Loved the rooftop seating here &mdash; nice breeze and you can see a bit of the street below. Got the cold coffee and it was solid. Prices are decent for the area. Staff smiled enough, no complaints.

The interiors have that old-world charm, but the seating could be a bit more comfortable. Still, the mountain view from the window made up for it.

The thali of the day was a solid intro to Himachali curries, and the price felt fair. Seating&#39;s a bit cramped though, so don&#39;t come expecting to lounge around.

The window seats give you a proper view of the hills, really nice while sipping coffee. Apple pie with ice cream was fresh, honey on the side was a good touch. Indoor seating felt a bit cramped though.

Came here for drinks with a couple of friends. The balcony seating is the main draw&mdash;nice view of the street below, feels a bit lively without being too loud. Food was decent, nothing fancy but okay. Service was friendly enough. I&#39;d stick to the drinks though, the snacks felt a little oily for my taste.

Stopped by for a quick bite and ended up staying longer than planned. Hookah menu is solid, lots of flavors. Place was buzzing even on a weekday afternoon. Service was fast enough for me. Got the chicken shawarma plate, decent portion. Not mind-blowing but does the job when you&#39;re hungry and short on time.

Visited for lunch after the temple visit. The Himachali thali was decent, pahadi chai hit the spot. Glass windows give you nice views of the hills. Staff was fine, Ghanshyam was helpful. Place can get a bit crowded around noon, but manageable. Pretty good stop if you&#39;re in the area.

The butter chicken was really good, but we had to wait a while to get someone&#39;s attention. A couple of menu items were unavailable too. Service felt a bit uneven, but the food made up for it.

The tomato soup here was really good&mdash;perfect for a chilly evening. Staff kept checking in without being pushy. Cozy spot, though it did get a bit crowded later.

Stopped for Giani&#39;s ice cream and a pastry&mdash;solid pick. Wish they had more drink options to pair with dessert though.

Portions are really generous for the price, felt like good value. Just wish the seating wasn&#39;t so cramped, hard to enjoy the meal properly.

The Himachali thali here was so good &mdash; came in those traditional brass plates, felt authentic. Right on the Ridge so the view is nice too. Had to wait a bit since it was busy, but the price was fair for what you get.

Tried the tandoori veg momos for the first time today&mdash;honestly, they were the star of the meal. Smoky, slightly crisp on the outside, and the filling was well-spiced. The chilli garlic chowmein was decent too, though nothing crazy. Quick service, no fuss. I&#39;d go back just for those momos again.

Went here for a quick lunch during my Shimla trip. The special thali was fresh and properly cooked, not oily at all. Portion size was decent for the price. Only thing is they don&#39;t take cards, so keep cash ready. Also had to wait a bit for the food. But the veggies tasted fresh, which matters a lot to me.

The mango ale was fresh and refreshing. That&#39;s all I really cared about. 🍺

The rooftop seating is a nice touch, right near the church and the lift to Mall Road. Got a bit chilly in the evening though. 😅

The Mexican green wave pizza was solid, paneer makhani one was good too. Got the cheese burst crust, went well with a Coke.

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