Diggin, Chanakyapuri
21 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi, r/IndiaCoffee·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Diggin is a widely recommended cafe across Delhi, with many suggesting it for dates and praising its aesthetic, photo-friendly ambience, and individual diners praise the ravioli, tiramisu, affogato, pizza and pasta. But the warnings are sharp: one commenter says everything tasted bad and it is pricey, another says the pasta is terrible, and another says the pizza went downhill years ago, while several call it overhyped or overrated, with complaints about small portions, crowds and loud music. The Chanakyapuri branch comes up most, and one commenter who finds the food mediocre says it survives on its Instagram appeal rather than the quality of the food.
Address
Diggin Cafe, Santushti Shopping Complex, 11, Lok Kalyan Marg, opp. to Samrat Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Pizza, Ravioli, Tiramisu
- Best for
- Dates
- 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.
Says Diggin is overhyped.
Included in their list of favorite Delhi cafes.
Maybe overhyped, but the CP branch serves great food.
One diner found the food mediocre, calling it an Instagram-friendly spot whose popularity outweighs the actual quality of the food.
Hates it: bad-tasting food, expensive, cluttered decor, music too loud.
Complains Diggin is hyped and not a quiet corner cafe, tired of seeing it posted
Recommends it for ambience, says all listed places are decently priced and manageable in budget.
Suggests Diggin, mentioning tan coffee, when asked for cafes in Connaught Place.
Suggests Diggin in Connaught Place as a chill cafe spot for a solo female traveller.
Says the pizza was decent four years ago but has gone downhill since.
Recommends their pizza.
Calls it a hyped place that is absolutely awful.
Says the Chanakyapuri branch is decent
Disagrees with the recommendation, implying OP won't be happy with it.
Defends it as aesthetic, which is what the OP is looking for.
Says Diggin is pretty good
Suggested as a cafe option, noted as having multiple locations.
Suggests Diggin in West Delhi as a cafe option.
Simply recommends Diggin as a cafe option.
Recommends this cafe in Chanakya Puri.
Says their pastas are good, replying to the Diggin cafe post.
Dislikes Diggin's pasta, says it tastes terrible.
Agrees Diggin is overrated and portions are poor.
Calls their ravioli and tiramisu personal favorites.
Tried the affogato here and found it good as well.
Listed among recommended cafes/bakeries.
Suggests Diggin as a date cafe instead of fast food chains.
Recommends Diggin on Pandara Road when asked for date cafe suggestions.
Says it fits the aesthetic, photo-friendly vibe the poster wants for a date.
Says it's less crowded in hot summers 4-7, but the Bikaner House branch is overcrowded
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