This used to be a household favourite, whenever we’d get free plastic shakers. Just by mixing coffee powder and shaking with all the strength, our moms would prepare a great summer brew. In every house, there is just one member who is regarded as the best when it comes to making tea or coffee. At my home and even the extended family agrees to this, my sister is the go-to person for coffee. The scene might look a little different now that we know our frappuccinos and lattes. Here’s ChandigarhX’s guide to getting the best of cold coffee in Chandigarh and all their different avatars.
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The best coffee guys in town, CBTL keep it simple with their cold blends in different flavours (like vanilla, caramel and hazelnut). Try the iced double chocolate latte coffee or the iced caramel macchiato coffee.
PS: With two outlets across the city, you can now have your coffee delivered to you, too!
What To Order: Iced Double Chocolate Latte Coffee or Iced Mocha Latte
Price For Two: Rs 900/- approx
Address: Hotel Aquamarine, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22—C, Chandigarh
Shop 45, Courtyard Elante Mall, Phase 1, Chandigarh Industrial Area, Chandigarh
- Nik Baker’s
Nik’s cappuccino is our favourite winter treat. And, for the summer months, we suggest café brownie and Swiss choco frappe. The legendary Chandigarh bakery has a new development- they just opened another outlet, this time in Madhya Marg! Sector 7 gets the best of it this time, and we say you make binge plans with the gang ASAP. Do not miss their red velvet cake and the German chicken hotdog. But first, order coffee!
What To Order: Café Brownie and Cold Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 700
Address: SCO 2A, Ground Floor, Sector 7—C, Chandigarh
Booth 31-34, Inner Market, Sector 9–D, Chandigarh
Hotel Aroma Complex, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22—C, Chandigarh
SCO 182, Sector 5, Panchkula
SCF 111, Phase 3B2 Market, Phase 3, Mohali
- Milkshake and Co.
Milkshake and Co. woos with its sheer variety and cute paper glasses. Available in a bunch of flavours, it remains our go-to place whenever we’re in this area of Gheri Route.
What To Order: The Godfather and Chocolate Cold Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 400
Address: SCO 13, Inner Market, Sector 8—B, Chandigarh
- Midpoint Cafe
Wide choice of food in a sober décor, and prompt service are some of the highlights offered at amazingly economical rates. Midpoint cafe is the best place for students to get their fix.
What To Order: Classic Cold Coffee and Coffee Frappe
Price For Two: Rs 350
Address: SCO 41, Sector 21 C, Sector 21, Chandigarh
- Indian Coffee House
One of the oldest cafes in Chandigarh, it is as if the clock stops when you enter the Indian Coffee House. A strong whiff of nostalgia hangs in the air here. A grimy board lists cold cream coffee at Rs 48. There are 50 more items, including plain slice at Rs 9 for two pieces and mutton noodles at Rs 89.
What To Order: Cold Cream Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 200
Address: SCO 224, Near Post Office, Sector 36—D, Chandigarh
SCO 12, Sector 17—C, Chandigarh
- Café Nomad
As the name suggests, this café is inspired by all things travel. The folks at Café Nomad simply love their coffee, and set out on a search to find the perfect bean. They’re spreading the joy with their reasonable but quite complex coffee notes. This stands out even in their simple classic cold coffee.
What To Order: Iced Coffee Latte
Price For Two: Rs 1,500
Address: 178, Inner Market, Sector 7, Chandigarh
- The Hedgehog Café
Pick up a good book, order a chilled coffee, and you’re all set for a comfy afternoon.
What To Order: Frappe and Americano Iced
Price For Two: Rs 1,200
Address: SCF 12, Inner Market, Sector 7–C, Chandigarh
- Boom Box Cafe
You may have indulged in their fabulous schezwan spinach veg dimsum and tangra style paneer wrap. But have you tried their cold coffee yet? It’s delish.
What To Order: Cold Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 1,500
Address: SCO 34-37, Sector 9–D, Chandigarh
- Brooklyn Central
We’ve tried a few of the iced coffee creations at our favourite American café. It’s probably the coffee bean that makes all of them so very good. Served in glasses fit for ice cream sundaes, it’s coffee with ze bang!
What To Order: Brooklyn’s Cold Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 1,300
Address: Coal Depot Complex, Sector 10—D, Chandigarh
51A, Courtyard Ground Floor, Elante Mall, Phase 1, Chandigarh Industrial Area, Chandigarh
- Backpacker’s Café
As the name suggests, this café is inspired by all things travel. We’ve tried a few of the iced coffee creations, and it’s probably the coffee bean that makes all of them so very good.
What To Order: Dark Coffee & Banana
Price For Two: Rs 1,200
Address: SCF 16, Inner Market, Sector 9–D, Chandigarh
- Café JC’s
Always a delight to visit, we have a soft corner for the cold coffee at Café JC’s. It’s flavoursome and chilled- the perfect summer companion.
What To Order: JC’s Special Choco Frappe and Iced Café Latte
Price For Two: Rs 1,200
Address: Shop 2 & 3, Coal Depot Complex, Sector 10–D, Chandigarh
- The Willow Cafe
The cold coffee here is customised according to your preferences (strong, light, less sugar, sugar free). Pair it with the Willow club sandwich.
What To Order: Cold Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 1,300
Address: SCO 01, 10–D, Chandigarh
- Casa Bella Vista
A glass of cold coffee at this beautiful café in Sector 10 is just what the doctor ordered on a hot summer’s day.
What To Order: Cafe Frappe
Price For Two: Rs 1000
Address: Coal Depot, Backside Market, Sector 10–D, Chandigarh
- French Press Cafe
Our new favourite place in Sector 16, French Press Cafe has amazing blueberry banana flaxseed smoothie. But on days you’re craving that caffeine, you can’t go wrong with their cold coffee. For the less conventional coffee drinkers, there’s a whopping cookies and cream shake as well.
What To Order: Blended Iced Cappuccino
Price For Two: Rs 1000
Address: SCO 17, Sector 16–D, Chandigarh
- Keventers
One of the most iconic spot for a milkshake, Keventers also does fabulous cold coffee. High on taste and in presentation- we love that we get to take the glass bottle home.
What To Order: cold coffee
Price For Two: Rs 300
Address: Hotel Aroma Complex, Himalya Marg, Sector 22–C, Chandigarh
- The London Shakes
This one’s popular amidst the crowd, and is always buzzing with activity. Whenever you’re in the area next, we suggest you drop in for a dose of caffeine.
What To Order: roasted hazelnut coffee and sugar free coffee
Price For Two: Rs 200
Address: Sector 46, Chandigarh
- Starbucks
This is coffee heaven for some. Choose from a range of flavours, sizes and combinations to get a glass of exactly what you want.
What To Order: Iced Vanilla Latte, Caramel Frappuccino
Price For Two: Rs 700
Address: Elante Mall, Chandigarh Industrial Area, Chandigarh
- AJA Fresh, Grilled & Healthy
This healthy-ambience café is always a delight to visit, with sober peach brown dining and elongated great walls and courteous staff. If you too swear by gluten-free and vegan options on restaurant menus, Aja Fresh has it all. Pesto pasta along with cold cafe bombon is my personal favourite on the list.
What To Order: Cafe Bombon, Cold Hawaian and Vegan Almond Milk Iced Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 2,000
Address: SCO 4, Sector 11 D, Sector 11, Chandigarh
- Amigo’s Café
This tiny take-away whips up an icy drink that is deceptively simple but hits all the right spots. Pair it with the penne Amigos special pink sauce pasta that they make so well.
What To Order: Irish Cold Coffee
Price For Two: Rs 350
Address: Booth 52, Sector 8—B, Chandigarh
Phase 3B2 Market, Phase 3, Mohali
- Falcon Café Lounge
This time, park yourselves towards this side of tricity. Another hot favourite cold coffee can be enjoyed at Falcon Café, Panchkula. Without the icy slush, the iced café latte is great for those who are serious about their coffee in every season.
What To Order: Nani’s Coffee and Iced Latte
Price For Two: Rs 1,100
Address: Site 5, Sector 16, Panchkula
- Le Petit Café, The Lalit
This quaint café offers a selection of exquisite pastries, croissants, freshly baked breads, muffins and coffee, of course. Located at the lobby level and overlooking the beautifully manicured gardens, this delicatessen is a perfect summer hideout.
What To Order: Cold Coffee (Caramel and Chocolate)
Price For Two: Rs 700
Address: The Lalit Chandigarh, Rajiv Ghandhi IT Park, Chandigarh
