Top Cafés in Tehran You Can’t Miss (With Locations)

Photographer: Shahin Solati

Hamintour Gudo Café is one of the most charming cafés in Tehran, where you’ll be greeted with an intriguing décor upon entry. In addition to its cozy and inviting outdoor space, the interior, with its vintage decoration, brings back nostalgic memories of the good old days.

At Hamintour Gudo, Lola Gar serves not only lunch and dinner but also breakfast. If you happen to visit on a public holiday, you’ll encounter a very busy atmosphere, and at times, you may have to wait for a table to become available.

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The café menu features a variety of cold and hot beverages, as well as attractive Iranian dishes such as pan-fried kebab, carrot stew, Ash Reshteh, Lubia Polo, and more. You can also find various herbal teas, traditional drinks, cold desserts (like ice cream and falooda), coffee, and bite-sized breads on the menu at Hamintour Gudo Café. According to most visitors, the prices are slightly higher than usual. The food menu is not fixed and is provided on a daily basis.

Chaibar Café

Address: Tehran, Andarzgo Boulevard, Salimi North Street, No. 145, Chaibar Café-Restaurant (Show on map)
Phone: +982122210311
Working hours: 9:30 AM – 11:15 PM

• Instagram: chaibartehran@

Open-air cafés in North Tehran

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Chaibar Café is a lush and delightful café located in the Qajar-era building of the Kolah Farangi at the Calligraphers’ Society Garden. In this café, you can enjoy seating in the open-air area or, if preferred, move indoors. The outdoor area is shaded during the warmer months to protect from direct sunlight, and in the colder season, heating devices are provided to ensure the space is comfortable.

The café’s charming and cozy atmosphere helps you escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and the small stream running through the center of the courtyard adds to the peaceful ambiance. The café menu offers a wide variety of food and drinks, with the most unique offerings being the various teas, herbal infusions, coffee, traditional beverages, and more. One of the standout features of this café is its breakfast menu, which includes a selection of Iranian, English, French, and American breakfasts, along with omelets, pancakes, and bean dishes.

Photographer: Dina Kanzeli

The snacks at Chaibar Café include a variety of sandwiches such as cheesesteak, tandoori chicken sandwich, grilled eggplant sandwich, falafel rolls, and kebab rolls. You can also enjoy dishes like the Mezze Plate (hummus, falafel, grilled eggplant, etc.), the Bread and Cheese Plate (sangak bread, cheese, tomato, cucumber, walnuts, raisins), hummus with pita chips, and desserts such as crumble cake, apple pie, brownies, and more. The prices at this café are relatively high.

Roshanan Mansion Café

Address: Tehran, Andarzgo Boulevard, Salimi North Street, Nouri Alley, No. 22 (Show on map)
Phone: +982122206715
Working hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

• Instagram: roshanan_mansion@

Open-air cafés in North Tehran

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The café menu includes snacks, breakfast, hot and cold beverages, and ice cream. Some highlights are latte, rosemary orange herbal tea, masala chai, cheesecake with apples, cinnamon, and walnuts, among others, with prices being relatively high. The café also hosts literary, philosophical, and educational workshops, as well as art-related events and various gatherings, which add to its appeal.

Dorsa Café

Address: Tehran, Shariati Street, above Yakhchal, Dorsa House, third floor, Dorsa Café (Show on map)
Phone: +982126643255
Working hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Website: dorsa.net
• Instagram: backsacafe@

Open-air cafés in North Tehran

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Dorsa Café is a terrace café located on the top floor of Dorsa House. Although its space is not large, its cozy décor and atmosphere make it appealing to customers, and it is considered one of the luxury cafés in Tehran. Since this café is open-air, it features a retractable roof to accommodate both hot and cold weather. The café’s menu includes various types of coffee, shakes, cold beverages, teas, herbal infusions, cold sandwiches (turkey croissant, chicken and celery), salads (summer salad, Caesar salad), and pastries and desserts (cheesecake, apple tart, brownies with ice cream), all of which are priced quite high.

One of the advantages of Dorsa Café is its private parking, so you won’t need to worry about finding a parking spot.

Grand Hyatt Café

Address: Tehran, Pasdaran Street, Negarestan 8th Street, corner of First Intersection (Show on map)
Phone: +982122841634, +989368642974
Working hours: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

• Instagram: grand_hyatt_pasdaran@

Open-air cafés in North Tehran

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Grand Hyatt Café is one of the top-quality cafés in Pasdaran, where you can enjoy both the indoor space and the pleasant outdoor area. The cozy terrace, adorned with beautiful potted plants, friendly and professional staff, high-quality food, and the option to smoke hookah, all contribute to the café’s appeal. Since the outdoor space fills up quickly, it’s advisable to make a reservation in advance.

The café’s menu includes various pastas (penne with Alfredo sauce, penne Napoli), sandwiches (burgers, chicken panini with pesto sauce), and salads (green salad, Caesar, cranberry).

Photo source: Grand Hyatt Café Instagram, Photographer: Unknown

At Grand Hyatt Café, you can order a variety of cold drinks (saffron syrup, cucumber sekanjabin syrup), hot drinks (canelé, masala chai, double espresso), coffee, smoothies, and cocktails (tropical mango, mojito, summertime), as well as crispy shakes (Nutella ice cream, toffee banana), cakes, natural fruit juices, tea, and herbal infusions. The café’s prices are on the higher end of the average range.

Those visiting the café by car should be aware that due to the busy neighborhood, finding a parking spot may not be easy.

Kariz Garden Café

Address: Tehran, Shariati Street, Dolat Street, corner of Naimati (Kikavus), House of Poets Garden (Show on map)
Phone: +982126601364, +982122617179
Working hours: Sunday to Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM

• Instagram: kariz.garden.cafe@

Open-air cafés in North Tehran

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Kariz Garden Café is one of the best open-air cafés in West Tehran, offering a peaceful and cozy environment that provides a unique experience. The café offers free internet, an outdoor space, a smoking area, and a diverse menu, all of which are notable advantages. In addition to the two-story indoor space, you can also enjoy the outdoor area, where the seating arrangement around a water fountain enhances the enjoyment of your meal.

The menu at Kariz Garden Café includes main dishes such as vegetable panini, beef stroganoff, vegetable spaghetti, iskender kebab, pizza, pasta, and more.

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The menu at this café includes salads (cranberry salad and Caesar salad), breakfast items, crispy shakes (tiramisu, caramel peanut, Nutella), cakes and desserts (brownies, daily cake), cold and hot drinks (seasonal fruit juices, iced latte, etc.), espresso options (Americano, mocha, caramel macchiato), and teas and herbal infusions. The prices of the food are on the higher end of the average range.

Negima Café-Restaurant

Address: Tehran, Qeytarieh Boulevard, Mohammad Hossein Khurasani Street, No. 13/2 (Show on map)
Phone: +982122241931, +989353359242
Working hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

• Instagram: negimahcaferesturant@

Open-air cafés in North Tehran

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Negima Café-Restaurant opened in 2018, featuring a fully classic first-floor space dedicated to Persian cuisine, while the upper floor offers a café and international restaurant experience. The rooftop garden on the second floor is one of its most popular areas, with a retractable roof that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.

Smoking and hookah are allowed in the rooftop garden. This spot is considered one of the best cafés in Tehran for hosting birthday parties and gatherings, such as watching football matches.

The menu at Negima Café-Restaurant is diverse and caters to a wide range of tastes, attracting loyal customers of all ages. The delicious burgers take center stage on the menu, while the salads with unique and special dressings crafted by the head chef are a close second.

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The breakfast menu, with a variety of plates, also offers its own unique appeal, featuring everything from traditional Persian breakfast to French breakfast, along with “Alba” branded coffees. Smoothies, soft drinks, frappes, shakes, tea, herbal infusions, and main dishes (chicken pasta, veggie bites, beef bites, quinoa salad, roast beef plate) are other key offerings on the café’s menu.

Friendly staff, excellent attention to detail, clean environment, well-maintained restrooms, convenient parking, and a beautiful atmosphere are some of the important features of this café.

Zhwan Café
Address: Tehran, Saadatabad, beginning of Darya Boulevard, just before the South Sarafha Street, No. 75 (Show on map)
Phone: +982186128640
Working hours: 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM

• Instagram: zheonecafe@

Open-air cafés in West Tehran

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Zhwan Café has a spacious courtyard where you can sit if you prefer; this area is particularly favored by smokers. Additionally, the café’s professional staff welcomes customers in the modernly decorated indoor space.

The breakfast at Zhwan Café is considered one of the best in Tehran, offering a variety of options, including traditional Persian breakfast, egg and spinach pizza, Mexican breakfast, mix picks, banana Nutella pancakes, spinach frittata, bacon and mushroom omelette, and more.

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From the food menu, you can order appetizers (soup, spinach julienne, special cheese potatoes), main plates (mixed grill plate, chicken parmesan, chicken schnitzel, steak with pepper sauce), pizzas (special pizza, steak pizza, vegetable pizza), and sandwiches and burgers (pesto steak, roast beef with special Za bread, Grand Za burger). Hot and cold drinks such as Zebra Mocha, café latte, espresso, coffee frappuccino, lemonade, iced coffee, as well as teas, herbal infusions, cocktails, and shakes are also worth trying. To find a parking spot, it’s best to arrive at the café before the busy hours.

Renaissance Café-Restaurant

• Address: Tehran, Shahrak-e Gharb, Dadman Boulevard, after Atieh Hospital, before Falamak, No. 41 (Show on map)
• Phone: 1-02188565600
• Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM
• Website: renaissance-res.com
• Instagram: @renaissance_restaurant

This open-air café in West Tehran is a great spot to enjoy meals and beverages outdoors.

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Renaissance Italian Café-Restaurant offers three dining areas, including a courtyard and two indoor levels (ground floor and first floor). The café’s menu features a variety of salads and appetizers (eggplant bruschetta, crispy Caesar salad, Greek salad), smoothies (Samba, Florence, Tropical), main dishes (special steak, Chateaubriand, tandoori chicken, mixed grill), pizza, pasta, milkshakes, cakes and desserts, as well as hot and cold drinks, tea, herbal infusions, and fresh juices.

Breakfast is a popular section, offering options like Iranian omelette, mushroom and vegetable omelette, American pancakes, cold plates, and waffles. The food prices are moderate to high.

Photographer: Javaneh Qarehbaghi

This café offers several amenities, including free delivery, card payment options, and phone reservations. Smoking is allowed in the outdoor area, and in most cases, you can find parking around the café.

Shemroon Café

Address: Tehran, West Hemmat Highway, South Kashan Exit, Moj Square, Moj Boulevard, Sadaf Boulevard, Bam Land Complex, Block B, Second Floor (Show on map)
Phone: +98 21 40447371
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Website: cafeshemroon.com
Instagram: cafeshemroon

Open-Air Cafés in Bam Land

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Shemroon Café is one of the famous cafés in Tehran, with several branches across the city, including one in the Bama Land complex. This café, which is the largest in Bama Land, offers services in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Many people prefer the outdoor area due to its beautiful design, where you can enjoy a stunning view of the lake and its surroundings. The café’s menu includes a range of options from breakfast and snacks to cold drinks, ice cream, pizza, and hot beverages.

Photographer: Alireza Khekha

Popular items at Shemroon Café include the chicken and eggplant sandwich, pesto chicken sandwich, and pepperoni pizza. For breakfast, you can enjoy scrambled eggs with bacon, an Iranian breakfast platter, mushroom spinach omelet, or pancakes. Among the Western dishes, the penne Alfredo pasta with chicken, carbonara spaghetti with bacon, and chicken steak are also favorites. Overall, the prices for food and beverages at Shemroon Café are on the higher side.

Rouhi Café

• Address: Tehran, Baharestan Square, Daneshsara Street, Shari’atmandar Rafi Street, Negarestan Garden (Show on map)
• Phone: +98 21 68334
• Working Hours: Saturday to Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Website: rouhi.ir
• Instagram: rouhi.group@

Photographer: Amir Nikroo

Rouhi Café has several branches in Tehran, with one of its most famous locations being in Negarestan Garden. To access this café, you need to pay an entry fee for the garden, after which you can enjoy a snack or meal in the café while exploring its beautiful surroundings. Not only does the café offer high-quality food, but the prices are also quite reasonable.

The arrangement of tables and chairs in the garden space sets this café apart from others. Rouhi Café offers a diverse menu that includes Iranian drinks, coffee, herbal teas, ice cream, salads (Caesar salad and spinach salad), breakfast options (omelette tray, lentil stew, cold breakfast), and various cakes.

You can also find dishes such as omelettes, fried eggs, Kashk-e Bademjan, potato kuku, herb kuku, and Ash-e Jo (barley soup) on the menu.

Photographer: Maryam Ramazani

You can easily access Rouhi Café by metro, as it’s just a 5-minute walk from the Baharestan metro station. If you are driving, it’s recommended to park your car near the metro station to avoid any difficulties finding a parking spot.

Café Nazdik Ketab

(Show on map) Address: Tehran, Karimkhan Zand Street, between Iran-shahr and Mahshahr, No. 134, First Floor
Phone: 021-88490726
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Sunday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Website: nazdik.cafe
Instagram: @cafenazdikketab

Photographer: Unknown

There are many cafés in the Karimkhan area, and if you’re looking for an outdoor café, Café Nazdik Ketab is a great option. With its relatively spacious environment, it offers balcony seating where you can enjoy your time while occasionally listening to live music.

One of the interesting features of this café is its separation of smoking and non-smoking areas. Smoking is allowed in the outdoor section, making it a comfortable spot for those who enjoy a smoke with their coffee. The café also offers a wide variety of coffee, ensuring that coffee lovers are well satisfied.

Photographer: Mortazavi

In addition to the popular cheesecake and carrot cake, don’t forget to try the burger from the menu at Café Nazdik Ketab! The café also offers a variety of salads and appetizers such as the beef and blue cheese salad, hummus, and daily soups. For main dishes, you can enjoy items like the roast beef sandwich, parmesan fillet sandwich, and penne Alfredo. The prices at this café are moderate compared to other cafés in Tehran.

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Café Safal Ansoo

Address: Tehran, Vila Street, Warsaw Street, No. 11 (Show on map)
Phone: 021-88803714, 09123839648
Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 16:00 to 23:00, Friday from 09:30 to 23:00

• Website: ansoocafe.com
• Instagram: ansoocafe@

Photographer: Ghazal Asgari

After enjoying a drink or snack at Café Ansoo, you can visit its artistic product store. The café also hosts various educational classes, including Barista, Calligraphy, Painting, Café Management, and Writing. The basement and first floor of the café are dedicated to pottery workshops, where all customers receive a free 20-minute pottery lesson, providing a unique experience.

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Café Baccara

Address: Tehran, East Enqelab Street, after Tiyatr Shahr, between Razi and Khark Streets, end of the dead-end alley of the Book Association (View on map)
Phone: 09373564072
Working hours: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Website: baccarahouse.com
Instagram: @baccara_cafe

Source of Photo: Google Maps; Photographer: Vahid Tehrani

Café Baccara is one of the charming and beautiful cafes located near Enqelab Street. Situated in an old building, its nostalgic decor and space have made it popular among Tehran residents. The blue-colored fountain, vintage television beside the fountain, striped plastic balls, and old telephones on the wall all add extra charm to the café.

During warm days, the café has a misting system in the outdoor area to cool down the space. In colder seasons, heating equipment is available, making it comfortable to visit year-round.

The pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent menu have made Café Baccara consistently busy. At times, you may have to wait for a table to become available.

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Café Menu: The menu includes burgers (Mushroom Burger, Juicy Burger, Double Cheeseburger), appetizers and salads (Caesar Salad, Alfredo Fries), main dishes (Kabab with Rice, Chicken Panini, Chicken Steak, Pesto Penne, Fried Platter), and more. Although prices are slightly high, the quality justifies the cost. Cold beverages like Mocha Shake, Nutella Shake, Iced Mocha, Saffron Orange Blossom, Sprite, and Iced Latte are worth trying.

Mana Culture & Art House Café

Address: Tehran, Keshavarz Boulevard, Vesal Street, Mohammad Ali Islami Nodushan Street, No. 6 (Show on map)
Phone: +98 21 88996273
Opening Hours:

• Saturday: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Sunday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  Instagram: cafemaana

Open-Air Cafés in Central Tehran

Photographer: Mokhtar Garmehi

Mana Café is located in the heart of the city and offers both indoor and outdoor seating options for its customers. The café’s atmosphere is enhanced by its wooden doors and windows, brick walls, open courtyard, and classic tables and chairs, which create a warm and inviting ambiance.

Even in cold weather, you can enjoy the outdoor space thanks to the heating elements under the tables and the clean blankets provided for guests.

On the lower floor of the café, you’ll find the Shadow Puppet Museum, which is a great attraction for enthusiasts. The café also hosts various cultural events, such as shadow puppet shows, book reading sessions, and other diverse cultural activities.

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In addition to a variety of breakfasts, cakes, and salads, Mana Café offers traditional dishes like Ash Reshteh (noodle soup), Kashk-o-Bademjan (eggplant with whey), Ab Dough Khiar (yogurt drink), Ash Tarkhineh (sour yogurt soup), Kebab Tabe’i (skillet kebab), and Kaleh Joosh (yogurt soup), which have their own loyal following. Foreign dishes include Mana Plate, Pasta Alfredo, Chicken Burrito, and Panini with Steak. The café’s drink menu is diverse, with cold beverages like Sherbets, Shakes, and Fruit Juices, as well as a wide selection of Coffees and Herbal Teas.

If you’re lucky, live music often fills the courtyard, providing a unique and enjoyable experience. Prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food and service.

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No. 65 Yard Café

Address: Tehran, Enqelab Street (East to West), before Ferdowsi Square, Moussavi Street, Corner of Etemad Moghadam Alley, No. 32 (Show on map)
Phone: 02188302842
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM

• Instagram: no65yard@

Category: Outdoor Cafes in Central Tehran

Photographer: Ali Mehri

No. 65 Yard Café is located in a charming old house nestled in the alleyways near Ferdowsi Square. With its simple, unpretentious ambiance, featuring classic arched shelves and wooden tables and chairs, the café captivates everyone who walks through its door.

Inside and outside, you’ll find simple yet beautifully designed bookshelves, which are one of the standout features of this space. The outdoor area is equipped with wall heaters and blankets for the colder months, while in the warmer seasons, the café provides a cool atmosphere with awnings and fans.

The comprehensive menu of No. 65 Yard Café includes a variety of cold and hot beverages (such as Chai Latte, Hot Chocolate, Lemonade, and Lemon-Mint), as well as teas and herbal infusions (Cup of Hope, Ocean Breeze, and Rainbow). For food, you can enjoy a range of salads (like Yard Salad with Cheese, Quinoa Salad with Mango Dressing) and cakes (Tiramisu, Double Chocolate, Apple Pie, and Brownie).

Photographer: Amin Sidi

In addition to the excellent breakfasts offered at Diamond Café, for lunch and dinner, you can enjoy dishes like Curry Pasta, Alfredo Pasta, Cheese and Basil Pasta, Chicken Sandwich with Cheese Sauce, Soup, and more. If you’re looking for a peaceful and beautiful environment with suitable parking, this café is a great choice. It’s recommended to make a reservation, especially on weekends and holidays, to avoid waiting for a table.

Diamond Café

(Show on map) Address: Tehran, Downhill Naderi Street (Vila), Falahpour Street, No. 33
Phone: 021-88890196
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Website: cafediamond.cafe
Instagram: @cafediamond

Photographer: Kamran Heidari

Diamond Café is one of the oldest cafés in Tehran, located in a beautifully restored old house that impresses visitors even before entering.

To enjoy the outdoor space, it’s best to reserve a table in advance. Alternatively, you can spend a pleasant time in the two-story indoor space of the café. Most of the outdoor tables are equipped with heating and cooling systems, allowing you to enjoy the space comfortably throughout both warm and cold seasons.

Photographer: Kamran Heidari

The menu at Diamond Café includes a variety of options:

• Appetizers: Soup of the day, Beef Spring Rolls
• Salads: Quinoa Salad, Waldorf Salad
• Coffee and Drinks: Various coffees, herbal drinks, mocktails, iced coffee
• Breakfast: Pepperoni Omelette, Pancakes, Vegetable Omelette
• Main Dishes: Pasta, Panini, Steak
• Snacks: Mushroom Sauce Burger, Chili Burger
• Afternoon Tea: Chocolate and Almond Croissants, Egg Croissant
• Desserts and Milkshakes: A variety of sweet treats

This café is considered one of the best spots for board games in Tehran, making it an ideal place for entertainment and fun.

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Padena Café

• (Show on map) Address: Tehran, Narmak, Rasalat Highway, Sarsabz Square, Next to Meydan 47
• Phone: 02177093089, 02177093099
• Working Hours: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Instagram: padena.restaurant@

This café is located in the eastern part of Tehran, offering a welcoming space to enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Source of the photo: Instagram @padena.restaurant, Photographer: Unknown

Padena Café is a popular café-restaurant in the eastern part of Tehran, located in the Sarsabz Square area. The café offers both covered and open-air seating, catering to a variety of customer preferences. The open-air section is ideal for those who wish to smoke.

The café’s menu offers a wide variety of drinks and food, including:

• Cold and Hot Beverages: Lattes, Chai Masala, Caramel Macchiato, Iced Americano
• Smoothies and Mocktails: Blue Mocktail, Tart Smoothie, Mango Berry
• Teas and Herbal Infusions: Black Tea, Seven Legends, Night Dream
• Traditional Drinks: Cucumber Saffron Syrup, Orange Blossom
• Milkshakes and Desserts: Nutella and Fruit Waffles, Chocolate Cake

This diversity makes Padena Café a great spot for a relaxing visit with delicious drinks and treats.

Source of the photo: Instagram @padena.restaurant, Photographer: Unknown

The Padena Café also offers a variety of food options, including:

• Appetizers: Garlic Bread, Cheesy Potatoes
• Sandwiches: Hot Chicken, Bacon Hot Dog, Grilled Ham
• Burgers: Cheeseburger, Mushroom Burger
• Fried Dishes: Fried Platter, Two-Piece Fried Chicken
• Pizzas: American Pizza, Italian Pizza
• Steak and Pasta
• Salads

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Photographer: Mehran Rad

Sam Café, one of the popular cafés in Tehran, has several branches across the city. The café stands out due to its unique decor, which blends concrete walls with interesting and distinctive artwork, creating an appealing visual atmosphere. The kitchen is open, so you can easily watch your food being prepared, adding a lively touch to the experience.

The café is particularly known for its diverse coffee-based drink menu, making it a paradise for coffee lovers, especially with the presence of skilled baristas. Some popular items on the menu include:

• Snacks: Cucumber Cheese Croissant, Avocado Toast
• Salads: Fitness Salad, Fruit Yogurt with Granola
• Desserts: Rice Pudding with Grape Syrup, Oatmeal, Fruit Pudding
• Main Dishes: Chicken Pesto Sandwich, Roast Beef Sandwich
• Sweets: French Cookies, Lemon Cheesecake, Tres Leches Cake
• Beverages: Iced Americano, Matcha, Fresh Fruit Juices, Khakshir with Aloe Vera

Photographer: Omid Paydar

Sam Café is praised for its excellent customer service, the availability of a separate space for smokers, takeaway options, and prompt service. Many customers note that the café’s prices are on the higher end of the spectrum. Due to its popularity, especially on weekends and evenings, it is advisable to make a reservation in advance to secure a spot.

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Roberto Café

• (Show on map) Address: Tehran, Pasdaran, Boosatan 2, No. 4
• Phone: 02126701830
• Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Website: robertocafe.ir
• Instagram: roberto.cafe@

Roberto Café is located in the northern part of Tehran, in the popular Pasdaran area, and is known for its inviting ambiance.

Photographer: Key Aria

Roberto Café features a modern and cozy interior design with calming light colors and comfortable, unique seating. The atmosphere is perfect for romantic, friendly, or family gatherings, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The café’s kitchen is open and without walls, allowing guests to watch the preparation of their meals and drinks. In addition to breakfast and snacks, you can order dishes like quesadillas with salsa, chicken with basil sauce, cold drinks, smoothies (such as a mulberry smoothie and pink mojito), milkshakes, hot drinks, sandwiches (like bacon and mustard sandwich, steak and mushroom sandwich), salads (potato salad, Caesar salad), and espresso or brewed coffee. The most popular items on the menu are salted caramel French toast, lattes, and Americanos.

Photographer: Hamideh Amir Firouzkoohi

At Roberto Café, you’ll find a variety of delicious sweets and cakes, including apple cookies, carrot cake, almond croissants, espresso balls, cinnamon rolls, oatmeal cookies, and berry cookies, catering to dessert lovers. If you visit this café, you should expect slightly higher prices.

Note that smoking is not allowed at this café. Despite its large space, Roberto Café is often quite busy, so it’s recommended to make a reservation in advance to avoid waiting for a free table.

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Café Raees

(Show on map) Address: Tehran, Seoul, Near Yasami Square, No. 60
Phone: +982188602571
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Website: raeescoffee.com
Instagram: raeescoffee@

Photographer: Farhad Afshar

Café Raees has multiple branches across Tehran, with the Seoul branch opening its doors in 2010. This branch offers both a cozy indoor space and a charming outdoor area.

Located near the Enghelab Sports and Cultural Complex, it serves as an excellent spot for athletes and sports enthusiasts. Its friendly ambiance, welcoming staff, and delicious dishes make it an ideal choice for casual meetups with friends. With its diverse menu options, Café Raees ensures that every visit is a delightful experience.

Photographer: Bahador Amir

The menu at Café Raees’ Seoul branch includes a variety of options such as breakfast and snacks, hot and cold beverages, coffee packages, waffles, cookies, sandwiches (like the Raees Chicken Fillet and Chicken Alfredo sandwiches), simit (with walnut and cheese or egg and lamb ham), toasts (egg and cheese toast or turkey lamb toast), and herbal drinks. According to some customers, the café’s pricing is moderate to high.

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Café Naderi

• Address: Tehran, Jomhouri Avenue, below Istanbul Crossroad, between Si-e-Tir Street and Istanbul Crossroad, No. 524. (Show on map)
• Phone: +982166720791
• Instagram: @nadericafe
• Category: Cafés in Central Tehran

Photographer: Eh San

Café Naderi is one of Tehran’s oldest and most iconic cafés. Despite its simple ambiance, it attracts visitors who enjoy the nostalgic environment, once a gathering place for literary figures such as Sadegh Hedayat, Jalal Al-e Ahmad, and Nima Yushij in the 1930s and 1940s. This rich history is a significant factor in Café Naderi’s enduring fame.

The café features two sections: one for the café itself and another designated for dining. The menu includes flavorful Iranian dishes, international offerings like steak with mushroom sauce, beverages (mocha coffee, chai masala, hot chocolate), and cakes, all accompanied by traditional Persian music to enhance the unique atmosphere.

The café’s Shatobrian is a signature dish, and its ice cream is among the highlights, considered one of the tastiest in Tehran. While food quality is average, prices tend to be on the higher side. Parking near the café is also challenging due to its central location.

Photographer: Danial Fakharyan

Lamiz Café at Valiasr Crossroad is one of several branches of this well-known coffeehouse chain in Tehran. Other branches are located in neighborhoods such as Saadat Abad, Jordan, Tochal, Farmanieh, Enqelab, Fatemi, Pasdaran, Vanak Square, Mirdamad, and near Tajrish Bazaar. Lamiz Café is renowned among coffee enthusiasts who cherish the experience of a fragrant, warm cup of coffee.

The diverse and student-friendly menu offers reasonably priced options, including hot beverages (espresso, brewed coffee, caramel macchiato, matcha latte, etc.), cold beverages (iced Americano, cappuccino, café gelato, etc.), cakes, croissants, and more.

This cozy café stands out with its interior brick walls, wall art, round tables with cream-colored chairs, tabletop flowerpots, and a large bookshelf, creating a charming and inviting atmosphere.

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Gol Rezaieh Café

• (Show on map) Address: Tehran, Si-e Tir Street, near Jomhouri, No. 172.
• Phone: +982166707290, +989124430694
• Instagram: @golerezaieh
• Category: Cafés in Central Tehran

Photographer: Luiz Paulo

Gol Rezaieh Café, located on Si-e Tir Street, is a nostalgic and memorable spot steeped in history, once frequented by iconic figures like Sadegh Hedayat and Forough Farrokhzad.

Established in 1931, this charming café preserves its old-world ambiance with vintage decor. The walls are adorned with photographs of classic actors and singers, and antique items scattered around the café add to its unique character.

A standout feature of Gol Rezaieh Café is the table by the window overlooking the street, famously known as the regular spot of Sadegh Hedayat and Forough Farrokhzad.

Due to its popularity, it’s recommended to make a reservation in advance to avoid waiting.

Photographer: Ali Etrati

The breakfast and lunch menu at Gol Rezaieh Café primarily features Persian dishes, renowned for their excellent quality but slightly higher prices. The breakfast menu includes traditional offerings such as bread, cheese, cream, jam, honey, walnuts, and olives, which pair perfectly with various teas and coffees.

For lunch, the café serves classic dishes like Russian borscht, fish, kebabs, celery stew, meatballs, prawn dishes, and lentil stew, maintaining the nostalgic flavors of the past.

Although the café is located within the Tehran traffic congestion zone, the visit is undoubtedly worth the effort for its authentic ambiance and delightful menu.

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Café Rock

Show on map) Address: Tehran, Shahrak-e Gharb, Darya Boulevard, Golha Street, after Touhid 3, No. 10)
Phone: 021-88369196
Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Website: cafe-rock.com
Instagram: cafe.rock@
Category: West Tehran Cafés

Photo Source: Instagram cafe.rock, Photographer: Unspecified

Café Rock is a haven for rock music enthusiasts, boasting a unique décor filled with photos, posters of famous artists, and iconic album covers. The ceiling is adorned with a giant guitar and a complete drum set, adding to its immersive rock-themed ambiance.

In addition to its distinctive interior, the café offers an outdoor seating area equipped with heating and cooling systems, making it comfortable year-round. Smokers are welcome to enjoy their time in this open-air section.

The menu at Café Rock includes a variety of shakes (such as Espresso Shake and Nutella Shake), cold beverages with and without ice cream (like Ice Nut Chocolate, Red Ice, Blues Rock, and Deep Purple), as well as dishes and snacks (e.g., Beef Rock, Pasta Bolognese, and Garden Salad with Chicken Fillet).

Photo Source: Instagram cafe.rock, Photographer: Unspecified

At Café Rock, you can also indulge in breakfast options, ranging from hot breakfasts (such as sausages, eggs, mushrooms, etc.) to cold breakfasts (including butter, cream, walnuts, etc.). The café’s cakes, desserts, hot coffees, hot beverages, teas, and herbal infusions are also among the most popular items on the menu.

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Café Langine (Dadman Boulevard)

• Address: Tehran, Shahrak-e Gharb, Dadman Boulevard, No. 36 [(Show on map)]
• Phone: 021-88073283
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM (Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
• Instagram: langineofficial@

Café Langine is another must-visit spot in western Tehran for those seeking great ambiance and delicious offerings.

Photo Source: Fidilio website, Photographer: Unspecified

Café Langine has multiple branches, with one of them located on Dadman Boulevard. This branch offers service across two floors, with most customers favoring the cozy ambiance of the second floor.

In addition to its outstanding service, the café is renowned for the high quality of its food, the friendly attitude of its staff, and the delicious cakes, pastries, and breakfasts, which have gained considerable popularity among patrons.

Some of the café’s standout dishes include:

• Chicken Alfredo Pasta
• Single Cheeseburger
• Double Mushroom Burger
• Caramel Macchiato
• Caesar Salad

A warm and delightful dining experience awaits visitors at Café Langine.

Photographer: Hourieh Marefat

Café Langine’s menu extends to other delightful options:

• Pizzas: Steak and Pesto Pizza, Mushroom and Meat Pizza
• Pastas: Mixed Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta
• Hot Beverages: Warm Milk with Honey, Cinnamon Tea
• Coffee
• Paninis: Turkey Chiabatta Panini, Chicken Pesto Roghan Panini
• Mocktails, Cold Drinks, Ice Cream
• Burgers: Jalapeño Single Burger, Double Hamburger

The café offers reasonable prices considering the portion sizes. Parking is generally available nearby, so you rarely face any challenges in finding a spot throughout the day.

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Café Bar Zhozak

• (Show on map) Address: Tehran, Tehranpars, 142 West Street, between Rashid and 113 Streets, No. 108
• Phone: 02122093205
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Website: zhozak.ir
• Instagram: @zhozak

Photographer: Payam Kard

Café Bar Zhozak also serves a variety of salads, snacks, cakes, and beverages that cater to different tastes. Some highlights from the menu include:

• Salads: Spinach Salad, Green Salad, Fruit Salad
• Snacks: Filet Snack, Caesar Snack
• Cakes and Pastries: Date Cake, Carrot Cake, Muffins
• Cocktails: Mojito, Sour Cocktail
• Shakes, Smoothies, Tea, and Herbal Infusions
• Fresh Juices and Pizzas

Additionally, the café offers free Wi-Fi and is conveniently located near a public parking lot, making it a great option for visitors.

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Café 24

• (Show on map) Address: Tehran, Tehranpars, between Tiranaz and Rashid, (Northwest corner of Tiranaz Intersection)
• Phone: 09125113747
• Opening Hours: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Instagram: @cafe_teria_24

Photographer: Mehdi Saleh

The breakfast menu is one of the main attractions of Café 24 (formerly known as Café Ziva), drawing many people in to start their day full of energy. However, this is not all that makes this café special. The friendly and skilled staff, affordable prices, music played throughout, the option to smoke, and convenient access to public transportation, including the metro, along with ample parking space, make it a great choice for residents of East Tehran.

For those looking for a quiet place to study or work on their laptop, Café 24 is a must-visit. The menu includes a variety of hot and cold beverages, cakes, coffee, and main dishes like Penne Alfredo and Cheeseburgers.

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Gloria Jean’s Café

• (Show on map) Address: Tehran, Pasdaran, Gilan Street, corner of Farrokhi Yazdi, No. 28
• Phone: 021-26644900
• Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Website: gloriajeanscoffee.ir

Source of photo: Google Maps, Photographer: Shaghayegh Nikoo

Gloria Jean’s International Café and Restaurant has more than 600 branches in 40 different countries, with one located in Tehran. The café’s coffee takes center stage on the menu, especially since the company handles everything from cultivation to processing. Additionally, the baristas at the Tehran branch are trained under international Gloria Jean’s baristas, ensuring the coffee served is unique and high-quality.

The menu at Gloria Jean’s features delicious dishes such as Meat Lovers Pizza, Chicken Parmesan Pizza, Hot Chicken Calzone, Special Burger, Chicken & Spinach Panini, and more. You can also enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as cakes.

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Tasty Room Café (The Pink Café)

•  (Show on map) First branch address: Shahrak-e-Gharb, Iran-Zamin Street, next to Ibn Sina Cultural Center
• Phone (First branch): +9821-94000421
• (Show Brilliant Mall on the map) Second branch address: Zafaraniyeh, Moghadess Ardabili, Beryan Mall, No. 80
• Phone (Second branch): +9821-92444246
• Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Instagram: @tastyroom.ir

Tasty Room Café is a newly established pastry café in Iran, famous for its attractive pink décor and beautifully designed cakes and cookies. It has become well-known among customers, especially as a great spot for taking unique and Instagram-worthy photos.

Source of photo: Google Maps, Photographer: Elham Sarvari

At Tasty Room Café, you’ll find a beautiful variety of cupcakes, cheesecakes, and intricately designed cakes that make perfect gift options.

In this charming café, you can enjoy a range of treats, from Cappuccino Cupcakes and Chocolate Tarts to Carrot Cake, Croissants with Fruit and Hazelnut Cream, and Tasty Passion Mocktail. For drinks, there’s a selection of refreshing options like Iced Caramel Macchiato, Peanut Butter Shake, Masala, and the signature Tasty Chocolate. All of this can be savored in a dreamy, pink-hued atmosphere.

Source of photo: Google Maps, Photographer: Ronaz

If you’ve visited any of the famous cafes in Tehran, feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with us at the bottom of this article on Kajaro.

Cover photo source: Pinterest, Photographer: Unknown

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Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are the best cafes in Tehran?

• Some of the top cafes in Tehran include Café Godo LolaGer, Café Emarat Roshanan, Café Grand Hayat, Café Bagh Kariz, Café Negima Restaurant, Café Zhwan, Café Gol Rezaieh, Café Lamiz, Café Gloria Jeans, Tasty Room Café (Pink Café), and Sam Café.

• What are the best cafes in northern Tehran?

• Among the best cafes in northern Tehran are Sam Café (Fereshteh Branch), Café Gloria Jeans, Café Derasa, Café Grand Hayat, Chai Bar Café, Café Roberto, and Café Raees.