Back to Source, Sector 17
18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Chandigarh·25 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Back to Source in Sector 17 is frequently recommended by locals, with one saying their experience there has always been impeccable and another calling it a really good, safe option. Specific praise covers the chicken salad, malai kofta and a rich tomato gravy, and one diner finds the food really good even if the space is not especially photogenic. A couple of commenters caution that it is pricey, and a few warn strongly against it, with one calling it absolute trash and others saying the food has no taste. One commenter says only the Sector 17 outlet is good while other branches are bad, though another says both the Chandigarh and Mohali outlets are really nice. Back to Source also has an outlet at Jubilee Junction in Sector 66, Mohali; this page covers the Sector 17 one.
Address
BACK TO SOURCE - Organic Food Restaurants, Coffee & Bakery, SCO 10-11-12, First Floor, Sector 17A, Chandigarh, 160017, India
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Chicken salad, Malai kofta
- Best for
- Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Calls it absolute trash.
Cozy and cute; prices high but worth it, recommends it.
Their visits have always been impeccable and they strongly reject the idea it is trashy.
This specific outlet is good though the others are pretty bad.
Recommends Back to Source in Sector 17.
Loves their food, cocktails and coffee selection.
Lists it among favourite go-to food places in Chandigarh.
Says the food is good but expect a large bill.
Says everything there is good.
Both suggested places have great quality and ambience, and tables are easy to reserve.
Suggests Back to Source as a much better alternative.
Has been there and thinks it is good for a formal family meeting.
Agrees that the food at Back to Source has no taste.
Had mixed views on it.
Suggested Back to Source as a recommendation.
Recommends the Sector 17 branch for its chicken salad, calling it the best.
Recommends trying it for its amazing, rich and balanced tomato gravy.
Likes their Malai Kofta; praises the gravy as rich and balanced.
Considers it a really good and safe option.
Calls Back to Source terrible and questions why anyone goes.
Chicken curry was pricey with small portion but tasty; also liked a mushroom sandwich.
Recommends it.
Food is really good though not aesthetic for photos; great for eating your fill.
Says both outlets are really nice and admits wanting to gatekeep it.
Recommends it as a dinner option.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.