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Ramana's Garden
Village Tapovan, Laxman Jhula village ~ : +91-135-2435558
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Organic, Western, Salad bar -- Aditional Info: A beautiful place to eat and enjoy the day at the Garden that is also a home and school for children (including orphans). Restaurant is operated by volunteers and all proceeds go to maintaining the organization. Sometimes the children help in the restaurant. Breakfast features fruits, hot & cold cereal, breads, and drinks. Lunch set menu consists of organically grown salad greens, fresh baked breads, soup, daal, rice or quinoa, and a cookie. Or you can order a la carte. Sunday brunch features whole grain french toast and waffles. One of few places in Laxmanjhula to get good coffee and real cappuccino. Expensive for local standards but moderate for tourists. On Saturday evening a special meal (like pizza night) - check ahead. Directions: Located away from the main part of town, away from the bridge. From the bridge above German bakery (Devraj) restaurant, go up the stairs and make a right, follow the main alleys/tracks around the corners until you see a sign on your right, or ask someone. 5 Tue-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm, Sat 6:30pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
JGB Purple Dhaba
near Lord Shiva statue, Laxman Jhula ~ : 919760189967
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian North Indian style restaurant. Located 45 paces South of Shiva statue at the end of the bridge. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
60's
Anand Dham Tapovan, Laxman Jhula ~ : 918006667393
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Western, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian restaurant at Laxman Jhula Shortcut Way. Has high protein pancakes and scrambled tofu. Free Wi-Fi. 5,6 Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Ananda
4th floor Jaipur Inn Hotel, Laxman Jhula village ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, International -- Aditional Info: Nice ambiance with pretty bohemian lanterns and view of the river and the bridge. English menu. Moderate-expensive prices by local standard. 5 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Cafe Nirvana
Laxman Jhula ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, International, Organic, Raw, Western, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: A vegetarian cafe with vegan options (please inquire). Located up some steep stairs but worth the climb. Casual hippy atmosphere with mattresses & cushions to lounge on, plus a few small tables & chairs. All food is freshly prepared in-house. Offers a large array of hot and cold drinks including juices and smoothies. Has both raw and cooked food. Holds regular film screenings. Mon-Sat 7:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Chotiwala Restaurants
Swargashram Dist: Pauri Garhwal, Ram Jhula village ~ : 91-0135-2430070
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, International, Fast food -- Aditional Info: Two large restaurants side-by-side on a main strip of the shopping area catering to pilgrams and foreigners. Moderate prices for local standards but affordable for foreigners - dosas, samosas, rice, and more. There is are 2 fat men both painted purple that sits at the door to each of the restaurant to attract passer-bys. Facing the restaurants, the one on the left is the older and the one on the right is newer. Both have inside and top floor patio seating. 5 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Devraj Coffee Corner and German Bakery
Laxman Jhula village (at one end of the bridge/look for large sign) ~ : 0135-2442089
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International -- Aditional Info: Menu consists of vegetarian Indian and international food and baked goods. English menu. Made-to-order foods take time. Moderate to expensive prices by local standard but affordable for foreigners. Located on the main part of town just by the bridge with a nice view of river. Frequented by travelers. 4 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Divine Resort Cafe and Restaurant
Divine Resort, Laxman Jhula ~ : 07503436354
Expensive -- Lacto, Indian, Italian, Bakery, European, Indo-Chinese -- Aditional Info: From the main road through Rishikesh heading north (up river), as you walk and turn right to head down to the Laxman Jhula bridge, this place is just on the right. The cafe and bakery is on the street level. A gate to the right with steps leads down to the view deck and the enclosed restaurant one level below that. Air-conditioned interior, and both the open air terrace and enclosed restaurant spaces have views down the river. The cafe offers lots of cakes. The restaurant serves North and South Indian, Asian and Continental/Italian dishes. Modern, and more refined than the typical Rishikesh eateries. 1 Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Divya Hotel Restaurant
1st floor Divya Hotel, Laxman Jhula village ~ : 0091-135-2435998
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Indian, International -- Aditional Info: Casual dining on the first floor of the hotel; small kitchen. Food is made to order and can be customize upon request. Vegans can ask for dishes without the cheese/paneer (usually a little cheaper). Ask to leave out MSG (say "no Aginomoto"). Friendly service. Moderate-expensive prices by local standard but affordable for foreigners. 5 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Govindji's Prasadam
Badrinah Rd (at Muni Ki Reti, BKailash Gate) ~ : 789-5828126
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian -- Aditional Info: Modern Indian vegetarian restaurant with A/C and garden view. Food is less spicy than most places. No onion or garlic. Try the tandoori items or the thali. Direction: traveling north from Rishikesh toward the upper areas, 2 kilometers after the big bridge and before you go up the hill, look for the tall white temple on your right, this restaurant is on the temple grounds; or ask for the Madhuban (also known as Iscon or Hari Krishna temple). Mon-Sun 7:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Green Hotel Restaurant
1st floor Green Hotel, Bhrat Sadhu Samaj Swargashram, Ram Jhula village ~ : 91-135-430486
Moderate -- Lacto, International -- Aditional Info: Nicely decorated; international menu caters to tourists and foreigners. Italian specialties as well as Indian and international foods. Expensive prices by local standard but affordable for foreigners. 5 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Jhula Italian Restaurant
Laxman Jhula village (at next to jeep taxi stand/main strip on other side of bridge/east when facing the Himalaya) ~ : 0135433211/983762732
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, International, Italian -- Aditional Info: Restaurant is next to the internet cafe. Casual setting with TV but no decor. Menu features Italian such as pizza, pasta, lasagna, as well as Indian food. Pizza is made upon order so may take up to 40 minutes. Vegans can request no cheese. 5 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Kalptaru - The Ayurveda Place
Laxman Jhula village ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian -- Aditional Info: No menu. Lunch set meals usually consists of a tea, "kitchuri" a thick soup of rice, beans, and veggies. Dinner set meals consists of a tea, rice, daal or potatoes, salad, chai (has milk) and sometimes chapati bread & chai tea. Vegans ask to have without ghee (butter). Moderate-expensive by local standard but affordable for foreigners. Price includes all you can eat refills. For directions, just ask one of the local foreigners for the Ayurvedic place. 5 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Lucky Restaurant
Laxman Jhula ~ : 0135-2433223
Moderate -- Lacto, Chinese, Indian -- Aditional Info: This vegetarian restaurant is part of the Lucky Hotel. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Moksh - The Happy Forest Cafe
Laxman Jhula (at /Opposite Goverment Hospital, Near Goa Beach) ~ : 09999919492, 09999643846
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, American, Indian, Italian, Raw, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: A vegetarian cafe serves a variety of coffee, tea, juices and smoothies and a large array of dishes, of which most are soul food and some are vegan. Also a live music venue. 1,5 Mon-Sun 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Mukti's Health Food Cafe
Badrinath Rd, Ram Jhula parking stand ~ : 9634126644
Inexpensive -- Indian, International -- Aditional Info: A small place by the taxi parking lot at the Ram Jhula bridge. A few seats downstairs and some seats in a more quiet room on 2nd level. Offers vegetarian and vegan food. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Oasis Restaurant and German Bakery
3rd floor, Ishan Hotel, Laxman Jhula village ~ : +913109803226
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, International -- Aditional Info: Menu consists of Indian & international food plus assorted baked goods. English menu. There are 2 floors of casual seating. Frequented by travelers. Expensive prices by local standard but affordable for foreigners. Located on the main part of town where you can see a sign for it from the bridge; or just ask someone. 5 -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Pumpernicle German Bakery
Laxmanjhula Road, Laxman Jhula (at near post office) ~ : +918449126859
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Organic, Western, Bakery -- Aditional Info: Bakery cafe by the side of the Ganges River. Serves vegetarian food, has vegan baked treats as well raw food. 5 Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Pure Soul Cafe
Badrinath Rd, opposite Balaknath Mandir (at Hotel Dewa Retreat) ~ : 8027340817
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Organic, Western, Bakery, European -- Aditional Info: Organic cafe and bakery at Dewa Retreat hotel. Big windows look out to Rishikesh's mountains. Seating is either on chairs with tables or on big cushions and low tables. 5 Mon-Sat 7:30am-10:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Pyramid Cafe and Guest House
Laxman Jhula Road ~ : 09719339160, 08057825597, 955740047
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Italian, Western, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: A vegetarian restaurant, guest house (pyramid bungalows), health store and yoga studio. Store offers a wide collection of vegetarian and vegan proteins. Owner can help you if you want a vegan meal. Laid back atmosphere, partly due the semi isolated location. 1 Mon-Sun 8:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Sanskriti
Near Sivananda Hospital, Ramjhulla ~ : 0135-244244, mobile 989784005
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, International, Organic, Western, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: Healthy vegetarian food using little salt, no chili. Large variety of meals, snacks, fresh salads, fruit and vegetable juices, naturally sweetened desserts, high energy drinks, herbal teas and coffees. Free Wi-Fi. 1,4,6 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Shri Balji Restaurant
17, Ghat Rd, Subhash Chowk ~ : 9760364321
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Serving vegetarian South Indian food, like dosas. Mon-Sun 10:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Soul Kitchen
Laxman Jhula Rd, Laxman Jhula ~ : 9760590971
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Indian, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Opened in 2014 as raw food eatery Earth Raw then changed in 2015 to become Soul Kitchen now incorporating cooked food. Same owner. Located above Om Shanti Om Yoga studio. 5 Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
TATTV Cafe
Badrinath Road (at Laxman Jhula Road) ~ : +91-8954495508
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Indian, Italian, Western, Take-out, European -- Aditional Info: Casual vegetarian cafe offers indoor dining with air conditioning, in addition to a dining deck upstairs. Has Wi-Fi and comfy seating for hanging out. Has vegan options; please inquire. Directions: Heading north through town, this is 2 shops before the main corner of Badrinath Rd (main road north through town) and Laxman Jhula Rd (heading down to bridge). Above the Pundit General Health Store. 1,6 Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Juice House
Ram Jhula, Swargashram ~ : 9756753806
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Western, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: Juice bar and cafe on the way to Parmarth Niketan ashram, by the Ganga river. Offers fruit juices, smoothies, fruit salads, porridge (has soymilk), muesli, chai, and coffee. 5 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
The Sitting Elephant
355 Haridwar Rd (at EllBee Ganga View Hotel) ~ : +91-9997202444
Expensive -- Lacto, Indian, International, Organic -- Aditional Info: A rooftop hotel restaurant that overlooks the 5km stretch of River Ganga. When you look outside into the mountains across River Ganga, you will witness an illusion which depicts an elephant sitting in the midst of nature. Offers multi-cuisines (American, Chinese, Indian, International) in a elegant setting on the 5th floor. Free Wi-Fi. 1,3,4,6 Mon-Sun 10:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
The Treehouse Ganga Cafe
Laxman Jhula ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, International, Western -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian cafe located north of the Laxman Jhula bridge, at 200 yards on the right. Hosts evening live music. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Zorba Organic Restaurant
Laxman Jhula Road, Laxman Jhula ~ : 9816492921
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Organic, Western -- Aditional Info: Organic restaurant and cafe upstairs from Earth Raw food bar. Since 2014. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Cafe Coffee Day
Laxmanjhula (at near the brige) ~ : 2433211
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Italian, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. International coffee and fast food. Reported not veg Apr 2013. 1,4 Mon-Sun 8:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)
Midway Bar and Restaurant
On a main vehicle road ~ : n/a
Expensive -- Lacto, Indian, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Part of large upscale dining chain where on dines in garden setting. Menu has English and features a section for vegetables. Caters to both locals and foreigners. Expensive for local standards but affordable for foreigners. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Pappu Lassi
Nirmal Marg, Mayakund (at main bazar road) ~ : 9837024423
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Little shop offering 3 or so types of lassi (dairy). 1,5 Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Pundit General Store
Badrinath Rd, Laxman Jhula ~ : 9927773921
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: On the main Rishikesh-Badrinath road, going north, it is 2 shops south of the corner of Laxman Jhula road. Sells health food, grains, baked goods, nuts, herbs, teas, condiments, yoga mats. Some organic. No produce. Staff can speak English. Mon-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
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