Routine is one of the names that comes up first when Karachi's coffee crowd talks about who's actually doing specialty coffee right. Set in a modern, aesthetic space in DHA Phase 6, it pairs handcrafted espresso and pour-overs with an all-day continental menu — built for slow mornings, working sessions, or catching up with friends rather than rushing in and out.
Routine is a modern café and all-day dining spot in DHA Phase 6, built around specialty coffee, breakfast, brunch, and continental cuisine served in a warm, current setting. The space recently went through a redesign, and regulars consistently note the refreshed look alongside the same food and drink quality they kept coming back for — several reviewers mention returning multiple days in a row.
The coffee program is the backbone of the menu — pour-over drinks like the V60 get singled out often, alongside signature lattes and rotating seasonal drinks. Food-wise, the kitchen leans continental: sandwiches, pasta, and all-day breakfast items sit alongside the café's well-known Basque cheesecake and French toast lineup. Service is frequently credited by name in reviews, with baristas and staff getting called out for going out of their way — including offering lactose-free milk at no extra charge.
Routine's menu spans specialty coffee, matcha, and a full continental food lineup. Below are the items that come up most often in customer reviews. Note: exact pricing isn't listed here — confirm current rates with staff or on arrival, and note that some seasonal items (like the Raspberry Matcha) may not always be in stock.
Note: Menu items above are based on publicly available customer feedback and may change over time. Always confirm the current menu and rates directly with Routine.
With a 4.7 rating across 217+ Google reviews, Routine is one of the more consistently well-reviewed cafés in DHA. Reviewers repeatedly single out the V60 and specialty lattes, and several call out staff by name — Nabeel in particular comes up often for walking guests through their coffee and checking in on drink adjustments. The Basque cheesecake is regularly named among the best in the city, and the recent interior refresh gets consistent praise. A smaller number of reviews mention inconsistent experiences with specific dishes or smaller-than-expected drink portions.
It's best known for its specialty coffee — especially the V60 pour-over — along with its Basque cheesecake and all-day continental menu.
Routine is open daily from 8:30 AM to around 11 PM–2 AM depending on the day; it's worth confirming same-day hours by phone since closing times can shift.
Expect roughly PKR 1,000–2,000 per person depending on what you order, in line with its listed price range.
Yes — reviewers regularly mention sitting for hours to work or catch up with friends, though the space is on the smaller side, so it can fill up during peak hours.
It's at 30-C/II, Lane Number 4, Shahbaz Commercial Area, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi.
Routine isn't trying to be everything to everyone — it's trying to be a genuinely good specialty coffee shop, and by most accounts, it succeeds. If a properly made flat white and a quiet corner to enjoy it in matter more to you than a loud, Instagram-ready room, this is one of the more dependable picks in DHA.
🗓️ Last updated: July 2026
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