Top Cafes in Lahore

Punjab’s vibrant and energetic metropolis of Lahore is home to a wealth of historical landmarks and first-rate recreational spots, which include many top-rated restaurants and cafes that serve a variety of cuisines. If you are looking for a new place to grab a cup of coffee, a list of the most popular cafes in Lahore has been given below. 

List of Cafes in Lahore

Coco Cubano

Coco Cubano is famous for its exotic decor and extensive menu. Located on MM Alam Road, this is a Cuban-themed cafe with a colourful interior. It offers a vast selection of drinks and food items, like Cuban street sandwiches, tacos, burritos, burgers, salads, and mojitos. Don’t forget to sample their waffles, nachos, churros, and fajitas as well. 

Butlers Chocolate Cafe

The Irish-owned company of Butlers Chocolate Cafe, renowned around the world for its enormous selection of chocolates and desserts, also has an outlet in Lahore that is highly popular. It offers a distinct menu, with several options for coffee and tea, in addition to delectable food items.

With its creamy texture and rich taste, the hot chocolate here is by far the most-ordered item on their menu. The café also sells chocolate gift boxes for various occasions. 

Chaaye Khana

Chaaye Khana has several branches in the nation, including in Lahore.  The warm and cosy atmosphere makes it an ideal place to hang out with your friends and family. It offers a wide variety of breakfast items, as well as a selection of about 70 tea blends from around the world. Its most popular dishes are croissants, brownies, tiramisu, and mushroom toast.

English Tea House

English Tea House is well-known for its elegant decor and English tea and cakes. It is situated in the upscale area of Gulberg III. Since it first opened its doors to customers in 2010, it has become one of the most popular cafes in the city.

Visit English Tea House if you are in the mood for hotcakes with freshly brewed coffee or tea in a setting with Victorian-era vibes.

To appeal to the tastes of all customers, English Tea House offers a selection of classic and modern dishes. A separate menu for premium coffees, teas, and other hot and cold beverages are also available here.

Second Cup

Second Cup is another establishment in Lahore that is rapidly growing in popularity. It is a Canadian company that debuted in 1975 and has expanded to Pakistan in recent years.

It offers a range of sweet delicacies and savoury dishes, including cakes, sandwiches, soups, salads etc.

The top 1% of Arabica Rainforest Alliance beans are used to create Second Cup’s specialty coffee. If you enjoy espresso, you should try its other varieties, which are forte, vellutato etc.

Different caffeinated beverages are also available at the café, including lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, macchiatos etc.

Pak Tea House

One of the most well-liked coffee shops in Lahore is Pak Tea House, which is close to the historic Badshahi Mosque. It was founded in 1940 by a Sikh family. Before the partition, some of the most renowned academics, authors, and poets used to frequent PTH.

After the formation of Pakistan, it was handed over to a Lahori local. Financial difficulties forced the establishment to close, but the Lahore High Court’s intervention allowed it to reopen in 2013. Since then, the business has been booming. The shop sells some of the best tea snacks, such as samosas, doughnuts, and Shami kabab. It frequently holds gatherings and events for writers.

You can also try the other cafes mentioned in the list above. These offer a variety of cuisines and the perfect ambience.