The early bird catches a great breakfast! From artisanal teas to steaming hot cups of coffee and from eggs to bagels and upma to croissants, Delhi has a lot to tempt the early riser. We’ve got a comprehensive list of the must visit breakfast places in the city to satiate the foodie in you during your next morning out. So, whether it’s for a lazy Sunday breakfast or even a grab and go on your way to work, these options are worth checking out.
Early Morning Breakfast Places in Delhi (open at 6 am)
1. The Breakfast Club
With classy wooden interiors, this is the place to go to for a relaxed breakfast that’s delicious as well as easy on the pocket. One of the earliest places to open, here you can indulge in a wide range of brekkie options such as simple dalia and puri-bhaji to international flavours such as crepes, eggs and fresh juices on offer.
- Address: Sushant Lok, Gurgaon
- Timing: 6 am to 3.30 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 700
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2. The All American Diner
This is a very popular breakfast spot for tourists and locals alike. With a cute retro diner setup, this is a fun early morning breakfast stop. They’ve got sandwiches, cereals, eggs and a wide selection of coffee and tea on offer.
But something you must try here are their pancakes – one of their bestselling items on the menu. The French Toast also cannot be missed if you prefer to start your day with something sweet. However, do make sure to get here early as it gets packed fast.
- Address: Lodhi Road, New Delhi
- Timing: 7 am to 12 am
- Meal for two: Rs. 1200
3. Eggspectation
As you may have guessed, this all day and night eatery, focusses on eggs. From their pun-filled menu to décor, if you love to start your day with a sunny side up, this is the place to go.
Apart from omelettes and other egg centric dishes, some of the must try items include their waffles and refreshing juices. It’s the ideal place to linger over breakfast and is a popular spot for couples.
- Address: Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
- Timing: Open 24 hours
- Meal for two: Rs. 2000
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4. Qahwa Dinercafe
If you need to start your morning with a good brew, then visit this café that specialises in delicious coffee. Some of the must-haves from their coffee menu includes the Iced Dark Cinnamon Coffee and Americano for a kick or the Toffee Nut Coffee for a sweet treat.
But don’t worry if coffee isn’t your thing—their chai options are good too. Their food is all good but we recommend you try the waffles if visiting for the first time.
- Address: SDA, Delhi
- Timing: 7 am to 11 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 600
5. Shyam Sweets
If you’re up for some of the best Delhi has to offer, then you must try these treats (yes, it’s for a cheat day). Their aloo puris are city famous and make sure to come here early so you can have it hot and fresh. They open at 5.30 am (unofficially) and makes for a great late night snack place too. Do try to have their Nagori Halwa, eaten with Bedmi Alul, if you can before it runs out.
- Address: Cross Point Mall, DLF Phase 4
- Timing: 7 am to 10 pm
- Meal for two: Rs 150
Early Morning Breakfast Places in Delhi (open after 7.30 am)
1. Blue Door Café
With an unassuming sign marking its presence, this eatery may be small but it packs a punch with their breakfast items on offer. If you’re looking for continental options, drop in here for their Italian and French brekkie options.
Some of the stand out items on the menu includes their stack of pancakes, waffles and fresh and vibrant berry bowl. It may seem like a pricey option for breakfast but it’s worth it.
- Address: Khan Market, New Delhi
- Timing: 7.30 am to 11.30 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 1700
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2. Getafix
Offering an all-day breakfast menu, this is one of the places we recommend you check out if you want to grab breakfast on the go. But, if you want to hang around, don’t forget to check out their comic book collection.
They’ve got typical breakfast items on offer and we recommend you try out their omelettes (the Popeye is good) as well as fresh juices, or if you want something more substantial, opt for their All English Breakfast.
- Address: Greater Kailash, New Delhi
- Timing: 8 am to 10 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 1800
3. Saravana Bhavan
If you want to kick start your day with a wholesome South Indian meal, pay Saravana Bhavan a visit. Here you’ll find the softest uttapams and idlis as well as crisp and buttery dosas that goes perfect with a cup of steaming filter coffee. Apart from their good breakfast offerings, they are also famous for their mysore pak. The average waiting time to get a table here is around 15 minutes, so do be patient. It’s worth it.
- Address: Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Timing: 8 am to 11 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 600
4. Caara Café
Located a hop, skip and jump away from the hustle and chaos of the city, this cute little café, within the British Council, is a great place to head to for a quick breakfast. Here you will find a number of baked items as well as salads and their hot selling chilli cheese toasties.
Some of their best dessert items include the sweet cinnamon roll and well-balanced carrot cake – that goes perfectly with a cup of coffee.
- Address: Janpath, New Delhi
- Timing: 8 am to 8 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 700
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5. Café Lota
If you’d like your breakfast with a side of history and culture, then do drop by this charming eatery that’s located at the National Crafts Museum. They are well-known for serving up some really good desi preparations such as their kanda poha as well as a number of fusion meals that combine the flavours of East and West.
Whether you crave just a simple bowl of muesli or want to indulge in eggs and appams, this is the café to visit.
- Address: National Crafts Museum, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan
- Meal for two: Rs. 1200
- Timing: 8 am to 10 pm
6. The Bikers Café
This fun café with bike memorabilia and brick walls also serves up some great fuel to keep you going. From cutting chai to hangover meals, it’s the place to go to for a fuss-free delicious morning meal. Their wheela-cheela and bikers club sandwich are some of their most popular items. It can get crowded, so try to head there as soon as it opens.
- Address: Vasant Kunj, Delhi
- Timing: 8 am to 12 am
- Meal for two: Rs. 1000
7. Andhra Bhavan
No fuss, no frills, just fab food is what you will find at this South Indian eatery. A must have is their breakfast thali that is value for money that includes idli, vada and dosa with a good serving or spicy sambar and a rich coconut chutney. They also have a good (no fancy variations here) cup of chai and filter coffee. It’s superb value for money.
- Address: Near India Gate, New Delhi
- Meal for two: Rs. 200
- Timing: 8 am to 10.30 am (breakfast)
8. Café Shunya
Eating out doesn’t have to be unhealthy.With vegan eating gaining popularity, a number of cafes have started selling completely organic food and this cute café leads the pack when it comes to all things vegan. If you’re on a health kick, then this is the stop for you – their vegan thali is worth trying out. However, don’t fret even if you’re not a fan of vegan food as they have plenty of other dishes on offer such as their classic sandwich and tomato bun omelette.
- Address: Cross Point Mall, DLF Phase 4
- Timing: 8 am to 11 pm (breakfast)
- Meal for two: Rs. 750
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9. Roots – Café in the Park
A superb escape from the city right with the city! Located inside the Renewable Energy park, the serene atmosphere makes this one of the best places to have breakfast with a view. Made completely of bamboo, wood and recycled material, the eatery offers typical breakfast options such as tea, coffee, eggs and some Indian breakfast items. A must have is their masala omelette sandwich.
- Address: Sector 29, Gurgaon
- Timing: 8 am to 8 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 800
10. Café Tesu
They’ve got a good selection of breakfast items with a special mention going out to their egg preparations. From simple sunny side up to more creative preparations, it’s a must have when you come here. Their eggs Benedict and sweet French toast is a favourite. If you’re in the mood for hearty breakfast then order their carnivore breakfast. They’ve got a wide coffee and tea selection as well.
- Address: Kalu Sarai, New Delhi
- Timing: 8 am to 11.30 pm
- Meal for two: Rs. 1000
Early Morning Breakfast Places in Delhi (open at 9.30 am)
1. Smoke House Deli
One of our favourite ways to start the day is with a hearty breakfast here. They’ve got an all day breakfast that offers a large variety of eggs (poached, scrambled, akuri and lots more) as well as fluffy buttermilk pancakes, a few baked items and even a few desi staples. They have nice coffee and donut combos that are value for money.
- Address: Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Timing: 9.30 am to 12.30 am
- Meal for two: Rs 600
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2. Dunkin Donuts
For those who like to start their day on a sweet note, this chain that has outlets across the city, is a great option. With classic sugared donuts as well as fun varieties that include a few desi twists, it makes for an easy grab and go brekkie. They also have good combo offers that are value for money.
- Address: Outlets across the city
- Timing: 9.30 am to 12.30 am
- Meal for two: Rs 600
If you’re up early, you know where to go to start your day off, right? Delhi offers a range of culinary delights and we’ve listed above some of the must try in the country’s capital. So, make your list of early morning breakfast places in Delhi and tell us what you think in the comments below.
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