Bengaluru, The Land Of Beautiful Cafes: 7 Best Ones You Need To Eat At When You Visit The City

For quite some time now, Bengaluru has held two titles very close to its heart — “Silicon Valley of India” and “Pub Capital of India”. But if you look at the present, there’s more than just the drinking scene here, in this garden city. Cafes have mushroomed in nearly every nook and corner of the city — from al fresco eateries, where one can enjoy the weather, to legendary places like the MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room), where one can see people from all walks of life come and enjoy their dosae with a cup of filter coffee and have heated discussions on sports, politics, and books. Each and every café in Bengaluru has its own charm and theme which interests every coffee lover. Here’s a look at the seven best cafes that you need to visit with your loved ones and enjoy your coffee and food. Have a look.

1. Dyu Art Café

The charm of this café seems to be unmatched by any other in the city. The café is styled to look like an old Kerala style house. Think of open courtyards, oxide flooring, gabled roof, and cemented seats — all of which add to the quaint charm of this place. This café is very popular for its ambiance as much as it’s popular for its food and coffee. You can sip on your favorite Cold Coffee or Café Mocha while gawking at the artworks displayed on the wall. Or, you could simply pick a book from their bookshelf and take off on a fictional journey.

Must-Have Here: Their signature Chocolate Cake and Banoffee Pie

2. Third Wave Coffee Roasters

This is one café that takes its coffee business quite seriously. They are very experimental with their coffee brews. If you’re an experimental coffee lover, trust us, this is the place to be! Right from the regular coffee brews to fruity cold coffee brews, their coffees will blow your mind away. The ambiance is very chic and modern making it suitable for freelancers to just sit here, sip some coffee and do their work. Work or date, this café suits both these needs.

Must-Have Here: Special Breakfast Platter and Hot Chocolate

3. Marzipan Café And Bakery

The Marzipan Café and Bakery is very popular for serving the best of Greek cuisine you can find in Bengaluru. The ambiance here is mesmerizing with its swing-like seats, decors, which are color-coded (mostly blue and white). And yes, their staff is very courteous too. You can have your “me time” here and do your thing! Also, they focus more on fresh and healthy foods. Therefore, one can load up on fresh salads and sandwiches here and end it with a bang with some dessert.

Must-Have Here: Coffee, Cheesecake, and Moussaka

4. Karma Kaapi

Making great coffee is all about techniques! And, this is one café that educates you about them. It’s a small café with smartly designed interiors. If you want to know all about hand-brewed black coffees — Aeropress, Syphone, Chemex, etc. head to this place. Also, this place is gaining popularity for its latte art. One can ask for customized latte art to surprise their loved one.

Must-Have Here: Black Coffee, Charcoal Latter, and Focaccia Paneer Sandwich

5. Just Be Café

If you love vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, and organic food, then this is the café you for you! Their coffees are made of almond milk and their multigrain base pizzas have cashew cheese on them. The décor, on the other hand, has a very fresh feel to it. You have indoor and outdoor seating option available here. The entire café looks as though it’s dipped in shades of pastels.

Must-Have Here: Choco Chia Pudding, Crillon Pie, Pizzas, and Nachos

6. Hole In The Wall Café

It is one of the most popular and loved cafes among Bengalureans. The café has a strong rustic ambiance to it with polished wooden tables, plenty of indoor plants, and twinkling lights. This café is popular for the array of English Breakfast options that it serves. If you’re craving for some yummilicious pancakes, waffles or sausages, then head here.

Must-Have Here: English Breakfast, Pancakes, Waffles

7. The Rogue Elephant

With a greenhouse, a boutique, a décor store, and plenty of statement garden décor and antique elements, the Rogue Elephant is a slice of peace amidst lush greenery. Their menu comprises of simple Indian, Indo-Chinese, and continental options to choose from. In the evening, this place gets transformed into a cute date spot because of the fairy lights.

Must-Have Here: Fresh Seasonal Salads, Carrot Cake, Coffee, and Tea

So, the next time you want to laze around or have friendly banter with a steaming cup of coffee, head to these cafes. Which is your favorite café in Bengaluru and why? Let us know in the comments section below.

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