What about ml05 cafe, laitumkhrah?

The most consistent espresso in Shillong. Beans from a Meghalaya farm. Good flat whites, generous brownies. Gets packed after 4 pm on weekends.

What about dylan's cafe, laitumkhrah?

Named after Bob Dylan, lives up to it. Warm lighting, bookshelves, and a kitchen that does a proper carbonara. Service is slow, go with time in hand.

What about trattoria, police bazaar?

The most authentic Khasi thali in town. Jadoh with pork, dohkhlieh, tungrymbai. Small, no reservations, turn up early.

What about jadoh stall, iewduh (bara bazaar)?

Not a cafe, but the fastest way to try real Khasi food at Khasi prices. The bhoi and war khasi stalls inside the market open by 11 am.

What about cafe shillong heritage, laitumkhrah?

The OG live-music cafe. Acoustic sets most weeknights, full bands on weekends. Food is decent, music is the point.

What about cloud 9, oakland?

Newer but already a regular on the Shillong band circuit. Rooftop, nice views, slightly slower kitchen.

What about the hitching post, laitumkhrah?

Proper eggs benedict, full English breakfast done right, good coffee. Opens at 8 am.

What about cafe cherrapunjee, police bazaar?

Best parathas and puri-bhaji in the tourist zone. Fast, cheap, no frills.

What about sip cafe, dhankheti?

The remote-worker cafe. Strong WiFi, quiet corners, plug points at every table. Good pour-over, average food.

What about quick picks by mood?

- First coffee of the trip: ML05 - Long conversation with a friend: Dylan's - Authentic Khasi lunch: Trattoria - Live music night: Cafe Shillong Heritage - Lazy breakfast: The Hitching Post - Cheap and fast: Iewduh jadoh stalls - Remote work session: Sip Cafe

What about shillong cafe tips?

1. Most cafes close by 9 pm. Dinner plans after 8:30 are risky. 2. Weekends get packed. Reserve at Dylan's and Cafe Shillong. 3. Carry a light jacket year round. Most cafes are in converted houses without heating. 4. UPI works in all the Laitumkhrah cafes. Iewduh stalls prefer cash. 5. The drive between Laitumkhrah and Police Bazaar takes 20 to 30 minutes in peak traffic. Plan accordingly.

What about where to stay for the cafe crawl?

Stay in Laitumkhrah. Most of the cafes on this list are walkable, the neighbourhood is quieter than Police Bazaar, and the homestays are nicer.

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