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Root Bridge Café
Riwai, Mawlynnong
A café near the root bridge for momos, tea and Khasi snacks.
Area
Riwai
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
₹60–250
Opening hours
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
About
What is Root Bridge Café famous for?
For momos and tea.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Root Bridge Café
Veg & non-veg · ₹60–250
Good to know
Is Root Bridge Café good for families?
Yes — Root Bridge Café is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Photo spots near Root Bridge Café
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Riwai Living Root Bridge
159 m · ~2 min walkBest photo · Early morning, when the stream is in soft shade and the bridge is empty; late afternoon for a quieter second chance.
Best combo: Photos here, then khasi red tea & pukhlein at Root Bridge Café.
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Balancing Rock
542 m · ~7 min walkBest photo · Late morning, when light reaches under the trees and shows the gap beneath the boulder; afternoon is fine too, as the spot is rarely busy.
Best combo: Photos here, then khasi red tea & pukhlein at Root Bridge Café.
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Sky View Tower
842 m · ~10 min walkBest photo · Morning on a clear day, when the haze over the Bangladesh plains is at its lightest and the canopy is lit from the side.
Best combo: Photos here, then khasi red tea & pukhlein at Root Bridge Café.
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Root Bridge Café, in one look
A café near the root bridge for momos, tea and Khasi snacks. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure ₹60–250.
🍽️ What to order
Momos - Steamed dumplings with pork, chicken or vegetable filling and a fiery chutney — the ubiquitous hill snack
The Himalayan standards - noodle soup, momos and butter tea - are the cold-weather menu in these hills, and the version to order when the evening drops.
⏰ When to go
The posted hours run 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
🧭 Finding it
Root Bridge Café is in Riwai, Mawlynnong - Meghalaya. It is a stop you plan around, not a destination you stumble on.
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Root Bridge Café — FAQ
What is Root Bridge Café famous for?
A café near the root bridge for momos, tea and Khasi snacks.
What are the must-try dishes at Root Bridge Café?
Don't miss Khasi Red Tea & Pukhlein and Momos.
Is Root Bridge Café good for families?
Yes — Root Bridge Café is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are Root Bridge Café's opening hours?
Root Bridge Café is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Where is Root Bridge Café located?
Root Bridge Café is in Riwai, Mawlynnong.