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Pune, the city known for its food culture and rich history, takes its individuals on a journey of food and just good food. It has many cafes for people of all age groups and food preferences. Among these, its Iranian cafes hold a special place in the hearts of youth. It’s due to their warmth and charm for a long time in the city. In this article, Things2Do recommends the top five Iranian cafes in Pune that you must try.
1CafeYezdan
Cafe Yezdan is an old cafe in Pune that gives perfect Iranian flavours to its food at the most affordable price range. It offers a simple seating arrangement for guests and is not fancy. It’s a soft delight with good food for localities in Pune. Many people mention that the bun maska at this cafe is heavenly. It’s soft and loaded with butter, which melts in the mouth. Here, Iranian tea is equally praised by people and counts as one of the favourites in the city.
Imagine yourself sitting in a cafe around people where everyone is having good food. Now, you get to take a bite of an omelette with rich cheese oozing out from the sides. That’s Cafe Yezdan’s famous omelette for you. It offers a basic menu with an enriching flavour palette. For enjoying a soft meal or breakfast, Cafe Yezdan can be a good place. And don’t forget that Bun Maska and Irani Chai are must-tries.
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (7 days a week)
Price: INR 200 for 2 persons
📍 Location: 623, Sharbatwalla Chowk, Sachapir St, Pune Cantonment, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
2Cafe Goodluck
Cafe Goodluck is another popular Iranian cafe in Pune that is almost a hundred years old. Some people say that it used to be their go-to place in college, and now that they’ve passed out a long time ago, they still come here for its authentic taste. This cafe’s mutton cutlet gives you all the Irani feels if tried with the Irani tea. Here, the delicate pieces of bread with fresh white butter and jam give the perfect taste of yumminess. Not just vegetarian options, but it has some great meat options too.
If you want something basic, you can go for a cool and fresh lemonade. For students at Fergusson College, it gives them: nothing short of a five-star restaurant for its taste.
Time – 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (7 days a week)
Price: INR 350 for 2 persons
📍Location: Fergusson College Rd, near Goodluck Chowk, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004
3Vohuman Cafe
Vohuman Cafe is the favourite hangout spot for youngsters and youth of colleges in Pune. The cafe was founded by the late Hormuzd Irani, who was popularly known as ‘uncle’ by people coming here daily. Some cafe goers still remember his fun-loving nature. At present, his son, Sarosh Irani, has taken his legacy ahead. Just like in old times, its cheese omelette remains the favourite of people on the cafe menu. It is loaded with cheese and the omelette is cooked from all corners with the utmost perfection.
It remains extremely busy, especially on the weekends. With multiple options on the menu for people, its prices are affordable for every individual. For a rich experience of Iranian and Parsi food, Vohuman Cafe gives you the perfect ambience to satisfy your cravings.
Time – 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (7 days a week)
Price – INR 200 for 2 persons
📍 Location: Millenium Star, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Rd, near Ruby Hall, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
4The Irani Cafe
The Irani Cafe is a cute Irani-style cafe in Pune. It’s quite a famous place and remains full of crowds. You can purchase mouth-watering bakery items like cakes and cookies here that are hard to find anywhere else in such exciting flavours. Iran’s famous dessert, ‘baklava’, is a special treat here. This cafe provides all the Iranian feels to its customers due to the decorations and renovations.
The menu includes a lot of dishes that are served to you in authentic Iranian style. It tastes pleasant and you can enjoy a mix and match of sweet and savory flavours here. You won’t be disappointed after coming here with your friends and family for a delicious meal.
Time – 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (7 days a week)
Price – INR 300 for 2 persons
📍Location: 217, MG Road, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
5Cafe Diamond Queen
Cafe Diamond Queen is another century-old cafe in Pune. It is a small space for people in Pune who want to enjoy Iranian flavours and meals. There are two floors of Cafe Diamond Queen. The first floor is for families and couples. The ventilation is a little problematic here but the experience you get after trying its food balances it all.
The coffee at this restaurant is a favorite among its customers and they claim no place makes it better than them. During the early morning hours, if you feel like strolling around or taking a bike ride, Cafe Diamond Queen can serve you a wholesome breakfast.
Time – 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (7 days a week)
Price – INR 500 for 2 persons
📍 Location: 7, Moledina Rd, Hulshur, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Pune’s Iranian cafes offer the exotic flavours of Iranian dishes that every foodie needs to try. These five cafes serve yummy food and beverage items to satisfy your soft hunger. As a college-going student or an office-going employee, you can check out these delicious food hubs.
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