Sikkim is a tiny mountain state with big surprises, located in the north-eastern region of India bounded by the majestic Himalaya. Sikkim is home to the third-highest peak in the world Kanchenjunga, and it is visible from anywhere in Sikkim. Sikkim is a nature paradise as it is decorated with thick woodland to colorful meadows, barren secluded places to breathe taking views of snow-capped mountains. All these amazements of Sikkim bring heavy traffic of tourists’ arrival every year. Due to significant tourists’ arrival not only from the country but also from overseas, infrastructure such as hotels, restaurants, homestays, and cafes in Sikkim have been developed as per world-class levels in the state. Restaurants and café offer some of the finest food and drink in Sikkim with amazing variety. Here we have listed some cafes that you should not miss while traveling to Sikkim.
1. Baker’s Café
The café is best for tea, coffee, and some Italian food. It is located in Gangtok, Sikkim and also offers amazing food with the best views of Valley and Kanchenjunga peak. Baker’s café is a very lively place where one can enjoy his coffee over soulful music by gazing at the Kanchenjunga peaks outside. The only issue is that they don’t provide the eggless cake, apart from which all the things are quite amazing. This is one of the most popular and visited cafés in Sikkim.
2. The Local Café
This is the perfect café to get some local tea and coffee, located just less than a kilometer from the city center Gangtok. The Local Café is also known for its lip-smacking cakes in Sikkim and it has a variety of cakes such as banana cake, carrot cake, cheesecake, etc. Banana cakes are recommended to try once. The service is also very good with a vegetarian-friendly environment. Apart from that, it also offers to take away service along with a dine-in facility.
3. Cacao
Cacao is a café where you can find a hearty breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee. The ambiance of this café is so captivating and this is also a good place to try out some delicious desserts in Sikkim. It is also located in Gangtok providing great patties and Veg options as well.
4. Fiction Cafe
Café fiction is a place where one can indulge in reading your favorite book with some great coffee or tea. It is located in the building below the Rachna books, Jeewan Theeing Marg, Gangtok. The café serves good quality of food through breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a good price range. Overall it is a little beautiful café with an opulent amount of book and local literature that can be the best place for book lovers.
5. Cafe Live and Loud
Cafe lives and loud as the name suggests is one of the amazing cafes in Sikkim with live music performances. It also serves various cuisines such as Chinese, Indian, continental, etc. Apart from tea and coffee, the place also serves some great after-hours drinks in its in-house pub and bar. The café is located on Tibet Road, Enchey Compound Gangtok. Tourists can enjoy live music and light show with some great drinks in the evening. Vegan options are also available for vegetarian people. The service and atmosphere will make you feel wow here. The place is recommended for those who love loud music and some strong drinks.
6. Most Popular Restaurants in Sikkim
Sikkim is a perfect blend of natural beauty, amazing culture, and tasty food. The place’s food has influenced greatly by Tibetan and Chinese cuisines such as Momo, dumplings, Thukpa, Noodles, and many more. For providing lip-smacking dishes, Sikkim boasts with some popular restaurants for both vegetarians as well as non-vegetarian food. So, here are the names of a few which you can give a try during your visit to Sikkim.
7. Shuffle Momo
This is a very famous name among the tourists and local people due to its amazing momos. It is very easily accessible as it is located near the famous MG Road in Gangtok, Sikkim. The restaurant mainly serves some delicious variety of momos like Chhurpi & Gheyo momos, Cheese-Alu, and Mushroom momos, etc. The restaurant has very nice sitting arrangements with a clear view of MG Road. Momo lovers should try the authentic Sikkimies momo at Shuffle Momo.
8. The Square
The restaurant is located at MG Road, Gangtok in Sikkim. The quality of the food is very good and the restaurant usually crowded. One has to wait for a little for being served but the good taste will compensate the waiting. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods are served for lunch and dinner with dine-in or takeaway facilities.
9. Khan Uncle’s Biryani House
The restaurant is known for its biryani and Halal Chicken. Apart from biryani and chicken, they also serve rolls, momos, and some other fast food as well. The place is very clean with a spacious sitting arrangement at a prominent location. Service is also very prompt but that no compromises with the quality or taste of the food. In Biryani they have Hydarabadi & Kolkatta Biryani as their specialty that one must try.
10. Restro & Lounge
The restaurant serves good food with a great ambiance. It takes care for both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian tourists. The restaurant has two sections one section is dedicated for pub and other one is meant for bar. Restaurant serves tasty Indian, Chinese, and continental food with a nice drink during off-hours. This is the only restaurant that operates till 10:30 pm in Sikkim, and you can enjoy your food with a couple of drink shots. The staff is very proactive with prompting service.
11. Taste of Tibet
This restaurant prominently serves authentic Tibetan food such as Thukpa, beef, and pork. Apart from this it also offers some Chinese fast food as well. One can have his brunch, lunch, and dinner here. The restaurant has seating and table service along with a takeaway as well. It also serves Alcohol with awesome non-vegetarian dishes. The place is best for non-vegan tourists, however some vegetarian starter also available such as momos and noodles.
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