Coffee Culture in Pakistan

[denel]

Nestle is instant coffee. It is atrocious.

Come to this country. We have Mugg and Bean. Amazing; tonnes of local coffee houses are taking it to new levels.

Tea is still king here.

What about green tea....
I like occasionally without sugar.

Jasmine tea is my preference. I drink black tea straight with no sugar or tea. Other is Rooibos tea (red bush tea) which is from a local wild plant which imparts a beautiful aroma and no caffiene.

 

[Nilgiri]

Nestle is instant coffee. It is atrocious.

There is no such thing as good instant coffee. That freeze drying or whatever they do leaves that yuck aftertaste and removes the nuance from the roast.

 

[Sheepistanis]

In Pakistan, Gloria Jeans is one of the most over hyped places for coffee. Horrible taste and sky high prices are chiefly overlooked against burgers bragging rights.

 

[Nilgiri]

@Pan-Islamic-Pakistan you are a coffee lover too?

 

[Pan-Islamic-Pakistan]

Guys, anyone know the best place for coffee in Lahore and Faisalabad? Would love to take my relatives there next time I visit.

Here in the US, people are addicted to crappy local black drip coffee.

I prefer gourmet coffee (Turkish, Arabic, Canadian, Pacific.) I have both fancy drip coffee and keurig machines.

Coffee is pretty much a necessity if you are in the medical field.

@Pan-Islamic-Pakistan you are a coffee lover too?

Yes, although the best cup of coffee can’t match home-made chai.

There is no such thing as good instant coffee. That freeze drying or whatever they do leaves that yuck aftertaste and removes the nuance from the roast.

I started off on instant coffee. I can never go back now. Gourmet drip all the way.

Jasmine tea is my preference. I drink black tea straight with no sugar or tea

I could never drink jasmine tea. There is a French tea brand called St. Dalfour which has peach, mango, and rose flavors. Very good.

Other is Rooibos tea (red bush tea) which is from a local wild plant which imparts a beautiful aroma and no caffiene.

I’m really into Rooibos. Was drinking it straight until I read that you should put a few drops of lemon.

Is that right? What’s the best way to prepare it?

 

[denel]

Guys, anyone know the best place for coffee in Lahore and Faisalabad? Would love to take my relatives there next time I visit.

Here in the US, people are addicted to crappy local black drip coffee.

I prefer gourmet coffee (Turkish, Arabic, Canadian, Pacific.) I have both fancy drip coffee and keurig machines.

Coffee is pretty much a necessity if you are in the medical field.



Yes, although the best cup of coffee can’t match home-made chai.



I started off on instant coffee. I can never go back now. Gourmet drip all the way.



I could never drink jasmine tea. There is a French tea brand called St. Dalfour which has peach, mango, and rose flavors. Very good.



I’m really into Rooibos. Was drinking it straight until I read that you should put a few drops of lemon.

Is that right? What’s the best way to prepare it?

You can drink it multiple ways; i prefer straight. lemon or honey is other.

I use the pressure kettle - stainless steel 12cup. delivers perfect extract.

For coffee: I dont know where you are located. Here i get Robera coffee from Addis via Gaborone - just amazing. Other is from Rwanda/Tanzania. Just too good to describe. From time to time, i just may find from Zimbabwe. Kenya is so so overrated. I am finishing off Serrano from Cuba - blending in with Rwandan coffee.

 

[ghazi52]

Guys, anyone know the best place for coffee in Lahore and Faisalabad? Would love to take my relatives there next time I visit.

Coffee Shops in Faisalabad

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Best Coffee Shops In Lahore

Lahore, especially in the winters, attracts coffee lovers towards some of the best cafes in the city. It is very easy to find coffee shops in Lahore of some of the famous brands. The sound of a hot steam and the sweet smell of coffee attract almost everyone. People from different aspects of life are fond of coffee. They like to get together, chatter with the friends while enjoying hot sips of coffee. There are seven most popular types of coffee drinks i.e. Espresso, Cappuccino, Americano, Caffe Latte, Caf au Lait, Caf Mocha (Mochaccino) and Caramel Macchiato. Let’s have a look on the top cafes in Lahore and explore their expertise with coffee.

• Espresso

Espresso serves thirteen types of hot coffee and ten types of cold coffee with an offer of home delivery in some areas of Lahore. This café is serving in the two metropolitan cities of Pakistan, i.e. Karachi and Lahore. Espresso is located at two unique places in Lahore:

a. Y Block, DHA
b. Mall 1, Gulberg

You can find pizzas, desserts, and burgers along with the coffee as well. Espresso coffee house has an active presence on the web (http://www.espresso.com.pk) and the social media.

Espresso Coffee


Espresso Lahore


Espress Burger

• Gloria Jean’s Coffees

It is one of the world’s largest coffee chain. Gloria Jeans was introduced in Pakistan in 2006. It has almost 30 outlets in 12 cities of Pakistan. Gloria Jean is famous for his best coffee in Lahore. You can access this café in Lahore at 13 different locations in Lahore.
The product range of Gloria Jean’s in Pakistan are the flavored drinks and coffees. You will be able to find the complete range of handmade coffee blends.

Gloria Jeans Coffee & Cake


Gloria Jeans Coffee


Gloria Jeans Cold Coffee

• Arcadian Café (Top Cafe in Lahore)

Located at mini market, M.M.Alam Road, Arcadian Café offers a complete range of lattes, mock-tails and coffees. This café is famous for the hygienic and quality food. They serve 9 types of coffee rare to find. It includes COLD COFFEE, IRISH CREAM, VANILLA, CHOCOLATE, HAZELNUT, BUTTERSCOTCH, CARAMEL, CAPPUCCINO, and LATTE. Arcadian café remains open seven days a week. A reservation can be made online or on call. You can visit http://arcadiancafe.com/ for the complete list of menu and contact details.

Arcadian Cafe Lava Cake


Arcadian Cafe Spicy Prawns


Arcadian Cafe Spicy Sandwitch

• Chaaye Khana

Located at Pearl One, 94 M. M. Alam Road, Chaaye Khana (Tea House) is one of the top cafés in Pakistan. It is specifically designed to serve the complete range of tea. Chaaye Khana has about 70 blends of tea. Chaaye khana offers
– Regular Tea that mainly includes Regular and Special tea, Doodh Patti (Tea without water), Peshawari Kehva (Green Tea) and coffee.
– Exotic Tea range of Oolong Tea, Herbal Tea, Black Tea and White Tea
– And Food for breakfast, Snacks, Sandwiches and Desserts

Chaaye Khana Breakfast


Chaaye Khana Brunch


Chaaye Khana Tea

 

[ghazi52]

• Cinnabon Bakery Cafe

Cinnabon Bakery Café is great for birthday parties or similar gatherings. In this café, a whole range of Espresso Beverages, Iced Espresso Beverages, Blended Espresso Beverages, Chocolate Beverages and hot tea is served along with other bakery items. Cannabon is famous for its fresh and quality donuts, cupcakes and coffee. This Bakery café offers online menu on http://cinnabon.pk/ and indoor smoking lounge for smokers. Café is located on two points in Lahore. i.e. Y-Block Phase III, DHA and Mehmood Ali Kasoori Road, Gulberg.


Cinnabon Bakery Cafe Coffee



Cinnabon Bakery Cafe Lahore



Cinnabon Bakery Cafe

• Masoom’ Coffee & Bake Shop

Masoom’ Coffee & Bake Shop is state of the art coffee and bake shop in Lahore. It is located in the basement of Al-Hafeez Centre at M.M Alam Road and Phase IV – DHA. This shop serves English breakfast, sandwiches, coffee, desserts and burgers. You can find Masoom’s Coffee and Bake shop from 6am in the morning until 1 o clock in the night, 7 days a week. Despite of quality food, few customers complain about the quality of service and indoor designing. However, café is famous for its pancakes and coffee.


Masoom’s Coffee & BakeShop Breakfast



Masoom’s Coffee & BakeShop Burger



Masoom’s Coffee & BakeShop Pancakes

• The Cafe Upstairs

The Café Upstairs is another best cafe in Lahore which is located at 11 C Main Jail Road, Gulberg with the facility of parking. The café Upstairs serves lunch, dinner and coffee. The café has indoor and open space serving area. This café is a great place for hangouts. Café has not good rating as per the quality of service and foods but the coffee served here is appreciated by many especially Coffee Cake with espresso icing. The Café Upstairs has a good range of tea and milkshakes.


The Cafe Upstairs Chicken Sandwitch



The Cafe Upstairs Salad



The Cafe Upstairs Vanilla Latte Coffee





Coffee has been a symbol of taste and choice of pros but the number of coffee lovers is declining in Pakistan. However, in the winters, people like to gather for hot drinks especially coffee and soup. If you have a special taste of coffee or high caffeine consumer, this article will help you find the best place for you in your home town or if you are new in the city. Your feedback in the comments section below will help others with their search. Please share if you have any information or experience with the these cafes in Lahore.

 

[PashtunBradar]

Coffee is an Arab delight. I know many of my Pakistani cousins in the Middle East drink coffee.

 

[ghazi52]

Coffee Shops in Faisalabad

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  Coffee Planet Misaq UL Mall Faisalabad
  
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  Misaq ul Mall Sheikhupura Road Faisalabad · +92 41 8506262 · Opens at 10:00 AM
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  Gloria Jean's Coffees Do-Burj Faisalabad
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  Doburj Shopping Mall , Jaranwala Road Lyallpur West Punjab Main jaranwala road faisalabad · +92 41 8555162 · Opens at 10:00 AM
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  Jamin java
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  Doburj Plaza Kohinoor City
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  Scoop Studio
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  Centre Point · +92 321 7801512 · Opens at 1:00 PM
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  Sugar Rush Cafe
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[ghazi52]

Coffee Shops in Faisalabad

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[denel]

Here is our local competition. Amazing just phenomenal.

https://www.themugg.com/

 

[Pan-Islamic-Pakistan]

Thanks brother @ghazi52 for the extensive posts. I will try to check those places out next time I’m there.

For coffee: I dont know where you are located

I’m in the US. We sadly only have tea bags for Rooibus. I’ll have to try to real thing sometime.