The Best Budget Cafes In Bangalore That Won’t Burn A Hole In Your Pocket!

We tell you about the best budget cafes in Bangalore, which offer delicious food, superb ambience, and much more at affordable prices!

Bangalore happens to be brimmed with cafes and sees new ones popping up on every nook and corner on a daily basis. However, a visit to most of these cafes can easily cost you a fortune, thanks to the exorbitant prices of the food and beverages. However there’s no need to worry, just read on as we help you trace the best budget cafes in Bangalore, ones that offer the most delicious spread and also serve as superb spots for a fun outing! 

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Listed Below Are The Best Cafes In Bangalore For Binging On A Budget! 

1. The Ants Cafe

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The Ants Cafe in Domlur is the perfect place to dine at under the shade of trees, and gives you the relaxing time you’d been yearning for. This cafe is decorated with minimal embellishments, is quite popular for its coffee, and sees a gush of coffee aficionados everyday sipping on a flavourful cup and enjoying a conversation. Besides, there’s no way you can miss out on the hearty English breakfast here, which will give your morning the perfect kick start. Finally, their pasta, waffles, and sandwiches are also worth tasting. 

Must-Try: Waffles, English Breakfast, Frappes 

Where: Shop 5, Natasha Gulf View Apartments, Opposite Diamond District, Domlur
When: 9 am to 9 pm 
Contact: +917204701157
Price for two: Rs. 700 for two

2. Mudpipe Cafe

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Mudpipe Cafe is one of those budget cafes in Bangalore that offers a commendable blend of Instagrammable ambience and great food, without burning a hole in your pocket. We’d first like to address its lovely ambience - you’ll see colours at every corner, and an outdoor seating which is accentuated with colourful umbrellas dangling on the roof, wooden furniture, beautiful plants, and a sandy floor. Next, all foodies are in for a treat as they have A LOT of tasty continental and Italian specialities which you’ll love indulging in. Their Mexican Rice is a hit among the patrons, alongside their white sauce pasta and mozzarella sticks, which are concocted to perfection. On top of that, they have some of the most insane freak shakes, which you just can’t afford to miss out on. 

Must-Try: Mexican Rice, White Sauce Pasta, Milkshakes 

Where: 37/1, 3rd, 4th, 5th Floor, Opposite Sigma Mall, Cunningham Road
When: 11 am to 11:30 pm 
Contact: +919886140111
Price for two: Rs. 750

3. Matteo 

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Bangaloreans know Matteo as this iconic place that offers THE most indulgent milkshakes, or what they like to call ‘shakeratos’. These are perfectly whipped-up coffee shakes which are so delicious that you’ll be compelled to visit this cafe over and over again. These shakeratos are available in an array of flavours, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, alongside some exciting variants like Date Shakerato, Caramel Shakerato, and more. They also curate some really tasty snacks, including melt-in-your-mouth croissants, cheesy pastas, sandwiches, and more. Finally, the ambience of this cafe is very relaxing, and they also have an al-fresco seating area which will make the experience a lot more enjoyable.

Must-Try: Shakeratos, Chocolate Tart, Tiramisu Cheesecake 

Where: 2, Church Street
When: 10 am to 11 pm 
Contact: +918043336000
Price for two: Rs. 600

4. Hole In The Wall Cafe 

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Hole In The Wall is a snug cafe in Koramangala, which happens to be a favourite hangout spot for many patrons. The place oozes a home-like vibe and happens to be accented with an array of beautiful artefacts, paintings, posters, plants, and more, which are certain to catch your sight. Moving on, this cafe is quite well-known for its delicious sandwiches and caters to our cravings when we’re in the mood for savouring a tasty English style sandwich. We also love the heavenly B.E.L.T- a classic bacon-lettuce-tomato combination, with a tasty twist of fried eggs. Besides sandwiches, they also have a vast selection of omelettes and burgers, which are finger-licking good. 

Must-Try: English Breakfast, Omelettes, Tea 

Where: The Hole In The Wall Cafe, Koramangala
When:  8:30 am to 3 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Price: Rs. 600  for two
Contact: 080 40949490

5. Dyu Art Cafe 

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If you’ve been looking to spend a few hours in absolute peace, then there’s no better place to loosen up at than the Dyu Art Cafe in Koramangala, which happens to be one of the best cafes in Bangalore. It will make you feel at peace amidst the hustle and bustle of the city with its quaint aura and beautiful set-up. The property is quite spacious and offers both indoor, outdoor, and semi-alfresco seating spaces. It has plenty of quaint corners which offer the ideal setting for enjoying a book or getting some work done. Next, their menu consists of many delicious snacks, including tasty burgers, toasts, and indulgent cakes, alongside delicious coffee, which makes for the most satiating combo. On top of that, their offerings wouldn’t burn a hole in your pocket, which is another reason why we absolutely swear by this cafe! 

Must-Try: Sandwiches, English Breakfast, Cold Chocolate, 

Where: 23, Near Mangala Kalyana Mantapa, MIG, KHB Colony, Koramangala 7th Block
When: 10 am to 10:30 pm 
Contact: +919611319774
Price for two: Rs. 800 

6. Chaipatty

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Are you even a chai lover if you haven’t already explored this cafe? Chaipatty is this super-cool chai haven in Indiranagar, which, as the name suggests, happens to be a total haven for all tea aficionados. The seating space is incredibly comfortable, with regular as well as floor seating available. The entire space is imbued with colours and really cool posters that exude a cheerful vibe. Make yourself comfortable, and order in a cup of chai out of their elaborate range. They have everything from Desi Kulhad Chai to Black Tea, Iced Tea, and more, that are brewed to perfection. Besides tea, they also serve up all-day breakfast meals, including Desi Nashta, Angrezi Non-Veg Breakfast, Newspaper Nashta, and other variants which offer a delicious assortment of dishes that perfectly complement their chai! 

Must-Try: Kulhad Chai, Iced Tea, Breakfast Specialties 

Where: 772, 2nd floor, Above Royal Enfield & Jockey, 100feet road, Indiranagar
When: 10:30 am to 10:30 pm 
Contact: 080 4153 4140
Price for two: Rs. 500 

7. Cafe Pink Pyjamas 

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Cafe Pink Pyjamas exudes a homely vibe, owing to its cosy interiors. This cafe is quite vibrant, with printed furniture, beautiful curtains, and colourful posters festooned on the walls. Moving on, it sees a gush of patrons on a daily basis, waiting to dig into their mouth-watering food that happens to be available at affordable prices. Savour a cheesy pizza, dig into tangy buffalo wings, or treat yourself to a filling Tex Mex burger, your call, as they curate quite a diverse spread. Finally, they also whip up the tastiest cappuccino, which helps wash it all down! 

Must-Try: Pasta, Burger, Salads 

Where: 5M-403, 1st Floor, 5th Main, 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar
When: 11:30 am to 10:30 pm 
Contact: +919481611827
Price for two: Rs. 600 

8. Leon Grill

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Leon Grill is just perfect to catch up with your squad over some quick bites! While they don’t offer much in terms of ambience, their delicious food makes the experience truly memorable. Their menu is littered with an array of tasty concoctions, which are available at affordable prices. The spread is mainly American, consisting of THE most lip-smacking concoctions. To start with, their Peri-Peri wings are simply to die for, and you even get the option of customising them based on your level of spice tolerance. Then, there are these really succulent burgers which are filling and incredibly tasty. Finally, they also have these really affordable combos and meals, which are quite good! 

Must-Try: Fish Platter, Peri Peri Wings, Rice Bowl 

Where: 90/3, Opposite Innovative Multiplex, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli
When: 6 am to 1 am 
Contact: +918048654147
Price for two: Rs. 650

9. Cafe Nosh

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This is yet another sought-after spot that plates up delicious budget food in Bangalore. Located in Sahakara Nagar, this one’s quite popular among students and happens to be buzzing with a high-spirited crowd at all times. Let’s now talk about their food - they dish out everything from soups to salads, pizzas, and much more, to fully satisfy your appetite. Their steaks are incredibly popular among diners, as they are perfectly tender and juicy. Additionally, their desserts are super-indulgent as well, especially the Sizzling Brownie Fudge that reaches your table hot and crackling. Finally, they also have a couple of drinks on their menu, which are perfectly refreshing and serve as great accompaniments for your meal. 

Must-Try: Steak, Pasta, Sizzling Brownie Fudge

Where: 4, Opposite Vivekananda School, Canara Bank Layout, Sahakara Nagar
When: 12 pm to 10:30 pm 
Contact: +917337781460
Price for two: Rs. 650

10. Skoolroom

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Finally, Skoolroom is the only classroom that we don’t mind going to! The ambience of this cafe will take you back to your school days, refreshing your memories in a jiffy. You’ll see various accessories such as geometry boxes, trophies, blackboards, and more adorning the space, that will totally trigger your nostalgia. Besides that, this cafe curates a diverse menu, consisting of several Italian and continental varieties. Try out the Veg Burger, the Crispy Corn, and the Pasta, which are really tasty. They also curate these super-cool freak shakes, which are not only a delight for the taste buds, but a treat to look at as well! 

Must-Try: Peri Peri Chicken, Burgers, Freak Shakes 

Where: 34/1-2, Meanee Avenue Tank Road, Sivanchetty Road, Ulsoor.
When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Contact: +919743538476
Price for two: Rs. 700 for two 

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