While Delhi remains proudly obsessed with its love for chai, the coffee culture of the city has a lot to offer too! On the occasion of International Coffee Day, Delhipedia brings to you the 3 most iconic places serving coffee along with a slice of history!

1. Depaul’s

Before Starbucks made an entry into Connaught Place, this quaint shop in Janpath had a raging monopoly over cold coffee. Depaul’s, established in 1952, is a place of nostalgia for anyone growing up in Delhi, the long plastic bottle containing the yummy and strong cold coffee has been a favourite of many!

Location: Janpath, GK-1

Photo: Instagram/@depauls

2. Butter Coffee

Tucked in the narrow winding lanes of Old Delhi, butter coffee is a blasphemous drink to some, a relief on cold winter evenings to others! While people remain divided on the issue, we definitely recommend you to give this coffee a try and decide for yourself!

Location: Old Delhi

Photo: LiveMint

3. United Coffee House

Originally began as a grocery shop that also served coffee, United Coffee House was refurbished by Lala Hans Raj Kalra, a liquor baron to a coffee house in 1942. Holding a unique piece of history, it was a hangout spot for many renowned politicians, artists and intellectuals of the British era.

Location: Connaught Place

Photo: Instagram/@unitedcoffeehouse