Dehradun — the peaceful foothill city where tree-lined roads, colonial-era bakeries, and buzzing bazaars hum with a delicious secret: the streets here are alive with flavour. From crispy katlambe to spicy chole, from old-school bakeries to steaming momos, the city’s food scene is stitched together with nostalgia, hunger, and the comfort of everyday life.
If you’re planning a food walk and looking for the best street food in Dehradun, this list brings together the old, loved, dependable, quietly iconic places that generations of Doonites have grown up eating from. These aren’t glamorous cafés — they’re real, familiar, full of warmth, and the kind of places you remember long after you’ve left.
Here are some of the most-loved, old-school street food spots in Dehradun that deserve a place on your list.
1. Mama Ji Katlambe Choley
If you want a proper Doon-style breakfast, Mama Ji Katlambe Choley is the kind of place you experience at least once. Their crispy, deep-fried katlambe paired with spicy choley, onions, and achaar — all served on a malu ka patta — feels like stepping into an old Paltan Bazaar morning.
The stall has been around for half a century, and you can taste that history in every bite. It’s not fancy, not modern, not Instagram-friendly — just honest, hot, comforting food that you enjoy in the moment. Go early, go hungry, and let yourself have that nostalgic first bite.
Address: Tamatar Wali Gali, Near Purani Sabzi Mandi, Moti Bazar, Dehradun
Timings: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
2. Chetan Puri / Chetan Swadisht Kachori
If you’re in the mood for a comforting, homely breakfast, Chetan Swadisht Kachori pulls you in with its simplicity. Their ₹100 puri thali — with choley, pethe ki sabzi, and aloo-gobhi — feels like a meal someone lovingly plated for you at home.
The pooris arrive fresh and hot, the lane is chaotic, parking is a disaster, and you’ll probably sit elbow-to-elbow with strangers — but that’s part of the charm. It’s one of those places where the warmth comes from the food and the crowd.
Address: Near Hanuman Mandir, opposite Railway Station entry road, Dehradun
3. Biru Bhai Choley Chawal Wale
Biru Bhai’s has been feeding Doon since 1969, and walking here feels like stepping back into your own childhood — even if you didn’t grow up in the city.
Simple choley-chawal, kachalu chaat, sukey choley — nothing fancy, just straightforward, warm, filling food that hits the spot. This little stall is tucked so deep inside Paltan Bazaar that you almost always need to ask for directions, but the search is part of the experience.
Location: Paltan Bazaar, Machhi Bazaar, Ansari Road, Dehradun
4. Sunrise Bakers
If you love old-school bakery flavours, Sunrise Bakers will feel like a time capsule. Established in the 1940s, the shop still smells like freshly baked biscuits, warm fruit buns, and soft tea cakes.
Their jeera biscuits, vanilla rounds, cake rusk, saunf rusk, patties — everything carries that gentle, familiar flavour that bakeries had 20–30 years ago. The lanes are narrow, the crowd is constant, but the warmth of the staff and the nostalgia in each bite make it completely worth it.
Address: 20, Ghosi Gali, Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun
If you want to order their products online, you can check out their website here.
5. Bengali Sweet Shop
Despite the name, Bengali Sweet Shop has become a true Doon institution. Rasgullas, sandesh, rasmalai, chocolate barfi, bal mithai — everything is fresh, simple, and made with old-school sincerity.
The bal mithai is a must-try if you want a taste of Garhwali tradition. The shop is clean, the staff polite, and the sweets have that soft, comforting flavour that brings people back again and again.
Address: Chakrata Road, near Hanuman Mandir, Dehradun
6. Sant Kabir Dairy
If you want a classic Doon dairy-and-snacks experience, Sant Kabir Dairy is perfect.
I tried their paneer ke pakode — crisp, fresh, and served with tangy imli chutney — and they were easily some of the best I’ve had. The ram laddoo with mooli was soft, flavourful, and instantly nostalgic. And the lassi? Thick, creamy, topped with malai — the kind of glass you truly savour.
They also serve gajar halwa, gulab jamun, mango lassi, and even sell their own masala (I bought it — you should too). Prices start around ₹20 and ₹100 is enough to taste a bit of everything.
Address: Near Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun
7. Rajesh Bun Tikki
A 30-year-old favourite, Rajesh Bun Tikki is where you stop for a simple, old-school snack. Their ₹40 bun tikki — soft bun, spicy patty, tangy chutney — is exactly what street food should be: comforting, unfussy, and perfect at 5 PM when you’re wandering the bazaar.
Address: Puran Market, Dhamawala Bazaar, Dehradun
Timings: 3 PM to 10 PM
8. Shri Ganesh Chole Bhature
Raja Road’s favourite breakfast spot. Their paneer-stuffed bhature are soft and fluffy, the chole are comforting without being oily, and the boondi raita ties everything together.
It’s crowded, the seating is tiny, but the plate — at just ₹80 — is warm, generous, and satisfying.
Address: Raja Road, near Prince Chowk, Dehradun
Timings: 8 AM to 3 PM
9. Sumit Drinks (La Bunta)
If you grew up in Doon, you’ve probably had a lemon soda from here after school. Sumit Drinks — famously known as La Bunta — is refreshing and nostalgic in the most honest way.
Their rum cola (non-alcoholic) has a quirky, familiar aroma; their pine-apple, litchi, mint-pudina, and jaljeera sodas are perfect on hot days. You get a drink for ₹20–₹30, and the old-school soda-making charm is unmatched.
Address: 54, Dhamawala Bazaar, Dehradun
10. The Buffet Snack Shop
Small, packed, always buzzing — The Buffet Snack Shop is where you grab fresh, fuss-free snacks. Their cheese burger with spicy green chutney, the classic aloo bread roll, and their refreshing cold coffee are all worth trying.
No fancy seating, just honest street-side comfort and flavours that have survived decades.
Address: Chukkuwala, Dehradun
If you’re exploring the best street food in Dehradun, these are the places that truly capture the city’s soul — warm, familiar, unpolished, and full of flavour. Dehradun’s food isn’t just about taste; it’s about memory, routine, and the small joys tucked into its busy bazaars.
Take your time, walk slow, eat local, and let the city feed you the way it has fed generations.
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