Indian Coffee House, Sector 17
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Chandigarh·13 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
The Sector 17 Indian Coffee House is a Chandigarh institution that many people value mainly for nostalgia and its old-era vibe rather than the food itself. A few recommend the masala dosa, and a couple call it a budget-friendly spot with good food. The caveats are real: two commenters warn the food is bad, a couple feel it has declined from its best years, one notes there is no AC, and one jokes the room feels like a prison canteen. Overall, more recommend it than not, but go for the experience rather than a culinary one.
Address
Indian Coffee House, SCO 12, near Neelam Cinema, Shopping Plaza, 17E, Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Masala dosa, Filter coffee, Sandwiches
- Best for
- Budget, Visitors
- 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 iconic but only for nostalgia, not truly great food.
Remembers its iconic iced coffee and hotdogs as a snack during childhood family walks in Sector 17.
Suggests trying the masala dosa there.
Says its appeal is mostly nostalgic value.
Calls it the worst.
Says the south Indian food there is good.
Would pick Indian Coffee House Sector 17 any day.
Describes it as a very nostalgic place.
Found it especially bad among the places tried.
Agrees these places were once great but now only serve nostalgia and don't justify hype.
Says it is not street food but very cheap with good food.
Recommends it.
Says their dosa is pretty nice and worth trying.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.