Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe
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An established riverview cafe next to Assi Ghat, highly popular among backpackers for its signature apple pie with ice cream and wood-fired pizzas.
Located on Assi Ghat Road, featuring an open-air, elevated garden seating area overlooking the Ganges. The signature hot apple pie with ice cream is about 120 INR, and some reviews mention it is baked in a wood-fired brick oven. It also serves pizzas and Indian dishes, making it a common choice for those looking for a change of flavor around the ghats. Wait times during peak dinner hours can reach 30–40 minutes, and reviews on service and value for money are mixed, with some diners feeling the apple pie is overrated. It is within walking distance of Assi Ghat and opens early in the morning, making it a good spot for breakfast as well.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:30–22:00 (Tripadvisor lists opening at 8:00)
Nearby sights
- Tulsi Ghat
- Assi Ghat
- Chet Singh Ghat
- Tulsi Manas Mandir
- Durga Temple (Durga Kund)
- Harishchandra Ghat
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Kedar Ghat