Remember when life was simpler? Before the era of streaming apps and ‘aesthetic’ coffee culture, there was the 90s, the decade of tangled cassette tapes, the sudden spark of MTV on a bulky CRT screen, and the art of the endless adda session. It was a time when an afternoon did not need a filter to feel golden, and ‘chilling’ was a physical place, not a status update.

In Hyderabad, that specific, unhurried nostalgia is finding its way into the city’s cafe scene. From neon-soaked corners in Kukatpally to the rustic, board-game-filled spaces of Secunderabad, a collection of retro-themed spaces is giving people a chance to step back in time.

Siasat.com has curated a list of 5 such dining spots where the 90s theme is strong. These places double as time capsules where the playlist is strictly Indipop, the snacks taste like a school break, and the city’s deep-rooted love for a good conversation is being relived.

Wooden accents, warm lighting, gingham table covers, and vintage decor pieces. Deccan House Cafe in Jubilee Hills is one underrated spot that takes you right to the simpler times. Here, the menu too boasts of classics like pav bhaji, vada pav, kadak chai, mirchi bhajji, break pakoda and masala maggi. It is the perfect place for those who want to vibe quietly without burning a hole in their pockets.

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