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Complete conquest of Delhi·Gurgaon cafe·brunch — Cyber Hub·CP·Khan Market Popular cafes, menus, and price ranges

When you think of India, you often think of a cup of chai at a street vendor, but when you actually spend time in Delhi NCR (Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida),Weekend mornings are filled with brunch, not chai.You will quickly realize that this is the case. Cyberhub's open terraces, Connaught Place's 100-year-old bakery, Khan Market's narrow staircase cafes — Delhi has already established itself as one of Asia's leading cafe and brunch cities.

This article is based on the actual experiences of Koreans living in Delhi NCR.Cyber ​​Hub (Cyber Hub) → Connaught Place (CP) → Khan Market (Khan Market)We have organized popular cafes and brunch spots along three axes: We also covered the atmosphere of each region, representative stores, brunch menu composition, price range as of the first half of 2026, and aspects encountered in practice such as reservations, parking, and weekend rush.

Expatriate families who want to make a reservation for weekend brunch, business visitors looking for a decent cafe for a meeting, or coffee lovers who are curious about India's specialty coffee culture can all use this article as a guide to choose their first destination.

01Delhi NCR cafe and brunch culture — why these three regions?

Although Delhi NCR has several commercial districts densely packed with cafes and restaurants, the 'brunch mecca' often referred to by Koreans is actually narrowed down to three areas. Each has a distinct personality, so it's fun to choose one according to your purpose.

regionpersonalitymain guest
Cyber Hub (Gurgaon)DLF An outdoor commercial district dedicated to F&B in Cyber ​​City. Open terrace and live music are strengthsGurgaon IT worker, expatriate family, weekend date
Connaught Place / CP (New Delhi)The center of Delhi has a British-style arcade structure. A long-established store over 100 years old and a new generation cafe coexistDelhi tourists, business meetings, local office workers
Khan Market (New Delhi)A boutique commercial district frequented by diplomats, media, and the wealthy for a long time. Boutique cafes are concentrated on the 2nd and 3rd floorsHosted by Indian diplomats, weekend brunch, bookstore and cafe lovers

all three regionsBrunch rush time on weekends is 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.no see. In particular, waiting for 30 minutes to an hour is common around noon on Saturdays and Sundays, so rather than making an impromptu visit.Zomato·We recommend making a reservation through the Dineout app or by calling the store directly. If you are curious about detailed regional geography,Gurgaon area guideIt would be a good idea to read it together.

02Cyber Hub (Gurgaon) — Brunch on the open terrace

DLF Cyber Hub is a large F&B district within Cyber ​​City, with more than 40 cafes, restaurants, and bars surrounding an outdoor plaza. Delhi Metro Yellow LineCyber ​​City subway stationIt is connected by a skywalk, and parking is available in a paid underground parking lot. On weekends, live bands perform in the square, creating a European-style outdoor café atmosphere.

Representative brunch/cafe store in Gurgaon

  • Social (Cyber ​​Hub Gurgaon)— A casual brunch chain that transforms into a co-working cafe during the day and a bar at night. We serve both Indian brunch (masala omelet, egg bhaji, paratha) and Western brunch.
  • Farzi Cafe— Premium brunch and dining that promotes ‘Modern Indian’. It features reinterpretations of Indian dishes such as whiskey curry, dal chewwal and arancini.
  • Cafe Delhi Heights— A casual cafe with a strong local flavor of Delhi. Deli-style burgers, kulcha, and chaats are included on the brunch menu.
  • Imperfecto— Mediterranean/European style terrace cafe. It is famous for its sangria and pasta brunch set.
  • Starbucks Reserve / Costa Coffee— A good option for morning meetings. There are several branches distributed within the cyber hub.

Price range (as of the first half of 2026, brunch for one person)

stylePrice range (excluding tax and tip)
1 cup of specialty coffee₹250 ~ ₹450
Indian brunch set₹500 ~ ₹900
Western-style brunch (eggs Benedict, avocado toast + coffee)₹800 ~ ₹1,500
Premium Dining Brunch (Set for 2)₹2,500 ~ ₹4,500

Most Cyberhub stores areGST (food 5%, alcohol 18%) and service charge (usually 10%)is attached separately. If you are curious about tipping practices,India Tips/Gifts/InvitationsPlease refer to the guide. The exact tax rate can be found on the store receipt.Indian Government Official Portal·Please check the notice regarding GST.

Gurgaon Cyberhub Square — Delhi NCR’s leading brunch and cafe district
DLF Cyber Hub is an F&B district surrounding an outdoor plaza and is Gurgaon’s weekend brunch hub. · Slyronit (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)

03Connaught Place (CP) — From 100-year old restaurant to specialty coffee

Famous for its British-style circular arcadesConnaught Place (commonly known as CP)is the commercial center of New Delhi and a hub for several lines of the Delhi Metro. It consists of the Inner Circle, Middle Circle, and Outer Circle, and cafes and bakeries are scattered throughout each block (A-N).

A cafe and brunch spot you don’t want to miss in CP

  • Wenger's (Block A)— Delhi’s oldest bakery, opened in 1926. This is a long-established takeout shop focusing on patisserie, sandwiches, and pastries, and the traditional way is to buy pastries and take them with you with your morning coffee.
  • Depaul's (near Janpath)— A legendary cold coffee stand among Delhi students and office workers. It is said to be the origin of ‘Deli-style cold coffee’ that you drink while walking.
  • Kathleen Confectioners— CP·An old bakery/cake shop with several branches near CP.
  • Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters (near CP, Champa Gali branch)— Representative of India’s third generation specialty coffee. Its strengths include single-origin coffee beans and a serious brunch menu.
  • Cafe Coffee Day / Starbucks CP branch— A decent meeting place. CP has a high branch density and is often used as a meeting point.
  • United Coffee House (E Block)— A classic café restaurant with 1940s colonial interior. It is more suitable for afternoon tea or a full course meal than brunch.

CP isExcellent pedestrian accessibility, but parking is very congesteddo. On weekends and rush hours, it is much more convenient to use the subway (Rajiv Chowk Station) than to drive your own car. Rajiv Chowk Station is a Yellow and Blue Line transfer station, so it is easy to access from anywhere in Delhi, and it is a 5-10 minute walk from the station to each block of CP.

New Delhi Connaught Place night view — the center of Delhi’s cafe and brunch district
Connaught Place (CP), which has a British-style arcade structure, is where 100-year-old restaurants and specialty cafes coexist. · Slyronit (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)

04Khan Market — A boutique brunch destination loved by diplomats

Khan Market (Khan Market)is a boutique commercial district located in the heart of New Delhi, and has long been a favorite among diplomats, media, and professionals due to its close proximity to the Indian Embassy, ​​India Gate, and Lodhi Garden. Bookstores, boutiques, and boutique cafes are clustered across narrow alleys, with the first floor being used as a store and the second and third floors being used as cafes and restaurants.

Khan Market’s signature cafe and brunch

  • Perch Wine & Coffee Bar— A minimalist specialty coffee bar during the day and a wine bar in the evening. Light brunch menu items such as sourdough toast and salad bowls are popular.
  • Big Chill Cafe— A classic Italian/European casual brunch. Pasta, risotto, and American breakfast are all excellent.
  • Cafe Turtle— bookstoreFull Circle BookstoreVegetarian/vegan friendly cafe upstairs. It's a great place to have brunch while quietly reading a book.
  • Rose Cafe (Saket, other branches)— Garden cafe style with French sensibility. Pancakes, crepes, and French toast brunch is the signature dish.
  • SodaBottleOpenerWala— Mumbai Parsi cafe concept. Parsi-style brunch dishes such as berry pulao, bun maska, and Irish omelet are a specialty.
  • Amour Bistro / L'Opera— French-style bakery/bistro. Croissant and baguette sandwich brunch is a strong point.

Khan MarketBecause the space is small and the wait at popular stores is longReservations are virtually essential, especially after 11 a.m. on weekends. There is paid valet parking at the alley entrance, but since it is connected to India Gate and the embassy area, walking or auto rickshaw access is recommended. Delhi Metro Violet LineStation Khan MarketIt is a 5-minute walk away.

New Delhi’s Khan Market Alley — a shopping district with boutique cafes frequented by diplomats and expatriates
A narrow alley in Khan Market. It is characterized by a structure in which boutiques on the first floor and cafes on the second and third floors overlap on each floor. · Geoff Stearns (CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons)

05Comprehensive brunch menu — what to order: Western, Indian, and fusion?

Deli brunch is big.Western (Continental)classIndian Brunch, and recently increasingFusion BrunchIt is divided into: Each cafe has a slightly different menu, but if you use the table below as a guide, you can order without fail.

Essential Western-style brunch menu

  • Eggs Benedict— Poached egg and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin. Cyberhub Premium Cafe ₹550~₹850.
  • Avocado Toast— Mashed avocado on sourdough. 옵션으로 훈제연어·수란·페타 치즈 추가. ₹450~₹750.
  • Shakshuka— Poached eggs in tomato stew. The representative of Middle Eastern/Israeli brunch. ₹500~₹800.
  • American Breakfast Platter— Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, and pancake set. ₹700~₹1,200.
  • Belgian Waffles / Buttermilk Pancakes— Served with syrup, fruit, and ice cream. ₹400~₹650.

Indian Brunch — Don't Miss

  • Masala Omelette + Chai— Masala Chai in an omelette with onions, peppers, and cilantro. The most popular Indian breakfast.
  • Chole Bhature— Chickpea curry and fried bread. A symbol of chic brunch.
  • Aloo Paratha + Curd— Yogurt and chutney on potato filled paratha. Authentic Punjabi brunch.
  • Kulcha / Bedmi Puri— Deli Breakfast dish with strong local flavor. We meet casually at places like Cafe Delhi Heights.
  • Keema Pao— Minced meat curry and soft bread. The signature of a Parsi/Mumbai style cafe.

If the menu name and ingredients are unfamiliarAn introductory guide to Indian foodIt may be helpful to look at it together. For reference, most cafes in India list vegetarian and non-vegetarian options on their menus.Green and red dotsIt is clearly marked, so if you have religious or allergy issues, check this mark first.

Sourdough Avocado Toast and Chai Latte — Deli Cafe Brunch Representative Menu
Sourdough avocado toast and chai latte are the best combination at a deli brunch cafe. · Andy Li (CC0, Wikimedia Commons)

06Specialty Coffee Roastery — Blue Tokai·Third Wave·Subko

Since the mid-2010s, Delhi NCR hasThird-generation specialty coffee that roasts single-origin coffee beans in-housetook hold quickly. Most brands deal directly with coffee producing regions in Karnataka and Kerala in southern India, so you can expect similar sensibility and quality to specialty cafes in Korea.

brandcharacteristicrepresentative branch
Blue Tokai Coffee RoastersRepresentative of Indian specialty coffee. Direct transactions from Karnataka producers, coffee bean and drip bag retail are also strong.Multiple locations including Champa Gali (near Saket), CP, Gurgaon, etc.
Third Wave CoffeeA chain from Bengaluru. It is also popular as a brunch cafe with a wide brunch menu lineup.Gurgaon·GK·Noida·CP multi-branch
Subko Coffee (Subko Specialty Coffee)Premium roastery from Mumbai. Recently expanding deliDhan Mill and other Delhi branches
Roastery Coffee HouseFrom Hyderabad, interior and awesome coffee bean curationBranches near Saket·CP
Perch Wine & Coffee BarBoutique cafe serving specialty coffee and wine pairingsKhan Market·Vasant Vihar

Menu Ordering Tips

  • on the menuFilter Coffee / Pour Over / V60This store is truly specialty. The origin, variety, and roasting notes of the coffee beans are also indicated.
  • Indian coffeeIndian Milk CoffeeIt is also famous. Brewing coffee beans from Chikmagalur and Coorg into southern-style rich milk coffee.South Indian Filter Coffeeoften appears on cafe menus.
  • If you want to buy coffee beans and drink them at home, go to Blue Tokai, Subko, etc.store retail cornerYou can purchase it in units of 200g from the official online mall (each brand's own site).
Indian Café Latte — Deli Specialty Coffee Roastery Culture
Indian specialty coffee has grown rapidly over the past 10 years, led by third-generation roasters. · the opoponax (CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons)

07Practical Tips – Reservation, Time Zone, Payment, Weekend Brunch Rush

Even if you know the name and menu of the cafe, you often get stuck in making reservations, parking, and payments in real life. We have summarized the tips that we have naturally adopted while frequenting Delhi NCR cafes and brunch.

1. Reservation

  • Virtually all popular stores are on standby on weekends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Zomato/Dineout app reservationor storeDirect phone reservationThis is most definitely true.
  • Groups of 4 or more must make advance reservations. It is polite to notify changes in personnel at least one day in advance.

2. Payment, tip, tax

  • Most storesUPI·Credit card·CashReceive all. If UPI is not set yetSettlement in India 30 Day ChecklistPlease refer to the UPI opening sequence first.
  • The receipt usually containsGST (about 5% for food, 18% for alcohol separately) and service charge (about 10%)will be charged separately. Exact tax rates and duties vary by store and policies may change, so check your receipt before payment and check for details.Indian Government Official Portal·FSSAIPlease refer to official information.
  • If the service charge is already included, a separate tip is not required. If you are satisfied, a cash tip of ₹50 to ₹100 is customary.

3. Movement/Parking

  • cyber hubConvenient to underground paid parking and the Cyber ​​City subway station skywalk.
  • CPParking is difficult.Subway Rajiv Chowk StationI highly recommend using it.
  • Khan MarketThere is valet parking, but the wait is long because it is a narrow alley. The fastest access is by foot or auto rickshaw.

4. Time zone strategy

  • Weekdays 9-11 am: Ideal for use in specialty cafes for meetings. It's quiet and there's plenty of space.
  • Arrive before 10am on weekends: Golden time to use popular stores such as Big Chill, Rose Cafe, and Farzi Cafe without waiting.
  • 4-6 p.m.: A time slot suitable for Wenger's, L'Opera, and Cafe Turtle, which have a strong afternoon tea and bakery line.

Safety information for traveling and living in IndiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs diplomatic missions page, Korean community information isIndian Korean Community GuideIn addition to brunch information, it will be a reliable resource for settling in.

Useful tips

For weekend brunch, the golden time is to arrive before 10 a.m.

At popular stores such as Big Chill, Rose Cafe, and Farzi Cafe, it is common to wait 30 minutes to an hour starting at 11 a.m. on weekends. If you arrive before 10 a.m. or make a reservation in advance through Zomato or Dineout, you can enjoy brunch without waiting.

Avoid double tipping on service charges

Indian cafe receipts often already include a service charge (around 10%) in addition to GST. In this case, a separate tip is not mandatory, and if you are satisfied, a cash tip of ₹50 to ₹100 is customary. Please check store receipts and official information for detailed tax rates.

Be sure to check the vegetarian/non-vegetarian signs (green/red dots)

Indian cafe menus clearly distinguish vegetarian food with green dots and non-vegetarian food with red dots. If you have religious or allergy issues, it is safe to check this sign before ordering. Stores that only allow eggs may have a separate label.

The correct answer for CP is Rajiv Chowk subway station.

Conut Place has severe parking difficulties and a complicated one-way traffic structure. You can get off at Rajiv Chowk, the Yellow and Blue Line transfer station, and walk to any block of CP in 5 to 10 minutes, so the subway is much faster than your own car.

Specialty coffee beans can be purchased at the retail section of the store.

Third-generation roasters such as Blue Tokai, Subko, and Third Wave sell coffee beans and drip bags in 200g units at the store's retail corner. Even in cities outside of Delhi NCR, you can purchase and receive delivery from each brand's official online mall, so you can enjoy specialty coffee anywhere in India.

Common pitfalls and how to solve them

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I went to the Cyberhub/Khan Market brunch store on a whim and ended up waiting for over an hour.
Rush hour is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on weekends. Use the Zomato/Dineout app reservation or phone reservation at the store, and if it is difficult to make a reservation, use a strategy of arriving before 10 a.m.
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I didn't see the service charge on the receipt so I ended up paying twice by adding an extra tip.
Always check your receipt before paying. If a 'Service Charge' has already been charged, additional tip is not required. Detailed tax rates and obligations vary depending on each store and policy changes, so if unclear, check with the manager.
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It's difficult to choose a menu when taking vegetarian guests.
Most cafes in Delhi NCR have plenty of vegetarian options, and there are also many vegetarian and vegan friendly cafes like Cafe Turtle. It is safe to check the green and red dots on the menu and choose a store with strong vegetarian options in advance.
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It takes a long time to travel between Gurgaon and Delhi, so the brunch schedule is disrupted.
Traveling from Gurgaon to CP Khan Market takes at least 40-60 minutes on the Delhi Metro Yellow Line. Rather than trying to cover both areas in one day, focus on one area and plan to avoid rush hour during travel times.
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I couldn't find a parking lot, so I wandered around the cafe and ended up being late.
The correct answer is underground paid parking for Cyberhub, subway for CP, and valet parking or auto rickshaw for Khan Market. When using your own car, check in advance for nearby paid parking lots on the map app.

Latest updates

  • Delhi NCR specialty coffee market continues to expandThird-generation roasters, including Blue Tokai, Third Wave, Subko, and Roastery Coffee House, are continuously opening new branches in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida, and a single-origin culture is taking root using coffee beans purchased directly from southern India.
  • Localization of brunch menu — Indian/fusion brunch takes rootAlong with Western-style brunches like Eggs Benedict and Avocado Toast, Indian brunches like Masala Omelet, Chole Bhature, and Khema Pao, and fusion menus that combine the two styles have become the standard lineup of deli cafes.

FAQ

What is the approximate budget per person for a brunch cafe in Delhi/Gurgaon?
As of the first half of 2026, a cup of specialty coffee will cost ₹250~₹450, an Indian brunch set will cost ₹500~₹900, a Western-style brunch (eggs Benedict, avocado toast + coffee) will cost ₹800~₹1,500, and a premium dining brunch set for two will cost ₹800~₹1,500. It costs around ₹2,500 to ₹4,500. GST Many stores charge a separate service charge, so check your receipt before paying.
Can vegetarians enjoy brunch at Deli Cafe?
yes. Most cafes in Delhi NCR have plenty of vegetarian (veg) options, and there are several vegetarian and vegan friendly stores like Cafe Turtle. You can distinguish between green dots (vegetarian) and red dots (non-vegetarian) on the menu.
How is Indian specialty coffee different from Korean specialty coffee?
Indian specialty coffee is centered on single origin coffee beans roasted in-house from southern regions such as Karnataka and Kerala. Representative brands include Blue Tokai, Third Wave, Subko, and Roastery Coffee House, and coffee bean purchasing and drip bag retail are also active, so you can enjoy them at home.
Are reservations required for popular cafes in Khan Market?
In particular, reservations are essential for the brunch time between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on weekends. Popular stores such as Big Chill, Rose Cafe, and Perch can be used without waiting by making reservations through the Zomato/Dineout app or by calling the store directly.
How do I get to Cyberhub by public transportation?
Directly connected to Delhi Metro Yellow Line Cyber ​​City Station and skywalk. It takes about 40-60 minutes from downtown Delhi (e.g. Rajiv Chowk). If you are using your own car, you can use the Cyber ​​Hub underground paid parking lot.

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