St Stephen’s College Café

Those who are not aware, mind you, the canteen at St. Stephen’s College is always referred to as a café. Here, the omelettes and the cutlets are served with knives and forks on china crockery—a rare phenomenon in Delhi University. Often referred to as the grand daddy of all college canteens in Delhi, the café attracts hip, brilliant young minds displaying their intellectual as well as design acumen; so labels, designer wear, iPads and gizmos are available aplenty. One can see students and friends seated on wicker chairs straight out of a charming British garden whilst munching on cheese scrambled eggs, toasts, maggi with minced chicken and croissants or sandwiches. Chicken curry served only on Fridays is a major attraction among the students. The café has seen illustrious alumni like Amitav Ghosh, Konkona Sen and Barkha Dutt enjoy their snacks here. Do not forget to taste the ubiquitous samosas and pakoras that are almost sacrilegious to this hallowed hall. A stint the café is definitely reminiscent of the colonial times.