5 Underrated Cafes in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 8 cafes in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide lists five underrated cafes in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru for anyone looking beyond the usual busy names. The order is already fixed, and the selection is based on Google-rated places with 4.4 stars or higher and fewer than 400 reviews. Eight qualifying businesses were considered. Expect small coffee shops, a food-court style spot, and an ice cream cafe, with notes drawn only from listed details, attributes, timings, prices where available, and reviewer feedback.
#1
Roaster Coffee and Cafe
★ 5 (135 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹1–200 per person
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Roaster Coffee and Cafe is a coffee shop on 11th Cross Road with a 5 rating from 135 reviews and a listed price range of ₹1–200. It is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, kerbside pickup and drive-through options. Reviewers mention rich coffee, Malnad-style aroma, good cleanliness, a cosy roadside setting, and a casual, trendy atmosphere suited for quick bites, small plates, groups and solo dining.
Best for: Budget coffee breaks
- Address
- 13°00'06.5"N 77°34'23.0"E 92/1 COCONUT AVENUE ROAD, 11 CROSS, MALLESHWARAM, BANGALORE 560003 Pipeline road, 11th Cross Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
- Hours
- daily 6 am–11 pm
#2
Shenoy's cafe Malleshwaram
★ 5 (20 Google reviews)Food court
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Shenoy's cafe Malleshwaram is listed as a food court on 2nd Temple Street, opposite Asha Sweet House. It has a 5 rating from 20 reviews. Hours are mostly 6 am to 9:30 pm, with Monday listed from 11 am to 9:30 pm. Reviewers mention hygienic surroundings, good taste, quality food, homemade chats, fresh and flavourful food, and South Canara-style delicacies. One review specifically points to Udupi-style authentic churmuri as a must-try.
Best for: Homemade-style chats
- Address
- 2nd Temple Street, opposite Asha Sweet House, Yalappa Garden, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–9:30 pm; Mon 11 am–9:30 pm; Sat 6 am–9:30 pm; Sun 6 am–9:30 pm; Thu 6 am–9:30 pm; Tue 6 am–9:30 pm; Wed 6 am–9:30 pm
#3
TAAMARA CAFE AND ICE CREAM
★ 4.9 (169 Google reviews)Ice cream shop
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TAAMARA CAFE AND ICE CREAM is an ice cream shop on 10th Cross Road near Dream salon and spa, rated 4.9 from 169 reviews. It is open daily from 6:30 am to 11 pm. Google lists on-site services, takeaway, coffee, NFC mobile payments, a casual and trendy setting, groups, and good for kids. Reviewers mention good coffee, tasty ice cream, nice ambience, friendly service, and good quality premium ice creams, with dry fruit special sundaes called out in feedback.
Best for: Coffee and sundaes
- Address
- 2H2F+97V TAAMARA CAFE AND ICE CREAM, 10th Cross Rd, near Dream salon and spa, Yalappa Garden, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–11 pm
#4
Benji’s Coffee
★ 4.7 (141 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Benji’s Coffee is a coffee shop on the ground floor at 127, 10th Cross Road, rated 4.7 from 141 reviews. It is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention a cute and cosy space, a pleasant set-up, strong coffee notes, and a clear coffee aroma inside the cafe. Specific drinks mentioned in reviews include Bombat Latte, coconut coffee, cold mocha and Americano, with feedback pointing to well-crafted cups and a compact coffee-focused experience.
Best for: Cosy coffee stops
- Address
- Ground floor, Benji’s Coffee, 127, 10th Cross Rd, Yalappa Garden, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
- Hours
- daily 8 am–8 pm
#5
Hunkal Estate Coffee
★ 4.7 (116 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Hunkal Estate Coffee is a coffee shop on 15th Cross Road, rated 4.7 from 116 reviews. It is open daily from 6 am to 9 pm. Reviewers describe it as a small shop on a busy road and mention simple, clean interiors. Feedback points to Bangalore filter coffee, deep aroma, bold flavour and a smooth finish. Reviews also mention coffee powder, beans, and 100% arabica packets, making it useful for people who want both a cup and coffee to take home.
Best for: Filter coffee and powder
- Address
- 2H49+6WX Hunkal Estate Coffee, 15th Cross Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055
- Hours
- daily 6 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 cafes in Malleshwaram, 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.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Roaster Coffee and Cafe opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Roaster Coffee and Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 135 reviews. Shenoy's cafe Malleshwaram is second at 5 from 20 reviews.
Which cafes in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Roaster Coffee and Cafe, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Roaster Coffee and Cafe ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Roaster Coffee and Cafe.
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