Food in Haridwar is strictly vegetarian and mostly adheres to a Sattvic diet (often omitting onion and garlic), reflecting the city's profound spiritual significance.
* **Street Food**: The city is famous for classic North Indian breakfast and street snacks, particularly *aloo puri*, *kachori*, and *chole bhature*. Kashyap Kachoriwala and Mohan Ji Puri Wale are renowned local institutions. * **Traditional Sweets**: Milk-based sweets such as *peda*, *rabri*, *jalebi*, and *malpua* are ubiquitous. Mathura Walon Ki Pracheen Peda Dukan is a highly celebrated sweet shop. * **Thali & Dining**: Numerous traditional *dhabas* and family restaurants around Har Ki Pauri serve wholesome North Indian *thalis*. Hoshiyar Puri, established in the mid-20th century, is famous for its rich vegetarian curries. * **Cafes**: A growing number of modern cafes cater to international tourists and backpackers, though they strictly adhere to vegetarian menus.
