Gangtok’s best coffee spots: Where to get your caffeine hit

If your diet consists of pizza, cupcakes, and coffee, well you’re one of us! Luckily, Gangtok boasts a dizzying array of coffee shops, as well as pastry shops and bakeries. And over the years, the city has perfected the café culture of sitting for hours, reading, sipping, discussing, and observing passersby.

Whether you’re a coffee snob who likes to discuss beans and roasts, or just someone who wants a good flat white, we’ve cut through the noise to bring you the best cafés in Gangtok at which to get your morning jolt. Check out our roundup; we’re sure your taste buds will love you for life.

The Local Café

This quiet gem is where you are immediately transported away from the hustle of the city. A favourite amongst the locals, the coffee shop has a cheerful vibe. Relax with your Americano, with the morning paper, and then dig into their signature freshly made hand-stressed pizzas – we recommend the Bacon Tomato Pizza. Other best-sellers are Homemade Tibetan Bread Sandwich served alongside Fries and Salsa and Laphing. Not to forget the cakes and bakes. However the real deal here is the Himalayan Breakfast – homemade Tibetan phaley served with eggs of your choice, along with hot spicy potato and Tibetan butter tea. They also offer complimentary Wi-Fi!