F.R.I.E.N.D.S. has always made us jealous. Whenever we watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S. we always wanted a place like Central Perk to hang-out at with our friends and spend some quality time amidst of busy life everyone has been stuck into. Once you come in Pune, you can’t simply stay anywhere else. Pune has one of the best climates with coolest cafes dated back in the 80’s to some funky cafes of the 21st century. Punekars have various options to explore around the city to spend quality time without spending a fortune.
1. Marz-O-Rin
Located on the M.G. Road, the heart of Pune, Marz-O-Rin has been a timeless place. Marz-O-Rin offers pocket friendly delicious sandwiches, coffees, milkshakes, and many more items to people of all generations. Chutney Sandwich, Veg Pizza, and Mango Milkshake is a must. But who cares if you go in a gang. Just order everything and share and have the tastiest food with a comfortable ambience and service that has proved itself time and again.
Address: 6, Bakthiar Plaza, Camp, MG Road, Pune
Cost for two: INR 300
2. Cafe Durga
Café Durga has been a success that it has three branches in Pune (Kothrud, Paud Road, Viman Nagar). It is one of the hot favorites of students to have good food within price limits. You would find Café Durga empty only when they open the shutters and clean the place. You would always find a queue for their famous cold coffee. Sometimes places with mediocre infrastructures also provide the best service and environment for people to spend a quality time. Dosa, Misal Pav, Double Egg Omelette, and Coffee are a must if you visit the place and YOU SHOULD!
Address: Shop 2, Sanskruti Pratibimba, Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Pune
Cost for two: INR 200
3 The Flour Works
As the name suggests, almost all the items are made of flour. It opens at 7A.M. and closes at 12:30A.M., which allows everyone to have a delightful breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well. The Flour Works is located in the peaceful area of Kalyani Nagar and provides a beautiful ambience to all its visitors. We would recommend you to visit The Flour Works with your friends and enjoy a quality time while having a delicious Pot Pie. Pastas, Pot Pie, Mocktails are not to be missed. It has 2 more outlets.
Address: Commercial 3, Nirvana, North Avenue, Between Jogger’s Park & ICICI Bank, Kalyani Nagar, Pune
Cost for two: INR 1300
4 Hotel Vaishali
Hotel Vaishali is the busiest place. The food and service are cherished by all the locals and have made it a point to have food here whenever possible. You would find people of all generations at this place having a good laugh with some really good food. South Indian food is recommended and make sure to have a good hearty breakfast here once. You would find Hotel Vaishali on the F.C. Road.
Address: 1218/1, FC Road, Pune
Cost for two: INR 500
5 Hotel Roopali
Neighbor to Hotel Vaishali, we have Hotel Roopali. The hotel is always crowded with people craving for South Indian Dishes. Just like Hotel Vaishali, Roopali provides a family like coziness to all its customers. There are not many differences between the former and later. Medu Vada Sambhar is a dish to die for.
Address: 1227, Opposite British Library, FC Road, Pune
Cost for two: INR 500
6 Cafe Retro
Café Retro is the best place to visit with friends while craving for a late night munchies. The friendly staff, soothing ambience, and the rooftop location makes it the perfect place to be at and enjoy lip smacking food and good company with a lot of jokes. Wood fire Pizza, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Kala Jamun Juice are few of the mouth watering delicacies.
Address: Shop 1, Shivraj Capital, Narhe-Dhyari Road, Behind Navale Hospital, Near ICICI Bank, Narhe, Pune
Cost for two: INR 250
7 Chai
Chai has immense success and is located in Koregaon Park. The ambience of Chai brings back memories of childhood with board games and cards played back in the day. What makes Chai so special? Of course the Chai and the milkshakes. The seasonal menus make Chai even more attractive as it offers fresh foods made with great authenticity.
Address: Iricen Railway Colony, South Main Road, Near Lane 5, Koregaon Park, Pune
Cost for two: INR 400
8 Yogi Tree Cafe
The Italian food is just perfect. It will tempt you to revisit. Apart from Italian food you can enjoy scrambled eggs, paneer paratha, and a cup of Ginger Tea.
Address: 294/2, Lane A, Off North Main Road, Pune
Cost for two: INR 1000
9 Vohuman Cafe
Pocket friendly! It has the comfort and enjoyment of a college canteen. Vohuman Café is famous for its Bun Maska, Cheese Toast, and Tea. You cannot afford to miss the café ,if you are a Punekar or are visiting Pune. Get ready with your bikes and reach the place and enjoy.
Address: Millennium Star, Near Ruby Hall, Dhole Patil Road, Pune
Cost for two: INR 250
10 Starbucks
Just the name is enough. Starbucks have bought Mocha, Cappuccinos, and Lattes in our life with an authentic taste. The best place to hang out without friends if you have a little heavier pocket than usual. The Ice Blend with Passion fruit should top the charts. It is located at various locations- Aundh, F.C. Road, and Koregaon Park. They have maintained their standards at all times. The ambience and seating arrangements make it all the more comfortable.
Address: Multiple Outlets
Cost for two: INR 700
11 One O Eight Cafe
You should visit One O Eight Café in Koregaon Park. We would recommend Pesto Tomato Olive Mozzarella Sandwich. The food is so delicious that it would make your mouth water just by thinking about it. The customer friendly service makes it a great place to visit with friends for a hearty breakfast or at night after the hard day’s work.
Address: Level 1, Business Square, Above Nature’s Basket, Lane 5, Koregaon Park, Pune
Cost for two: INR 850
12 Cafe Colombia
Café Colombia is the best place to enjoy banana waffles with friends. Minestrone Soup, Lamb Burger, Pizza, and Pancakes are a specialty too. Located in Kalyani Nagar, this is a beautiful café. The ambience of Café Colombia is special and very comforting.
Address: Lane 12, North Court, Near Joggers Park, Kalyani Nagar, Pune
Cost for two: INR 1100
13 Cafe Old Skool
You would find Café Old Skool in Aundh. If you are just like Joey and love Sandwiches as much as he did. You should visit Café Old Skool and taste the Chicken Salami Sandwich with barbeque sauce and mint mayonnaise. The budget friendly menu makes it even more attractive for people to visit again and again. Visit Café Old Skool with your friends and enjoy all the school memories spent.
Address: C 1, Chaitraban Residency, Off ITI Road, Aundh, Pune
Cost for two: INR 350
14 Pagdandi Books Chai Cafe
Books, Chai, and the Ambience! What more one can ask for? Pagdandi Books Chai Café is a place to just go into the world of books and spend good quality time. Pocket friendly menu makes it a student friendly place. The café is located in Baner, one of the developing areas in Pune.
Address: Shop 6, Regent Plaza, BanerPashan Link Road, Behind Symantec, Baner, Pune
Cost for two: INR 250
15 Minus 19 Degrees
Minus 18 Degree’s ambience and customer friendly service makes it a good catch for a gang to be at. It is one of the most gorgeous looking places to dine at. Crepes, Pancakes, and Waffles are one of the best in the whole city and are surely recommended to all the visitors. You would just love the place.
Address: 273/5, Baner Main Road, Opposite Aman Honda Showroom, Baner, Pune
16 Book Cafe Ssong
Book Café Ssong has the cutest ambience out of the all. You cannot miss the chance to come and enjoy here. The food and interior is a delight to all your senses. Filled with various books and toys it makes the best place to hang out with friends and just fool around.
Address: 18, Stellar Enclave, Opposite MSEB Office, Behind McDonald’s, Aundh, Pune
17 Fat Cat’s Cafe
Funky as the name is Fat Cat’s Café is located at two locations- Wanowrie and Koregaon Park. It has arguably the best Red Velvet Cake. Order everyone a cake so that you don’t need to. Everyone is a winner here and the pastries are just perfect to spend the evening.
Address: Shop 5, Clover Heights Shopping, Opposite Salunkhe Vihar Society, Wanowrie, Pune
Cost for two: INR 800
18 Cafe Peter Donuts
With the immense success in Pune, Café Peter Donuts is located at several locations like Aundh, Deccan Gymkhana, and Viman Nagar. Café Peter Donuts is the place to catch up with old friends as the place is high with caffeine and donuts. You can’t resist it. Burgers and sandwiches are irresistible as well. Just visit one of the branches of the Café and there would be unanimity in standards.
Address: Anand Square, Opposite Symbosis International College, Viman Nagar, Pune
Cost for two: INR 700
19 German Bakery
German Bakery is located in Kalyani Nagar. It is one of the best places to have baked Iranian food. German Café has been a trusted café with years of experience. You would hardly find German Bakery empty and is always flocked with customers. Lasagna and Baked potatoes are strongly recommended by us.
Address: 153/A, Varun Complex, Near Demech House, Law College Road, Pune
Cost for two: INR 1000
20 The Yaaree Cafe
It doesn’t need any description the name says it all. The Yaaree Café is located in Senapati Bapat Road. It’s one of the best places to chill. The quality and quantity of food served is just perfect. The ambience makes you feel at home and makes you comfortable to enjoy some quality time with friends. Pocket friendly Burgers and Sandwiches make it attractive to all students.
Address: 301, Mangalwadi CHS, Near Old Passport Office, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
