Agra's early shutdown catches night owls off guard — Most restaurants around Taj Ganj and Fatehabad Road close by 8pm, leaving you scrambling for food. The area around Agra Cantonment railway station becomes your lifeline with 24-hour dhabas serving basic dal-chawal (₹80), parathas (₹40), and endless chai (₹15).

Platform vendors at Agra Cantt sell fresh pakoras and samosas until midnight (₹20-30 each) — Nothing fancy but decent fuel if you're catching the early Gatimaan Express to Delhi or arriving on night trains. The Sadar Bazaar area near the station also has late-night options.

The station area can feel sketchy after 10pm for solo travelers, but it's generally safe if you stick to well-lit main streets near the platforms. Tourist areas like Taj Ganj become ghost towns even earlier, shutting down completely by 8pm. Plan your dinner timing accordingly or you'll be stuck with limited options and overpriced hotel room service.