Tucked along Gokhale Marg, Sidewalk Cafe distills Lucknow’s laid-back Nawabi spirit into espresso steam and buttery croissants, proving India’s café culture has traded chai glasses for single-origin pour-overs without losing its soul.
Ground Floor, 1, Ram Mohan Rai Marg, near Hazratganj, Gokhale Marg, Gokhale Vihar, Butler Colony, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India
+91 63900 01717
Sidewalk Café on Gokhale Marg is a quiet, high-ceilinged haven near Hazratganj where Lucknow’s humidity seems to pause: single-estate Indian arabica is weighed, ground and poured with barista precision, arriving alongside small plates of rosemary-flecked chicken panini and vegan banana-oat muffins that taste fresher than the mall-chain norm. The 4.8 rating reflects not just the coffee but the details—quick Wi-Fi, staff who remember your preference for 68 °C flat whites, and a shaded patio that lets you watch the city’s vintage Ambassadors roll past without tasting their exhaust. Prices sit a notch above street-level dhabas yet below five-star lobbies, making it the default workspace for local architects and visiting consultants who need reliable plugs, mellow jazz and a kitchen that keeps the espresso coming until 10 p.m.
| Sunday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–11 PM |
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Where exactly is Sidewalk Cafe on Gokhale Marg?
Sidewalk Cafe sits on Ground Floor, 1, Ram Mohan Rai Marg, a one-minute walk from Hazratganj’s central crossing, inside the leafy Gokhale Vihar pocket of Butler Colony, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India—easy to spot by the chalk-board menu on the pavement and the scent of freshly ground arabica.
Can I book a table or order takeaway from Sidewalk Cafe?
Yes; call +91 63900 01717 between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. and the team will reserve your preferred corner couch or have your craft coffee & sourdough sandwich packed in eco-friendly boxes ready for pickup.
What makes Sidewalk Cafe different from other cafés in India?
While most Indian cafés focus on quick service, Sidewalk brings Melbourne-style slow-bar culture to Lucknow: single-origin beans, in-house baker, zero-plastic policy, and a 4.8-star rating earned through barista-led cupping sessions and monthly latte-art throw-downs.
Is there parking and Wi-Fi for digital nomads at Sidewalk Cafe?
Ample street parking is available on Gokhale Marg after 11 a.m., and the 200 Mbps fibre line with plenty of plug points makes the café a quiet, laptop-friendly workspace—just buy a pastry or second cup to keep the code-and-coffee vibe going.
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