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Best Cafés in Udaipur for Work, Views and Coffee

Udaipur's best cafés for lake views, good coffee, working on a laptop and late desserts, by neighbourhood.

By the Shades of Udaipur team Published 2 min read
A café with warm lights hanging from the ceiling
A café with warm lights hanging from the ceiling. Photo by Akshansh Kumar on Unsplash
Quick answer

For lake views, try Jheel's Ginger Coffee Bar on Gangaur Ghat. For coffee variety, Tiny Tales near Gangaur Ghat Marg. For a leafy courtyard, Savage Garden in Chandpole. For evenings, Sai Sagar Coffee House on the Fateh Sagar pal, and for late desserts, The Bake Affair in Panchwati.

Key facts

  • Lake-view cafés cluster around Gangaur Ghat and Hanuman Ghat
  • Fateh Sagar and Panchwati cafés are quieter and more local
  • Most cafés have Wi-Fi; speeds vary

Udaipur’s café scene has grown fast. Here are the ones we actually go to, sorted by what you’re looking for. See our food page for hours.

For lake views

  • Jheel’s Ginger Coffee Bar, Gangaur Ghat. Coffee and fresh bakes with Lake Pichola at your elbow. Cold coffee and banana bread for a slow breakfast.
  • Tiny Tales, Gangaur Ghat Marg. A cosy coffee house near the lake with more than 25 coffees. Try the hazelnut frappé.

For a long, slow lunch

  • Savage Garden, Chandpole. Blue walls, a leafy courtyard and a long international menu.
  • Millets of Mewar, Hanuman Ghat. Wholesome millet dishes, many vegan.

For evenings

  • Sai Sagar Coffee House, Fateh Sagar. The coffee stop for evenings on the pal. See Fateh Sagar.

For desserts

  • The Bake Affair, Panchwati. A fully vegetarian bakery for cakes, cookies, doughnuts and late desserts.

For working

Cafés around Fateh Sagar and Panchwati are quieter in the daytime than the Old City, with more plugs. Ask for the Wi-Fi password and test the speed before you settle in. See workation in Udaipur.

Tips

  • Old City cafés are often up narrow stairs; check before you climb with a laptop bag.
  • Weekday mornings are calmest.
  • Most cafés take UPI and cards.

Hungry rather than thirsty? See rooftop restaurants and our food guide.

A barista pouring latte art
A barista pouring latte art. Photo by Mustafa Fatemi on Unsplash

Frequently asked questions

Which café in Udaipur has the best lake view?

Jheel's Ginger Coffee Bar on Gangaur Ghat sits right by Lake Pichola.

Are there cafés in Udaipur good for working?

Yes. Cafés in Panchwati and around Fateh Sagar are quieter in the daytime and have plugs and Wi-Fi. See our workation guide.

Where can I get late-night desserts in Udaipur?

The Bake Affair in Panchwati, a vegetarian bakery café, is a favourite for late desserts.

Written by the Shades of Udaipur team, who have been sharing Udaipur's food, festivals and hidden corners since 2016. Prices and timings change; if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.

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