Food Guide
Best Street Food in Bangalore
15 must-try spots for local flavors (2026)
Bangalore's street food scene is where the city's culinary soul lives. From the legendary dosas of Vidyarthi Bhavan to the evening chaos ofVV Puram Food Street, these spots serve food that's been perfected over generations.
Skip the fancy restaurants for a meal and eat where the locals eat. Your taste buds (and wallet) will thank you.
VV Puram Food Street
VV Puram • Everything
Bangalore's most famous food street. Dosas, chaats, sweets, and more line both sides of this evening food paradise.
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
Vidyarthi Bhavan
Basavanagudi • Dosa
The legendary dosa since 1943. The crispy, buttery masala dosa here is an institution.
⏰ 6:30am – 12pm, 3pm – 8pm (Closed Tuesday)
Brahmin's Coffee Bar
Shankarapuram • Idli & Coffee
No-frills standing-room-only cafe. Soft idlis, filter coffee, and pure tradition since 1958.
⏰ 6am – 12pm, 2:30pm – 8pm
Shivaji Military Hotel
Jayanagar • Non-Veg
Old-school mutton dishes in a chaotic, authentic setting. The brain fry and liver fry are legendary.
⏰ 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Commercial Street Chaats
Commercial Street • Chaat
Multiple stalls serving up tangy, spicy chaats. Refuel while shopping.
⏰ 11am – 9pm
CTR (Central Tiffin Room)
Malleshwaram • Dosa
Rivals Vidyarthi Bhavan for the best dosa title. The butter-drenched benne dosa is incredible.
⏰ 7am – 12pm, 3:30pm – 8pm
SLV
Multiple Locations • South Indian
Chain of excellent South Indian restaurants with street food vibes and prices.
⏰ 7am – 10pm
Thindi Beedi (Food Street) Gandhi Bazaar
Basavanagudi • Chaat & Sweets
Sunday morning market with fresh fruits, flowers, and street food stalls.
⏰ Sunday morning 6am – 12pm
🍽️ Street Food Tips
- • Cash only: Most street food stalls don't take cards.
- • Go hungry: You'll want to try multiple things.
- • Evening is best: VV Puram and most food streets come alive after 5pm.
- • Morning for dosas: The legendary dosa spots are morning/early afternoon.
- • No reservations: Queuing is part of the experience.