Lakeside · Pokhara
Cheesecake worth the drive.
An all-day café on the Lakeside strip — coffee from 6, dinner till 11, and the slice they tell their Kathmandu friends about.
The signature
One slice in, you understand why people drive here.
The classic — strawberry compote on basque-style cheesecake
"Truly the best I've ever tasted. Every bite feels like a small, sweet moment you want to linger in, just a little longer."
— Dr. Smriti, Google review
Whole cakes are baked daily — small batch, perfectly creamy, never overly sweet, made with high-quality ingredients. Reviewers travel from Kathmandu specifically for a slice; many leave with a whole one boxed for the drive home.
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4.6★
Google rating
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1,456
Reviews
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200km
From Kathmandu
Open 6 AM to 11 PM, every day
A different café five times a day.
Most Lakeside spots open at nine and close by nine. We're the one with the lights still on when the lake goes dark. Tap through to see what each shift looks like.
The early shift starts with a cortado on the patio while Lakeside is still quiet. Eggs, croissants, the toast that everybody photographs.
- Eggs & croissant
- Camellia toast
- House granola
The space
Always full of life. Somehow always quiet.
High ceilings, modern-minimalist lines, a stone arch that frames the lounge, and the smell of fresh espresso. Indoor tables for two or twenty, an outdoor patio that's pet-friendly, and a couple of resident retrievers who'll keep your feet warm.
Indoor — the espresso bar and stone arch
Dog-friendly — the resident retrievers
From the reviews
What people say after their first slice.
"If you're looking for a quiet sanctuary in the heart of Lakeside, Cafe Camellia is an absolute gem. The cheesecake — phenomenal, perfectly creamy, not overly sweet, clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Paired beautifully with the coffee, expertly brewed and served at the perfect temperature."
Suman Subedi
"Heard a lot of good things about the cheesecake, so came all the way from Kathmandu to try it — and it did not disappoint at all. Coffee on point with the sweetness of the cheesecake adding a cherry on top."
Aditi Dewan
travelled from Kathmandu
"Top-notch, every dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The aesthetics — cozy lighting, stylish decor — it's an Instagram dream and a genuinely relaxing spot. 10/10 across the board."
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Find us
Lake Side, Pokhara 33700
On the main Lakeside strip · 3 min walk from the boats
Open in Google MapsHours
6 AM – 11 PM
Open every day · the same long shift, seven days a week
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