Food experience · Pokhara
Lakeside Cafes
Slow mornings and sunset dinners with lake views — Pokhara's relaxed cafe strip.
- Rating
- ★ 4.5 (2900)
- Price
- $$
- Address
- Lakeside (Baidam), Pokhara 33700
After the early starts and big views, Pokhara's Lakeside cafes are where you slow down. The strip along Phewa Lake is lined with terraces serving lake-view coffee, long breakfasts and sunset dinners — a food experience as much about the setting as the menu.
How to do it
Wander the Lakeside (Baidam) strip and pick a terrace facing the water. Mornings are calm and great for coffee; evenings are best for a sundowner as the light fades over the lake.
Good to know
- The northern end of Lakeside is quieter with the prettiest views.
- Many cafes are walkable from the best hotels in Pokhara.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the best cafes in Pokhara?+
The Lakeside (Baidam) strip along the eastern shore of Phewa Lake has the highest concentration of cafes and restaurants, many with lake-facing terraces. The northern end is quieter and more scenic.
What food can you get in Pokhara's Lakeside cafes?+
Everything from Nepali dal bhat and Newari dishes to wood-fired pizza, all-day breakfasts and good coffee. Lakeside caters heavily to travellers, so vegetarian and vegan options are easy to find.
