Best Cafes in Basavanagudi

11 cafes near metro stations

Discover the best cafes for coffee, snacks, and work-friendly spaces in Basavanagudi, Bangalore. All locations are easily accessible by Namma Metro.

11 Places
3 Metro Stations

MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms)

Free

Legendary South Indian restaurant famous for authentic Karnataka cuisine.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden8 min walk

6:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Vidyarthi Bhavan

Famous South Indian restaurant known for crispy dosas since 1943.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden8 min walk

6:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR)

Iconic restaurant serving authentic South Indian tiffin since 1924.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden12 min walk

6:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Airlines Hotel

Popular eatery known for crispy dosas and filter coffee.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden10 min walk

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Brahmin's Coffee Bar

Old-school South Indian filter coffee joint with amazing idlis.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden15 min walk

6:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Brahmin's Cafe Basavanagudi

Traditional filter coffee house with authentic South Indian taste.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden18 min walk

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Srinivas Bakery

Free

Heritage bakery since 1952 known for honey cake, plum cake, and traditional treats.

National College10 min walk

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thindi Beedi (VV Puram Food Street)

Free

Famous street food lane with Bangalore's best chaat, dosas, and traditional snacks.

National College12 min walk

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Brahmin's Coffee Bar

Free

Iconic 60-year-old eatery famous for idli-vada and filter coffee.

lalbagh15 min walk

6:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)

Free

Legendary 100-year-old restaurant famous for South Indian breakfast.

lalbagh12 min walk

6:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Thindi Beedi (Gandhi Bazaar)

Free

Traditional food lane with iconic South Indian breakfast joints.

lalbagh18 min walk

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cafes in Basavanagudi?

Basavanagudi has 11 cafes accessible by metro. Popular options include MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms), Vidyarthi Bhavan, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR).

How to reach Basavanagudi by metro?

Basavanagudi is served by Lalbagh Botanical Garden, National College, South End Circle metro stations. Take the green line.

Which metro station is nearest to cafes in Basavanagudi?

Most cafes in Basavanagudi are within walking distance of Lalbagh Botanical Garden metro station.

About Basavanagudi

Basavanagudi is one of Bangalore's oldest and most charming neighborhoods, known for the iconic Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi) and proximity to Lalbagh Botanical Garden. This heritage locality retains old-world Bangalore charm with traditional eateries, flower markets, and tree-lined streets.

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