I was bored going to Model Town again and again and sit at the same place everytime, So I decided to go on an adventure and asked my friends about their best experiences at cafe’s and here’s some of the :
Best Underrated Cafes in Jalandhar :
1. Tapa Toro – Restro Bar
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕☕½
A rare mix of café and restro-bar energy. Tapa Toro is perfect when you’re in the mood for coffee but also kinda hungry for a full meal. The lights are dim, the music has a chill edge, and there’s always a lively table or two nearby.
You won’t just leave caffeinated — you’ll leave full.
2. Neel’s Café (Urban Estate)
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕☕
Neel’s feels like your go-to after-college hangout spot. It’s cozy, always smells like fries and coffee, and there’s a calmness about it that makes you want to stay longer than planned.
Great for quiet meetups, solo snack runs, or unplanned group outings that turn into late-night memories.
3. Retro Café by Cakewali
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕☕
Upstairs, past the noise of the street, is this little rooftop gem. Retro Café isn’t trying too hard — it just is what it is: airy, pastel-toned, and pleasantly peaceful.
The pancakes are warm, the drinks are consistent, and the entire place feels like a low-key Sunday morning.
4. Chaa Shaa
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕½
If a place could be your journal, it’d probably look like Chaa Shaa. The walls have stories, the tables hold conversations, and the chai doesn’t disappoint.
Whether it’s filter coffee, classic tea, or just a safe corner to pause and breathe — this café knows the art of slow living.
5. Brewbakes – Model Town
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕½
Equal parts café and comfort kitchen. Brewbakes is where you come for a cold coffee and stay for the pasta. It’s not your silent, study café — it’s more about casual chaos: friends laughing, plates clinking, and an occasional sizzling brownie that steals the spotlight.
6. Tan Coffee
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕☕
A surprise for many first-timers, Tan Coffee feels like one of those places you randomly walk into and then keep returning to. The rooftop setting is simple but effective — airy, open, and just detached enough from the rush below. Plus, their Caramel Latte hits the spot every time.
7. WHT BLK Coffee House
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕
Minimal and moodily lit, WHT BLK is that quiet corner you go to when you don’t want to talk — just sip. It’s made for people who like to read alone, type in silence, or stare out the window between sips of espresso.
A productivity haven if you bring your own headphones.
8. Bruno’s – Urban Estate Phase 2
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕
A lively little space tucked inside Urban Estate Phase 2. Bruno’s feels more like a chill hangout than a traditional café — pizzas, finger food, and iced drinks dominate the scene.
If you’re going out in a group and want a place that won’t kick you out for being loud, this is it.
9. Brewman Coffee – Urban Estate Phase 2
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕
Brewman isn’t about flash — it’s simple, clean, and consistent. A good spot for late-night conversations, assignments, or just catching up with a friend without needing to dress up.
The staff is polite, the drinks are affordable, and the whole vibe is low-effort in the best way.
10. Buland Coffee / Brew & Beans – 66 ft Road
Dope Meter: ☕☕☕
These smaller setups have a charm that the big cafés can’t quite copy. If you’re into roadside coffee culture, where the chairs are plastic but the coffee’s hot and the conversations are real — Buland and Brew & Beans are worth a visit. Less aesthetic, more authentic.