Café Lota at the National Crafts Museum is one of Delhi's most thoughtfully conceived cafés, serving contemporary interpretations of regional Indian snack food in a shaded garden setting. The menu draws from the same craft heritage celebrated in the adjacent museum — ingredients and recipes from different Indian states are highlighted on a rotating seasonal menu. Dishes like rajasthani pyaaz kachori, Mangalorean fish curry, and a well-made lasi sit alongside excellent filter coffee and freshly squeezed juices.
The café is in a lovely garden setting with the Crafts Museum buildings surrounding it, making it a pleasant stop in the middle of a day exploring the monuments of central Delhi. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Prices are moderate by Delhi standards.