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Fabcafe by the Lake

Restaurant Cafe

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Lajpat Nagar


Address

Sunder Nursery, Delhi' Heritage Park, Bharat Scouts and Guides Marg, adjoining Humayun's Tomb, Nizamuddin, National Zoological Park, Sundar Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India

Contact

+91 74288 99692

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (3.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 7:30 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 sikandar k. 1 year ago on Google
    Location is very good, But restaurant is not that much maintained.. Price is very high. Price doesn’t go with along with it Deco and interior. I personally feel that owner must reduce its price in order to get more footfalls. It has got one of the best locations around .. need to work more in menu and pricing..
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 swapnil v. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is good, decently priced, but the place is amazing, location is amazing, would be a pleasure to eat on a rainy day, loved the place, tried first time. The only thing is, I being vegetarian had not much option to choose from so I might not go here for the food but definitely for the place. Loved it. Menu could have little more options to choose from.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Madhulika L. 2 years ago on Google
    The café spreads out around two sides of the pool, the restaurant area consisting of both a covered space (which is enclosed by walls only on two sides, so it’s not totally closed), as well as some eight or nine tables on the terrace overlooking the pool. The food is a mix of Indian and Western flavours, lots of fusion here. There are main courses, appetizers, salads, desserts, hot and cold beverages, etc. You have to place your order at an order taker’s counter, but the food is brought to your table by a server. All cutlery, crockery etc are disposable. Our desserts and drinks were excellent, but the savouries (sliders, a wrap) had the feel of something that had been prepared a few hours earlier, then wrapped up and reheated just before being served. Very disappointing. I have eaten at other FabCafé outlets, and know how good they can be. This was just not their usual standard. Given that the prices are pretty steep (we paid over Rs 2,000) for all that we consumed), it’s really not worth it.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Harjeet K. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely view with the cozy sittings. Average to bad food, would not recommend anything to eat from here. Seemed expensive as per the quantity, and the bad food taste Is cherry on top. Service here is pathetic and unorganised. yes! people are nice but I felt the place has less employees as per the need of the customers. Imagine a crowded restaurant with three people taking orders and cooking at the same time, had to wait for like 25 minutes to ask someone to give us the bills at-least.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nipun 2 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem, must visit! Inside an exquisite garden called Sunder Nursery. Make it a picnic with lots to see around the cafe. Cafe is at an ideal spot by the lake. Great ambience, and good food. Some fusion dishes might be a miss, but A for effort. Lots of wait on the weekend, so get in line and walk around the place in meanwhile. Quick tip - you can park right next to the cafe so keep driving inside the nursery - there is an entry fee though.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anushka J. 6 months ago on Google
    I would go again at the time of a main meal to get more options for eating. The view is breathtaking and the food was average as we didn't have many vegetarian options for evening snacks.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sumit J. 9 months ago on Google
    Very limited menu and even in that moat things were not available when we went there. I would not recommend it given the cost and the staff also seemed less interested in running the cafe. We ordered karhal biryani which was yummy though. Do try it once for the ambience as it is situated amidst lush greenery all around in sunder nursery. Do not try watermelon juice it was very bland for the price they charged.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 astha g. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing feel to the place. Beautiful location, great food. Awesome service, courteous staff. Totally coming again and again. Limited menu but amazing taste.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anmol 2 years ago on Google
    The café spreads out around two sides of the pool, the restaurant area consisting of both a covered space (which is enclosed by walls only on two sides, so it’s not totally closed), as well as some eight or nine tables on the terrace overlooking the pool. The food is a mix of Indian Asian and Western flavours, lots of fusion here. There are main courses, appetizers, salads, desserts, hot and cold beverages, etc. You have to place your order at an order taker’s counter, but the food is brought to your table by a server. All cutlery, crockery etc are disposable. Our desserts and drinks were excellent, but the savouries (sliders, a wrap) had the feel of something that had been prepared a few hours earlier, then wrapped up and reheated just before being served. Very disappointing. I have eaten at other FabCafé outlets, and know how good they can be. This was just not their usual standard. Given that the prices are pretty steep (we paid over Rs 2,000) for all that we consumed), it’s really not worth it
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Pranshu S. 1 year ago on Google
    Location - perfect for date or small gatherings of 4-5 person. Lake side location is a usp of this place. Food quality- Average , could be improved. Staff- Polite and well mannered. Pricing- Quite high as compared to quality.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mac s. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location inside sunder nursery next to the water body. Beverages are good. Chicken biryani a little rich made with desi ghee.seating under a corrugated area and outside with sun umbrellas. Good service.Parking when u enter from main entrance is around 40/- ..Next to fab cafe it is rs.200. Location next to Humayun's tomb. Entry fee to sundernursery is rs 50
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohit G. 3 years ago on Google
    SUNDER NURSERY - FAB CAFE -At One of the best location in the middle of SUNDER NURSERY. You can dine in here from 9AM- 6PM or you can just grab your feast with tray format packaging & have it anywhere in the Sunder Nursery. LOVELY EXPERIENCES !! You will more fell in love with place when weather is pleasant..🥳 MUST TRY the trending picnic spot in New Delhi.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumit H. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place to be and an even more delightful menu. A diner that's open to the elements (there is a roof!), but let's you soak in the beauty of Sundar Nursery - the water, the greenery, the sky. And while people speak of visiting it during winters, there are quite a few of us for whom it's become the place to be. The Menu - Fabcafe as a brand really interests me. So they serve everything our taste buds love - papri chaat, momos, tikkis, chocolate cake... but here's the catch - none of it is made with the ingredients you expect them to be. Papris with Kuttu, jowar, bajra; momos with jackfruit flour! (This is the first place I've seen people fall in love with veg momos!! - spinach and water chestnuts) And then the chocolate cake. It's made with almond flour and desi ghee!!!. But what takes the cake - its all flavorful and tasty. They are cautious on the side of being light on spices, but hey - thats what true flavors about. In this paprika and oregano flavored world - I cannot imagine a more balanced flavor profile. A must place to visit and smile during these tough times.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 shivank84 8 months ago on Google
    Good ambience, secluded area, very private, limited food options which is mostly organic and healthy. More of a winter place than summers as it is in middle of a garden with artificial water ponds nearby, full of mosquitos and heat. So winters in a good time for sure. Also no music so it's an awesome place for people looking for solitude, organic food, peace and natural environment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amit R. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for children. Visit here early in the morning. After 10-11 AM, it becomes lovers point.... You will feel awkward due to their presence if you are with your kids....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashok A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fab cafe is an cafe situated inside sunder nursery, open at 7am till 10 pm. Place is surrounded two side by an artificial lake with fountains and flower besides banks. Beautiful ambience, smoothing , calm an perfect place for a morning. They serves food both beside lake and inside , besides lake they serve you n disposables. I hv given 4 star only for the ambiance . If you visiting the place don’t go for the food but yes for the beautiful nature vides. Not a pocket friendly cafe ,you hv to pay parking charges Rs 50 and then nursery charges Rs 50 to reach up their additionally , then food are overly priced with average taste and feel like they cooked food 2 to 3 hrs early and oven heat when served to customer Taste 2.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value for money 3/5 Service 4/5 Must have - coffee /shakes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prince J. 3 years ago on Google
    The cafe is beautifully located by the lake. We went on a weekday but it was still busy. Was little hard to find seats. You might have to wait for hours on weekends. It was rare experience to have such cafe in Delhi. The food was very good and the staff was courteous. The only lacking part was the number of options in the menu. Overall Thumbs up. 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sagar J. 5 months ago on Google
    May be only one cafe in delhi located inside a dense green belt. D highlight of d cafe is d atmosphere, d food here is small portions & heavy on d pocket. Its a self order cafe with good service.winters in a good time for sure. Also no music so it's an awesome place for people looking for solitude, organic food, peace and natural environment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 jaskaran s. 7 months ago on Google
    Probably only one cafe in delhi located inside a dense green belt. The highlight of the cafe is the atmosphere, the food here is small portions and heavy on the pocket. Its a self order cafe with good service. We orderd the chicken and paneer sandwich which both are essentially pav and not your regular sandwich however both have a generous filling with good spice level. Go here to unwind,relax sip your coffee amid nature ,food will not wow you but will also not disappoint.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kriti K. 2 years ago on Google
    We had Coffee. It was really amazing. Although the prices are a bit high but having a delicious cup of coffee in between an fabulous place was surely worth it. 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erick M. 5 months ago on Google
    Had heard mixed reviews from people about this place but then I thought of giving it a try. I was in Sundar Nursery on a Sunday morning and though I've been there several times, it was the very first time I ate at this cafe. It's beautiful really, with ample space to sit, clean area and friendly staff. You may have to wait for long if you go there around evening time. Not a lot of people said good things about the food here. In my experience, I ordered Podi idli, omlette and cappuccino and cold coffee. I must say I liked both cappuccino and cold coffee here. Podi idli was really good, I'd suggest you order it if it's available. The egg with pao was also decent, if not too great. When it comes to pricing, it's decently priced, at least the breakfast menu. But not all may agree here since portion size is one factor. I think it's one of the finest places to eat in this Delhi winter. I hadn't heard good reviews about the place from a lot of people, but my experience was fine. I do plan to visit the place and see if the lunch and evening menu is as good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rishant S. 2 years ago on Google
    Not good at all, service time and the food was not able to eat, waist of money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Manmohit S. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all no spece for everyime .. waiting time is 45 minutes this hell and food toooo expensive shameless people this. And cld cofe is maha bakwaass
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A M. 6 months ago on Google
    Cool hangout place with a scenic setting by the water. It's hard to enjoy when it's very hot out. Best time to visit would be early morning or evenings or in the winter. We did not try the food. Instead we tried the Glow Hydration drink and canned mineral water. It was decent but a bit overpriced.

  • 1/5 Akku G. 8 months ago on Google
    I was with a friend from abroad, I was so excited to show this place and eat here, but the service here is awful, they act like you're not even there. I had to go to them to ask for menu and the menu was wet after waiting for sometime when nobody came to take the order I decided to walk away. If you're in a good mood then it's better to avoid this place. Their service is pathetic. No doubt the place is beautiful but that's not all right

  • 3/5 Gurpreet V. 9 months ago on Google
    Even if it was not there, it wouldn't make any difference to Sundar Nursery Complex. Just a basic place. Limited menu and even from this menu more than half of the items are not available. Service below average. It seems the owners Fab India are not really interested in this place so even the staff has given up on the place. The only good thing was that whatever we ordered, it all tested good.

  • 5/5 Dikshita J. 3 months ago on Google New
    It was good…but too much waiting…instead take away is a better option….as lake view can be seen from different parts of nursery too..so nothing special in sitting inside the cafe

  • 3/5 Sahil J. 4 months ago on Google
    Just because of the ambiance of this place, made me give it 3 stars. The cafe is located in the beautiful Sundar Nursery, surrounded by lush greenery and a lake, making it a perfect picturesque spot. They have a variety of coolers, shakes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and a few dessert options on their menu, which is curated by Chef Sunil Chauhan. Ambiance⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ambiance of the cafe is fantastic, especially during winter when you can sit outdoors, soak up the sun, and enjoy the stunning nature views with the lake and greenery. Food⭐⭐ However, when it comes to the food, we were a bit confused as they have two menus at premises, and one of them offers fewer items than they actually have. It was difficult to understand what they were trying to offer. We ordered a salad called smoke paneer tikka salad, but it was below average and didn't taste like tikka at all. It was just pieces of paneer with celery leaves toasted with green chutney. The ice-cold coffee was okay, and the shikanji was fine too. Service ⭐ The service was a bit confusing as well. We weren't sure if it was self-service or seated dining. We had to call the staff multiple times to take our orders, and they seemed more focused on calling each other instead of attending to us. Overall, the experience wasn't that great. It could be because it was a busy weekend or maybe they always operate like this, we're not sure. I hope they take note and organize themselves better to match the scenic environment they're in. PS: Please note that there is an entry fee of INR 50 to enter Sundar Nursery.

  • 3/5 Ravikanth P V N. 4 months ago on Google
    They get pre-made food from somewhere else. Reheat them and serve to people. Only one or two items are made there. So you can understand how fresh and quality of food it would be. No mineral water is available there. You can go for enjoying the view and ambience, and may be for nibbles and drink.

  • 3/5 Rohan M. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice lakeside restaurant hidden nicely deep into Sunder Nursery parks. Once you reach here, take your car right at the end of the drive (costs Rs.100 per person) and the fabcafe is right in front of you. Can be quite crowded during afternoon and specially in winters but once there, you'll not feel you are sitting right in the heart of Delhi. Food is quite average at best and the decor can certainly be revamped. The fountain in the lake and the greenery make up for a very beautiful setup.

  • 3/5 Ashish A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Ambience! Good View ! Food Okayish ! Little overpriced! 1. Service - Fast 2. Less items in menu 3. Organic Food only. No junk food. 4. We tried following - Cappuccino - Good Paneer Sandwich - good. However, all items are made of organic so everyone might not like. Very less options.

  • 4/5 hashim K. 1 year ago on Google
    Service, atmosphere, greenery everything was on point and feeling fantastic but the food was fine not delicious and pricey also. We had to wait to get our turn because on weekends it's a bit crowded. If you have your own food then u can enjoy 100% in sunder nursery. Enjoy guys 🙂

  • 2/5 SUSPENSE S. 2 years ago on Google
    They have very limited menu. So view it before going there. Space is also less. View is amazing. It's inside sunder nursery. So it's beautiful to take walk. As a cafe it's expensive, far better place to visit. Go there for the calm long walk in nature.

  • 4/5 Cheena S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice breezy Cafe that can be visited on a nice evening. 200% yummlicious food and drinks. Ordered : Berries shake, chestnut and spinach momos, banana cake slice

  • 4/5 Rahul M. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent location with a great view, this place has one of the coziest and prettiest view. Very instagramable , ideal for spring autumn and winters. They have a limited menu , but the food is fresh adorned with high quality ingredients. Highly recommend this place 👍🏼👍🏼

  • 1/5 Ravi M. 2 years ago on Google
    Pathetically serviced place, had a very bad experience today. First when the order came, the serving plate had hair in it served along with sandwich. And when it came the second time it was made so spicy with so much of chilly in it that it was unbeatable. When a word was put across to the floor manager Sanjeev Kumar he just simply shrugged his shoulder's and didn't do anything about it. This clearely shows the kind of respect a brand like Fab India has for its customers. Neither i would like to visit again nor i would ever reccomend anyone to visit. #fabindia

  • 4/5 Jaya P. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is hygienic, tasty and health friendly. Water served for drinking is infused with fruits. Service is good. Bit expensive

  • 5/5 L D. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the vegan , gluten free food served here. Hygienically maintained place with constant sanitization between customers. We tried mini beetroot idlis and vegan momos. The morning experience at this place is calm and serene. Must visit for nature lovers.

  • 4/5 Guneet K. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful ambience, quiet and serene surroundings, Fab cafe is one of the best winter morning breakfast or brunch options available in Delhi. Opens at 8 am, which is great for a quick early morning bite in a city which still lacks a breakfast culture at large. Food is organic and healthy but I wish the menu was a bit more diverse. And this is strictly a winter place. Don't risk going in Delhi summers, because there's no AC here. But if you're looking for an out of city experience in the heart of city, look no further.

  • 4/5 Faiz M. 2 years ago on Google
    A park, monuments, and food — everything that Delhi loves, has come together in Fabcafé by the Lake. The al fresco dining experience that we've all been eagerly waiting for.

  • 3/5 Ankit K. 2 years ago on Google
    It is situated inside Sunder nursery near Himayu Tomb, Nizamuddin. The prices are insanely high. The ambience is good during evening.

  • 3/5 Aneesha D. 2 years ago on Google
    A few good dishes on the menu. Most of them were not available when we visited. The iced Americano was good, on the stronger side, which was to my taste.

  • 4/5 Tanmoy B. 2 years ago on Google
    It has a specialised menu with innovative dishes, giving a spin on familiar food items. For example, Upma, but made from polenta. Presentation is good, the staff is friendly, it's open air, so can be pleasant during the winter months or towards late afternoons. And the lake next to it helps. Out of the three dishes we ordered, 1 was really good (the upma), one was good/ok (chicken tikka wrap), and one was really bad (veg thukpa with zucchini). If you're used to Black coffee, just order basic black, I think it's only 60-40, but ok, esp when served with a couple of Biscotti, and lighter on the pocket too. The restaurant is a bit pricey, considering the clientele the garden attracts, and therefore not thoughtful from that point of view.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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