ML 05 Cafe

Tucked into the mist-wrapped hills of Meghalaya, ML 05 Cafe redefines the Indian coffee experience by fusing slow-roasted local beans with Khasi heritage and minimalist urban design, inviting travellers to sip, pause, and taste the quiet revolution brewing in India’s northeast.

Address

5th Mile, Upper Shillong, Sohra Road Inside Horti Hub Compound On the way to Elephant falls & Cherrapunjee, Shillong, Meghalaya 793009, India

Phone

+91 70056 85695

Location of ML 05 Cafe

Opinions

4/5 (Read the Reviews)

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Perched at the 5th Mile on Upper Shillong’s Sohra Road, ML 05 Café sits inside the Horti Hub compound, a convenient pit-stop en route to Elephant Falls and Cherrapunjee. The brews are smooth, the baristas know their beans, and the glass-walled space lets the Khasi hills do the decorating; call +91 70056 85695 or drop by on your way to Cherrapunjee for a caffeine break that earns its solid four-star reputation.

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Where exactly is ML 05 Cafe located?

The café sits inside the Horti Hub Compound at 5th Mile, Upper Shillong on Sohra Road, the scenic route toward Elephant Falls and Cherrapunjee, making it an easy pit-stop for travellers craving fresh coffee before or after the waterfalls.

What makes ML 05 Cafe different from other coffee shops in Shillong?

Set 1,520 m above sea level, the café pairs single-estate Meghalaya beans with glass-wall mountain views, so guests sip slow-roasted arabica while watching clouds roll over the Khasi Hills—an experience chain cafés can’t replicate.

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Walk-ins are welcome on weekdays, but weekends and holiday seasons fill fast with tour groups; a quick call to +91 70056 85695 before you leave Shillong city secures the window seats with the best gorge views.

Is ML 05 Cafe child-friendly and does it offer vegan options?

Families appreciate the spacious lawn, high-chairs, and mini-menu for kids, while vegan guests can swap dairy for local coconut milk in espressos, cold brews, and milkshakes without extra charge.

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