5 Best Coffee Shops in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide brings together five coffee shops in Nungambakkam, Chennai, for anyone looking for a good cup of coffee, a late-night hangout or a quick snack. The list is drawn from businesses in the Google category Coffee shop and ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a steady score from many visitors counts for more. Each entry covers timings, address and what reviewers mention most often.
#1
Double Quotes Coffee Space
★ 4.8 (238 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Double Quotes Coffee Space is a small shack-style cafe at Shyams Garden on Khader Nawaz Khan Road, open daily from 2 pm to 2 am. Reviewers mention a well-balanced mocha, a signature coffee and a tiramisu that regulars keep coming back for. They describe it as a friendly, welcoming place where groups of friends spend long evenings. Its location on the renewed KNK Road is a draw of its own, according to reviewers.
Best for: Late-night coffee and tiramisu
- Address
- Shyams Garden, 10, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, Srirampuram, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Poombukar Nagar, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- daily 2 pm–2 am
#2
Southwest Coffee Roasters
★ 4.5 (657 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Southwest Coffee Roasters is at the Emelem Complex in Mahalingapuram and is open daily from 7 am to 11 pm. Reviewers describe a cosy space with work-friendly cubicles, a steady but unhurried crowd and warm, welcoming staff. The Southwest Bowl and a range of inventive dishes come up in reviews, though one reviewer found the Vietnamese rice paper roll too plain. Wheelchair-accessible seating is listed.
Best for: Working sessions and casual meetups
- Address
- Shop 4,5,6, Southwest Coffee Roasters, Emelem Complex, Mahalingapuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11 pm
#3
Crown Café
★ 4.9 (29 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Crown Café on Kumarappa Street in Tirumurthy Nagar is open daily from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm. Reviewers point to tea and filter coffee as the main draws, along with rose milk, fresh juices, sandwiches and special South Indian sweets. They describe the service as friendly and the space as clean and hygienic, and several mention that prices are affordable. It has a smaller review count, but the comments are consistently positive.
Best for: Filter coffee and South Indian sweets
- Address
- 365V+QW6 Crown Café, Kumarappa St, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 8:30 am–10:30 pm
#4
It's like coffee
★ 4.7 (40 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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It's like coffee at 132 Sterling Road is open from 3 pm to 9 pm and closed on Sundays. Reviewers describe it as a health-focused snack spot where everything is made from millets with no maida and no preservatives. They mention millet brownies and cookies, ragi cake, pizza, sandwiches, momos and sweet potato fries, plus caffeine-free coffee and a wide choice of coffee and tea. Customer service and ambience are also praised.
Best for: Millet snacks with an evening coffee
- Address
- 132, Sterling Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 3–9 pm; Mon 3–9 pm; Sat 3–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 3–9 pm; Tue 3–9 pm; Wed 3–9 pm
#5
MADRAS COFFEE HOUSE
★ 4.2 (312 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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MADRAS COFFEE HOUSE on Sterling Avenue opens early, at 5:30 am, and stays open until 11 pm every day. Reviewers mention good, tasty coffee and a thick rose milk, and some describe the staff as friendly. Others report mixed experiences with the billing process for dine-in and note that shelves can be empty in the morning. One reviewer names this Sterling Avenue outlet near Loyola College as their preferred branch.
Best for: Early-morning filter coffee
- Address
- Sterling Ave, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 5:30 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted rating. 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Southwest Coffee Roasters opens at 7 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?
Double Quotes Coffee Space ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 238 reviews. Southwest Coffee Roasters is second at 4.5 from 657 reviews.
Which cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
Double Quotes Coffee Space stays open until 2 am.
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