Shahpur Jat is a very old village featuring a considerable amount of traditional havelis and remains of the historical capital city of Siri Fort, now of course a part of New Delhi. It is mostly known as a fashion hub for many upcoming and popular designers. But recently it has become quite a popular area for new café ventures. Each and every one of these cafés has something unique to offer; be it a rare cuisine or beautiful interiors or new concepts such as a shop plus a café together or even a café dedicated especially to readers. Most of the cafés provide free WiFi so if you plan on working and relaxing at the same time, or want to take a client out for a meeting, this is your one stop destination.
Here are some hidden gems of Shahpur Jat:
- Potbelly & Rooftop Café
Potbelly and Rooftop Cafe
An adventurous ride up the stairs to the 4th floor, into the al fresco dining area of this innovative café and a few steps more, into the indoor seating area, which feels more like home, this café serves the Rarely found Bihari cuisine. What is worth praise is how homemade food is doing so well commercially. Of course it’s different from the typical Punjabi joints, and therefore it is unique and has been able to create a huge market for itself.
- Wishing Chair/The Mad Teapot
Wishing Chair
A cute little shop with a café at the end, it makes one wonder why there aren’t more places with such unique concepts. The Shop is for all sorts of cute, adorable and miniature products pertaining to interiors and decors. It has a very captivating ambiance the moment you enter, you’re mesmerized by the place. It gives a very homely feeling as the owner herself manages both the shop and the café. It’s one of the places where you could sit all by yourself for a while and maybe read a book. And with such authentic and delicious food, it’s one of those things that you can’t miss.
- Ivy & Bean
Ivy and Beans
One of the first few cafés that opened up in ShahpurJat, this place has been a hot favourite for many. They serve the European cuisine. The ambiance is delightful with both indoor and outdoor seating. And to top it all it’s a bookworm’s paradise. They’ve got a variety of books and even offer free WiFi. So for anyone who wants to sit peacefully; read a book or just work on the laptop, this place is a must visit.
- Café Red
Cafe Red
Read. Eat. Drink; this café is located in the Dada Jungi House. The interiors complement the name very well, with red walls, red cushions, red boards, basically everything red. They serve some amazing coffee and the menu is quite good and so is the food.
- Fursat Se – A Cultural Café
Fursat-Se
A café dedicated to readers, they have both indoor seating and a terrace for all those who want to enjoy the sun. They don’t serve their own food, but you can order coffee/tea with biscuits and pay whatever you like for it. It’s a place where all kinds of creative people come together and interact with each other. They have a variety of events every month, which consist of Slam Jam poetry, Stand up comedy, book-reading sessions and Film Screenings. They also have a special event every Tuesday, called ‘Food Meditation’ wherein a guy comes in and cooks for everyone, while playing some soothing music.
There are a few more cafés in the vicinity, such as Cafe23A, Mykonos, Big Bongg Theory etc., which are worth a visit, and there’s much more to come. This area seems to be developing fast and you might want to discover all that it has to offer yet.
