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good are the single-origin coffees. 23 / 2, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-40012345
Café Matteo Trendy and buzzing, with a choice of indoor and outdoor seating, Matteo is a notch above the usual coffee places. Nice range of coffees while some of the dishes, especially burgers, pastas and salads, are delicious. 2, Church Street T: 080-43336000
Café Pascucci No doubt about the Italian connection, though the décor is quite generic done in reds, blacks and pastels. Speciality Italian coffees are worth a try though the food is quite ordinary. Madhura Beaverages India Pvt Ltd United Mansions, 39, M G Road T: 080- 40912134
Café Terra More of an all-day breakfast kind of place, which also serves meal combos, this is more a homely kind of place to linger or get that familiar dish. To go with the coffee, try the muffins and waffles. 1020, V3, Trinity. 1st floor, 80 Feet Road Koramangala T: 080-41313553
Cha Bar A smart tea lounge attached to a book store, the combo couldn ' t be better. It has a wide variety of teas from all over the country and beyond, accompanied by some delicious cakes and cookies. The Leela Palace 23, Kodihalli HAL, Airport T: 080-30571234
Gloria Jeans Trendy and yuppie, this is the place for those who like peace and calm. Some of the coffees are innovative and good, like the vanilla coffee. Food is good but nothing spectacular. 50, Zatakia Centre, 100 Feet Road Indiranagar T: 080-41487631
India Coffee House Old and nostalgic, this is Bangalore ' s pride. Cramped, no-frills and dowdy attitude of the waiters notwithstanding, the coffee is authentic and the scrambled eggs are favourites.
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Great place to catch up with old friends. 19, Ground Floor Church Street T: 080-25587088
Infinitea Smartly done up tea place, it is trendy and has become a place for the young to hang out. It offers a wide range of teas as well as a selection of interesting snacks and meal combos. 2, Shah Sultan Complex, 17 / 1, Ali Asker Road, ent. Cunningham Road T: 080- 4114 8810 / 8428
Java City A few outlets spread out, it has a casual atmosphere that is a great hit with youngsters; live music in the evenings is also a draw. The Mysore coffee is good while the food is quite ordinary. 24 / 1, Next To Ajantha Apartments Lavelle Road T: 080-41120647
Kalmane Koffee Spartan but clean and tidy, this chain focuses on the matter at hand: coffee. There are a few choices, but almost everything is good, fresh and reasonably priced. No deflecting attention with fancy food either. 433 / 30 / 1 Ist Floor 4th Block, 28th Cross, 10th Main, Jayanagar 41505585
Also at: Forum Mall, Koramangala Garuda Mall, Magrath Road T: 080-32519870 Mantri Mall, Malleswaram T: 30160000
Mocha Hip and happening at one point, it has lot of competition. The Lavelle Road outlet is charming due to the location. Apart from the usual cappuccino and latte, there are some choices from across the world; food is rich and sinful. 577, 80 Feet Road, 8th block, Koramangala T: 26601236 / 41570437 / 30224711
Mr Beans Warm and lovely, with nice little niches for groups, some of the appeal of the place comes from the hookahs; the menu is quite diverse ranging from pizzas, sandwiches and burgers to brownies, cakes, ice-creams and shakes. 651, 3rd block,
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100 Feet Main Road, Koramangala T: 080-41115717
My tea house Meant to be a refuge for the serious tea drinker, the ambience is nevertheless one of relaxation, where one can linger over a cuppa. Choices range from Nilgiris and Darjeeling to Arabian, Ceylon and Tibetan. Have the cakes if you feel peckish. 293, 100 Feet Ring Road
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7 Block, 4 Phase, 3 Stage
Banashankari T: 080-65975430, 9448367927, 9241112071
Urban Solace A charming little café facing Ulsoor lake, there are just a few tables with bright tablecloths and some frames on the walls. The menu runs to sandwiches, burgers and a few dishes, but the ambience is cool; special events, like jazz evenings are a hit. 32, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road Ulsoor T: 080-25553636
EUROPEAN / CONTINENTAL / MEDITERRANEAN
100 Feet Stylish, with indoor and outdoor seating, it is a boutique restaurant ringed by trees. Food is mostly Med; try the tapas, pastas, risottos, and the lobster thermidor. 777 / 1, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar T: 080-25277752 / 25278616 Average meal for two Rs 1000
20 Feet High The name is because it is perched 20 feet high from the ground, under a spread of trees. The accent is on Continental, but stick to the sizzlers, pastas and bakes. 22, Amoeba Complex, Church Street T: + 91 9902861115 Average meal for two Rs 600
Aqua Stylish poolside location with gazebos and a charming ambience, especially at night, makes this is a great dining place. The food is mostly European and Mediterranean; try the tapas, the sea bass, NZ lamb chops and the lavish Sunday brunch spread. The Park, 14 / 7, M G Road T: 080-25594666 / 5081
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Average meal for two Rs 2500
Bangalore Bistro Sleek and smart, as opposed to the charm of its former location, this is nevertheless a good place to have salads, veal chops, pastas and some delectable desserts such as the cheesecake. 74, Sumeru Towers, 3rd floor, Brigade Road T: 080-41131616 Average meal for two Rs 400
Café Y Done in bright colours, the place has a zing about it that is refreshing. It dishes up old style Continental that veers more towards soul food. Example: cheesy sauce with spinach in bakes and thick creamy soups. Prawn cocktail and the choc mousse are very popular. 2 / 2, Langford Road T: 080- 41144561 Average meal for two Rs 600- 700
Caperberry High end, fine dining Mediterranean restaurant, this is among Bangalore ' s best, especially for the innovative molecular gastronomy concept. Almost everything on the menu is good, but try the tasting menu. An executive lunch option is a great hit and great when you are strapped for time. Ground Floor, The Estate, 48 / 1, Dickenson Road T: 080-25594567 Average meal for two Rs 1500
Casa del Sol The outdoor seating, especially at night, is the best thing about this place, where it recreates a Med bistro experience. Stick to the tapas which is very good; some pastas, the paella, pan seared beef are also worth a try. 3rd Floor, Devatha Plaza, Residency Road T: 080-41510101 Average meal for two Rs 1000
Casa Piccola Bangalore ' s first taste of budget Continental, and a chain at that, this is no gourmet fare.
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