Load Up On Dosa To Waffles At 10 Of Bangalore's Best Breakfast Spots

With their extensive selection of breakfast choices, this is brekkie heaven. Try their all English breakfast and be prepared for sausages, bacon, fried eggs, baked beans, veggies, and some hot toast. And it doesn’t stop there. With at least 20 choices for breakfast, and pancakes and waffles (with Nutella, sprinkles, and all things pretty), it’s hard to look elsewhere after you’ve been here once.

Other Dishes You Must Try: Cheesy Scrambled Eggs and The Hangover Remedy to help get over those groggy mornings.

Price For 2: INR 600 

Read our story on this all-time favourite here.

Home to the unsung hero (OK, maybe it’s not that unsung), the Benne Masala Dosa, Shri Sagar is a Bangalore favourite. The gleaming, crispy dosas in their signature yellow plates is a sight everyone has to see at least once, a sight that no one will ever stop looking at. Not too fatty but rich, so there’s a little less guilt here. Try the kali dosa or the chow chow bath for variety as well. The long wait here is just a build-up to the raging appetite. 

Other Dishes You Must Try: The not-overly-sweet Kesari Bath and underrated Poori Palya. If you're looking for a quick evening snack, nothing better than Goli Bajje and Filter Kaapi combo.

Price For 2: INR 150

Read our story on that unsung hero here.

One of Bangalore’s best for their crispy vadas, soft idlis and aromatic coffee, Brahmin’s Coffee Bar has been going strong for more than 50 years now. Anyone looking for a good quick breakfast with a strong cup of coffee needs to head here and also indulge in their famous chutney. Brahmin’s is and always will be a staple, and honestly, near the top of almost every breakfast list in Bangalore.

Other Dishes You Must Try: Admittedly, it is quite tough not to order idli-vade with kaapi, but we urge you to give the Khara Bath and Badam Milk duo a try. It's heavenly!

Price For 2: INR 100 

We’re raving even more about Brahmin’s Coffee Bar, we just can’t stop.

Choose from Cafe Max’s selection of breakfast options including the farmer’s breakfast, with eggs, toast, bacon, onion, and potatoes along with their German sausage breakfast — five Nuremberg sausages with potatoes and bread. If not the meaty breakfast, opt for pancakes instead, with a choice of maple syrup or fruit, or even their crepes, with caramelised bananas, ham, and cheese or Nutella. You’re spoilt for choice with their breakfast buffet, with a large selection of items, ranging from eggs and meat to cereal and pancakes. They are open for dine-in from 9 am to 10 pm on all days except Mondays when they are open from 9 pm to  6 pm. 

Other Dishes You Must Try: The Omelettes and Granolas make for a simpler and healthier breakfast alternative here. We've also heard delicious things about the French Crepes, the Bacon and Cheese one in particular.

Price For 2: INR 1,300 

The thing about Cafe Max is, you’re always left wanting more.

Basavangudi’s legendary and very own Vidyarthi Bhavan has been filling Bangalorean bellies since 1943. A popular hangout among students, people flock here to get in on their yummy dosas, served with serious swag. Have their kharabath and kesari bath, doused in ghee. And as usual, don’t forget the coffee! It’s worth braving the crowds. But don’t linger, they don’t encourage it.

Other Dishes You Must Try: The Poori Saagu is simple and tasty, and will definitely remind you of home. Another must-try is the Rava Vada served only in the evenings.

Price For 2: INR 150 

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With their impressive selection of omelettes, sausages, bacon and Mushrooms On Toast, Koshy’s is Bangalore’s old and true citizen, albeit quality goes up and down. Add a coffee to this and there’s your answer to a perfect breakfast. They have been a city favourite for more than 70 years now and there’s no slowing down. And meat lovers, this place is your paradise. Located on the iconic MG Road, Koshy’s will never go out of style.

Other Dishes You Must Try: They do a classic Poached Eggs on Toast well. We've also dug into the delish Mutton Omelette here on many breakfast expeditions.

Price For 2: INR 800 

Read more about our pilgrimage to Koshy’s here.

Smoke House Deli has an extensive breakfast selection, and that’s an understatement here. They have cereal, fruit, and granola along with pancakes (banana and bacon, walnut and raisin, and chocolate chip) and bagels (salmon and wasabi, and cream cheese). But they also have an endless selection of eggs, from fried, poached, scrambled and omelettes. Choose from a variety of additives to these like bacon, cheese, herbs, and veggies. End your brekkie with a range of teas and coffees on offer.

Other Dishes You Must Try: You must order the Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Bagel and the Chicken and Cheese Omelettes, both house favourites.

Price For 2: INR 2,000 

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If you are someone who takes their masala dose, idli, and filter kaapi very seriously, then you need to check out Taaza Thindi in Jayanagar. This spot in Jayanagar is one of the hottest breakfast joints in the city and is known for its delicious and budget-friendly South Indian breakfast. They are open from 7 AM to 12:30 PM and from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM on all days. Styled like a modern darshini, self-service is the mantra here. Try their idlis, masala dosa, chow-chow bath and sweet Kesari bath stuffed with dry fruits and pineapple starting at INR 10. Don't forget to end your breakfast with a hot cup of filter kaapi here.

Price For 2: INR 100 

Read more about this South Indian breakfast joint here.

The mother of all breakfast spots and every old-school Bangalorean's go-to, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms or MTR as it is more fondly known is a 95-year-old iconic establishment. Their OG spot at Lalbagh Road is still crowded every morning with patrons waiting for their fill of piping hot filter coffee, rava idils, crispy vades and masala dose. This is as South Indian as it gets at breakfast. We also love that with the constantly changing city, this space has managed to stay the same, be it in taste, affordable pricing or old-world charm.

Other Dishes You Must Try: The Chowchow Bath and heavenly Pongal are both out of this world too!

Price For 2: INR 250 

Read more about the meals at this legendary spot here.

If a greasy and filling hangover remedy is what you seek head over to 154 Breakfast Club and order a three-way breakfast - pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon or get a full English breakfast with a side of extra bacon and you'll be as good as new. This quaint little cafe with an outdoor seat also serves classic shakes and coffee to go with your breakfast.

Other Dishes You Must Try: The Flying Piligrim with garlic mushroom, creamy corn florentine, home fries and salad and Meat Your Maker comes with assorted sausages and salami, fries, beans and salsa.

Price For 2: INR 900 

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