Lucknow’s food landscape is on fire — and Chatori Gali is fast becoming the hottest spot. After big names like Pizza Hut, Neelkanth Sweets, and Burgernomics entered the scene, word is now out that The Hazelnut Factory (THF) might be next in line. While it’s not officially confirmed, insiders say the talks are real — and if it happens, it’s going to change the dessert game completely.
Why The Hazelnut Factory is special?
Started in Lucknow itself, THF is not just a café — it’s an experience. From gourmet pastries to handcrafted chocolates, almond flour cakes to European-style desserts, THF has built a reputation for luxury food without pretension.
Their cafés are often full, their cakes are birthday staples, and their coffee is right up there with the best. If they open a stall or a kiosk at Chatori Gali, it’s going to raise the bar for desserts and drinks in the area.
How THF Could Redefine Street Food Dessert Culture
Chatori Gali is mostly about spicy, savoury, and chatpata treats. Sweet options are limited to the usual: kulfi, gulab jamun, and jalebi. But with The Hazelnut Factory entering the picture, desserts might finally get the spotlight they deserve.
Imagine sipping their signature Hazelnut Cold Coffee after a plate of golgappas, or sharing a Tiramisu Jar after some chaat. That’s the kind of crossover experience today’s food lovers are searching for — and THF fits in beautifully.
Crowd magnet
Let’s be honest — THF has already mastered the aesthetic game. Beautiful packaging, classy plating, and the kind of desserts that show up in every foodie’s Insta feed. If they arrive at Chatori Gali, the crowd is guaranteed. It’ll attract:
College students looking for café vibes without café prices Young professionals seeking premium desserts close to home Families who want a mix of traditional and new options
Could This Be a Compact Concept Model?
Sources suggest that if THF sets up at Chatori Gali, it won’t be a full-fledged outlet — it’ll likely be a smart outlet model with their bestsellers:
Signature Chocolate Pastry Hazelnut Cold Coffee Oreo Tubs & Dessert Jars Dry Cakes and Brownies Coffee on the go
This smaller format could be their first attempt at merging café culture with street food vibes — and it makes a lot of sense.
It will be a major crowd puller
Chatori Gali started off as a vision to organise Lucknow’s famous street food scene into one aesthetic, walkable space — but the direction it’s heading in now is more powerful. With big brands and gourmet names coming in, the gali is no longer just about taste — it’s becoming an experience.
The potential arrival of The Hazelnut Factory means a broader, more inclusive food offering — one that respects Lucknow’s legacy while embracing its future.
The rumours about The Hazelnut Factory coming to Chatori Gali might still be unofficial, but if they do set up shop, it’ll be one of the smartest moves in Lucknow’s F&B space. It bridges the gap between comfort and class, between street-side chaos and boutique-style calm.
And for the city that loves to eat — from khasta kachoris to cheesecake jars — this could be the best of both worlds.
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