5 Best Places for Breakfast in Mylapore, Chennai
Updated 17 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five top-rated breakfast spots in Mylapore, Chennai, selected from Google's breakfast category by rating. It helps travelers and locals find places for morning meals, from traditional messes to cafes. The selection considers 7 qualifying businesses, focusing on those with strong reviews and specific breakfast offerings. Whether you need a quick bite or a healthy meal, these venues offer distinct dining experiences in the Mylapore area.
#1
GOMATHI MESS
★ 4.5 (734 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Gomathi Mess serves South Indian breakfast items like idly, vada, pongal, and khichadi with coconut chutney and sambar. Reviewers praise the exceptional taste of half pongal and half khichadi at affordable prices. Located in a nondescript gully on Mandaveli St, this vegetarian-only spot has no name board. Diners often stand on the street to eat due to limited space. It offers takeaway and delivery, with hours from 7 to 10:30 am daily.
Best for: Traditional breakfast crowds
- Address
- Shop No. 4, GOMATHI MESS, 29/2, Mandaveli St, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028
- Hours
- daily 7–10:30 am
#2
Kaaraikudi Chettinad Restaurant
★ 4.4 (4,614 Google reviews)Chettinad restaurant₹400–1,400 per person
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Kaaraikudi Chettinad Restaurant offers authentic South Indian dishes including kari disa, kothu paraotta, and kalakki. Reviewers note the juicy texture of the kalakki and good Malabar parotta. The main road location features ample parking and a traditional ambiance with day specials displayed. While some praise the fresh food and timely service, others report inconsistent water service. It accepts various payment methods and is open for lunch and dinner daily.
Best for: Authentic Chettinad and South Indian meals
- Address
- Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 12–4 pm, 7–11 pm
#3
The Brew Room
★ 4.4 (3,582 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹200–1,000 per person
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The Brew Room provides a calm, serene garden setting with indoor and outdoor seating options. Reviewers highlight the gorgeous space as a perfect escape from city hustle, ideal for working on laptops or relaxing. Menu favorites include pesto pasta, brownies with ice cream, and French toast. The cafe offers great coffee, tea, and organic dishes. It is wheelchair accessible and open from 8 am to 11 pm on weekends, and 10 am to 11 pm on weekdays.
Best for: Quiet outdoor seating and coffee
- Address
- 146, Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–11 pm; Mon 10 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 10 am–11 pm; Tue 10 am–11 pm; Wed 10 am–11 pm
#4
Rayar's mess
★ 4.3 (2,526 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Rayar's Mess is tucked in narrow lanes, offering simple yet tasty vegetarian breakfast and dinner options. Reviewers recommend arriving 15 minutes before the 7 am opening to secure a spot in the small dining space that holds about 20 people. The historic venue features old-world charm and table service. While the menu changes between breakfast and dinner, regulars praise the consistent quality. It is located on Arundale St and closes by 10 am for breakfast.
Best for: Classic old-world charm breakfast
- Address
- 31, Arundale St, Madhavaperumalpuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- Fri 7–10 am, 3–8 pm; Mon 7–10 am, 3–8 pm; Sat 7–10 am, 3–8 pm; Sun 7–10 am; Thu 7–10 am, 3–8 pm; Tue 7–10 am, 3–8 pm; Wed 7–10 am, 3–8 pm
#5
Haritam Restaurant, Mylapore
★ 4.2 (485 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant₹400–600 per person
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Haritam Restaurant serves vegetarian meals with a focus on millets and organic ingredients cooked in single-time used oil. Reviewers describe the moong fries as excellent and the millet combo meal as tasty and well-balanced. The restaurant features a homely atmosphere with sides served in mud pots to enhance the traditional feel. Located in a quiet driveway off Radhakrishnan Salai, it is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm and offers great coffee and tea.
Best for: Healthy millet-based meals
- Address
- 13/7, PS Siva Swamy Rd, Sullivan Garden, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Breakfast”, then by 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 17 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Kaaraikudi Chettinad Restaurant, The Brew Room and Haritam Restaurant, Mylapore take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, GOMATHI MESS opens at 7 am.
- Rayar's mess and Haritam Restaurant, Mylapore are pure vegetarian places.
- 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 restaurant on this list?
GOMATHI MESS ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 734 reviews. Kaaraikudi Chettinad Restaurant is second at 4.4 from 4,614 reviews.
Which restaurants in Mylapore, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Kaaraikudi Chettinad Restaurant, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: GOMATHI MESS ₹1–200; Kaaraikudi Chettinad Restaurant ₹400–1,400; The Brew Room ₹200–1,000; Rayar's mess ₹1–200; Haritam Restaurant, Mylapore ₹400–600.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for GOMATHI MESS, Kaaraikudi Chettinad Restaurant, The Brew Room, Rayar's mess and Haritam Restaurant, Mylapore.
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