When Breakfast and Lunch Meet in Chandigarh

This sun drenched spot brings a little Mediterranean charm to the city, with white tables, leafy canopies and bright umbrellas creating a picture friendly outdoor setting. Conceptualised by a Barcelona born chef, the space has an easy European feel that makes it especially photogenic on a bright afternoon.Take a table beneath the greenery or settle under one of the colourful umbrellas for a relaxed outdoor setup. From the Mediterranean inspired details to the breezy open air setting, there are plenty of corners to frame before settling in for a leisurely afternoon.Vibe Check: Al Fresco Courtyard Dining, Umbrella Canopies, Gravel Patio Seating, Mini-Bookshelf, Date-FriendlyOn the Plate: Authentic Italian (Vegetarian)

Book lovers will find plenty to look at at The Hedgehog Café, where shelves packed with over 3,000 books turn the space into a café library with plenty of character. Warm wood and black panelling are balanced by colourful couches, creating an inviting setting for a slow brunch and plenty of photo friendly corners.The literary theme runs through the café, with bookshelves making a natural backdrop. Pick a colourful couch, settle in with your brunch and coffee, or wander through the shelves before finding a spot that feels just right.Vibe Check: Library Ladders, Literary Menu Names, Author Book Launches, Poetry ReadingsOn the Plate: Continental and Italian

If you believe a morning feast should take you across global flavours, this place has plenty to explore. The highlight is its sprawling multi-cuisine spread, covering everything from Italian and Pan-Asian dishes to Mughlai and North Indian favourites. Head to the interactive live cooking and carving stations, watch the chefs prepare dishes to order, and build a breakfast plate that keeps you coming back.Editor’s Tip: Keep an eye out for their themed culinary pop-ups, including regional food festivals celebrating cuisines such as Himalayan and South Indian fare.Vibe Check: Interactive Live Cooking Stations, Global & Regional Spread, Themed Culinary Pop-Ups, Luxury DiningOn the Plate: International Multi-cuisine Buffet

Cafe JC’s has the sort of patio that makes you want to find the prettiest table first. Turquoise trimmed doors, string lights and plenty of greenery give the outdoor space a charming garden courtyard feel. The outdoor seating is especially photo friendly, with colourful details and greenery making an easy backdrop for everything from coffee pictures to casual cafe snaps. There is also a pet menu if you want to bring your four legged companion along.Vibe Check: Greenery, Stylish Interiors, Extensive Multi-Cuisine Breakfast MenuOn the Plate: Continental, American, Chinese, and Punjabi (North Indian)

If you like your brunch with plenty happening around the table, 24/7 Restaurant keeps things interesting with an interactive open kitchen where chefs cook dishes live as you watch. The multi cuisine spread covers Indian, Continental and Pan Asian favourites, with both à la carte options and elaborate buffets depending on how much you want to explore.The lush alfresco extension adds greenery to the setting, making it easy to settle in for a leisurely weekend brunch. There is also a private dining room for smaller celebrations and gatherings when you want a little more privacy.Vibe Check: Private Dining Space, Lush Green Alfresco Extension, Interactive Open KitchenOn the Plate: Multi-Cuisine Buffet

Cottage builds its whole identity around natural textures, with stone, exposed wood and greenery coming together to feel closer to a warm European chalet. The soothing music and mix of indoor and open air seating make it a lovely setting for a relaxed brunch, with plenty of greenery adding to the charm.Ask for a table by the greenery if you want the fullest effect of the rustic setting, then settle in with something from the European leaning menu and take your time over brunch.Vibe Check: British Farmhouse Theme, Outdoor Layout, Instagram-Worthy AestheticOn the Plate: Mediterranean, European, and Italian

If a slow brunch with good coffee and something freshly baked sounds like your kind of morning, Back To Source has plenty to keep you at the table. Add the plant filled setting and relaxed indoor and outdoor seating, and it makes for an easy brunch with friends.The coffee is another highlight, with organic single origin beans sourced from Auroville, while the bakery follows traditional fermentation methods for its breads and desserts. Order a few things for the table, pair them with a proper cup of coffee and make room for something from the bakery before you leave.Vibe Check: Traditional Craft Bakery, 1950s Modernist Architecture, Outdoor SeatingOn the Plate: Healthy Continental, Organic Fusion, and North Indian

Sink into a booth with a coffee here and you get the travel café idea pretty quickly with books and travel references. The all day breakfast format makes it useful for early starts, lazy brunches, or a solo stop with a book.Restaurant Highlight: The cafe has won the "Best Cafe in Chandigarh" title for 7 consecutive years at the Times Food Awards.Vibe Check: Vintage Travel Memorabilia Displays, Outdoor Courtyard Patio Seating, All-Day English Breakfast, Open until 12 AMOn the Plate: Continental and Italian

Nik Baker’s brings a little European bakery culture to the brunch table, with its roots going back to founder Nikhil Mittal’s training in European patisserie and food technology in Australia. The brand became known for baking fresh behind glass partitions, letting you watch the breads and pastries come together while you decide what to order. The menu keeps things equally tempting, with plenty of savoury plates alongside its signature cakes and desserts.Come hungry, because this is the sort of brunch where choosing just one thing can get tricky. Pair a savoury favourite with a pastry or slice of cake, then add a coffee and take your time over the spread.Vibe Check: European Aesthetic, "Live Baking" Concept, Contemporary InteriorsOn the Plate: American, Italian, and Western Bakery

OvenFresh has been part of Chandigarh’s food scene since 1994, and its appeal lies in that familiar bakery café comfort that keeps people coming back. The grilled sandwiches are the signature here, arriving with French fries, garlic bread and the café’s much loved hung curd dip.There is plenty more on the menu, with baked pastas, pizzas, pastries and eggless cakes giving the bakery side of the café plenty of room to shine.Vibe Check: Old-School Classic, Booth Seating, Work FriendlyOn the Plate: Continental, American, and Italian