One of the oldest places in Shimla town.
Always known for the delectable South Indian delicacies and typical South Indian style coffee. The staff has been courteous and dressed in their typical outfits for years.
Every Sunday meant idlis and dosas at this place while growing up for us in Shimla ♥️
Earlier till 80s there were India coffee house at most of the major cities in India,it's a chain operated by a cooperative under coffee board,due to mismanagement most of them closed ,now only a handful in few North Indian cities and in Kerala.
This place has its own fan following,not for those who are searching for cool,comfy ambience.
In Shimla too ambience is basic,old and less maintained furniture but always remains crowded.
Food is good and value for money wrt other places in surrounding.
I love the nostalgic vibes at this place. There sambhar's taste was really great first time I finished my Sambhar without idli or dosa. The coffee at this place is really value for money, I love the special coffe.
Ordered hot coffee with cream.it was nice. Staff was so kind and generous. Prices were so nominal. The whole vibe of the place is like of a cafe in 80s.
Simple place and gives you a comfort enviroment. Food taste is decent. Prices are quite less as compared to other places in shimla. Staff is cordial too. This place is very old and gives you a historical feel which i personally liked😊.
The place had a staff crunch, but the present staff was well-mannered. Had coffee, which was good to taste. The dosa was a treat to the taste buds.
Very economical as compared to other restaurants in shimla, I have ordered masala dosa which was good in taste.
Waiting Time: you have to wait to find a table and also they take time to serve the food. But at the end the taste is worth the wait. Located in the start of mall road.
Prices on higher side but taste wise its average for south indian food.
Options to try veg cutlet and omlette
If u ever go to shimla, do visit its Indian Coffee House on The Mall Road..
Had hot coffee.vada sambhar amd omlette and they were pretty good
Very nice as compared to other outlets the quality and taste remains same and it has sitting on different floors and the best of mutton dosa
Shimla Diary!!
Indian coffee house is part of the history of coffee sipping,snack munching and meeting place for friends and like minded people!!
There was a time when India Coffee House was all across India but with changing times only few are survived till date.
The branch at Mall road,Shimla is one of the most popular surviving branch of Coffee house.
On every visit to Shimla, I make it a point to step in the place of bygone era and have some snacks with coffee.This time also we went to the place.
The order was my fav Mutton keema cutlet and egg sandwich.The snacks were washed down by a cup of yummy Filter coffee!!
The service,reasonable pricing,seating arrangement still doing well and the place is still packed almost daily with locals and tourists alike.
During my last visit enjoyed tray coffee and crispy vada here at Indian Coffee House. I did remember my childhood when I went to Indian Coffee House in Bengaluru. This place is legendary. Kudos!
This is supposed to be an iconic coffee in Shimla, owing to how long it has been existing. The place was set up in 1957. It is not exactly pretty but it definitely has that authentic cafe vibes. The place is usually full with a lot of chatter going on. We went for a breakfast there. We ordered paneer pakora, mutton keema dosa(very famous from here), paneer dosa, toast with scrambled eggs and cold coffee. Scrambled eggs were literally the best I've ever had jn my life nd I am not exaggerating. I want to go back to Shimla only for that. The mutton dosa was also quite tasty. Rest everything was pretty average. Cold coffee needs a lot of improvement.
The place is really economical. We had all of that in only 700.
Definitely worth a visit in Shimla.
This is located at mall road, location is just perfect. Visited here during trip to shimla. They have old looks interiors which looks decent but place should be more neat and clean. Had their special coffee which was worth of money. Masala dosa was average in taste, shambhar can be better.
Perfectly located on the mall road, reasonable prices, old furnishings and authentic coffee place. It usually always remains full, which tells a lot about it's popularity. The coffee house is very old and recognized in Himachal. I loved their special coffee, which is what I tried out. It was hot, with the right quantity, perfect for the misty day that it was. The prices are quite low. The place does not have great decor or ambience, so if that is what you are looking for, you must check out other nice places on Mall Road.
Himanshu Goyal|wanderforhunger
+4
This place is located at Main "Mall road".
It offers veg and non veg menu's.
Their special coffee is a must try.
Place is really pocket friendly or I would rather say cheap and worthy.
We had omlette,onion uttapam,special coffee,milk chocolate,and veg noodles.
Everything was nice but place is overcrowded usually.
Overall experience of coffee house at shimla mall road was good.
Adding photos of their menu as well.
Hope this will help
Old architecture from British time. Classy style South Indian dishes. It is operated by government and it's very cheap. But one must visit this house if at mall
Had to walk 2 to 3 km to find this place but it was worth it. The place had a bustling feel to it. It had a theme going which took me back to the 90's restaurant feel. And added to that the menu also has prices with paise included. Coming to the food, I ordered cheese omelet, french toast, vegetable cutlet and burger. The first two were really good and I would say a must try. However I felt the burger was out of place in taste as it felt deep fried like pakoda.
If you end up in Shimla, please do find time to visit this place because it's worth it.
Food tastes good.
Prices are very nominal.
We ordered Cold coffee, banna milshake, rooh afzal milkshake which were good.
Also paneer pakoda , veg noodles and vada sambhar were was delicious.
Ambience is average.
Service is good.
It’s situated on Mall Road, looks old type construction but maintained well, staff are old but with super service & courteous.
Prices are super low, I ordered Special Coffee which was excellent and very heavy due to cream on it, &
Mutton Dosa - Dosa was super crispy and perfect mix of mutton.
One of the few places on the Mall that open at 8 AM.
Limited food options but worth the price. The Tomato onion omelette is sumptuous, cutlets are very nice and crispy, south Indian stuff is amongst the best you will get on the mall and again everything is freshly cooked. The service is nice and quick, the staff is very warm and courteous.
Overall a very good experience. The breakfast is best enjoyed after a good morning walk on the mall.
What an authentically rustic place it is!! The ambience is very simple the food service is fast. The food menu is plain, simple and very pocket friendly. It feels very cozy to be in shimla sipping homley cup of coffee here. I would definately recommend this place.
This place speaks for itself. While wandering just like that in the streets of shimla this came across and i Haven't had to think twice to go inside. The servers were wearing that amazing "shadi-wala" attire which was the first attraction! And the food and that amazing coffee which i had after a pretty long time. This place has my heart forever. Not even once i saw a table empty. The customers came in by were all oldies!
The old famous Indian Coffee House will take you old 80's 90's ambiance. Don't think it'll have a fancy ambiance.
Some may not like but it you mean business i.e. food, then this place will surely serve your purpose.
Mutton Dosa, Mutton Cutlet and Mutton Noodle are great in taste. No Chicken here in menu, justifying the late 60s trend when chicken was not popular and Mutton was.
Coffee and cold coffee is also fine.
You can find here old uncle's sitting and chatting over coffee is a delight to watch though when you are hungry and all seats are occupied you can't do nothing.
Overall a good place for lunch/dinner/snacks.
Sine might not like the ambiance but as said if you mean business then this is one of the better places to be.
Taste 4.5/5
Cost 5/5
Ambiance 3.5/5
Overall 4.5/5
Since zomato has no decimal option now and my parents are visiting here since 70s hence 5/5!
Not that pleasant environment inside we got. It was packed with local peoples. I visited many indian coffee houses across india. This was not that good or not that bad even. It was a rainy day and we were badly requiring some hot coffee. Filter Coffee was just okay. Ordered veg pakoda along with coffee which was good.
Visited here during trip to shimla. Its located near by mall road. It was weekend evening time so place was crowded.
Get table after waiting of 15 min.
Food was average, price is pocket friendly.
Always crowded yet a place one must visit. It’s about living in a different era to enjoy a small meal and coffee here. Everything is simple here, nothing fancy, no jazz. Plain simple food, staff, view, and place.
Very reasonably priced and that feeling of living in history itself. Must visit any day!
Coffee house has been my favourite whether it is Delhi or Shimla.As always, it was too crowded .I had ordered Masala dosa, Vada and Idli. Vada were crispy. I liked the food there.
We visited this place yesterday evening. It seems to be a place which is always crowded. It was pretty dark inside and had seating arrangement in the lower floors as well. We ordered the hot coffee which was good and the special coffee which was not that great for a coffee which is supposed to be more creamer. We decided to try Mutton Dosa. It had a mince filling in it. The mince was very bland. It needs more spices to bring out the flavor. Overall a good place.
Meat Dosa is the one thing I want to go back to Indian Coffee House
It is the one of the oldest restaurant on the mall road of Shimla.
It remain Crowded, no doubt they have lowest Prices of the rate list in the menu
If you are looking for South Indian Cuisine in Shimla, Indian Coffee House will be the best Choice.
Service: Quick (as compared, it is always crowded so you may have to wait for table)
Ambience: 2/5 (don't go for Ambience, Go for food)
Pocket friendly: Yes
Worth: A paisa wasool.
Delight your appetite with the fresh breeze of the hills and a historic place.
Peaceful place with humble services and definitely good food. The menu is limited but certainly not to be judged on.
This place needs little introduction. It is jam packed most of the times given its good food that is highly pocket friendly. Practically, all Indian Coffee House have a rustic interior and pretty much the same flavor for their food. I have experienced consistency in taste across Bangalore, Chandigarh and now, Shimla. The South Indian delicacies are great - be it the dosas, idli, vada or uttapam. The veg cultlet and hot coffee are equally great. This is one place that sets the stage for a good conversation.
Wow just wow!! Tried one cold coffee and one black coffe. This guys brew theor own coffee i guess.a must try. I used to believe balinese coffee are the best ones, this place changed my perception. Must visit legacy place. You are lucky if you get a place to sit in this jam packed cafe.
For food egg dosa is a must try. Very light on pocket.
This place has been very popular among local Shimla and once you visit this place you will see it fully crowded with people most of the time. Due to see reason, Vada with sambar has been at every table so I ordered the same and I would say it was perfect choice.
I also ordered Tray coffee and Hot cream coffee and definitely trying coffee is must at this place.
An old flame that ignites so much nostalgia. Though this place is always super crowded, it is always worth it.
My recent visit allowed me to review this place and here i complete my duty:
Cheese Omellete-- Good
Tomatoe Soup-- Basically a packet of instant soup poured in hot water; not recommend.
Dosa, Utpam-- worth trying.
Coffee-- ofcourse, its a Coffee house. You cannot reject it. Specially when it is snowing outside.
If you are in Shimla, its a must visit place. Sambar vada, coffee will definitely make your day. You will find many local people here.
Just that the service is not that fast.
Just like any other Indian Coffee House outlet, this place lives to the unique theme of the outlets. Be it staff uniform or the wooden board on which prices are mentioned, not to mention the bizarre decimal point pricing 😁.
The place is usually crowded around Christmas days as the tourist influx is high. During normal days, you can find a place to sit but some waiting time can be expected. The place is cozy and warm unlike some of the cafes on the Mall where it's chilly even inside.
It's a nice place to sit and sip coffee while having a view of the hills or the Mall.
It is one of the best place according to me, super duper affordable , always crowded , very ancient this coffee house is , and the taste is tasty 😉.
I will say , "shimla ka heritage restaurant"..
At least go have a cup of coffee, something it is known for.
Super crowded hard to get a table and you will find a lot of people chilling there. Hang out place for elderly people.
I would suggest uttapam, idili sambhar and hot coffee.
Basically if you haven't visited these outlets ever then you must try
Super affordable
Its nostalgic being in Indian Coffee House. Its always packed with people trying to relax and have fun while having food. Staff is extremely polite and helpful. Food is fresh, yummy and value for money.
You can't not go to Indian Coffee House. Great food at reasonable prices.
The coffee is average, though, which is an irony. The service is good but if your server is away, the other ones won't listen. Clearly understaffed.
Servers carry 5-6 plates in one go. Quite a sight.
Totally worth it, coffee is at it's best. The interior feels like you are in British era. Food Are so fresh.
Food doesn't feel so oily, a must try when you visit Shimla.
If you love English breakfast it is the best place in Shimla to have such a breakfast.. The ambience is good and has a rustic look. You would find old people, families and couples enjoying coffee and snacks... Must visit in Shimla. I have deducted 1 mark as I didn't like my coffee. Must Try : French Toast and Tomato Omlette...
Anumeha Mittal | Foodinza
+4
One of the oldest and best & economical place for South Indian breakfast. Have been here multiple times, whenever I go to Shimla. It is not a place to chill but only for food. Try their dosa, idli, vada, sambhar. Basically budget friendly, good food!
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The beauty of this coffee house lye's in the architecture of the building. This is an historical place.
The coffee is amazing.
Food is good.
Pocket friendly.
We reached here at 3:30/ 4 pm..it has a typical old time colonial look.... everyone here was with a black jacket and a hat...gave me a feeler that they must be from law profession...completely packed with the grey haired guys and travellers like us, squeezing in what ever space was available...they have managed to well maintain old wooden sofas, which are low, spacious and comfortable...the waiters here still dress up like they used to during britishers era...the menu is quite petite but list lot of things...we ordered for filter coffe, cold coffee, idli n mutton cutlet...mutton cutlets were delicious n filling ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...idli was nice..sambar was unlike the typical southern indian sambaar but was very tasty⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ..didnt feel like leaving this place...we so wanted to go back again....
This is the best and old place situated in middle of mall road in shimla. Not that classy place.. this place will give u old vibes, where some of senior citizen comes read and chat on political agendas. Food is fab and cheap. Do try special cream coffee.
The best place to have a cup of coffee is INDIAN COFFEE HOUSE .. the building is very iconic nd is located on the upper mall u.. it is relished by all the age groups ....local people also prefer this place for cup if coffee nd spemding time with each other ... must try cheese omlette, coffee , mutton dosa and cutlets.
Just like any other Indian Coffee House. I've been to a few of them in different cities in India and this Shimla one is iconic in its own way too.
The place is historic, serves decent coffee/tea and food items. Ambience is just like old times.
They have sitting facilities on two stories.
Although I was disappointed to find there is no way one can have outer landscape views (small windows).
So, there's this really good restaurant, Indian coffee house, right in the heart of Shimla's Mall Road. Let me tell you, their sambar and coffee are okay, nothing mind-blowing. But other than that, everything else was awesome! The place had a great vibe and the food was pretty darn good. They've got a nice variety on the menu, and the overall experience was really enjoyable. If you're ever in Shimla, it's definitely worth checking out.
This was my 2nd visit to this place. The time has not passed here it feels. The waiters and the vibe is like the 90's. We had the famous masala dosa and coffee ofcourse. The dosa was so good. You should visit once when you are in shimla.
Its at the centre of Mall Road. Service is a bit slow and is quite crowded too during peak hours. You’ll find many locals at this place hence you vouch for its quality.
Food is good. Don’t expect South Indian dishes to be true to its taste, if you are aware of South Indian palate.
They don’t have a menu card to be given at a table. Instead it is listed on the wall.
Authentic Indian cuisine like every Indian coffee house across India.
The Heritage looks matches the heritage site and has a large seating area.
Cushions are not as comfortable as it looks but a descent one.
The serving were timely and fast.
A heritage site that was established in the year 1957 is situated at the mall, Simla. A traditional and exciting experience reminds me of my youth in the Indian Coffee House situated at College Street, Kolkata.
The food quality was good and traditional. Service was very fast and professional though it was crowded.
The heritage atmosphere is still there to enjoy.
One of the oldest and best places in Shimla to have some tea, coffee, snacks, Idli, Dosas and other such foods.Quality of food is awesome with a very reasonable price.They have seating in two levels. Usually it is crowdy due to high demand. They also sell coffee powder and provide paid rooms for staying.Staff is well dressed and behaved.
The Indian Coffee House is an iconic eatery and coffee place in Shimla's Mall Road.
where waiters dressed in starched white uniforms weave their way around tables bringing to you steaming hot coffee. Opened since 1957, this house has played host to a number of dignitaries, lawyers, writers, artists, politicians and government officials who've made this place their home after digging into the scrumptious mutton cutlets
Despite the onslaught of MNC's like Cafe Coffee Day almost diabolically springing up in the vicinity, the much-beloved Indian Coffee House manages to hold its own in a small town where moderate prices and genuinely friendly service don't go unappreciated.
This is something you should visit in Shimla. The atmosphere rings you back to 1957. Old sign board, wooden furniture and casher. Waiters still wearing those traditional dresses and old experiences service, very friendly and warm. Simple but good food. Food quality are good and the price is not high than anywhere else. The signature hot coffee taste such unique.
For some reason there are very few South Indian restaurants on Mall road. ICH hence stands out for Idli Dosa lovers. Had masala dosa and coffee. Both were ok and could have been better. However the vibes of Waiters dressed in ICH typical dress with pagdi was nice to feel along with casual environment. Very close to Scandal point. Restaurant was open even at 10 pm.
This is the one of oldest coffee house and belongs to same chain the Indian Coffee House. Their special dishes are really delicious and amazing. We also found here people with very warm welcoming and helpful. This place has very nice vibe and their old heritage location at Mall road is aslo wonderful
Nice place with good foods. We can feel a different,unique vibe here. A must visit place if you visit Shimla, highly recommended.
Foods really tasty, prices extremely reasonable.
Service also good.
Nice atmosphere to spend time.
India Coffee house gives a rustic feeling and is kind of nostalgic.. something from the past.
I did see a few young faces and a lot of old ones but it was worth a visit.
You can try French toast is way okay as you can't find any other good options.3.5/5
Love the uttapam. 5/5
Vada Sambar, idli and Dosa were good.4/5
Grilled sandwiches were okay.2/5
Scrambled egg okay 3/5
Butter toast 3/5
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I would be happy to provide a food and restaurant review of the famous Indian Coffee House, a South Indian restaurant located in Shimla.
My experience at the Indian Coffee House was delightful, and the food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is situated on Mall Road, which is a popular location in Shimla. The ambiance of the restaurant is quite simple, with basic wooden furniture and a casual atmosphere.
I had the pleasure of trying the Mutton Dosa and the Mutton Cutlet, which were both outstanding. The Mutton Dosa was crispy and filled with a generous amount of succulent, tender mutton. The Mutton Cutlet was equally delicious, with a crispy coating and a perfectly spiced mutton filling. Both dishes were served with a variety of chutneys, which were flavorful and complemented the dishes well.
But what really stole the show was their famous coffee. The coffee was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I could easily see why it is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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Ancient shop located at the beginning of Mall road with warm gestures and pocket-friendly prices that too with flavoursome food. Mostly crowded for which the reason is clearly known.
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