Best Breakfast Spots In Hyderabad For Butter Dosa, Idlis, Waffles & More

Whether you're visiting Hyderabad or have been living here for a while, if you haven't treated yourself to a traditional Hyderabadi breakfast, you're missing out big time! A host of Irani cafes here serve some of the freshest breakfast dishes that will fill you up and how! Hotel Nayaab at Chatta Bazaar is one such iconic hole-in-the-wall place that opens at 5 AM every day to serve delicious Irani Chai and other delicious breakfast items. Come prepared to wait for seating as this little place fills up pretty quickly.

Must-try: Bheja Fry with Butter Naan, Luqmi

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 4:30 AM - 12 AM 

Price for two: INR 600 - INR 1,000

Social handle: @hotel_nayaab

If you're bored of the plain, simple dosas and idlis — get to Royal Tiffin Centre in Abids or Banjara Hills for bizarro versions of the same, and more. The Special Pizza Dosa, Pasta Dosa, Manchuria Dosa, Idli Butter Cheese Dosa will get you drooling. While here, also try their uttapams and upma. Although it may look sort of cramped, they have decent seating and have maintained cleanliness. We love that it's also pocket-friendly.

Must-try: Upma, Utappam

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timings:  2 AM - 12 AM 

Price for two: INR 500 - INR 1,000

Social handle: @royaltiffincenter

Iqbal is a place that can be easily missed, but the aroma wafting out of the restaurant can be a game-changer. This tiny cafe & restaurant opens at 6 AM and we cannot recommend their Irani chai and Special Nihari Paya enough, which are perfect morning kick-starters. While this is great for non-vegetarian food, we found it amazing for vegetarian delicacies too. We tried the Saag Puri and Bagara Rice here and found them ridiculously delicious. 

Must-try: Special Nihari Paya, Saag Puri 

Google rating: 3/5

Timings: 5 AM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 500 - INR 1,100

Sohail Hotel at Malakpet is popular especially during Ramzan, as most frequent customers visit this place during Sehri. Head here to try one of Hyderabad's favourite breakfast combos Khichdi-Khatta-Keema. While the rest of India complains about having boring Khichdi, we have stellar combinations with some spicy Keema and tangy Khatta to calm down the spice. Be warned: you may overeat at this joint! 

Must Try: Hyderabadi breakfast Khichdi-Khatta-Keema

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timings: 5 AM - 12 AM 

Price for two: INR 600 - INR 1,000

Social handle: @hotel_sohail

The Hole In The Wall Cafe is a hole in the wall that opens up to a stunning cafe with rocky outdoors, a table with swings as seating, interiors with books, and vibrant walls. We heart this cafe for its Veggie Pizza Omelette where an egg acts like a pizza base with vegetables and olives as toppings and The Golden Frittata Mix (egg frittata with mushroom, jalapenos, spinach, and more). You can also choose between their Chocolate Waffles or Blueberry Cheesecake Waffles. But don’t just take our word for it because this cafe has tons of breakfast options. 

Must Try: Veggie Pizza Omelette

Google rating: 4.1/5

Timings: 8:30 AM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Social handle: @theholeinthewallcafehyd

If there is one thing that takes us back to Minerva, it is their Rice Pongal. Served with spicy tomato chutney (which is more of a curry with onions and mirchi) and raita, this pongal is perfect. Go here for this dish and filter coffee, and start your day right. If you’re a chutney lover, be sure to ask for their coconut chutney.

Must-try: Rice Pongal

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timings: 7 AM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Paya and Nihari seem like the perfect choices for cosy winter mornings when you just don't want to get out of bed. If you're looking to try some, we recommend skipping the swanky restaurants and heading straight to Niagara Hotel, known for their legendary Paya. Get a Hyderabadi naan to go with it, and you've got yourself a complete, filling meal!

Must-try: Paya and Khichdi-Khatta-Keema

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timings: 5 AM - 12:30 AM

Price for two: INR 600 - INR 1,000

Social handle: @thehotelniagara

Some head to Ikea for their great deals on home decor. Well, we frequent the place for their great food. Let's be real, Ikea's food slaps, especially after a tiring round of shopping. What we also love are their breakfast options, like salads, freshly baked croissants, rolls and of course, unlimited free refills of coffee that are both light on your tummy and wallet! It's no surprise that a lot of working professionals head to the spacious food court armed with their laptops to work in peace on any weekday. 

 Must-try: Freshly made rolls, croissants, unlimited coffee and salads.

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timings: 11 AM - 10 PM

Price for two: INR 800 - INR 1,200

Social handle: @ikea.india

Taj Mahal Hotel is one of the most iconic breakfast joints in town, if not the best. They've been in business for over sixty years and with good reason. If you feel your South Indian breakfast cravings kicking in and don't want to compromise on taste, head to the joint in Abids. You'll be met with a mixed aroma of white butter, great coffee, and freshly made hot dosas. Wipe your plate clean, and thank us later!

Must-try: Dosas and Pongal 

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timings: 7 AM - 10:30 PM

Price for two: INR 800 - INR 1,000

Aaromale, named after the famous AR Rahman song in Telugu movie Ye Maya Chesave, brings coastal ancestral home vibes to Hyderabad. With a great outdoor space filled with plants and a quieter indoor space where you can work in peace, Aaromale has been the hub for great food, aesthetic nooks, flea markets and live shows during weekends. Try their Goan Ras Omelette, Cheese and Herbs Omelette and cold brews if you want to have great food to go with your breakfast meetings. 

Must Try: Goan Ras Omelette, Cheese and Herbs Omelette, Cold Brews

Google rating: 4.4/5

Timings: 8 AM - 12 AM 

Price for two: INR 1,100 - INR 1,500

Social handle: @aaromale.hyd

If you're that bonafide southie that judges a tiffin centre based on their chutneys, you will love Pragathi Tiffin Centre in Koti. While the busy chef dishes out dosas by the dozen every morning, also try their utappams and idlis that go well with their chutneys and karam podi. Brb, we're drooling! 

Must-try: Dosas, Utappam, and great chutney

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timings: 7 AM - 9 PM

Price for two: INR 200 - INR 700

With super upbeat artwork and an overall uplifting vibe, Good Vibes Only Cafe serves some of the best food around Khajaguda. While Jubilee/Banjara Hills holds the monopoly in having cool cafes, Good Vibes Only Cafe has been giving a pretty tough competition to the cool spots in Hyderabad! We only wish they served their beverages in reusable cutlery instead of single-use plastics. Head here for some good food and to get a great start to your work week.

Must-try: Turkish Eggs, Fresh Fruit Juices

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timings: 7 AM - 11:30 PM

Price for two: INR 1,100 - INR 1,600

Social handle: @goodvibesonlycafe

When vegetarians feel left out of breakfast runs to the Old City, we have Govind Dosa to the rescue! The bandi always has a bunch of people hovering around the hot stove waiting in line to have their morning butter Idli fix. Expect to find a host of steaming hot freshly made tiffin here that will make you happy in a matter of seconds! 

Must-try: Tawa Idli, Butter Idli, Dosas

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 6 AM - 12 AM 

Price for two: INR 200 - INR 500

Hear us out, savoury waffles are just as good as the sweet ones. Don't believe us? Head to Waffle House at Banjara Hills or Hitech City that managed to convince us the first time around. While they serve classics like plain waffles with Maple syrup, chocolate and other variants, try their savoury waffles if you're not ready for an intense sugar kick first thing in the morning. They also serve some pretty good cold coffee to go with your waffles. Eat up!

Must-try: Chicken Waffles, Cold Coffee

Google rating: 4/5

Timings:  8 AM - 11 PM 

Price for two: INR 800 - INR 1,200

If you're a bonda lover, you'll know that very few Tiffin Centres get it right while making these delightful fried balls of dough. If they're crispy on the outside, sometimes they're left uncooked on the inside. Lucky for us, Krupa Mess and Tiffins is known for their yummy bondas! Their dosas also get great reviews so head here with a hungry belly. 

Must Try: Plain and Tawa Bondas

Google rating: 3.3/5

Timings: 10 AM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 150 - INR 500

Karnataka-style south Indian breakfast, Taaza Kitchen in Madhapur is frequented by tons of foodies every day for idly, dosa, upma, kesari bath, vada, and poha. It's a decently big place with limited seating but you won't be alone in standing with your plates and devouring chutney and sambhar. It's a well-maintained, clean place with pocket-friendly prices that serves soul food all day long. 

Must-try: Chow chow baath, masala dosa

Google rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 7 AM - 3 PM, 4:30 PM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 300 - INR 800

Social handle: @taazakitchenin

If you stay in and around Gachibowli, you must have spotted Cafe Eclat on your way. This cafe is known for comfort food and freshly baked artisanal bread. We're talking about seedy bread, sourdoughs, and baguettes. You can take those loaves home or try their sandwiches and paninis made with fresh cheeses and veggies. You can have a go at their smoothies and hot chocolate and treat yourself with peach danish or almond croissants. 

 Must-try: Burrata cheese pizza, barbequed chicken panini

Google rating: 4.1/5

Timings: 8 AM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 to INR 1,200

Social handle: @cafeeclat

Hyderabadis love to catch up while sipping piping hot tea. Irani chai and Osmania biscuit is a popular breakfast combination that you can find at Café Niloufer in Lakdikapul. Pair a bun maska with that and it will keep you filled for a while, until the next meal. For those who are aware, you know what an iconic place Niloufer Cafe is, so go ahead, and indulge in some quality breakfast!

 Must-try: Irani chai, Osmania biscuit, bun maska

Google rating: 4.4/5

Timings: 5 AM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 300 - INR 500

Social handle: @cafeniloufer

Pro Tip: For those who have just heard of the place but never visited, here's why it's a big deal for us. 

We never say no to a good buttery paratha and we certainly never say no to a place that serves us a hearty plate. Popular Punjabi Paratha House in Sindhi Colony is Hyderabad's little secret, buzzing with foodies who don't mind standing with their plates if there's no space. A no-nonsense menu that justifies the place, they have lots of paratha options with curd, pickle, and green chutney. Of course, you have to end your meal with a glass of lassi and mukhwaas. 

 Must-try: Balle balle paratha, aloo gobi paratha

Google rating: 4.4/5

Timings: 10 AM - 4 PM, 6:30 PM - 11 AM

Price for two: INR 300 - INR 500

This tiny place in Banjara Hills is very easy to miss, but it's quite famous among Instagram foodies. Humble but quick, their big dosas and accompaniments like chutneys, podis, and sambhar left our mouths on fire but reminded us of home. They serve up to twenty types of dosa and gained popularity with their Pizza Dosa and Nutella Dosa. Do note that parking can be tricky here but it's worth the visit. 

 Must-try: Erra Kaaram Dosa

Google rating: 4.1/5

Timings: 8 AM - 11:45 PM

Price for two: INR 300 - INR 700

Social handle: @houseofdosas