Explore BEL Road's Budget Cafe Scenes With Our Pick of These Quirky Hang Out Spots

Truffles is a name that has been synonymous with great cafes not only on BEL Road, but all around the city. It is always flooded with college crowds, office goers, children and families too! Their burgers and shakes set them apart from other cafes and they have some pretty good desserts as well. Located on 80 Feet Road, the two-level cafe is well lit and cosy inside. Sit down and order a Chicken Steak Burger served with potato wafers instead of fries along with a Ferrero Rocher shake and for dessert, the Apple Pie and the Mud Pie are must-haves.

Must Have: All American Cheese Burger

Cost for 2: INR 900 

Located next to the Peppermill Bistro, Kargeens is a place cherished by BEL Road’s old guard as well as new. People flock here for hookah, milkshakes and some grub too. They have an extensive sheesha menu and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are operating with an updated food menu. It almost makes you want to say, “it’s grown up”, because from what it was to what it is now, Kargeens is here to stay. The brick walls and an open seating space make the place a sought after chillout spot on New BEL Road. 

Must Have: Nachos with their Hookah

Cost For 2: INR 900

THE BEL ST. Cafe is another cosy little spot where you can come on a quiet evening for a cuppa and a quick snack. They even have options for a larger meal combo and you can come here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There’s even their in-house ice creams if you crave their icy delights. They also sell finger food, burgers, pizza and combo meals too, for those saving their pockets. The cafe is a quiet and quaint place, which isn’t really much of a happening place in terms of crowd, but is good for a quiet hangout.

 Must Have: BEL-Chicken Steak Burger 

Cost For 2:  INR 1,100

Cafe Rossini is located close to Truffles and is an Italian cafe that is just ideal for an afternoon meal with a friend or even a quiet date. Along with Italian cuisine that it mainly serves, there are also some Chinese and Continental options on the menu. They are supplemented by coffees, teas and coolers that make for an all-round evening coffee pitstop in the glorious Bangalore weather. The interiors make it seem like a fine dining restaurant but the menu makes it look like a cafe, so you’re in a spot where the ambience is comforting and you don’t pay much for the food either. 

Must Have: Sizzlers

Cost For 2: INR 700

Everybody’s favourite pizza spot, Onesta is also on New BEL Road, unsurprisingly. With their excellent menu of pizzas, quick bites, pasta and dessert, it is probably one of Bangalore’s most popular cafes and hangout spots. They’ve also got offers including name of the week where you could get a free meal if your name matches and also some unlimited offers where you can get unlimited pizzas starting at INR 329! It’s also a nice Instagram spot, especially the rooftop.

Must Have: Pepperoni Pizza

Cost For 2: INR 700

Located on the first floor, Grubbery on New BEL Road has got seating that overlooks the road and is under a canopy of trees. Also, the walls donned with cute artwork make for a perfect ambience to savour their coffees and food. The menu is stacked, from all-day breakfast to Asian and Continental food too. There is such a large choice, it might take a while to scan the menu and place an order. The cafe is quite reasonably priced and you can get a Wholesome Breakfast (Fried eggs/Scrambled eggs/Omelette, baked beans, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, chicken sausages and buttered toast) for INR 240. Who to bring along, you ask? A date, a friend, many friends or a book, this is apt for all of them. 

Must Have: Green Day Breakfast

Cost For 2: INR 700