Hyderabad, Dec. 25 -- Hyderabad's cafe culture is finding fresh ground in the western parts of the city. Areas like Gandipet and the Financial District, once known mainly for lake views and office campuses, are now emerging as relaxed lifestyle pockets with a growing number of cafes and restaurants.

With wide roads, open spaces and a calmer pace, these neighbourhoods offer the perfect setting for cafes that focus on experience as much as food. The new openings here reflect a clear shift towards comfort, local flavours and spaces where people can slow down and connect.

One such place that captures this mood beautifully is HawTea, a calm and soulful cafe tucked away in Gandipet. Easily accessible from the Financial District and Kokapet, i...