drifters' cafe

really good place with a different kind of menu. wanted to try almost everything on the menu if time had permitted. the ambience is good too.

the cafe was kind enough to serve breakfast even beyond the set hours . the place has a beautiful aura and the food is good . ordered american breakfast ( waffles with scrambled eggs & beacon ) , pizza with additional spinach & tomato toppings & a minced meat burger . the food was fulfilling & easy on pocket at the same time . what more do you ask ? ;-)

warm and cosy ambience , scrumptious good and great place to chill. just loved the place so much. i can't visit to go back and have their banoffee pie.
pizza was crisp and in an usual square shape ( kuch easier to serve and eat), kheema pao is definitely a must try for all the meat lovers. again i strongly recommend to try their banoffee pie and i am sure you won't regret. indulge in their gig nights and live music or your favourite board game with your gang . solo travelers can't be disappointed , you can indulge in your favourite read ( they also have good options ) and might be lucky to interact with fellow travellers too.
must visit cafe when in old manali❤️
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i had food at this place for 3 days straight. tried a different dish each time and wasn't disappointed even once.
rajma chawal and mutton rice were perfectly cooked.
waffles were heavenly. spanish omelette was the best.
the low seating is pretty chilled out and they serve with a big smile.

been more than a year since i visited here but their food is a fond memory. the best cafe in old manali. was close to our zostel. vegan friendly as they customised their dishes for me :)
ordered the mango pancakes (some other dishes too), soy coffee and some drinks over the 3 days we frequented this cafe 😋
never disappointed us with their great service and ambience

amazing food with drinks and live band.
good ambiance and also very helpful staff. they arrange a tourt fish with rice which was awesome taste. will definitely recommend to all foody people and who loves live band.

best food and relaxed floor seating!

cafe for best food at the hill top. you would have to walk a bit and explore to find this cafe but it’s totally worth the wait and walk!

comfortable seating – just relax and lie down on floor with cosy cushions.

​food: burger, pasta, pahadi rajma chawal, brownie with ice cream – all irresistible.

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we stayed very close to drifters cafe and inn, and every time we passed the cafe, it smelled so great, so last night we decided to have some drinks & dinner there.
the ambience is beautiful. wooden tables adorn the place and it is gracefully lit.

we ordered for blenders pride - 30ml, it was priced at 80 rs per peg.
so that was real nice.

however, before drinking we realized that and insect was swimming in our drinks, and called for the waiter to change our drinks. he did so painstakingly.

we ordered for french fries - 120 rs.
i ate it, cause i was really hungry, but to be very honest- they were damn oily!
the sauce served with the fries was yum .

we also ordered for bacon & cheese nachos and chicken satay with peri peri sauce - both for 210 rs each.

believe it or not - the nachos were oily too. the only saving grace was the chicken satay, it was simply marinated with salt and pepper and served with sauce.

my friend found the salt was less in the fries and in other dishes as well.

sheesha was priced at 580 rs.

this is one of the recommended places here, i am sure you could have a different experience.
visit , cause of the ambience , value for money and the music !

a very cosy place to eat in old manali. managed by friendly staff drifters’ serves wholesome and pocket friendly meals.

mushroom omelettes were my favourite for breakfasts there. hot chocolates to go with the cosy cold weather.

ordered onion rings, hot chocolate and grilled trout in butter garlic sauce.

onion rings were okay. oil seemed off, maybe old 2.5/5

hot chocolate was brilliant - 4.5/5

grilled trout was juicy and done to perfection - 5/5

ambience was woody and cosy

the place here is amazing. it's a little bit of a walk from the main bridge but the food is good and worth it. the lamb lasagne is a must try. besides, they are known for their continental food. so, that's another thing to add to your food list.

in old manali, amazing ambience. friendly service.
a-amazing food.
if you're a non-vegetarian, do visit definitely!
ps- they also have pretty good options for vegetarians.
will definitely visit again.

this place has a beautiful decor with wooden furniture and lights. we went there on christmas and had to wait a lot to get in but once we did it was worth it. they have one of the best live music nights in manali. i really loved their soups and their north indian main course.
i would definitely love to go there on my visit to manali.

it definitely is one of the best cafes in old manali! two of us had been there for dinner. ordered cream of mushroom soup, sauteed mushrooms, mini pizza and the cottage cheese sizzler. all the dishes were good. the ambience is what catches your eye. neat wooden chairs and tables with adequate lighting make it a place to hang out with either family or friends. the manager of the place is really friendly and always ready to help out with any queries.
p.s. they also have really neat rooms if you are planning to stay. highly recommended for both food as well as a stay.