Pune isn’t just about history and food trails—it’s also India’s lowkey café capital. Think leafy courtyards, French toast on vintage crockery, slow sips of cappuccino, indie music, and corners perfect for deep convos or quiet reads 📚💬 Whether you’re catching up with friends, working solo, or brunching in style, the city’s got a vibe (and brew) for every mood.
Here’s where to go when you’re chasing good coffee, aesthetic corners, and major weekend feels ✨
1. Vohuman Café, Sassoon Road
🍳 Must-Try:
Cheese Omelette – ₹70
Bun Maska & Irani Chai – ₹50
Old-school, no-frills, and full of character. This iconic Irani café serves breakfast with a side of nostalgia. Don’t expect fancy, expect legendary. Sit shoulder to shoulder with strangers and leave full, happy, and a little more local
2. Pagdandi Books Chai Café, Baner
📖 Must-Try:
Tulsi Chai – ₹40
Desi Toast Sandwich – ₹60
A cozy, book-filled hideout where chai meets stories. Pagdandi is part café, part library, and totally chill. Sip on herbal teas, munch on homemade snacks, and lose yourself in a good book (or two)
3. The French Window Patisserie, Koregaon Park
🥐 Must-Try:
Almond Croissant – ₹110
Basil Pesto Sandwich – ₹150
Tucked away behind lush greenery, this café is a quiet garden dream. Think Parisian vibes, light brunches, and sunlight through glass windows. Perfect for long catch-ups and slow mornings ☀️
4. Third Wave Coffee, Aundh & Kalyani Nagar
☕ Must-Try:
Pour Over – ₹180
Avocado Toast – ₹160
For the serious coffee nerds and laptop warriors, Third Wave brings that clean, minimalist vibe with excellent single-origin brews. Come for the caffeine, stay for the playlist and good Wi-Fi ⚡
5. Le Plaisir, Deccan Gymkhana
🍰 Must-Try:
Eggs Benedict – ₹220
Belgian Hot Chocolate – ₹150
Upscale but still cozy, this spot does brunch with flair. The food is beautifully plated, the hot chocolate is chef’s kiss, and the ambience screams treat-yourself Sunday 🍳
From old-school charm to boho brunches, Pune’s cafés know how to set the vibe. And wherever you wander, Mony has your back—scan, pay, sip, repeat ☕