Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
15 people recommendvia r/hyderabad·18 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Lamakaan in Banjara Hills is recommended by commenters as more than a café: a community space with cultural events, theatre shows and a creative crowd, at budget-friendly prices. Some mixed views exist: a couple of diners feel the food has declined from its earlier standards, one says prices have gone up sharply, and one notes seats fill up quickly when it gets crowded.
Address
Lamakaan, Off Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Opposite GVK One, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India
At a glance
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The evidence
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Calls it the original and dear to their heart since they first acted in a play there.
Says Lamakaan is unique and nothing matches it.
Says nothing else is like Lamakaan.
Good spot in Banjara Hills with daily cultural events at affordable rates.
Lists Lamakaan among good places to hang out as a couple.
Agrees that Lamakaan is unique.
Suggests Lamakaan in Banjara Hills when asked for a quiet café for reading.
Loves that you mostly don't have to worry about prices unlike other cafes.
Recalls it as a community space with unmatched conversations; nothing comes close.
Says they searched and found nothing like Lamakaan.
Says prices have gone up sharply, but it's still a great place.
It gets crowded and seats fill up very quickly.
Calls Lamakaan affordable and peaceful when asked for work-friendly cafes.
Goes there during plays and hangs around afterwards.
Suggests it as a spot to just sit and talk.
Recalls they used to have great khichdi keema and khatti daal.
Suggests Lamakaan as a cafe option
Lists it among cafes to try.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.