Chinese, Italian, Indian
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Price range per person INR 200 - INR 1,000
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Come here for a meal after visiting Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa Monastery. The varied menu based on Chinese and Indian cuisines is what you are offered at this cafe. The recipe for success of Cafe 1986 is its nicely cooked noodle soups, grilled chicken and grilled sandwiches. Tasty brownies and good tiramisu can make a profound impression on you. It might be nice to enjoy delicious cappuccino, cold coffee or hot chocolate. Guests don't highly appreciate beer at this place.
You can listen to live music in the evening. A number of people suppose that the staff is well-trained here. If you want to experience enjoyable service, you should visit this spot. From the guests' viewpoint, prices are democratic. You will appreciate the terrific decor and pretty atmosphere of this cafe. Google gives it 4.6 so you can select Cafe 1986 to have a good time here.
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Sakshi
21 days ago on Zomato
Bad food, nothing good about it.. just overhyped for no reason
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Rimon Saha
24 days ago on Google
If you’re heading to Café 1986 for a relaxed evening out, you’ll appreciate the live ambience. Café 1986 positions itself as a refined city-centre destination in #Manali, which blends culinary finesse with live entertainment. The headline act— #IllusionzTheBand —delivered a mesmerising, soulful performance. The lead singer’s voice had depth and control, soulful in a way that held the room without needing to overwhelm it. The acoustic balance was excellent—rich voice, balanced instruments, no overpowering amplification. The staff were warm, attentive, and professional throughout the evening, adding to the relaxed yet polished vibe of the place. The chicken sandwich arrived on an actual spade (gardening tool) —an unconventional yet cohesive touch that reflected the café's design sensibility. The dish was cleanly executed and flavorful. The chicken tikka kebab was served on a handmade clay platter, its earthy tone complementing the smoky, well-marinated meat. Prices skew higher than average, but you feel the quality in the experience. The drinks menu could benefit from a few more options on tap, especially craft beers or seasonal cocktails, but the core offerings are traditional and solid. Date of Visit: 13th July 2025 (4-6 pm)
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24 days ago
Hello Rimon Saha ji! We're thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable evening at Café 1986! Your praise for the live ambience, the headline act IllusionzTheBand, and the staff's warm and professional service means the world to us. We're particularly delighted that you appreciated the acoustic balance of the performance, and the lead singer's soulful voice had a profound impact on the room. It's wonderful to know that our efforts to create a refined and polished atmosphere resonated with you.We're also grateful for your kind words about our menu, including the chicken sandwich and chicken tikka kebab. We're proud of our culinary team for their attention to detail and commitment to using high-quality ingredients. Regarding your suggestion for expanding our drinks menu, we appreciate your feedback and will definitely consider it. We're always looking for ways to innovate and improve our offerings. Once again, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We're glad you felt the quality in the experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Café 1986 soon! Warm Regards/Regards,Team Café 1986
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Sanjay Gupta
2 years ago on Restaurant Guru
Very poor service. I has visited this place with friend on 17.06.23 at 2000 hrs. As has just arrived form Chandigarh , the luggage with us. The manager rudely asked us that we can not come with luggage in the restaurant. Very high rude behaviour of the st
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Chinese, Italian, Indian
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Price range per person INR 200 - INR 1,000
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cafe 1986 sarswati complex, Mall Rd, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
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