Name: Kala Cafe - Delhi View menu, ratings, timings, location, gallery and visitor information on CrownDevour.
Address: Delhi
Rating: 3.9

Price For Two

₹400 – ₹600 (approx.)

Timings

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last order 8:30 PM)

Location

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Near Western Court, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110001

Cuisine Highlights

An eclectic menu covering North Indian street food, South Indian breakfast, Indo-Chinese entrees, European cafe staples and chaat all freshly cooked and priced affordably. It includes both vegetarian and limited non‑vegetarian offerings.

Starters

Chaat Variety, Cheese & Veg Manchurian, Chilli Potato, Vada Pav

Breakfast South

Masala Dosa, Uttapam, Ragi Dosa, Chole Chawal

Mains

Dal Makhani, Paneer Butter Masala, Veg Pasta, Biryani

Snacks

Maggi Bowls, Pizza Slice ₹99, Sandwiches

Desserts

Badam Kheer, Gulab Jamun, Chocolate Shake, Oreo Shake

Beverages

Kulhad Masala Chai, Lassi, Cold Coffee, Juices

Must Try Dishes

🍽️ Parliament Special Thali – Lots of variety and changing dishes available during lunch only.

🍽️ Butter Chicken Pizza – Fusion twist that’s street-savvy and affordable.

🍽️ Chole Bhature – Classic Delhi breakfast staple with rich flavors.

🍽️ Chocolate Shake – Thick, creamy and consistently praised by patrons.

🍽️ Chilli Garlic Noodles & Paneer Manchurian – Indo-Chinese combo you shouldn’t miss.

Why Visit?

✓ Multi‑cuisine Variety under ₹200 dish – From chaats to dosa to pasta, everything at accessible pricing.

✓ Central Secretariat Location – Inside IGNA campus along Parliament Street, very walkable from Rajiv Chowk.

✓ Local & Student Crowd – Reliable choice for office lunch or college hangouts.

✓ Artsy, Casual Vibe – Creativity meets cheap eats in an offbeat CP corner.

✓ Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Bites – Offers flexible hours ideal for different cravings.

🥗 Nutritional Breakdown

Focus : Fast-casual multi-cuisine using Indian cooking methods and local ingredients.

Health Aspects : Mostly vegetarian; some items low-fat or whole‑grain offered.

Dietary Notes : Contains gluten, dairy; spice levels may vary; do mention preferences when ordering.

Overview

Kala Café sits inside the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts on Parliament Street, a dynamic, budget‑friendly eatery popular with students, office-goers, artists, and tourists alike. Since around 2012, its multi-cuisine menu has made it one of CP’s most democratic food stops offering everything from Delhi street chaat and North Indian thalis to South Indian dosas and fusion pasta, all under ₹600 per person. With its artsy interiors and bustling high-speed lunch crowds, it’s loved for both flavor variety and affordable pricing.

Ambiance

Kala Café blends utilitarian café seating with a creative edge mismatched chairs, indie posters, and boho-chic touches around a lively, semi-open space. It’s informal yet energetic, with designated zones for office lunch crowds and students juggling plates over casual tables.

✓ Open 120-seat space – Mix of communal tables, student corners, and reserved spots for local office-goers.

✓ Bohemian Décor – Indie music posters, mismatched chairs, painted murals, and casual chalkboard menus.

✓ Power Lunch Zone – High turnover area catering to fast lunch crowds around midday meetings.

✓ Student Hangout Corner – Budget-friendly combo pricing, shared tables and $99 pizza/Maggi meals.

✓ Art Gallery Vibe – As part of IGNA campus, subtle creative energy in surroundings.