Lahore’s café scene is centred on MM Alam Road and Gulberg. Popular picks include Butlers Chocolate Café for hot chocolate, Chaaye Khana for tea and breakfast, Arcadian Café and English Tea House in Gulberg II, and Tuscany Courtyard for courtyard and rooftop seating. For history over chai, visit Pak Tea House near Anarkali. Gulberg is also next to Liberty Market, which had licensed kite stalls during Basant 2026.
گلبرگ اور ایم ایم عالم روڈ کے کیفے
لاہور کے کیفے زیادہ تر ایم ایم عالم روڈ اور گلبرگ میں ہیں۔ بٹلرز چاکلیٹ کیفے، چائے خانہ، آرکیڈین کیفے، انگلش ٹی ہاؤس اور ٹسکنی کورٹ یارڈ مشہور ہیں۔ تاریخ کے ساتھ چائے کے لیے انارکلی کے قریب پاک ٹی ہاؤس جائیں۔
Cafés at a glance
| Café | Where | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Butlers Chocolate Café | Fortune Mall, MM Alam Road (also Packages Mall) | Hot chocolate, desserts, coffee |
| Chaaye Khana | Pearl One, MM Alam Road | Artisan teas, desi and Western breakfast, family friendly |
| Arcadian Café | 28-K Gulberg II (also Packages Mall) | Big menu, hi-tea |
| English Tea House | Sir Syed Road, Gulberg II (also DHA Phase 3) | Teas, breakfast, book-lined interiors |
| Tuscany Courtyard | MM Alam Road, Block C1 | Italian, courtyard and rooftop seating, hi-tea |
| Coco Cubano | MM Alam Road, Block C1 | Cuban-inspired food, outdoor seating |
| Mocca Coffee | DHA Phase 6 | Coffee, desserts, all-day breakfast |
| Pak Tea House | Neela Gumbad, Anarkali, off the Mall | Historic literary café, chai and conversation |
Butlers Chocolate Café
Where: Fortune Mall, MM Alam Road (also Packages Mall). Go for: Hot chocolate, desserts, coffee.
Chaaye Khana
Where: Pearl One, MM Alam Road. Go for: Artisan teas, desi and Western breakfast, family friendly.
Arcadian Café
Where: 28-K Gulberg II (also Packages Mall). Go for: Big menu, hi-tea.
English Tea House
Where: Sir Syed Road, Gulberg II (also DHA Phase 3). Go for: Teas, breakfast, book-lined interiors.
Tuscany Courtyard
Where: MM Alam Road, Block C1. Go for: Italian, courtyard and rooftop seating, hi-tea.
Coco Cubano
Where: MM Alam Road, Block C1. Go for: Cuban-inspired food, outdoor seating.
Mocca Coffee
Where: DHA Phase 6. Go for: Coffee, desserts, all-day breakfast.
Pak Tea House
Where: Neela Gumbad, Anarkali, off the Mall. Go for: Historic literary café, chai and conversation.
Why Gulberg is a good Basant base
- It is central, with hotels, cafés and restaurants within a short ride.
- Liberty Market had licensed kite and string stalls during Basant 2026.
- Residential Gulberg rooftops are popular for family Basant.
- Evenings on MM Alam Road are lively for dinner and desserts after a day of kites.
بسنت کے لیے گلبرگ کیوں
گلبرگ شہر کے درمیان ہے، یہاں ہوٹل، کیفے اور ریسٹورنٹس قریب ہیں، اور 2026 میں لبرٹی مارکیٹ میں پتنگ اور ڈور کے لائسنس یافتہ اسٹال تھے۔ شام کو ایم ایم عالم روڈ پر رونق ہوتی ہے۔
Tips
- MM Alam Road parking is tight in the evenings. Use ride hailing.
- Many cafés take cards, but carry some cash.
- Weekend brunch is busy: book for groups.
- Hi-tea buffets are good value for families after kite flying.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best cafés in Lahore?
On MM Alam Road and in Gulberg: Butlers Chocolate Café, Chaaye Khana, Arcadian Café, English Tea House and Tuscany Courtyard are popular.
سوال: لاہور کے بہترین کیفے کہاں ہیں؟
ایم ایم عالم روڈ اور گلبرگ میں، جیسے بٹلرز، چائے خانہ، آرکیڈین، انگلش ٹی ہاؤس اور ٹسکنی کورٹ یارڈ۔
Is Pak Tea House still open?
Yes. The historic literary café near Anarkali was restored and reopened, and remains a favourite for chai.
Are there cafés with rooftop seating in Gulberg?
Yes. Tuscany Courtyard on MM Alam Road has courtyard and rooftop seating.
Can I buy kites near Gulberg?
In 2026 Liberty Market had licensed kite and string stalls. Check the 2027 list of licensed sellers.
Sources and updates
Last checked: 13 October 2026. Listings are based on long-running, widely reviewed Lahore food spots. Restaurants change hours, prices and branches, so confirm before you go. Have a favourite we missed? Tell us through the Contact page.