Best Cafes in Ahmedabad

The best cafes in Ahmedabad are in the western half of the city. Sindhu Bhavan Road (SBR) and Bodakdev have the newest openings, Vastrapur and Ambawadi have cafes in old bungalows near IIM, and Navrangpura and CG Road hold the long-running student favourites.

This list covers 12 cafes by area, with reported cost for two, hours and veg status from current dining listings. Ahmedabad cafe menus are mostly vegetarian, and several picks below are fully veg. Prices and hours change, so check before you go.

Cafes listed: 12
Main cafe areas: Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev, Vastrapur, Navrangpura
Typical cost for two: Rs 500 to 1,600 (reported, 2026 listings)
Pure veg picks: Kaffa Coffee Roasters, Turquoise Villa
Best for: Cafe hopping, board games, brunch

Cafes on Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev and Thaltej

SBR is where new cafes in Ahmedabad open first. It is wide, well lit and lined with commercial complexes, so a lot of cafes sit on upper floors or in plazas.

The Theory of Nine

A newer cafe behind the SBR pickleball courts with indoor and outdoor seating, a European menu and an eye on sustainability, such as recycled glassware. EazyDiner called its affogato a must.

Address: East Ebony Road, off Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev
Reported cost: about Rs 1,000 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 9 am to 11:59 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Veg and non-veg listed

The House of Makeba

A cosy comfort-food cafe opposite Courtyard by Marriott, with Indian and global dishes like samosa chole chaat and blueberry cheesecake. It has several branches across Ahmedabad.

Address: 2 Sigma Corporates, Sindhu Bhavan Marg, Bodakdev
Reported cost: about Rs 1,200 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 12 pm to 12:30 am daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Described as vegetarian-friendly (EazyDiner, Feb 2026); listing says veg and non-veg

Roastery Cultur

A coffee-focused cafe in a row house on Judges Bungalow Road, with coffee, desserts and Italian snacks. Good for a quieter catch-up.

Address: 41 Spring Field Row House, Judges Bungalow Road, Bodakdev
Reported cost: about Rs 700 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 11:59 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)

Bigly

A bright, natural-light cafe with a fusion menu spanning Asian, North Indian and salads. It has a lunch and dinner service with a break in between, so time your visit.

Address: Patron, Rajpath Rangoli Road, Thaltej
Reported cost: about Rs 1,600 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 3:30 pm and 7 pm to 11:30 pm (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)

Cafes in Vastrapur, Ambawadi and the IIM area

The roads around IIM Ahmedabad, Vikram Sarabhai Marg and Polytechnic Road have the city's most charming cafes, several in converted houses with gardens.

Kaffa Coffee Roasters

A laid-back cafe with open seating and greenery opposite ATIRA, serving coffee, Mexican, pizza and Continental. EazyDiner recommended its cold brew and caramel pancake.

Address: Dr Vikram Sarabhai Marg, opposite ATIRA, IIM Road, Vastrapur
Reported cost: about Rs 1,400 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 11:30 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Listed as pure vegetarian

Turquoise Villa

A cafe in a traditional-style villa with outdoor seating, all-day breakfast, hand-rolled pizza and North Indian dishes.

Address: Shanay 1, Dr Vikram Sarabhai Marg, University Area
Reported cost: about Rs 1,450 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 11 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Listed as pure vegetarian

The Project Cafe

An Ahmedabad favourite in a yellow house in Ambawadi where much of what you see, from furniture to cutlery, is for sale. It suits a long, slow lunch.

Address: Yellow House No 7, Polytechnic Road, Ambawadi
Reported cost: about Rs 1,600 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 11 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Veg and non-veg listed

Cafes in Navrangpura and CG Road

Navrangpura is close to Gujarat University and full of students, so cafes here are lively and better value.

Mocha

One of the city's older cafe names, known for coffee, desserts, sizzlers, pizza and pasta in a house near CA Circle.

Address: 10 Vasant Baug Society, near CA Circle, Navrangpura
Reported cost: about Rs 1,000 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 11 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)

Unlocked

A board game cafe off CG Road with a large games library, good for families and groups.

Address: Dwarkesh Complex, off CG Road, Navrangpura
Reported cost: about Rs 1,100 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 10:30 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)

Cafes in Satellite and Prahlad Nagar

VarieTea

A tea-led cafe with a long chai menu (one guide counted about 75 kinds) plus handmade pizza and sandwiches. One of the more affordable picks here.

Address: A 2, Aashna Building, behind the Shell petrol pump, Prahlad Nagar
Reported cost: about Rs 600 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 10 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)

Zen Cafe

A calm cafe near Sundervan with an outdoor feel and a simple cafe menu, good value for the area.

Address: TDW, near Sundervan, Satellite
Reported cost: about Rs 500 for two (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)
Reported hours: 11 am to 11 pm daily (EazyDiner listing, Oct 2026)

Topspin

A lifestyle club and cafe in Devarc Mall with table tennis and community events. EazyDiner picked its breakfast burrito and vanilla matcha.

Address: Devarc Mall, Ramdev Nagar
Reported cost: Rs 1,200 for two (EazyDiner, Feb 2026)

New, aesthetic and affordable cafes in Ahmedabad

New cafes: The Theory of Nine and Topspin were among the newer openings EazyDiner featured in February 2026. SBR and Bodakdev are where to look for the next ones.

Aesthetic cafes: The Project Cafe, Turquoise Villa and Kaffa Coffee Roasters have the prettiest settings; Bigly is the pick for a bright, modern interior.

Affordable cafes: Zen Cafe, VarieTea and Roastery Cultur were all listed at Rs 700 or less for two in October 2026.

Famous cafes: Mocha and The Project Cafe are long-running Ahmedabad names that locals still recommend.

What Ahmedabad cafe menus typically feature

Ahmedabad is one of the most vegetarian cafe cities in India, and many menus are fully veg, with Jain options (no onion, garlic or root vegetables) marked separately. Typical menus carry cold coffee, frappes and shakes in large numbers, masala chai, pizza, pasta, Mexican bowls, sizzlers and fusion snacks such as khakhra nachos or chaat with a twist. Specialty coffee and matcha have grown fast in SBR.

For a fuller picture of what goes on a cafe menu, see our cafe menu items list, the veg starters menu and the coffee menu guide.

Getting there, best time and parking

Ahmedabad's cafes are spread out, so a cab or your own vehicle is the practical choice. SBR complexes usually have basement or front parking; Navrangpura and CG Road are tighter in the evening. Most cafes stay open until 11 pm or later.

The city is hot from April to June, so outdoor seating is best from October to February. Weekend evenings on SBR are busy. Booking is rarely needed for two, but call ahead for a group or a board game table.

Costs and hours here are what listings showed in the month noted. Check the current listing or call the cafe before you go.

How we picked these cafes

We drew on EazyDiner's 2026 cafe-hopping guide, current dining listings and an Ahmedabad cafe directory, opened every page we cite, and noted where a listing was unclear on veg status. No cafe paid to be listed.

Questions and answers

Which is the best cafe in Ahmedabad?

The Project Cafe in Ambawadi, Kaffa Coffee Roasters in Vastrapur and The House of Makeba on Sindhu Bhavan Road are among the most often recommended.

What are the top 10 cafes in Ahmedabad?

A good top 10 from this guide: The Theory of Nine, The House of Makeba, Roastery Cultur, Bigly, Kaffa Coffee Roasters, Turquoise Villa, The Project Cafe, Mocha, Unlocked and VarieTea.

Where are the new cafes in Ahmedabad?

Most new cafes open on Sindhu Bhavan Road and in Bodakdev and Thaltej. The Theory of Nine and Topspin were featured as recent openings in early 2026.

Are there affordable cafes in Ahmedabad?

Yes. Zen Cafe in Satellite and VarieTea in Prahlad Nagar were listed at about Rs 500 and Rs 600 for two in October 2026.

Which Ahmedabad cafes are pure veg?

Kaffa Coffee Roasters and Turquoise Villa are listed as pure vegetarian. Many other cafes serve mostly vegetarian food, but check the listing if it matters to you.

Sources

Last checked: 14 October 2026