Best cafés in Bengaluru

14 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/bangalore, r/Bengaluru, r/IndiaCoffee

Araku in Indiranagar is repeatedly recommended for specialty coffee, and two people suggest it for laptop work. One visitor praises the coffee, food and atmosphere; a different person singles out the Caffè l'orange. Views are not unanimous: one finds the coffee average and overpriced, another dislikes the cafe, and a pour-over drinker found the Indiranagar brew flat and lacking aroma.

Indiranagar

13 people recommendvia r/Bengaluru, r/IndiaCoffee, r/bangalore

Nerlu is recommended at both Indiranagar and Crescent Road; these recommendations cover the Bengaluru brand rather than Indiranagar alone. Indiranagar is suggested for laptop work and dates, and a visitor praises its pour-overs. One person describes manual-brew samplers at both locations. Coffee jelly also receives praise without an outlet specified.

Indiranagar

12 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/bangalore, r/Bengaluru, r/indiasocial

Third Wave Coffee has several Bengaluru outlets and draws a split response across them. Fans recommend the Vietnamese Shakerato, flavoured coffees, banofee pie and almond croissant. Work recommendations name Indiranagar, Koramangala and Chandra Layout; one person finds the last of these quiet. One person prefers local filter coffee, while another calls the chain's coffee mediocre. An airport visitor found an Americano sour and was unsure whether other outlets were similar; another person reports weekend crowds.

10 people recommendvia r/IndiaCoffee, r/Bengaluru

Benki is a specialty coffee cafe in Jayanagar that people repeatedly recommend; one calls its pour-over coffee fantastic and another says nothing has topped it. It's a pick for those who enjoy coffee in its purest form, though one commenter notes it has no WiFi.

Jayanagar

9 people recommendvia r/IndiaCoffee, r/Bengaluru

TrueBrew in Indiranagar draws praise for its specialty coffee and manual brews. One visitor especially liked the Gesha coffee, while another describes a light-bodied, floral and citrus-like pour-over. Two visitors also praise the food. One coffee drinker buys roasted beans here as well.

Indiranagar

8 people recommendvia r/bangalore, r/IndiaCoffee

A specialty coffee cafe in Indiranagar that people keep recommending, with two calling it among their favourite spots in Bengaluru. One visitor highlights the pour-over coffee, and another says it is among the best coffee they have tasted. A visitor says it sits next to TrueBrew and they often end up having coffee at both.

Indiranagar

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/Bengaluru, r/indiasocial, r/bangalore

Blue Tokai has several Bengaluru outlets; these recommendations cover the chain rather than Jayanagar alone. It is repeatedly suggested for laptop work. Cold coffee and the Trioccino Frappe also receive recommendations. Others find the coffee mediocre or disappointing, and a past fan worries the chain is prioritising expansion over coffee.

Jayanagar

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/IndiaCoffee, r/Bengaluru

The Caffeine Baar has several Bengaluru outlets, and these recommendations cover the brand rather than Jayanagar alone. Jayanagar and Church Street are suggested for laptop sessions, and another person names Jayanagar for working or reading. Two visitors to JP Nagar found strong aromas distracting from the coffee; one also disliked the food and suggests buying beans instead of visiting.

Jayanagar

7 people recommendvia r/Bengaluru, r/IndiaCoffee

Ground Up is recommended in both Jayanagar and Kumara Park; these recommendations cover the Bengaluru brand rather than Jayanagar alone. Jayanagar is repeatedly named, including as a laptop-friendly option. One person calls the brand a top place to buy beans, and another says they love visiting the Jayanagar cafe.

Jayanagar

7 people recommendvia r/Bengaluru, r/IndiaCoffee, r/bangalore

A coffee cafe in JP Nagar that people often name among good Bengaluru cafes. One visitor says the food is really good and the coffee great, and a repeat visitor found the pour overs reliably good, which they say is rare in cafes. A mango matcha also gets a mention.

JP Nagar

6 people recommendvia r/Bengaluru, r/bangalore

154 Breakfast Club comes up for breakfast, with JP Nagar explicitly named in a recommendation praising its versatile menu and a Nutella and whipped cream waffle. Another person recommends the brand's pancakes, French toast, pasta and mashed potatoes without specifying an outlet. JP Nagar is also suggested in response to a request for somewhere to work and relax.

JP Nagar

6 people recommendvia r/bangalore, r/Bengaluru

Lavonne is repeatedly suggested in a discussion of places around Indiranagar. Individual dessert recommendations include tiramisu, brownies and pancakes, without an outlet specified for each item. One person includes it among places they particularly enjoy, while another suggests it for people who prefer fudgy brownies.

Indiranagar

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/IndiaCoffee

Kinya in Dollars Colony, JP Nagar, is repeatedly recommended for coffee. One person likes its coffee-focused format, and another suggests the whiskey barrel coffee. Two people find the smoking unpleasant enough to put them off spending time there.

JP Nagar

5 people recommendvia r/Bengaluru, r/bangalore, r/IndiaCoffee

Paper and Pie is repeatedly suggested for laptop work, particularly in Indiranagar. One visitor praises the ambience and cold brew; a remote worker finds the Indiranagar cafe work-friendly but sometimes noisy. Another person calls it peaceful but pricey, while a coffee enthusiast lists it among places that know their coffee.

Indiranagar

5 people recommendvia r/Bengaluru, r/bangalore

An art cafe in Koramangala that several people recommend, including two who praise its vibe. One visitor likes its English breakfast and lunch, while another suggests trying the cold coffee.

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/bangalore, r/Bengaluru

Smoor has multiple Bengaluru outlets, and these recommendations cover the brand rather than Indiranagar alone. Brownies receive praise, while one person suggests the chocolate shakes at Lavelle Road or Indiranagar. One past fan thinks quality declined after the pandemic, and another says the taste and appeal have faded. A different person likes the hazelnut hot chocolate but finds it the only consistently good item.