New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- India takes its breakfast seriously. So do we at Lounge. And the proof is in this exhaustive spread, which covers the diverse and characteristic breakfast culture of the country. While we understand the thrill of queuing up for hot kachoris or crisp vadas by the roadside, we cannot underestimate the comfort of eggs and croissants on a Sunday morning at a vibey cafe or a bakery. Whether you like it savoury or sweet, spicy or tangy, these breakfast recommendations from across the country will certainly nudge you to set an early alarm to rise and dine. After all the jalebis cannot wait.

Chandravilas is an Ahmedabad institution for a truly local start to the day. The hole-in-the-wall establishment, which dates to 1900, ...