South Delhi’s late-night food scene is seeing a fresh shift as 1.5 Degree, a home-grown alternative-dairy brand, opens its flagship cafés at N Block Market, GK1 and Main Aurobindo Road, Hauz Khas. Built around the idea of offering healthier yet flavourful options, the brand is bringing a new approach to how people indulge, especially those looking for dairy-free choices.

The concept comes from brothers Vedansh (23) and Anagh (21), who turned their personal experience with lactose intolerance into a business idea. Realising that many dairy-free products lacked taste, they set out to create options that are not just vegan, but also enjoyable. Their focus has been on building products that are heart-friendly, gut-friendly, and completely plant-based.

The brand’s journey has also been supported by strong institutional backing. Its manufacturing and R&D facility is based at NIFTEM (Kundli), helping maintain quality and consistency. At the same time, BITS Pilani has played a role in supporting the venture, with co-founder Anagh currently preparing to graduate from the institute. Each product has been developed with inputs from senior chefs, dairy technologists, nutritionists, and food bloggers to ensure both taste and texture are well-balanced.

Adding to its growth, 1.5 Degree has secured a one million USD investment commitment from 35North Ventures (SEBI accredited), marking a key moment in its expansion plans and showing growing confidence in the plant-based category.

Both cafés are designed to cater to customers throughout the day, operating from 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM. In the mornings, the menu focuses on lighter, nutritious options such as Coffee with Oat Milk made using in-house sugar-free oat milk, smoothies with chia seeds, frozen soy yogurt, and palm oil-free waffles. As the day moves into the night, the offerings shift towards indulgent yet guilt-free desserts, including sugar-free kulfis and gelatos, gelato cakes, sorbets, and popsicles.

Sustainability is also a key part of the brand’s identity. The name 1.5 Degree reflects the global goal of limiting temperature rise, and this thinking is carried into its operations. Both outlets use 100% paper disposables and recyclable consumables, keeping the overall experience environment-friendly.

Speaking about the milestone, Anagh Goyal, Co-Founder, 1.5 Degree, said, "Securing the commitment from 35North Ventures allows us to take our research-backed products to a much wider audience. Whether you’re stopping by for a morning oat-milk smoothie or a sugar-free kulfi at midnight, you're getting a product manufactured at our own manufacturing facility at NIFTEM rigors, and served with a total commitment to sustainability."

With its focus on taste, health, and convenience, 1.5 Degree is positioning itself as a go-to spot for Delhi’s evolving dining habits, especially for those seeking better alternatives without missing out on flavour.

Visit the Experience:

• GK1 Outlet: N 18, N Block Market, Greater Kailash 1, New Delhi.
• Hauz Khas Outlet: G1, Main Aurobindo Road, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.