Coffee Culture in Bangalore
Bangalore's coffee scene spans from traditional South Indian filter kaapi to world-class third wave roasters. Here's your caffeine guide.
Third Wave / Specialty Coffee
Third Wave Coffee Roasters
The chain that started it all. Single-origin beans, skilled baristas, and work-friendly spaces. 20+ locations across the city.
Blue Tokai
Delhi-born roaster now in Bangalore. Great pour-overs and retail beans. Indiranagar and Koramangala locations.
Subko
Mumbai's beloved roaster. Beautiful space in Indiranagar. Try their signature cold brew.
Maverick & Farmer
Homegrown Coorg coffee. Great single-origins from their own estates.
Dyu Art Cafe
Art gallery meets cafe. Beautiful space with rotating exhibitions and excellent filter coffee.
Traditional Filter Coffee
Brahmin's Coffee Bar
Since 1960. Authentic filter coffee and idli-vada in a no-frills setting. Cash only. Basavanagudi.
Vidyarthi Bhavan
Legendary crispy dosas and strong filter coffee. Always a queue. Gandhi Bazaar.
Indian Coffee House
Heritage cafe with waiters in signature caps. Cheap filter coffee and classic snacks. MG Road.
CTR — Malleshwaram
Famous for benne dosa, but the filter coffee is equally good.
Best for Working
- Third Wave: Reliable WiFi, good seating, multiple outlets
- Dialogues Cafe: Coworking + cafe hybrid, dedicated work spaces
- Starbucks Reserve: Premium, quieter locations
- Matteo Coffea: Quiet, great for focused work
Best Pastries with Coffee
- Glen's Bakehouse: Best croissants in the city
- The French Loaf: Wide variety of pastries
- Lavonne: Premium patisserie