Arabica or Robusta beans, blonde or dark roasts, from exotic coffee estates in India and from abroad, when talking coffee, the tech-capital of India has lots to offer. South India’s rich a unique coffee culture has facilitated dozens of coffee bars across Bengaluru.
Metrolife curated five coffee bars in the city where you will keep coming back
Indian Coffee House
Located in Church Street and in Koramangala, the coffee house offers classic brewed filter coffee and Indian snacks to go with it. Originally founded in Bombay in 1936, the Indian Coffee House is run by a series of worker co-operative societies across India, and has been a hub of Communist, Socialist and liberal movements for generations.
With wooden-benches and simple paint and coffee board’s classic posters on the walls, the coffee house offers a laid-back vibe and reasonably priced food. It is an important part of India’s geopolitics as many governments have been formed by people who regularly visited the coffee house.
Matteo Coffea
Located at a distance of just 200 metres from Indian Coffee House on Church Street, Matteo Coffea is a world away from the classic Indian Coffee House.
The café is an example of a modern, quintessential Indo-European coffee bar. With both open-air seating and indoor seating areas, the café offers a warm and welcoming vibe and is a perfect hangout spot for both students and office goers. The café roasts its own coffee and has dozens of varieties of coffee beans to offer. You can grab a quick bite here from a various cuisines like Continental, Italian, French, etc.
Brahmin’s Coffee Bar
The name of the coffee bar might seem condescending to the majority in India and could possibly be a nightmare for Ambedkarites and anti-caste allies but for a change Brahmin’s Coffee Bar in Bengaluru is an iconic place known to serve all and serve well.
The place is all about South Indian filter coffee and South Indian snacks and a few baked goods. The breakfast joint has been in business since the 1960s and continues to be a favourite amongst Bengalureans.
Truffles
A casual fast-food joint in Bengaluru with over six outlets across the city, Truffles is a favourite amongst students for its delicious food and coffee and its reasonable prices. Truffles offers over ten different types of coffees, both hot and cold. Apart from coffee, the place is known for a variety of burgers and desserts.
Alchemy Coffee Roasters
Located in Jayanagar, Alchemy Coffee Roasters offers some delicious and unique brews along with a full-fledged breakfast menu. From Desi quick bites like kheema-pav to French delicacies like quiche, their menu is wide-ranging.
The place is quite popular in the neighbourhood and is often crowded in the evenings. The café is quite spacious and has a balcony seating area, and offers a cosy, comforting vibe.