Insta-Worthy Best Cafés in Chandigarh

When we visit a cafe, we hope to not only feed our body but nourish our Instagram feeds. It just so happens that Chandigarh has plenty of cafes where that’s possible. The cafés provide multiple Instagram worthy spots. You’ll never be short of Instagrammable spots. Get your phone at the ready and prepare to get snap-happy inside one of these Instagrammable best cafés in Chandigarh.

1. Café JC Chandigarh

Cafe JC’s is one of the classiest and best cafes in Chandigarh with comfort written over it. (metaphorically, duh!!). The Café has a versatile menu offering a wide variety of comfort food cuisines starting from English Breakfast too, Continental, Italian, Oriental, and North Indian. They have got one of the prettiest ambiances with Wooden outdoor seating, potted plants, lamps, and fairy lights. All the ingredients required for the perfect Instagrammable photos. The chic, beautiful minimalistic indoor seating compliments the vibes of the outdoor seating. This restaurant is a total catch when it comes to spending a good time. The food is also tasty. The chicken sandwiches and Chinese starters are my personal favorites.

Location: Coal Depot Complex, Shop No. 2 & 3, Azaadi Rte, 10D, Sector 10, Chandigarh, 160011
Timings: Sunday To Saturday (10:00 am – 10:00 pm)
Contact: 0172 463 0666
How to Reach: Google Map Location

2. Virgin courtyard Chandigarh

“ Happiness belongs in the place of great food accompanied with even greater ambiance” – TCB

Virgin Courtyard brings the vibe of Italy in the city beautifully laid in French architecture. As soon as you enter this beautiful place, you will surely be mesmerized by the stone steps with water running by the side. Wait till you reach the inside of the place or I may say Outside. The seating is amidst a perfectly mowed lawn, surrounded by delicately groomed trees with the perfect amount of lamps & lighting. The white walls, cobblestone floor, and patio are just enough for spending a cozy hour under the sun on winter noon.

They have their décor team which even spice things up to a heavenly level when you book the place for a pre-wedding event or cocktail party. The food is as amazing as the ambiance. They serve delicacies including banana pizza in their dessert menu. This is a 10/10 place for anything and everything.

Location: SCO 1A, Sector 7-C, Sector 7, Chandigarh, 160007
Timings: Sunday To Saturday (11:30 am – 11:00 pm)
Contact: 086990 00999
How to Reach: Google Map Location

3. Cottage Chandigarh

The cottage is another one of the fanciest places located in Sector 7, Chandigarh. The whole restaurant is themed. They serve European and Mediterranean delicacies. The ambiance is exotic. It will at once take you on the imaginary trip to Europe via their rustic décor and entrance. The restaurant offers both, outdoor and indoor seating. They serve delicious food and the staff is very courteous.

Location: SCO 44, Madhya Marg, Sector 7-C, Sector 7, Chandigarh, 160007
Timings: Sunday To Saturday (11:00 am – 11:00 pm)
Contact: 082889 00033
How to Reach: Google Map Location

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4. Four folks

Four Folks is a Multicuisine café and bakery. The restaurant was recently born but yet manage to make a feature on this list. It might not be as fancy as the other cafes described above, but still has a touch of comfort. Families feast, friends bond, and lovers love at four folks. The ambiance is inspired by a street with peppy door frames and quirky wall art. The cafe is extremely Instagramable bringing out the most aesthetic pictures.

Location: Sector 35
Timings: Sunday To Saturday (11:30 am – 11:00 pm)
How to Reach: Google Map Location

5. Aja Fresh Chandigarh

The one, most chosen spot for healthy dining. The goal of the restaurant is to, not serve junk food. Aja Fresh was awarded “Best Healthy Restaurant in India” consecutively for 2 years. You will love the tasty twist they give to healthy food. The décor is designed by keeping differently-abled people in mind. This concept is not only Courteous but also brave & beautiful. The best thing about this café is its food. They have vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and even lactose intolerant options for their customers. The picturesque cafe serves casual dining with a pocket-friendly craving donation.

Location: 130, S.c.o 129, 131, Madhya Marg, Sector 9C, Chandigarh, 160009
Timings: Sunday To Saturday (10:00 am – 11:00 pm)
Contact: 098887 88802
How to Reach: Google Map Location

6. Pink Wasabi Chandigarh

Pink Wasabi, an addition at Elante Mall is one of the chic and best cafes in Chandigarh. The Instagram-worthy spots around the café transport you to the breathtakingly beautiful, Japan in full bloom season. They make for a great photo option and serve excellent food. It beautifully captures the youthful spirit of the young generation looking for eye-pleasing cafes along with delectable food. From rose-adorn interiors, wisteria-covered exteriors, candy-floss pink furnishings, and stunning cherry blossom grooves transport guests to the breathtakingly beautiful- Japanese bloom season. Hence, it makes this picture-perfect restaurant definitely worth one worth the ‘gram.

Location: Phase I, Elante Mall, 178A, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh, 160002
Timings: Sunday To Saturday (11:00 am – 10:00 pm)
How to Reach: Google Map Location

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COVID Negative Report is now mandatory for Himachal Travel.

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur in the advisory made on Sunday announced that from now it is mandatory for people coming from seven states which are witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases to show a COVID-19 negative test report on entering the state.

Making the announcement, state Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said

People coming from Punjab, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh need to carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours while visiting Himachal Pradesh from April 16. 

– CM Thakur

He made the announcement while presiding over a meeting with senior officers to review the coronavirus situation in the state. 

Schools & Colleges will remain Closed.

The Himachal Pradesh government has already closed all educational institutions till April 21 and restricted gatherings at marriage ceremonies to 50 people indoors and with a maximum of 200 for outdoors. Besides, only 50 people have been allowed to attend funerals

No Langars are allowed.

Devotees are allowed to visit temples in the state during Navratri festival, but holding ‘langars’, ‘bhandaras’ and ‘jagran’ has been completely banned, he said. Thakur said the laxity shown by people has resulted in a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the state.

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Important Dates

In the recruitment notification, the MCC Chandigarh mentioned that there were vacancies for 81 firemen, 1 station fire officer, 41 clerks, 2 SDEs, 4 JEs, law officers, data entry operators, and various other posts.

For checking the detailed no. of category wise vacancies Click Here

The date of examination is yet to be announced. Though the last date to fill the application form is May 3, 2021, and the last date to pay the exam fee is May 5, 2021.
The exam will be conducted by Panjab University

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Click Here to Check the Procedure of Online Application

Application Fee

• SC category – Rs. 500/-
• General/OBC/ESM(Lineal Descendants)/ EWS – Rs. 1000/-
• PwD(Persons with Disability) – Rs. 500/-
• Ex-Serviceman – Rs. 500/-

Candidates should visit the official website of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh to know other details like the eligibility conditions, educational qualification, and selection process to fill the posts.

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The Kundi Mucchh Obessive

The Awkward Non-Drinker

The Gol-Gappa Girl

The Vehle College Grads

The Jugaadu Chefs

The Theka Gyaani

The Aloof Coffee Shop Crawlers

The Street Food Enthusiast

The ‘Pehle Chai-Sutta, Phir Kaam Duja’ Guy

The ‘Let’s Go Sector 26’ Babe

The ‘Chalo Himachal ‘ Traveller

The Daaru-baaz

The Workaholics

The Maggi Lovers

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Though On-site registrations and direct walk-ins are available at all of these sites, there are still a few who supports Online registrations along with On-site ones. Get to know more on How to Get your elderly vaccinated against COVID by following these simple steps!

List of Government and Private COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Chandigarh

Government Hospitals

1. PGIMER Lecture Theatre Complex
2. PGIMER Advanced Pediatric Centre
3. GMCH-32 CHD B Block 5th Floor Site 1
4. GMCH-32 CHD B Block 5th Floor Site 2
5. GMSH-16 CHD OPD Block 5th Floor Site 1
6. GMSH-16 CHD OPD Block 3rd Floor Site 2
7. Civil Hospital Sector-45
8. Civil Hospital Manimajra
9. Civil Hospital Sector-22
10. Police Hospital Sector-26
11. Health and Wellness Center-49, 23
12. Civil Dispensary Sector-50
13. Health Center Moulikagaran
14. Health and Wellness Center-35
15. Health and Wellness Center-38
16. Health and Wellness Center-26
17. Health Center Dudumajra
18. Health and Wellness Center-8
19. Health and Wellness Center Dhanas
20. Health and Wellness Center-33
21. Health and Wellness Center Citco
22. Health and Wellness Center-27
23. Health and Wellness Center Maloya
24. ESI Hospital Ramdarbar
25. ARHTC Dispensary, Palsora
26. PU dispensary
27. Dental Hospital Sector-25

Private Hospitals

28. ABROL ENT INSTITUTE-22
29. Bedi Hospital Sector-33
30. Chetanya Hospital Sector-44
31. Chandigarh City Center Sector-8
32. Choupada Hospital Manimajra
33. Dhanwantari Ayurvedic College-46
34. Dharam Hospital Sector-15
35. Eden Critical Care Hospital
36. Global Health Care Sector-21
37. Happy Family Hospital Manimajra
38. Healing Hospital Sector-34
39. Jindal IVF Memorial -20
40. Care Partner Heart Center-Sector-19
41. Landmark Hospital Sector-33
42. Mukat Hospital Sector-34
43. Rahi Care Dialysis Center-22
44. Rajneesh Clinic Sector-40
45. Santokh Hospital Sector-38A
46. Santokh Clinic Sector-38C

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1. Cup & Kitaab

This cafe in Mohali is a happy hunting ground for all book lovers. A perfect place for ambiverts to sip and stir the stories. Here you will always have an option for either being a part of a story or just being an observer from a cozy corner. You can volunteer and socialize at their weekly chai pe charcha intense debate discussions or through the plethora of open mics, art, and yoga workshops hosted there. 

Where: Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062

2) The Chai Brewery

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The Chai along with the sutta kind of cafe in the heart of sector 34. Amazing place to get kadak and garam chai with pakora while enjoying live music and playing board games. 

Where: SCO 134,135,136 first floor, Sector 34A, Chandigarh 

3) TAC – The Art Cafe

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The Only Art theme cafe in Chandigarh. This cafe not only just allows you to hang your art on their wall but also teaches how to draw, paint, and more for free to their customers. They have a dedicated painting table at the back where you can grab some art supplies and let your creative juices do the miracles on the paper. You are always more than welcome to take your masterpiece home or make it an addition to their beautiful art wall. 

Where: Bay Shop No. 266, near Chandigarh Sweets, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh

Read more about it here: Read, Doodle, or Paint at this amazing The Art Cafe near Elante

4) Brooklyn Central 

This is the only American Cafe in Tricity. Known for an American style chic decor and its wide selection of menu. With a wonderful indoor and outdoor seating area, rough and ready ambiance with great food, this cafe is the most visited place in Chandigarh. While you are there, don’t forget to try their amazing Jersey Style Chicken Barbeque Burger.

Where: Elante Mall, 178-178A, Purv Marg, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh

Coal Depot Complex, 10D, Sector 10, Chandigarh

5) Café Nomad

As the name suggests, this is a cafe for Nomads, Travellers, and wayfarers from all around the world. The Cafe’s theme is all Travel and is the cousin cafe of Backpacker’s cafe, sector 9. They are known for serving authentic Lebanese cuisine. The cafe’s cuisine might get a little heavy on your pocket but every bite is worth the penny. The add on is the nicely done up décor which put Café Nomad on the list of best theme cafes in Chandigarh

Where: 1914, Sarovar Path, Sector 7-C, Sector 7, Chandigarh

6) Books N Brew

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Opened almost 10 years ago, this cafe started the book cafe culture in the city beautiful. From supporting local artists from all categories of arts to selling handcrafted merchandise, this cafe is the place where it all started. The customers here are not only paying for their awesome coffee and fries, but also they are paying for the hospitality and the craving to be part of the culture they have successfully created. 

Where: SCO 8, 1st Floor, Udyan Path, Sector 16 D, Chandigarh

So, What are you waiting for? call your friends and Plan a Cafe Crawl. Also, Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @ChandigarhBytes

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Every individual becomes a local guide when it comes to suggesting flea markets like Shastri or giving directions to the Chinese market. But what if one asks where to go, And who to refer to when the matter at hand concerns the development of the city. Are we really familiar with Area wise authorities in charge?

Chandigarh – The city beautiful, the clean & the green city. The city which once ranked in the Top 3 cleanest city, and in Top 5 in the ease of living Index once has now barely made in the top 30 by crawling like a wounded Tigeress.

Tell me, How well do your know your city beautiful? The current young generation does talk about political issues and raise questions on social media because they care. What they really should be doing is knocking on the doors of their Ward councilors and asking them where did the development budget go?

The problem lies that in our busy hectic life, we honestly don’t know which door to knock. For that matter, Here is a Ward Wise Area List & Councillor List of Chandigarh – 2021. So, Next time you must reach out to the right person for answers!

Ward Wise Area List & Councillor List of Chandigarh – 2021

Elected Councillors (Old Wards 1 to 26)

Nominated Councillor (New Wards 27-35)

Here’s a Tip: Never be Shy while reaching out to these people. Your vote gave you every right to knock their doors to seek answers.

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Momos were the dish loved by the northeastern but now it has officially become a staple street food of all the Chandigarh, Delhi, Shimla aka almost all of North India. They are believed to be originated from Tibet and today, come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties.  And so to celebrate these varieties, we’ve made a list of some different types of momos and where you can find them. Try all these Types of Momos at these places in Chandigarh! ! So, let’s read on!

1) Tandoori Momo

Where: Toshib Fast Food

BOOTH NO. 48, Sector 34C, Chandigarh,

2) Afghani Momo

Where: Sai Soya Chaap Delight

57, Sector 7, Panchkula, Haryana 

3) Paneer Momo

Where: Momo Junction

Backside market, Phase 3B2, Mohali

4) Fried Momo

Where: Raju Chinese Fast Food

Booth no. 75, Sector 23-C, 23C, Sector 23, Chandigarh

5) Steam Momo

Where: Adhikari Chinese Food

Booth No.238, Patel Market, 15D, Sector 15, Chandigarh

6) Kurkure Momo

Where: Hungroo

Patel Market, 15D, Sector 15, Chandigarh,

8) Crystal Clear Momo

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Where: Dimsum Box

27, 9D, Sector 9, Chandigarh

9) Gravy Momo

Where: Shangz

Sco 367, Sector 8, Panchkula

That’s our curated list of some of the best places to find awesome momos. Now, what are you waiting for? So go check ‘em all out! 

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In this chaos mingled existence, we deserve The Art Cafe.

A place to unwind our inner thoughts. A place marked with plants, art, and creativity. A place to laugh around with our friends paired with good food & good experiences. 

And guess what? We dug out exactly this kind of a place for you!

TAC – The Art Cafe

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A cafe between busy city life and serene lonely roads. A cafe waiting for the artist to come around and paint the walls with their talents. A cafe serving awesome food at affordable prices.

Opened by an adorable couple, Atul and Sukriti TAC- The art cafe aims to support the creators and their creativity. The interior of the cafe is mostly constructed from the scarp.

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Art All Around!

The walls of this comfy and cozy place scream creativity. Divers dive, Cats purrs and the Rockets launches all on these cute and awesome walls. Their tables have napkin holders made from cassette tapes. Their shelves have art pieces created from pots. The place is a peaceful retreat for all the artists. They have an art wall wish houses painting from both newbie and professionals artists. 

“My wife, Sukriti keeps on changing the wall art every few months. We encourage the artist to showcase their work here for free and they even can put a price tag on their work if they like. So, a customer can take some souvenirs home” – Says Atul.

This café also lets you Read, Write or doodle. They have provided stationery, pens, paints, colors, or anything you need to let your creative juices flowing. Apart from the frames on the art wall, a local artist can feature their art pieces as well. 

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Art Therapy Paired with Awesome Food.

To fuel up your energetic self, TAC has an amazing multi-cuisine menu. Vadapav at TAC is something to die for! From Aalo Ke Paranthe to mac n Cheese, from Manchurian to Coleslaw, They serve almost anything and everything. That as well at affordable prices! Their Lemon Mushroom and Thandi Keer Jar are something to die for!

So, What are you waiting for? Visit this awesome place today for some Art and Food therapy! 

Where:

Bay Shop No. 266, near Chandigarh Sweets, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh

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A user guide to let know all the know-how of the registration process has been uploaded on the websites of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the National Health Authority (NHA).

Important things to note…

1. There is no CoWIN app on the PlayStore for registration as the app is for administrators only. 
2. The registrations opened at 9 AM on March 1 and will be open till 3 PM every day. The availability of slots nearby to get vaccinated is subject to availability.

Follow these simple steps for registration:

1. Citizens can go to http://www.cowin.gov.in to register themselves or via the Aarogya Setu app, which has CoWIN app integration. 
2. Download the Aarogya Setu app from the play store or visit the Cowin.gov.in website from your desktop.
3. Enter your mobile number and click on the OTP (One Time Password). Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and click on the verify button.

4. In the Aarogya Setu app, go to the CoWin tab, and tap on the Vaccination tab. And then proceed.
5. A registration page will appear where you will need to enter the photo ID type ( Driving License, Aadhaar Card as photo ID proof), number, and your full name, gender, and age of the person. 
6. If you are registering for the person with Comorbidities. Click yes, when they ask ‘Do you have any comorbidities (pre-existing medical conditions)’. People age between 45 years to 60 years will need to carry a medical certificate when they go for the appointment. Once registered, a confirmation message will be sent to the registered mobile number.

7. After the registration is completed, the system will display account details. One person can add four more people linked to the mobile number verified before. You can click on the ‘Add button’ and enter the details of other individuals to register for them as well.

8. There appears a column named ‘Action’ in front of the names. And alongside it, there is a calendar icon, where you can schedule an appointment.
9. You will land on the “Book Appointment for Vaccination” page. Enter details like State/UT, District, Block, and Pincode. Hit the ‘ Search’ Button
10. Choose the vaccination center at your convenience. You can also choose dates from the next week and then click on the “Book” option.
11. An “Appointment Confirmation” page will open showing the details of the booking. You can either click on “Confirm” if the information is correct or click on “Back” to make changes.

12. Viola! Your “Appointment is Successful” will appear showing all the details. You can also download and save the confirmation of the details.
13.  If in any circumstance, you want to reschedule your appointment, you can log in with your mobile number, enter OTP and make the changes by clicking on the edit icon below the ‘Action’ column against registered individuals. 

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