Brahmins Coffee Bar

The iconic spot doesn’t need any introduction. One of Bangalore’s best south Indian breakfasts can be eaten here and that too all under INR 100.

Brahmin’s café is one of the renowned places to visit for mouth-watering breakfast. This place is a Legendary Idli counter in Bangalore. This place has the shortest menu anyone has ever seen. Located on Ranga Rao Road, near Shankar Math, Shankarpuram, Basavanagudi Area, this restaurant hosts a crowd of visitors and has tingled the sense of taste since generations. They only serve Idli, Vada, Khara bath, Kesari Bath and coffee. However, the quality and taste of the food make up for this. It is a rare place in Bangalore where the chutney is so stupendous that it could be charged as a separate item on the menu.

Chow Down on

Idli, Vada, Upma, Kesari Bath (sweet upma)

Well known For

Its iconic status among old-school South Indian breakfast places, and the food, of course.

Even before you notice the almost-hidden and faded signboard announcing the destination, the crowd in front of the place, busy polishing off plates of idlis and vadas, is what will indicate that you’ve arrived. Inspite of its limited menu {they only serve 3-4 dishes, apart from tea and coffee}, Brahmin’s Coffee Bar is an all-time favourite for South Indian breakfasts and said to be a rite of Passage for newcomers in the city.

Gaining quite an iconic standing over the past 50 years since it was started by KV Nagesh Rao {in 1965}, the store is currently managed by his sons and grandson, with every family member contributing in their own way. In fact, Nagesh Rao’s wife, KN Saraswathi {who is over 80 years old} still looks into the preparation of the chutney, which they are noted for.

Specials

Idli and vada, served with their famous coconut chutney {made with a tinge of mint} is what you should try here. While they don’t serve sambar, make most of the unlimited chutney and tuck in. Soft and fluffy, the idlis almost melt in your mouth. One bite into the vada is all it will take to bowl you over. Super crispy on the outside and soft inside, the vadas here come with tiny coconut chunks in them and go rather well with the chutney. Equally popular are their Khara Bath and Kesari Bath. We might just consider it a crime if you leave the place without having their legendary coffee. Breakfasts here invariably ends with a glass of their frothy, strong filter coffee.