Perched on Shimla’s iconic Mall Road, Cafe Simla Times fuses vintage hill-station charm with contemporary flair, offering single-origin coffee, craft beer and Himalayan comfort food inside a timber-and-glass space splashed with neon art and postcard views. Crowned Himachal’s Most Instagrammable Cafe, every corner— from the flower-filled Biergarten balcony to the library-bar lined with vinyl—invites the lens and the palate, turning a simple drink into the most shareable moment of your mountain escape.
the Cafe, Within Hotel Willow Banks Premises Mall Road Shimla 100m from Tourism lift Exit Tourism Lift, Turn Right and Walk 100m to Reach, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, India
+91 84478 25855
4.2/5 (Read the Reviews)
Perched inside Hotel Willow Banks, a hundred metres right of the Tourism Lift on Shimla’s Mall Road, Cafe Simla Times pairs mountain views with a multi-level beer-garden vibe, brewing single-estate coffee by day and turning out wood-fired pizza, craft pints and barrel-aged cocktails by night; the 4.2-rated, award-winning “Most Instagrammable Cafe of Himachal” label is earned through its glasshouse corners, colonial-chic décor and a rooftop that frames sunset over the ridge—call +91 84478 25855 or book via willowbanks.com/cafe-simla to skip the queue.
| Sunday | 1:30–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 1:30–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:30–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:30–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1:30–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 1:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 1:30–10:30 PM |
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Where exactly is Café Simla Times located on Mall Road?
Exit the Tourism Lift, turn right, and walk barely 100 m; the café sits inside Hotel Willow Banks, so you’re on the main pedestrian stretch yet away from the traffic noise.
Do I need a reservation for breakfast or dinner?
Weekends and holiday seasons fill up fast because the 4.2-rated venue doubles as the Most Instagrammable Café of Himachal, so a quick call to +91 84478 25855 or a message through [willowbanks.com/cafe-simla.php](http://www.willowbanks.com/cafe-simla.php) secures the window seat with the mountain-view.
Is the menu tourist-friendly for vegetarians or gluten-free diets?
The kitchen balances Himachali comfort food with continental staples, marking vegan, gluten-free, and eggless choices so every guest on Mall Road finds a safe, photogenic plate.
Can I host a private party or corporate brunch in the Biergarten?
The alpine-style Biergarten on the terrace accommodates 30–40 guests for customized brunches, micro-brew evenings, or birthday reels, with the hotel team arranging sound, décor, and specialty coffee or craft beer packages.
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