Chimmanlal Puri Wale
north-indian · breakfast · thali
Avg. for two
₹180
Hygiene
★★★☆☆
Wait time · Weekend
20m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Chimmanlal Puri Wale is among Agra's most venerable breakfast and thali institutions, operating for over 180 years from the same old-city location. Piping-hot puris paired with spiced aloo sabzi, rich halwa, and seasonal sabzi are served on steel thalis with unlimited refills. The operation begins at dawn and typically runs until afternoon when the day's preparation is exhausted. The atmosphere is no-frills communal seating, fast service, and a clientele of regulars who have eaten here for decades. Every item is pure vegetarian, prepared fresh each morning without exception.
Signature Dishes
What to order — with current INR pricing
Puri-Sabzi
₹60पूरी-सब्ज़ी
Fluffy deep-fried puris with spiced aloo sabzi — the quintessential North Indian morning meal done to perfection.
North Indian Thali
₹120उत्तर भारतीय थाली
A generous steel thali with dal, two sabzis, roti, rice, and halwa — unlimited refills, traditional flavours.
Halwa
₹40हलवा
Slow-cooked semolina halwa with ghee and dry fruits — the ideal sweet finish to a morning thali.
Aloo Kachori
₹50आलू कचोरी
Crisp deep-fried kachoris with a spiced potato filling — lighter than the puri, equally satisfying.
Hygiene & Comfort›
- Seating
- Indoor + Outdoor
- Washroom
- None on-site
- Hygiene
- ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 10m · Weekend: 20m
Payment & Logistics›
- Payment
- UPI · Cash
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Jam Buka
- 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM (or until sold out)
Cara Menuju
Located in the old city area of Agra near traditional market lanes. Auto-rickshaw from Agra Cantonment Station costs ₹70–90 (15 minutes). Best combined with a Seth Gali sweets walk for a full old-city morning food trail.
Pro Tip
Arrive before 9:00 AM for the freshest puris and best availability — the kitchen runs until sold out, typically by early afternoon. Go hungry; the thali refills are genuinely unlimited.