and Cafe Repertwahr in Indira Nagar are among the most often recommended.
Which cafes are in Hazratganj?
Cappuccino Blast, Hons All Day Dining, Macaron Patisserie, The Cherry Tree Cafe and Tanatan are in or next to Hazratganj.
What are the best cafes in Gomti Nagar?
Roastery Coffee House, Sheroes Hangout, The Fresh Factory, Capoor and Sons, Buttercup Bungalow and Unplugged Courtyard are good picks in Gomti Nagar.
Is there a book cafe in Lucknow?
Yes. Cafe Repertwahr in Indira Nagar has a large library and hosts theatre, music and comedy, and Sheroes Hangout in Gomti Nagar has a small library.
How much does a cafe in Lucknow cost for two?
The cafes in this guide were reported at roughly Rs 900 to 2,500 for two in 2023 to 2026 sources, with most around Rs 1,000 to 1,500.
Sources
Last checked: 14 October 2026