Monalisa cafe is the place to be if you want chill and eat a delicious food. The coffee are also one of the best in the street. The family who runs this cafe are absolutely lovely and will do everything to make you feel comfortable. And also if you want chill in a safe roof top, they have one very beautiful 🪷 I recommend this place at 1000 % 🙏

Monalisa cafe is very cozy and amazing little cafe located in the bylanes of the ghats near residential area. Food is top notch and the owners are very sweet and helpful too. Would recommend this cafe to everyone.

One of the more popular cafes in Varanasi, this place was always busy when we walked by! We ended up sharing a table with someone else as it was so busy which was fine. Plenty of options on the menu, including bakery goods as well as various international cuisine (Israeli, American, French). Food was okay, though nothing special. The pancake was very good though! Service was a little slow and they said some of the food didn’t have nuts when it did (think that was lost in translation).

Mona Lisa was amazing! Great coffee, of course not the same as western cafes, but some of the best I’ve had in India. Apple crumble was very nice! On the sweeter side, which I enjoyed. Owner was very sweet and gave me bread to feed the cow.

A popular, cozy Cafe, located deep inside the Bengali Tola Gali of Varanasi. Here you can relish global cuisines ranging from Israeli to Japanese to Korean to Italian and hence it has become the premier hangout destination for foreigners. I tried out a Mango 🥭 Cake and an Apple Pie. The mango cake tasted good, but nothing special and the same can be said for Apple Pie as well. They had overbaked the Apple Pie, making the crust too hard to bite. Although the taste wasn't unpalatable but it certainly lacked that touch of quality. Recommended for one time visit.❤️

It was my first time in Varanasi. I started looking for a comfort place to chill and have my food. I came across this cafe while walking in the narrow streets of Varanasi. It is good that I found it by accident. It was a good place to chill and a decent quality food. I would highly recommend this in summer or a humid weather. I tried their Hummus with pita and lemonana

If you're looking for a peaceful escape near the ghats, this is it. The cafe has a cozy, lounge-like vibe that's perfect for unwinding. But the real surprise is the food. They offer an incredible variety, from Indian to Japanese, Korean, and Israeli dishes—all at a decent price. It's a fantastic spot to try something new or enjoy a familiar favorite in a serene setting.

It’s a real gem!!! We ate there everyday during our stay in Varanasi and loved every single thing we tried! They have amazing cakes and coffee, their chai is also excellent. We loved their pakora and fried rice or noodles. Pizza was awesome too! The owner and waiting staff was super kind. Even though everything was being prepared fresh, we never had to wait for long for our food. We’ll miss this place!!