Dylan's Toasted & Roasted Coffee House-Best Coffee House/Pioneer of Real Coffee/Most Popular Cafe For World Famous — Restaurant in Himachal Pradesh

A Place to Avoid at All Costs!

I recently had the absolute displeasure of visiting Dylan Coffee Shop in Old Manali, and I must say, it was hands down one of the worst experiences I've ever had at any café. To begin with, the service is shockingly poor. The lady running the place seems to have no idea about basic customer service or etiquette. She is extremely rude, unwelcoming, and frankly, seems to have a condescending attitude towards Indian patrons.

It became quite evident that this establishment displays a disturbing level of racism. While foreigners are greeted with warm smiles and pleasant conversations, Indian customers are treated with utter disrespect and contempt. It’s as if they don’t care about Indian visitors at all. We were barely acknowledged and made to feel like a nuisance, which made the entire experience uncomfortable and upsetting.

In addition to the horrendous service, the coffee is terrible. I cannot stress this enough – it was easily one of the worst coffees I’ve ever tasted. It lacked flavor, was poorly brewed, and tasted like they hadn’t cleaned their coffee machine in ages. For a place that calls itself a coffee shop, this is simply unacceptable.

The atmosphere, which should have been cozy and inviting, was tainted by the hostile attitude of the staff. The fact that such blatant discrimination and disregard for basic decency exists in a tourist destination like Manali is appalling. The disrespect towards Indian customers should be a major red flag for anyone considering visiting.

In conclusion, I would strongly advise everyone – especially Indian tourists – to avoid this place at all costs. It’s not worth your time, money, or peace of mind. There are far better places in Manali that will treat you with respect and serve you much better coffee.

Highly unrecommended. Stay away from this...

Dylan’s Toasted & Roasted Coffee House, nestled in the heart of Old Manali, Himachal Pradesh, is a legendary haunt that’s earned its stripes as one of Manali’s coolest cafes! ☕ Tucked away near Manu Temple, this quirky spot feels like a cozy hug from the ‘60s, with Bob Dylan tunes floating through the air and retro decor that screams hippie soul. Known for its killer coffee roasted in-house, it’s no wonder folks call it a pioneer of real coffee in these hills. A backpacker sipping an espresso grinned, “This brew’s so good, it’s like Dylan himself blessed the beans!” 😎

The vibe is pure magic—wooden tables, fairy lights, and walls plastered with Dylan posters pull you into a world of chill. Their menu’s a crowd-pleaser: signature cappuccinos, gooey chocolate chip cookies (₹120), and breakfast platters with eggs and bacon (₹300) that hit all the right spots. A local artist munching a brownie said, “These cookies are my muse—crisp outside, chewy inside!” 🍪 The outdoor seating overlooks the Beas River, perfect for sunset vibes, and your love for vibrant spots like Manali Bazaar makes me think you’d dig this artsy nook. They roast their own beans, and you can grab a bag (₹500 for 250g) to brew at home.

Open 9 AM to 11 PM, prices range ₹100-500, and it’s a 10-minute walk from Mall Road—auto (₹80) or bike (₹200/day). Downsides? It’s packed by noon, and a guy waiting for a table groaned, “Wish they had more seats!” 😕 Wi-Fi’s spotty, so don’t plan to work. November-March is prime; summers get crowded. Pair it with a stroll to Hadimba Temple or Jogini Falls. This is the real scene—world-famous coffee, bohemian heart, and Manali’s coolest hangout! Let’s grab...

RACIST COFFEE SHOP If you are an Indian, please read the whole review please

These guys are racists towards our own people, this is how they do it We went there and asked for an espresso and an affogato and she made that within 2 minutes and the espresso was like water and I watched her while she quickly extracted two espresso from the same grounds and used it for our coffees ... And here comes the racism part.. while we were sitting there, an Israeli lady came and asked for a cortado and the barista took her time... Cleaned the caraffe and slowly let the espresso extracted two espressos slowly and crafted a coffee for Israeli lady in 10 minutes.. This is how she did it No hate to Israeli brothers and sisters but it seems Israeli tourists are more important to them and Indians are like peasants to them even though we pay the same amount for the coffee.

Another red flag is they keep the ground coffee and don't grind the beans freshly... Ground coffee loose it's aroma in few hours which makes coffee bland which is just how they care to serve

Fake hype was created for this place... It's not worth the hype Worst experience...