5 Underrated Cafes in Jayanagar, Bengaluru Worth Trying

This PageNearby guide covers five underrated cafes in Jayanagar, Bengaluru for coffee breaks, quick bites, casual meet-ups, solo meals, and relaxed work sessions. The list is based on Google listings rated 4.4 or higher, each with fewer than 400 reviews. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and the order is kept as given. Details below use only listed hours, prices, attributes, addresses, and reviewer comments, so you can quickly decide what suits your plan.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Mugshot cafe Tea Bench★ 4.8 · 286 reviews · ₹1–200
  2. 2Snuzzles Cafe Jayanagar★ 4.7 · 284 reviews
  3. 3Mustard Bakehouse★ 4.7 · 108 reviews
  4. 4Aarell Cafe★ 4.5 · 238 reviews · ₹200–400
  5. 5HUNKAL COFFEE JAYANAGAR★ 4.4 · 355 reviews · ₹1–200
#1

Mugshot cafe Tea Bench

★ 4.8 (286 Google reviews)Cafe₹1–200 per person

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Mugshot cafe Tea Bench is a casual, trendy cafe in 4th T Block East, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. It lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, dine-in, Wi-Fi, great coffee, desserts and tea selection, with a ₹1-200 range. Reviewers mention Maggi, sandwich, pizza, avil milk, veg cheese pasta, creative beverages and comfort food. The setting is described as cosy and vibrant, suitable for friends, groups, university students and solo dining.

Best for: Tea, snacks and groups
Address
4th T Block East, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041
Hours
daily 10 am–10 pm
#2

Snuzzles Cafe Jayanagar

★ 4.7 (284 Google reviews)Cafe

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Snuzzles Cafe Jayanagar is on 32nd Cross Road, 9th Main Road, 4th Block. It opens at 9:30 am daily, closing at 10:30 pm on weekdays and 11 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Reviewers mention bright, welcoming interiors, a tiny cosy feel, and music that regulars enjoy. Food and drinks get repeated praise, with mentions of Spanish latte, dirty latte, pasta and sandwiches. It is described as useful for catching up with friends or getting some work done.

Best for: Lattes and cosy chats
Address
9, 32nd cross road, 9th Main Rd, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
Hours
Fri 9:30 am–11 pm; Mon 9:30 am–10:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–11 pm; Sun 9:30 am–11 pm; Thu 9:30 am–10:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–10:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–10:30 pm
#3

Mustard Bakehouse

★ 4.7 (108 Google reviews)Cafe

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Mustard Bakehouse is a cafe on 9th Main Road, 4th Block, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 11 pm and closed on Monday. Reviewers point to vegetarian food, vegan options and whole wheat used in many baked items. Mentions include Berliners, chocolate basque cheesecake, matcha, iced lemon americano, hand-tossed pizza, cold brews and tiramisu. The space is described as small, cosy and charming, with fresh bakes and a slower coffee break feel.

Best for: Vegetarian bakes and coffee
Address
790, 9th Main Rd, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
Hours
Fri 10:30 am–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10:30 am–11 pm; Sun 10:30 am–11 pm; Thu 10:30 am–11 pm; Tue 10:30 am–11 pm; Wed 10:30 am–11 pm
#4

Aarell Cafe

★ 4.5 (238 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹200–400 per person

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Aarell Cafe is a coffee shop on the first floor at 39th F Cross, 18th Main Road, 4th T Block East. It is open from 11 am to 10 pm on weekdays and till 10:30 pm on weekends, with a ₹200-400 range. Attributes include outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, great coffee, dessert, tea selection, breakfast, laptop-friendly seating, healthy options and vegetarian-only choices. Reviewers mention pasta, club sandwiches, paneer rice bowls, baked pasta, yogurt bowl, hot chocolate, mini cappuccino, nachos, burger and broccoli soup.

Best for: Vegetarian meals and coffee
Address
1446/A, 1st Floor, 39th F Cross, 18th Main Rd, 4th T Block East, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041
Hours
Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–10:30 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#5

HUNKAL COFFEE JAYANAGAR

★ 4.4 (355 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹1–200 per person

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HUNKAL COFFEE JAYANAGAR is a coffee shop on Elephant Rock Road in Jayanagar 3rd Block, open daily from 7:30 am to 9 pm. It lists delivery, takeaway, dine-in, great coffee, quick bites, vegetarian-only options, cards, kids-friendly facilities and free street parking, with a ₹1-200 range. Reviewers focus strongly on coffee, mentioning a bold 70-30 variant, roasted flavour, quick service, affordable cups, different sizes, coffee powder, lemon tea and other beverages.

Best for: Strong coffee and takeaway
Address
WHMM+G5C HUNKAL COFFEE JAYANAGAR, Elephant Rock Rd, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
Hours
daily 7:30 am–9 pm

How we made this list

We looked at 5 cafes in Jayanagar, Bengaluru with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?

Mugshot cafe Tea Bench ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 286 reviews. Snuzzles Cafe Jayanagar is second at 4.7 from 284 reviews.

Which cafes in Jayanagar, Bengaluru are open late?

None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Snuzzles Cafe Jayanagar, at 11 pm.

How much does it cost at these cafes?

Google lists these price ranges per person: Mugshot cafe Tea Bench ₹1–200; Aarell Cafe ₹200–400; HUNKAL COFFEE JAYANAGAR ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for Mugshot cafe Tea Bench, Aarell Cafe and HUNKAL COFFEE JAYANAGAR.

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