5 Cafes Open Late in Aliganj, Lucknow
Updated 18 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide lists cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day. It is useful for late coffee, dessert, casual meet-ups, work sessions, small celebrations, or a relaxed dinner plan. The order is kept as decided: qualifying cafes were first filtered by late-night hours, then ranked by Google rating. Details below use only listed hours, price range, attributes and review excerpts.
#1
The Encasa Bistro Coffee Bar & Dine - Aliganj
★ 4.7 (980 Google reviews)Cafe₹400–1,200 per person
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The Encasa Bistro Coffee Bar & Dine is open daily from 10 am to 12 am, with a ₹400–1,200 range. It offers outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery and delivery. Google lists great coffee, desserts, tea selection, breakfast, vegan and vegetarian options, and laptop-friendly seating. Reviewers mention stylish interiors, relaxed lighting, comfortable indoor space, a nice outdoor section in good weather, tasty food, biscoff shake and pink sauce pasta, with some noting prices feel on the higher side.
Best for: Late coffee and dates
- Address
- Block A, Sector C, near Nehru Bal Vatika, Sector CS, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 10 am–12 am
#2
WAFFLE GRILLS
★ 4.8 (113 Google reviews)Cafe₹1–200 per person
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WAFFLE GRILLS is open daily from 9:30 am to 12 am, with a ₹1–200 range. It supports dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery and on-site services, and Google lists great coffee, great dessert, breakfast, brunch, healthy options, quick bites and small plates. Reviewers focus on waffles, with mentions of crisp outside-soft inside texture, many flavours and toppings, blueberry crumb waffle, Nutella waffle sandwich, hazelnut choices and refreshing drinks. One review reports an old, badly prepared milk chocolate waffle.
Best for: Affordable waffle cravings
- Address
- Shop no 13 , Aliganj Besides Mahalaxmi Sweets, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–12 am
#3
Owl cafe
★ 4.8 (23 Google reviews)Cafe₹200–400 per person
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Owl cafe is open daily from 4 am to 1 am, making it one of the more flexible late-hour options in this list. The price range is ₹200–400. It offers outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway and dine-in, with coffee and seating listed. Reviewers keep the feedback brief but point to cosy, peaceful vibes, space for 30-40 person gatherings, mini parties and jamming sessions. Food is also mentioned positively in the review excerpts.
Best for: Small gatherings and jams
- Address
- C-1/A, Sitapur Rd Yojna, Sector A, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 4 am–1 am
#4
The Santorini Cafe
★ 4.3 (530 Google reviews)Cafe₹200–1,000 per person
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The Santorini Cafe is open daily from 10 am to 12 am, with a ₹200–1,000 range. It offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery and no-contact delivery, with Google listing great coffee, desserts, tea selection, breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night food, vegan and vegetarian options, and laptop-friendly seating. Reviewers mention a Greek theme, group hangouts, birthday celebrations, snacks and soft drinks, Sweet Chilli potato, white sauce pasta and Chilli Mushroom. Some reviews also note it is on an upper floor and can be hard to spot.
Best for: Group hangouts
- Address
- Kapoorthala Xing, near Sahara India Bhawan, Sector F, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 10 am–12 am
#5
Shaukeens
★ 4 (917 Google reviews)Cafe₹200–1,000 per person
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Shaukeens is open until 12:14 am on Sunday and until 10 pm on other listed days, with a ₹200–1,000 range. It offers outdoor seating, rooftop seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery and no-contact delivery. Google lists great coffee, great dessert, alcohol, cocktails, happy-hour food, quick bites, small plates, lunch, dinner, brunch, catering and table service. Reviewers mention Chinese food, desi delicacies, mocktails, music, open seating, private seating and a view. Feedback on service is mixed in the excerpts.
Best for: Rooftop seating and mocktails
- Address
- VWXQ+MFX Shaukeens, Maha Palika Marg, Sector-A, Sector K, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–12:14 am; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- The Encasa Bistro Coffee Bar & Dine - Aliganj, The Santorini Cafe and Shaukeens take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, WAFFLE GRILLS opens at 9:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
The Encasa Bistro Coffee Bar & Dine - Aliganj ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 980 reviews. WAFFLE GRILLS is second at 4.8 from 113 reviews.
Which cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow are open late?
The Encasa Bistro Coffee Bar & Dine - Aliganj stays open until 12 am; WAFFLE GRILLS stays open until 12 am; Owl cafe stays open until 1 am; The Santorini Cafe stays open until 12 am; Shaukeens stays open until 12:14 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Encasa Bistro Coffee Bar & Dine - Aliganj ₹400–1,200; WAFFLE GRILLS ₹1–200; Owl cafe ₹200–400; The Santorini Cafe ₹200–1,000; Shaukeens ₹200–1,000.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Encasa Bistro Coffee Bar & Dine - Aliganj, WAFFLE GRILLS, The Santorini Cafe and Shaukeens.
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