Best cafés in Dehradun

65 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Dehradun

AMA is the most widely recommended cafe in this Dehradun collection. Recommendations are pooled across its city outlets; the location shown here is Rajpur Road, the branch most often named. Two people specifically describe working there with wifi and charging points, including a shared work table. Coffee and food draw broad support, but the disagreements matter: one regular describes the food as ordinary and prefers a newer roast, while others call the cafe overhyped. A response about the Rajpur Road outlet warns about crowds and poor value. One person who has visited both city outlets prefers the Mall of Dehradun branch for taste.

• RecommendsLists Ama Cafe among favourite cafes for newcomers to Dehradun.
• CaveatWarns that AMA is very crowded and very expensive.

Rajpur Road·AMA Cafe | Rajpur Road, 143, Rajpur Rd, Kishanpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

20 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Uttarakhand, r/Dehradun

Piccolo is frequently suggested for coffee and cafe outings in Dehradun. Two date recommendations highlight the upstairs seating, and one visitor describes a comfortable winter visit there. A hot-chocolate recommendation adds a specific drink to try. Food opinion is far from unanimous: enthusiastic praise sits beside one person's very negative assessment and another's view that the setting outshines the cooking. One person finds the space cramped and busy. Value is disputed too, with an expensive reputation challenged by someone comparing it with metropolitan cafes.

• RecommendsIncluded it among cafes offering a western atmosphere and excellent cooking.
• CaveatExpresses disappointment with Piccolo

Rajpur Road·Café De Piccolo, 180, Rajpur Rd, Near Sai Mandir, Kishanpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Dehradun

Foresta draws recommendations for its setting as well as its food. Two people suggest it for couples or dates; one specifically recommends the outdoor corner beside the forest. A separate suggestion points to the choice of indoor or outdoor seating for working, and another recommends it for reading. Food opinions divide: several people praise it, but others describe average cooking or advise eating elsewhere. One visitor enjoyed spaghetti, and another singles out avocado toast while warning that the menu may not suit someone seeking spicy food. One person also considers it expensive.

• RecommendsRomantic outdoor seating next to the forest, great vibe and decently good food, perfect for a date.
• CaveatFood is mediocre, suggests going elsewhere

Foresta Cafe - Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, 207 D Tibetan Lane, Rajpur Rd, near GRD College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Dehradun

Blue Tokai receives repeated coffee recommendations across Dehradun. These are pooled city-wide opinions, not reviews of one outlet; the location shown here is Rajendra Nagar on Kaulagarh Road, which two people specifically suggest for working. One of those visitors mentions tables with power sockets. General praise for the coffee is balanced by one person's view that the beans and brews have declined, even though they still prefer it to many alternatives. A different visitor describes an uncomfortably cold work session at the Dalanwala outlet, not at Rajendra Nagar.

• RecommendsReliable chain serving a good cup with great bean options, though not extraordinary; happy they opened outlets in Doon.
• CaveatFound the Dalanwala outlet too cold for working on a visit; this is not about Rajendra Nagar.

Rajendra Nagar·102, Street No 4, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters | Rajendra Nagar, Kaulagarh Rd, Rajender Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Dehradun

Metok is repeatedly recommended for coffee in Old Rajpur. One person singles out an AeroPress brewed with jasmine blossom beans, while another enjoys the cold-foam cold brew and breakfast menu. There are also recommendations for the food and the surroundings. The reservations are specific rather than unanimous: one visitor found the coffee sour and the portions too small, while another felt the bean selection was narrow at the time. Those criticisms sit alongside several people choosing it when asked for Dehradun's best coffee spot.

• RecommendsNames Metok on Old Rajpur Road as a coffee spot.
• CaveatFinds the pour-over portions too small compared with other cafes.

Old Rajpur·Metok Coffee Roasters, 69/35, Old, Rajpur Rd, Dhakpatti, Kairwaan Gaon, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Dehradun

Sosoru appears repeatedly in cafe suggestions, with a Japanese-themed setting and Asian food as the main appeal. One visitor praises the atmosphere and recounts a long working visit, but that is an individual experience rather than a promise of work facilities. That diner enjoyed the ramen and Japanese cotton cheesecake while finding other dishes less impressive. Another returning visitor recommends Korean dishes, particularly bokkeumbap, and a separate suggestion highlights mocktails. The caveats remain: one diner disliked the ramen, two people call the experience expensive, and a visitor advises sharing the hotpot rather than ordering it alone.

• RecommendsEnjoyed the Japanese-themed atmosphere, ramen and cotton cheesecake during a long working visit.
• CaveatThought the ramen was not that great.

ｓｏｓｏｒｕ - 唆る (Pan Asian Restaurant & Bar), 140/174/281, Rajpur Rd, Kishanpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

10 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Eddie's receives recommendations both as a coffee stop and for its bakery offerings. One person rates the blueberry cheesecake especially highly, while another suggests it for cheesecake without naming a flavour. One coffee drinker includes it among their regular choices, and a separate visitor praises coffees other than black coffee, which they had not tried. One person considers it relatively affordable. An older recommendation says collection was needed because delivery was unavailable then; that is not a claim about its current delivery options.

• RecommendsRecommended bakery praised for top-notch hospitality.

Eddie's Patisserie & Café, 102, Chakrata Rd, above Punjab National Bank, Yamuna Colony, Khurbura Mohalla, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

10 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Eltham receives coffee and bakery recommendations that are pooled across Dehradun rather than confined to one outlet. The location shown here is the Pacific Hills/Mussoorie Diversion coffee house, which several comments name. One cake enthusiast specifically recommends this location's pineapple and fruit cakes, while another suggests its brownies. At brand level, commenters praise the coffee and one recommends the Eltham Frappe. A past visitor also describes enjoying working from Eltham, without specifying an outlet.

• RecommendsSuggests trying Eltham when asked for the best bakeries.

Mussoorie Diversion·Shop no. 11, ELTHAM Bakery and Coffee House, Pacific Hills, Mussoorie Rd, Diversion, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Dehradun

KOI draws recommendations for coffee, food and its quieter setting. One date suggestion highlights the balcony view towards Mussoorie and a truffle burger. A returning diner singles out prawns with risotto and affogato, while another prefers its Vietnamese coffee to AMA's. Not everyone agrees: one person finds the coffee average despite enjoying the food and setting, and another reports an unsatisfactory meal and service. A work suggestion describes peaceful afternoons but awkward tables. Afternoon quiet should not be assumed throughout the week: another visitor describes evening and weekend music.

• RecommendsPraises prawns with risotto, affogato and other dishes after returning to KOI.
• CaveatWould not go to Koi when AMA is an option.

Rajpur Road·First Floor, KOI - From The House of AKIO, KOI, 599, Rajpur Rd, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

7 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Akio Coffee Roasters receives repeated coffee recommendations, including two answers choosing it when asked for the best coffee spot in Dehradun. One person recommends the house-blend pour-over, flat white and mushroom melt sandwich. Another calls it a worthwhile coffee house overall. A visitor comparing it with sister cafe KOI describes Akio as the quieter option, with a smaller selection of food. That quietness comparison is one visitor's experience, not a guarantee.

• RecommendsPraises their pour over, sandwich and flat white.

Ground Floor, Akio Coffee Roasters, 70-A, Subhash Rd, Race Course, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Dehradun

Coco Osteria is recommended for coffee as well as cheesecake. Two people suggest its cheesecake, with one specifically praising the blueberry version. One coffee visitor also enjoys the setting, while a different person includes it among their regular coffee stops. People name different coffee suppliers in older discussions, which does not establish the current beans. One person reports disappointment with the pizzas in an older discussion; the coffee recommendations do not establish unanimous approval of the food.

• RecommendsListed as an honourable mention in the city's coffee scene.
• CaveatFeels the pizzas there have been disappointing lately.

Ground Floor, Coco Osteria, LP Residency, 32, Kaulagarh Rd, Rajender Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

6 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Orchard is a restaurant rather than a specialist coffee shop, but people also suggest it for cafe outings in Rajpur. One person recommends the baked cheesecake, another praises the setting and food, and a solo-date suggestion favours it when the weather is pleasant. Two comments explicitly locate it in Rajpur. The supporting discussion is stronger on atmosphere and meals than on coffee, so it is not presented as a specialty-coffee pick.

• RecommendsNice with good ambience and good food

Rajpur Road·Orchard, 3/B, near MDDA Park, Dhakpatti, Rajpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Dehradun

Budaan receives coffee and bakery recommendations in Dalanwala. One person who regularly visits Dehradun groups it with two other cafes they consider competitive with favourites in Delhi; that is a personal comparison, not a claim of frequent visits to Budaan. Other commenters recommend it as a nearby coffee option or an alternative to another cafe, and a work-cafe discussion includes a positive recommendation. The dissent is limited but clear: one person considers it average. An older bakery suggestion mentions possible advance collection, without establishing a current ordering arrangement.

• RecommendsSays they have been visiting Budaan as an alternative to another cafe.
• CaveatCalls Budan average.

Budaan, 13, Balbir Rd, opp. celebrity 21, Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

5 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Lamour Bakehouse earns recommendations for both coffee and cakes. One visitor praises the coffee and later recommends the chocolate mousse cake and blueberry cheesecake. Another person recommends it for coffee, then reports enjoying a blueberry-and-lemon cake on a later visit. Other suggestions focus on bakery orders and Stick Jaw toffees. It is included as a bakery-cafe with coffee evidence, rather than implying that every cake recommendation describes a sit-down visit.

• RecommendsListed among the author's recommended bakeries in Dehradun.

Lamour Bakehouse, 122, opposite Asian School, Vasant Vihar, Indra Nagar Colony, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248006, India

5 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Amdo in Old Rajpur, formerly called Hi Life, receives recommendations for its low-key atmosphere. One long-time visitor recommends it for breakfast, including jasmine tea and carrot cake, and describes spending time working there. Another former regular enjoyed the atmosphere, and a more recent discoverer praises the food. A separate recommendation points to it for peace and quiet. The long-time visitor also considers it less expensive than comparable cafes. Those are personal experiences; the comments do not establish current opening hours or work facilities.

• RecommendsRecommends this old, inexpensive Dehradun breakfast spot, highlighting the breakfast items, jasmine tea and carrot cake.

Old Rajpur·Amdo Cafe, 16 Old Rajpur, Chok Bazar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248009 16, Old Rajpur, Chok Bazar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Dehradun

Serre by Sunrise is recommended as a cafe in its own right; these opinions do not include shopping experiences at the older Sunrise bakery. A returning visitor praises consistency across visits and describes a Mediterranean platter, cold brew and birria tacos. Other people independently recommend the Maltese Noir pastry, truffle mushroom burger and cake rusk. There are caveats: one early visitor reports a disappointing service experience and says they did not return, while another enjoyed the food but found the room noisy and crowded, with a long wait for service.

• RecommendsNew menu felt thought through; loved the platter, balanced cold brew and birria tacos with broth.
• CaveatReports a disappointing early service experience and says they have not returned.

Serre by Sunrise, 72/4, Laxmi Rd, Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Dehradun

Tamtara receives recommendations for cafe outings and its appearance, including one visitor who reports a good experience. The reservations are worth separating: a diner who initially dismissed it later explains that the food did not justify the cost, despite liking the ambience. Another person finds the space cramped and busy. Other suggestions are more favourable, including a coffee enthusiast's list and a recommendation for an attractive date setting. These are differing opinions, not evidence that everyone agrees on the food.

• RecommendsLists Tamtara among the author's favourite cafes in Dehradun.
• CaveatIdentifies Tamtara as overhyped for its taste.

Rajpur Road·Tamtara Cafe, 180/7/268, Rajpur Rd, Nigam, Kishanpur, Raipur Range, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009, India