Cafe Niloufer, Red Hills
30 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/hyderabad·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 34 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Cafe Niloufer for its chai, bun maska and Osmania biscuits, and several point to the original Lakdikapul outlet as the best one. A couple of commenters also praise the onion samosas and crispy corn kernels. A few diners found it just okayish or the biscuits weaker than other bakeries', two say the chai has become too sweet, another found it very crowded, and some feel it has become pricey. One commenter names it as a place they would not recommend to visitors.
Address
Cafe Niloufer, C/B, V.P 11-5-422, Red Hills Rd, Red Hills, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Chai, Bun maska, Osmania biscuits
- Best for
- Late night
- 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.
Original list includes it under chai recommendations.
Recommends it for chai and maska bun.
Recommends Niloufer for fresh bun maska and Osmania biscuits.
Suggests Niloufer chai to the visiting blogger.
Suggests Niloufer in Himayatnagar as the best tea place.
Likes Niloufer's bun maska but finds their Osmania biscuits mediocre.
Recommends Niloufer early morning for Osmania biscuits, tea and bun maska.
Points to the old Niloufer outlet at Lakdi ka Pul.
Named it as a place they would not recommend to visitors.
Suggests Niloufer or another famous cafe as a spot to drink tea during a day of bunking.
Jokes that famous chai spots are now so sweet they should come with diabetes medication.
Adds that the crispy corn kernels there are exquisite.
Suggests trying Nilofer's chai and bun maska as a local food experience.
Suggests visiting Niloufer cafe along with Knowledge City and nearby spots for an afternoon-evening outing.
Ranks Niloufer as their next favourite after Alpha.
Says they hated the chai and maska bun, though they visited at 3am.
Says the brand has been cleaned up and remarketed over the years.
Says it gets extremely crowded.
Lists it among places for Irani chai.
Loved the osmania biscuits; one was never enough, though admits limited comparison.
Compared Osmania biscuits from both; found Niloufer good but Subhan better.
Calls it expensive but recommends it for Irani chai.
Says the original Mallampally branch is very good, unlike other Niloufer outlets.
Hot chocolate tasted like drinking Boost despite loving their coffee.
Tried it and found it just okayish.
Deserves a special mention; they love the tea and snacks there.
Says their onion samosa, called samosettes, is really good.
Opens at 4am and was their go-to, but prices have risen a lot so they visit less often.
Tried the veg haleem; taste and smell resembled haleem but not worth the price, only worth trying if cheaper at the restaurant.
Says the maska bun is a bit pricey but worth it.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.