17 places to have breakfast in Delhi under Rs 500

Anyone who has ever been to Delhi would agree to the fact that the city is a paradise for food lovers. From traditional north Indian recipes, the classic south Indian delights, and the Himalayan cuisine to the northeastern dishes, cheesy American fast food, and European desserts, food is for Delhi what books are for bibliophiles. Even though Delhi is teeming with diversity, one thing that remains common among people from all walks of life is their need for pocket-friendly food. It’s not that we don’t believe in enjoying a lavish meal every now and then, but we like to keep it simple most of the times.

When it comes to food, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets the tone for the day and gives us the energy to start our engines so that we keep running all day. For a city that never sleeps, it’s safe to say that Delhi has something for everyone, even for the early risers.

So if you want to begin your day with a scrumptious meal, here are a few options that you can consider:

Hari Om Chole Bhature

This place is famous for the one dish that every ‘Dilli wala‘ loves to munch on– Chole Bhature. The giant bhaturas are served with lip-smacking chole that are too good to ignore and green chutney, and pickle. What adds to the entire meal is the amazing lassi that is loaded with cream. Now, all that’s left to add to platter are some jalebis.

Our pick: Chole Bhaturas with sweet lassi
Timing: 9 am to 10 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 150
Where: A-13, Prashant Vihar, Rohini, Delhi

Gujarat Samaj Santushti

Do you like Gujarati food? Are you looking to start your day with dhoklas, Khandvi, and theplas? Well, folks, if you are then your search ends right here as they serves authentic Gujju food at a pocket-friendly price. The best thing about this place is that it serves some amazing jalebis as well (just in case you want to get your hands on some dessert).

Our pick: Thepla with lassi and Jelabi
Timing: 6 am to 10:30 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 300
Where: 2, Shri Delhi Gujarati Samaj, Raj Niwas Marg, Civil Lines

Break Fast Point

They might have a rather small menu, but everything that they offer tastes delicious. Their specialty? Kulche. From paneer kulcha to aloo kulcha, they have everything that will make your morning a perfect one.

Our pick: Aloo pyaaj kulcha with sweet lassi
Timing: 9 am to 5 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 200
Where: 27, Satnam Park, Bhagat Singh Road, Chander Nagar

Bille Di Hatti

This place is one of the most popular eateries in the Kamla Nagar area, a place which is the hub of colleges and paying guest (PG) accommodations. One good thing about this place is the fact that it offers simple delicacies like sooji ka halwa and aloo sabzi.

Our pick: Chole with salted lassi and sooji halwa
Timing: 7 am to 4 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 150
Where: 72-D, Kamla Nagar

Novelty Dairy & Stores

Are you looking for something light and zippy or may be a place that offers amazing pork ham sandwiches? Well, we have figured the perfect place for you. This place specialises in non-vegetarian sandwiches and offers ample variety to keep you hooked!

Our pick: Chicken sandwich with frappe
Timing: 8 am to 9:30 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 200
Where: 43, Hawkers House, Birbal Road, Jangpura Extension, Jangpura

Karnataka Food Center

Karnataka Food Center is the hub of yummy South Indian food and offers amazing dosas and uthappam. The food here is delight for people who love South Indian cuisine.

Our pick: Mysore masala dosa with filter coffee
Timing: 8 am to 11 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 400
Where: Ground Floor, Delhi Karnataka Sangh Building, R K Puram

Nashta Paani

Are you looking for a place that offers a menu from maa k hath ka khana and the popular snacks, your search ends right here. It’s like one of those restaurants where 90s kids used to hang out with their friends. Don’t worry it’s not outdated, just simple in terms of the menu.

Our pick: Chicken salami and cheese sandwich with cold coffee
Timing: 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 450
Where: 146, Near Sultanpur Metro Station, Chhatarpur, MG Road

Nashta

If you were asked to open a restaurant what would you have on your menu? A variety of sandwiches? Maggi? Poha with a couple of shakes and coffee? Well, this offers you exactly the same. The only catch is that it tastes way better (considering that you are not a good cook).

Our pick: Jumbo grilled sandwich with masala chai
Timing: 8 am to 2 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 100
Where: C 125, Ground Floor, Lajpat Nagar 1

Saravana Bhawan

This is one of my favourite places to have authentic healthy and filling South Indian food. If you are not in a mood to snack on dosa, uttapam is your next best pick. And do not forget to try badam halwa!

Our pick: Mixed Uttapam with fresh lime and badam halwa
Timing: 8 am to 11 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 500
Where: P-13, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place

Pandit Babu Ram Devi Dayal Parathe Wale

If you love food, Chandni Chowk is one place that should be on the top of your bucket list. And when it comes to garam garam paranthas, this place is second to none. The place has all sorts of paranthas that you can imagine. Bored of aloo paranthas? Well, you can always try tamatar paratha or nimbu parantha!

Our pick: gobhi parantha
Timing: 9 am to 11 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 150
Where: 9074, Gali Paranthe Wale, Chandni Chowk

Noora Nihari Wale

This place is strictly for non-vegetarians. They serve the best Nihari around. The flavours are perfectly balanced and the aroma is powerful enough to make you go weak in the knees.

Our pick: Nihari
Timing: 6:30 am to 7 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 200
Where: 3576, Thelewali Gali, Bara Hindu Rao Road, Near Shanti Sales Corporation, Azad Market

Roshan Di Kulfi

Before you jump to the conclusion that this place is just for desserts, let me tell you something– it’s the perfect place for you to have king style Indian breakfast. The place packs Indian delights like channa bhature, dahi bhalla and chole puri. Besides the desi food, they also serve sandwiches and pizza. Could it get any better?

Our pick: Chole Puri with cold pista badam kesar milk
Timing: 8 am to 10 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 500
Where: 2816, Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh

Naivedyam

This dimly lit place is the perfect place to start your day away from the morning sun. While the interiors are soothing for the eyes, the food is soothing for the heart (and stomach of course). The best thing you can order here is Mysore dosa and do not forget to try some payasam.

Our pick: Mysore plain rava dosa with Mysore Pak
Timing: 10 am to 11 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 500
Where: Shop 1, Hauz Khas Village

Baljeet’s Amritsari Koolcha

Has it ever happened to you that you craved for kadhi chawal in the morning? Well, if you have then I’m sure that you must not have found many places that offer this dish at the break of dawn. Good news, Baljeet’s offers the best of Punjabi food in the morning. It’s a modest restaurant but the quality of food is promising.

Our pick: Amritsari kulcha thali
Timing: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 300
Where: D-2, Shubham Enclave, Jwala Heri Road, Paschim Vihar

Salad Chef

Forget chole bhature, how about something light and healthy? Well, if you are looking for something that is both healthy and tastes good, then this is your go to place. It’s a place that serves the most interesting combination of salads and wraps.

Our pick: Chicken Hawaiian salad
Timing: 8:30 am to 11 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 500
Where: C-1, Main Market, Paschimi Marg, Block C, Vasant Vihar

Chaayos

If you are tea person, you should definitely try this place out. Apart from serving a wide variety of tea, the place also offers interesting ‘nashta‘ which includes evergreen dishes like Baarish wale pakore, chicken seekh pav and bun maska.

Our pick: Keema Pav with Pahadi Chai
Timing: 8 am to 11 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 400
Where: F-14/15, Mezzanine, 1st Floor, F Block, Inner Circle, Connaught Place

Madras Cafe

This is a sweet and simple food joint for those lazy those lazy Sunday mornings when you just don’t want to cook. Although the place is known for its South Indian delights, the Chinese food is just as good.

Our pick: Paper masala dosa
Timing: 10 am to 9 pm
Average cost for two: Rs 150
Where: I-1/29, Sector-16 Rohini

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