Best Restaurants in Mussoorie: Landour, Mall Road and Camel’s Back Guide (2026)
Last Updated: October, 2026
Mussoorie’s food scene splits into three zones: Landour (heritage Char Dukan, Emily’s library tea garden, Kalsang Tibetan, Prakash’s General Store since 1928, Ruskin Bond’s own neighbourhood eating spots), Mall Road (Lovely Omelette, Chick Chocolate, Tip Top Tea Shop, Clock Tower Cafe), and Camel’s Back Road (Cafe Ivy valley views). Classical regional cuisine is Garhwali — siddu, kafuli, phaanu, chainsoo. The must-do food experience: morning tea at Char Dukan Landour followed by Mall Road breakfast at Lovely Omelette (expect 1-hour queues).
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Food in Mussoorie
Whether it is the chilly winds of winters or the fresh air in the summers, a trip to Mussoorie is incomplete without indulging in its cuisine. There are many cafes and restaurants in Mussoorie that serve some of the best cuisines in India. Like, what’s the point of a holiday in Mussoorie without enjoying some good and a drink. The little town in Uttarakhand near Dehradun caters to a palette of thousands of tourists every year. Let’s scroll ahead and discover the top restaurants and cafes in Mussoorie.
Garhwali Dishes to Order in Mussoorie
Beyond the Continental and Tibetan restaurants, Mussoorie’s Garhwali regional cuisine includes:
Siddu. Steamed wheat flour bread stuffed with poppy seeds or walnuts, served with ghee. Found at Himalayan-forward restaurants.
Kafuli. Garhwali green leafy vegetable curry made with spinach, fenugreek, and chaulai leaves — the signature Garhwali comfort dish.
Phaanu. Mixed dal curry (lentil combination) slow-cooked overnight.
Chainsoo. Roasted-and-ground black gram (urad dal) curry — hearty Garhwali protein staple.
Aloo ke Gutke. Dry roasted potatoes with Garhwali spices.
Bhang Chutney. Hemp seed chutney (non-intoxicating) — traditional Garhwali accompaniment.
Mandua ki Roti. Finger millet flatbread — Garhwali staple.
Where to find them: Smaller Garhwali-style eateries along the Mussoorie-Dehradun road and in Landour villages. Ask your villa host for current recommendations.
Here are the top 7 restaurants in Mussoorie
Landour Bake House
For those seeking some good food and views in Mussoorie, Landour Bake House is your first stop. Set in the Sister’s Bazaar in Mussoorie, Landour Bake House is in every list of places to visit in Mussoorie. Featuring the best cookies and breads in the valley, Landour Bake House is an experience of its own. With historic recipes from the valley and baked goods perfect for a breakfast, this is the best place for a breakfast in Mussoorie.
- Cuisine – Bakery and Desserts
Emily’s, Landour
Emily’s is a booklovers paradise as this cafe in Landour Cantt features a library inside. Featuring an array of freshly made continental food, Emily’s is best known for its BBQ chicken, fish fingers, and Shepherd’s Pie. This restaurant in Mussoorie also has interiors with floral wallpapers, wooden furniture and even a tea garden.
- Cuisine – Continental
Char Dukan
Char Dukan is an iconic eatery of Mussoorie that comprises four little eateries. Serving the best breakfast in Mussoorie, Char Dukan’s ginger honey tea and waffles are known throughout the little hill station. Perfect for a respite while strolling the hills, this quaint little place is ideal for spending your evenings in Mussoorie.
- Cuisine – Breakfast
Little Llama Cafe
One of the most instagrammable cafes in Mussoorie, Little Llama Cafe is the quintessential hill station cafe. Serving good and delicious food like smoothies, falafels, mutton burgers, the vintage charm of this cafe in Mussoorie is irresistible. The rooftop of the cafe offers rewarding views of the verdant Mussoorie hills, giving you another reason to dine here.
- Cuisine – Continental
Lovely Omelette
This tiny little outlet on Mall Road, Mussoorie is etched in every resident’s heart. Lovely Omelette is known for its fluffy, small omelettes and has been there since 1918. Pro-tip – We recommend going in a bit early as the shop is quite crowded and it may even take an hour.
- Cuisine – Breakfast
Cafe De Tavern
This cafe in Mussoorie features a stunning stone facade with glass windows and wooden carvings that will transport you to colonial times. Cafe De Tavern is known for its mojitos, sangria, cheesecake, and brownies.
- Cuisine – Baked Goods
Clock Tower Cafe, Clock Tower
Located right next to the famous clock tower in Mussoorie, this cafe in Mussoorie overlooks the valley and serves lip-smacking food. Clower Tower Cafe is known for its desserts, schezwan veg momos and blueberry cheesecake.
- Cuisine – Italian & Cheese
Kalsang, Landour
Iconic Tibetan restaurant in the Char Dukan area. Momos (steamed and pan-fried), thukpa, thenthuk, phing. One of Mussoorie’s most-recommended Tibetan options.
Prakash’s General Store, Landour
Mussoorie heritage establishment since 1928. Famous for homemade jams, Himalayan dairy cheese, peanut butter, and the cardamom cake. Not a sit-down restaurant but an iconic food-shopping stop. The store is referenced in Ruskin Bond’s Landour writings.
Chick Chocolate, Mall Road (Library Chowk end)
Classic Mussoorie bakery known for chocolates, cakes, and English confectionery. One of the oldest Mall Road establishments.
Doma’s Inn, Landour
Tibetan heritage establishment with homemade momos, thukpa, and Tibetan bread. Smaller and quieter than Kalsang.
Cafe Ivy, Camel’s Back Road
Valley-view fine-dining cafe with the terrace that looks down the Doon Valley. European-leaning menu with Indian specialties. (Also features in our Mountain View Cafes guide.)
Tip Top Tea Shop, Mall Road
Heritage tea stop with the colonial Mussoorie atmosphere intact. Simple menu — tea, bun maska, basic breakfast.
Top Homestays in Mussoorie
Everest Base Camp
This opulent stay in Mussoorie near Sir George Everest’s House is surrounded by vegetation and raw nature. Everest Base Camp is divided in form of tents and lets you experience glamping in Mussoorie. The all-day dining and picnic experience, makes it perfect for a summer stay in Mussoorie.
Lawrence Terrace
This hilltop homestay in Mussoorie is located just a walk away from the Mall Road in Mussoorie. Painted shades of brown and plush interiors, the homestay in Mall road offers many indoor games for recreation. The best part? The terrace provides picturesque views and can double as a viewing deck. There is also an attic room for kids to play endless games.
Alpine Bliss
With lush surroundings enveloping the villa, Alpine Bliss is a perfect villa for families in Mussoorie. With aesthetic 5 bedrooms offering beautiful panoramas of the hills, mornings at Alpine Bliss are simply blissful. What sets this villa in Mussoorie apart is its dedicated amenities such as home theatre, kids den, bonfire pits and deck area that are perfect for an evening with your loved ones.
FAQs about Eating in Mussoorie
Landour — anchored by Char Dukan junction, Emily’s heritage restaurant with its library and tea garden, Kalsang Tibetan, Prakash’s General Store (since 1928), and the Ruskin Bond Landour literary heritage trail.
Yes but busier. Lovely Omelette, Chick Chocolate, Tip Top Tea Shop, and Clock Tower Cafe anchor the Mall Road scene. Expect queues at Lovely Omelette.
Smaller local eateries on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road serve siddu, kafuli, phaanu, and chainsoo. Confirm current options with your villa host.
Yes. “Char Dukan” literally means “four shops” in Hindi — four small eateries operating as a cluster at Landour Cantonment serving the same ginger-honey-tea-and-waffle breakfast tradition.
Yes. Char Dukan, Lovely Omelette, Clock Tower Cafe, Cafe De Tavern all have strong vegetarian menus. Prakash’s General Store is purely a food-shopping stop with jams and cheese.
Ruskin Bond has lived in Landour for decades and writes about the local food scene regularly. His books mention Prakash’s, Char Dukan, and the Landour food atmosphere.
