6 Cafes For Your Next Lunch Or Brunch Date In Bengaluru

Work From Home only used to be a savior until we had to go to work, isn’t it? But the good part is that weekday lunches are totally doable now! Think of a quick escape at the lunch hour with your pals at a café, just order good food and forget work even if just for a while. We hear ya! Here’s a list of cafes where you can go on a quick lunch date in Bengaluru, so keep reading!

Lazy Suzy, Indiranagar, East Bengaluru

A quaint little café in Indiranagar offering pastries, bread, sandwiches, salads and beverages. Their Hot Chocolate is to die for! The menu has been designed by the Owner who is an ex-Oberoi Chef and his philosophy is “Keep it simple but get it right technically”. The Café is also very Instagrammable owing to its yellow walls and cute interiors.

Must-haves: Signature Hot Chocolate, Pasta Primavera, Raspberry and Belgian Chocolate Marquis

Cost for two: ₹1000

The Pet People Cafe, HSR, South Bengaluru

Now this one’s for all of you who don’t want to leave their fur babies behind. It is a New York-inspired café and the menu features smoothie bowls, flatbread pizzas, American Pancakes, Paninis to name a few. Your pets can enjoy treats from the special pet menu and the café also shares space with Paws & Collars which is a premium pet retail store, veterinary clinic and pet grooming spa.

Must-haves: Kale & Chickpea Salad, Mushroom & Truffle oil flatbread Pizza, New-york Cheesecake

Cost for two: ₹1200

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Vegan Vogue, Indiranagar, East Bengaluru

The newest entrant in town, VV offers plant-based food options which may change your idea of vegan being only about healthy or conscious eating. They have an indoor as well as a nice outdoor space (which is always my pick!) Their cold-pressed juices are fab and they make their own noodles, how cool is that?

Must-haves: Kvass, Beetroot and Cashew Croquettes, Black Avocado Pudding

Cost for two: ₹600

SMOOR, Indiranagar, East Bengaluru

Whether you’re craving a good cup of coffee, or just want to grab a quick bite. Smoor should be your go-to place in Indiranagar. You can also buy couverture chocolates to satiate your sugar cravings, and if it’s an occasion that you are celebrating - they do amazing cakes too!

Must-haves: Croissant Sandwich, Belgian Chocolate Truffle, Macarons (literally, just pick any!)

Cost for two: ₹800

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Street Storyss, Indiranagar, East Bengaluru

Street food from around the world, with a modern twist. Be it their Blue Pea Rice with Tofu or Pull up Tamatar Chaat - they have aced it in both presentation as well as taste. If you’re from North India - The Rajma Ghee Khichdi and Gulkand Kheer will definitely remind you of home. Vegetarians, do not miss this place!

Must-haves: Shikanji Paneer Tikka, Rajma Ghee Khichdi, Burmese Khow Suey, Coffee Cream

Cost for two: ₹1200 

Cafe Noir, Multiple Outlets

Just binge-watched Emily in Paris and wanna be teleported to France? Well, the closest thing you could do is go have a meal at Café Noir! Found by brothers Thierry and Jean who hail from France, their food is as authentic as it can get along with a fine selection of Wines. They have multiple outlets in the city so choose the location closest to you!

Must-haves: Avocado on Sourdough Toast, Duck Confit, Ratatouille

Cost for two: ₹800