When one is as socially active as we are, it’s wise to keep some budget-friendly places in your pocket. Not only they save you a bundle, they also keep your guilty binges on check and stops you from waltzing into those expensive places all the time. Pune has its share of great restaurants, some fancy and some affordable. If you are looking for something in latter category then ‘Nukkad Café’ is ideal for you. This quaint vibrantly-decorated café is perfect for those on a limited budget but ravenous appetites. The place is tucked into the heart of bustling Viman Nagar, right next to Reliance Fresh. Mostly visited by youths who are not big on interiors, Nukkad Café serves right for a quick fulfilling bite before heading home. They encourage you to linger around, chatting with friends for hours over coffee.

Even with their competitive prices, Nukkad Café manages to give their diners a wonderful experience. You will find their menu to be a mouth-watering mix of fast food and American cuisine. The eclectic spread gives you enough options to choose from. Themed after road-side cafes, the menu too reflects the youth-favourite classics that you hope to see in any college canteen. A variety of teas, coffee, milkshakes and coolers are offered to accompany your meal. Begin with, chicken popcorn, pasta salad, wai wai, herb chilly fries, chicken samosa, tandoori paneer salad, masala maggi and cheese shots. Make your main course of, mushroom corn pasta, aloo tikki sandwich, chole kulche, tangy pasta, double decker sandwich, lachha paratha with paneer, schezwan maggi, Spanish egg roll and rice with chicken.

End you visit at Nukkad Café with a series of decadent desserts. Polish off, cheese current tround with ice cream, butter scotch ice cream, hot brownie with chocolate and vanilla ice cream. While you are waiting for your order to come, play some board games with your friends. It will pass the time quickly and add fun to your evening. Free Wi-Fi is also available for diners. Bring your laptop and catch on your work alongside. If you feel too lazy to come out, ask the food to be delivered. Interiors at Nukkad Café comprises of a vibrantly coloured room enveloped by a row of large plate glass windows. On pleasant Pune evenings, sit outdoors under the tree.