5 Underrated Cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 11 cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide lists five underrated cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow for quick bites, coffee, desserts, casual meet-ups and small outings. The order is fixed from the provided ranking. Each cafe here is rated 4.4 or higher on Google and has fewer than 400 reviews, making it useful for people who want well-rated local options that are still not heavily reviewed. In all, 11 qualifying businesses in Aliganj were considered for this list.
#1
Capital One Cafe
★ 5 (24 Google reviews)Cafe₹1–200 per person
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Capital One Cafe is a casual and trendy cafe at Purniya Chauraha, open daily from 9 am to 10 pm. It sits in the ₹1–200 range and supports kerbside pickup, drive-through, takeaway and dine-in. Google lists great coffee, dessert and tea selection here, along with quick bites and small plates. Reviewers mention poha, lime soda, adrak masala chai and vada pav, with comments on good portions, value for money, tasty brunch and a polite, welcoming feel.
Best for: Budget tea and snacks
- Address
- MS 124, Purniya Chauraha, Sector D, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 9 am–10 pm
#2
Cafe D'Wood
★ 4.9 (99 Google reviews)Cafe₹400–600 per person
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Cafe D'Wood on Kursi Road is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm, with a ₹400–600 price range. It offers outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, dine-in, private dining room access and wheelchair-accessible seating, entrance and toilet. Its listed features include a fireplace, live music, live performances, sport, tea selection, coffee, cocktails, late-night food and organic dishes. Reviewers mention a cosy, welcoming ambience, good food, friendly service and a relaxed setting for couples or catching up with friends.
Best for: Cosy evening plans
- Address
- M.I.G. -1, Kursi Rd, Shekhupura, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226022
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#3
Cravory Cafe
★ 4.9 (51 Google reviews)Cafe₹1–200 per person
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Cravory Cafe in Sector H is open daily from 10 am to 11 pm and falls in the ₹1–200 range. It offers kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, drive-through, takeaway and dine-in, with seating, table service and Wi-Fi. Google highlights great coffee, dessert and tea selection, plus quick bites, small plates and lunch. Reviewers mention coffees, croissant, pasta, burger and mocktail, while one excerpt strongly criticises food quality, so it is a mixed-feedback pick despite its high rating.
Best for: Coffee and quick bites
- Address
- C-35, near Organix, Sector H, Sector-A, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 10 am–11 pm
#4
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 and is listed in the ₹1–200 range. It offers delivery, no-contact delivery, takeaway, dine-in and on-site services, with table service and laptop-friendly use. Google points to great coffee, great dessert, breakfast, brunch, quick bites, healthy options and small plates. Reviewers mention freshly prepared waffles, crisp outside and soft inside, many flavours and toppings, blueberry crumb waffle, Naughty Nutella waffle sandwich, refreshing drinks and affordable prices, though one review reports an unfresh waffle.
Best for: Waffles and desserts
- Address
- Shop no 13 , Aliganj Besides Mahalaxmi Sweets, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 9:30 am–12 am
#5
Owl cafe
★ 4.8 (23 Google reviews)Cafe₹200–400 per person
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Owl cafe in Sector A is open daily from 4 am to 1 am, with a ₹200–400 price range. It offers outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway and dine-in, with coffee and seating listed in its Google attributes. The review excerpts are brief but specific: reviewers mention a nice place for 30–40 person gatherings, mini parties and jamming sessions, with cosy, peaceful vibes. Another review points to nice food and good staff behaviour.
Best for: Small gatherings and jamming
- Address
- C-1/A, Sitapur Rd Yojna, Sector A, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024
- Hours
- daily 4 am–1 am
How we made this list
We looked at 11 cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- Cafe D'Wood takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Capital One Cafe opens at 9 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?
Capital One Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 24 reviews. Cafe D'Wood is second at 4.9 from 99 reviews.
Which cafes in Aliganj, Lucknow are open late?
WAFFLE GRILLS stays open until 12 am; Owl cafe stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Capital One Cafe ₹1–200; Cafe D'Wood ₹400–600; Cravory Cafe ₹1–200; WAFFLE GRILLS ₹1–200; Owl cafe ₹200–400.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cafe D'Wood, Cravory Cafe and WAFFLE GRILLS.
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