ML 05 Cafe Shillong
Shillong is crazy about cars and bikes and ML 05 cafe is an ode to this love for vehicles. The custom decor of the cafe showcases the owner's love for travel and sports bikes and that is exactly why you need to check out this cafe when biking across upper Shillong. With a menu ranging from local favourites to Italian and Chinese ML 05 is the best place to wake up your taste buds along with the biker within you. The menu is quirky with items like, Maggi had a little lamb for their Maggi combined with mutton Keema that takes a little more than the standard two minutes to be prepared. Have the quintessential hill station food Maggi at ML 05 or the Wai Wai thukpa platter to warm your bones after a chilly bike ride or savour their famous pizzas and gooey fudge brownies.
Dylan's Cafe
Hands down the best cafe one will come across that pays homage to Bob Dylan and Lou Majaw. With a beautiful interior adorned with music discs, graffitied ceilings and eye-catching wall installations Dylan's cafe is not only a place for feating for your stomach but your eyes as well. Gorge on their chicken burgers and milkshakes for an American feel to go along with the atmosphere or have the Naga Chilli Cheese Toast to fit the vibe of being in Shillong while listening to the local artists jamming at the cafe. Dylan's cafe is the best place to chill in Shillong with a cup of hot chocolate to beat the cold outside.
Woodstock Cafe
With both beautiful indoor and outdoor seating arrangements Woodstock Cafe is the best place for breakfast in Shillong. The panoramic views of mountains and paddy along with the cool morning breeze of the hill station allow for a moment of peace and tranquility. This feeling is heightened by the wall mural of the Woodstock Festival held in New York in 1969 that promoted peace and love and saw various artists perform during the music festival. The breakfast timings for this cafe are 7 am to 10 am when you can either have stuffed parathas, omelettes or a full English breakfast.
