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The IIT Delhi campus hosts a wide variety of dining options ranging from hostel night messes and juice shops to cafes, canteens, and restaurants. These establishments cater to the diverse tastes of the student body and faculty, with options available from early morning through late at night.

Night Messes

Night messes are informal late-night food outlets operated within or adjacent to hostels. They typically open in the evening and serve until late at night, offering quick meals, snacks, and beverages outside of regular mess hours. Most night messes serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

Hostel	Cuisine	Specialities	Phone
Udaigiri	Veg & Non-veg	Rolls, chicken kebab roll, half-fry Maggi	—
Jwalamukhi (Jwala)	Veg & Non-veg	Known for quality food and relatively low crowds	—
Nilgiri	Veg & Non-veg	Oreo shakes, milkshakes	9560901493
Satpura	Veg & Non-veg	Parathas, fish fry	9953414935
Kailash	Veg & Non-veg	Wide variety on both sides; has an external service window	9818658351
Shivalik	Veg & Non-veg	Spicy non-vegetarian dishes	—
Kumaon	Veg & Non-veg	Reliable everyday fare	—
Zanskar	Veg & Non-veg	Non-vegetarian plates	9818387916
Holistic Centre (Aravali)	Vegetarian only	Cheesy fries, quick comfort food	8447710567

Juice Shops

Several hostels operate juice shops that serve fresh fruit juices, milkshakes, and light snacks. These are located at:

Cafes and Restaurants

Nescafe

The Nescafe outlet is one of the most frequented spots on campus, serving as a go-to destination for coffee, brownies, choco-lava cakes, doughnuts, and other snacks. All items are eggless. The outlet remains open until late into the night, making it popular for late-night study sessions.

Cafe Coffee Day

A franchise of Cafe Coffee Day is located in the Main Building at the ground floor. The cafe serves cheesecakes, brownies, and a full range of coffee beverages. It provides a quiet space to relax between classes.

Amul

The Amul outlet is a prominent landmark on campus, frequented by students and faculty alike. It offers a variety of ice cream flavours, milkshakes, sandwiches, and patties.

Rajdhani

Rajdhani offers a wide variety of food, ranging from fresh juices and milkshakes to full meals. Notable items include Dal Makhani, parathas, and Afghani chicken tikka rolls.

Delhi 16

Located between the boys' hostels, Delhi 16 is a popular outlet for fried rice, rolls, and other quick bites.

SBI Chai

A tea stall known for its chai and peri-peri sandwiches. It is a popular stop for students seeking a quick and affordable snack.

Staff Canteen

The Staff Canteen is located below Naivaidyam in the Synergy building. It serves samosas, kachoris, chilly potato, and other snacks. It is one of the few outlets that remains open when hostel night messes are closed.

Bikanerwala

Bikanerwala is a popular vegetarian restaurant on campus, known for its hot and steamy North Indian dishes. It is especially frequented after examinations. The menu includes chhola bhature, a wide variety of sweets, and other traditional items. IIT Delhi students receive a discount at this outlet.

Naivaidyam

Naivaidyam is located above the Staff Canteen and serves authentic South Indian cuisine. Daily specials ensure variety, with must-try items including crispy Mysore Masala Dosa and Podi Idli.

BIKKgane Biryani

BIKKgane Biryani is located in the IIT market and specialises in biryani, offering both Hyderabadi chicken and vegetable dum biryani. It is a popular choice during lunch breaks and post-class hours.

Tealogy

Tealogy is an air-conditioned cafe in the IIT market. It serves Maggi, rolls, tea, and a variety of beverages, providing a comfortable space to relax between classes.

Mughlai Corner

Located near the JNU Gate, this outlet serves Mughlai cuisine. Recommended items include chicken tikkas, honey chilli potato, and shahi paneer.

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-=== Eateries on Campus ===
+The IIT Delhi campus hosts a wide variety of dining options ranging from hostel night messes and juice shops to cafes, canteens, and restaurants. These establishments cater to the diverse tastes of the student body and faculty, with options available from early morning through late at night.
-Besides your own kitchen, there are several food options available on campus.
+== Night Messes ==
-Faculty lunch club is a good option for ‘home-cooked’ lunch -- simple vegetarian thalis including chapati, rice, dal, curry, etc., in the academic area. The menu is simple and as driven by the faculty. One does not have to commute to the guest house or residences, and orders can be placed a day in advance (sometimes very early morning orders can also be accepted), so that adequate amount of food can be prepared. The cost of the meal is lower than most places you can find as this is not a for-profit enterprise. (Call extension 6506 for more details.)
+Night messes are informal late-night food outlets operated within or adjacent to hostels. They typically open in the evening and serve until late at night, offering quick meals, snacks, and beverages outside of regular mess hours. Most night messes serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
-Guest house is also a source of food. Guests staying there have the option of meals, of course. They also cater for official occasions. Faculty members not staying at the guesthouse can also order dinner at the guesthouse in need. Guest house food has a larger variety than the faculty lunch club, and it is a good option for healthy food once in a while.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
+|-
+! Hostel !! Cuisine !! Specialities !! Phone
+|-
+| [[Udaigiri Hostel|Udaigiri]] || Veg & Non-veg || Rolls, chicken kebab roll, half-fry Maggi || —
+|-
+| [[Jwala Hostel|Jwalamukhi (Jwala)]] || Veg & Non-veg || Known for quality food and relatively low crowds || —
+|-
+| [[Nilgiri Hostel|Nilgiri]] || Veg & Non-veg || Oreo shakes, milkshakes || 9560901493
+|-
+| [[Satpura Hostel|Satpura]] || Veg & Non-veg || Parathas, fish fry || 9953414935
+|-
+| [[Kailash Hostel|Kailash]] || Veg & Non-veg || Wide variety on both sides; has an external service window || 9818658351
+|-
+| [[Shivalik Hostel|Shivalik]] || Veg & Non-veg || Spicy non-vegetarian dishes || —
+|-
+| [[Kumaon Hostel|Kumaon]] || Veg & Non-veg || Reliable everyday fare || —
+|-
+| [[Zanskar Hostel|Zanskar]] || Veg & Non-veg || Non-vegetarian plates || 9818387916
+|-
+| Holistic Centre ([[Aravali Hostel|Aravali]]) || Vegetarian only || Cheesy fries, quick comfort food || 8447710567
+|}
-Eateries are spread out across campus, most with outdoor seating. These include:
+== Juice Shops ==
-• Delhi-16 across the Aravali hostel
+Several hostels operate juice shops that serve fresh fruit juices, milkshakes, and light snacks. These are located at:
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+* [[Kailash Hostel]]
-https://home.iitd.ac.in/images/for-faculty/raj.jpg
+* [[Kumaon Hostel]]
-</div>
+* [[Satpura Hostel]]
+* [[Zanskar Hostel]]
+* [[Aravali Hostel]]
-• Staff canteen in the Synergy building (between the workshop and the institute grounds)
+== Cafes and Restaurants ==
-<div style="float:right; clear:right; margin:0 0 8px 12px; width:150px; text-align:center">
+=== Nescafe ===
-https://home.iitd.ac.in/images/for-faculty/can.jpg
-</div>
-• Food court across from the swimming pool towards the hospital. (As an aside, there is a handy bicycle repair shop next to the food court.)
+The Nescafe outlet is one of the most frequented spots on campus, serving as a go-to destination for coffee, brownies, choco-lava cakes, doughnuts, and other snacks. All items are eggless. The outlet remains open until late into the night, making it popular for late-night study sessions.
-• Joints serving tea, coffee, juice, and sundry snacks next to the library
+=== Cafe Coffee Day ===
-• A franchise of Cafe Coffee Day is located in the main building at the ground floor (in what is also referred to as the exhibition hall).
+A franchise of Cafe Coffee Day is located in the Main Building at the ground floor. The cafe serves cheesecakes, brownies, and a full range of coffee beverages. It provides a quiet space to relax between classes.
-These are commercial establishments but are subsidized on their rental costs. Hence, the prices tend to be lower than similar joints outside the campus. Beyond these, food delivery to campus by the usual suspects like Foodpanda, Zomato, and neighborhood restaurants is common and convenient.
+=== Amul ===
+The Amul outlet is a prominent landmark on campus, frequented by students and faculty alike. It offers a variety of ice cream flavours, milkshakes, sandwiches, and patties.
+=== Rajdhani ===
+Rajdhani offers a wide variety of food, ranging from fresh juices and milkshakes to full meals. Notable items include Dal Makhani, parathas, and Afghani chicken tikka rolls.
+=== Delhi 16 ===
+Located between the boys' hostels, Delhi 16 is a popular outlet for fried rice, rolls, and other quick bites.
+=== SBI Chai ===
+A tea stall known for its chai and peri-peri sandwiches. It is a popular stop for students seeking a quick and affordable snack.
+=== Staff Canteen ===
+The Staff Canteen is located below Naivaidyam in the Synergy building. It serves samosas, kachoris, chilly potato, and other snacks. It is one of the few outlets that remains open when hostel night messes are closed.
+=== Bikanerwala ===
+Bikanerwala is a popular vegetarian restaurant on campus, known for its hot and steamy North Indian dishes. It is especially frequented after examinations. The menu includes chhola bhature, a wide variety of sweets, and other traditional items. IIT Delhi students receive a discount at this outlet.
+=== Naivaidyam ===
+Naivaidyam is located above the [[Eateries on Campus#Staff Canteen|Staff Canteen]] and serves authentic South Indian cuisine. Daily specials ensure variety, with must-try items including crispy Mysore Masala Dosa and Podi Idli.
+=== BIKKgane Biryani ===
+BIKKgane Biryani is located in the IIT market and specialises in biryani, offering both Hyderabadi chicken and vegetable dum biryani. It is a popular choice during lunch breaks and post-class hours.
+=== Tealogy ===
+Tealogy is an air-conditioned cafe in the IIT market. It serves Maggi, rolls, tea, and a variety of beverages, providing a comfortable space to relax between classes.
+=== Mughlai Corner ===
+Located near the JNU Gate, this outlet serves Mughlai cuisine. Recommended items include chicken tikkas, honey chilli potato, and shahi paneer.
+== See Also ==
+* [[Hostels|All Hostels]]
+* [[Main Page]]
+[[Category:IIT Delhi]]
+[[Category:Campus Life]]