5 Cafes in Anna Nagar, Chennai for Great Desserts
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Anna Nagar, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes in Anna Nagar, Chennai that Google tags for great desserts. The places were then ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, out of 5 qualifying businesses. It is useful if you want a sweet course, a coffee or a relaxed meal in the area, and each entry gives timings, the address and a summary of what reviewers mention, including the less positive points.
#1
Tea villa cafe, Anna nagar
★ 4.7 (1,730 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant₹400–1,400 per person
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Tea villa cafe, Anna nagar is on 6th Avenue Road, Block Q, and is open daily from 12 pm to 1 am. It serves vegetarian food only, with vegan options, outdoor seating and a private dining room. Reviewers mention a warm, well-lit space with a view of the main road, polite service and good coffee. One reviewer found the Irani chai too heavy on ginger.
Best for: Late-night vegetarian desserts
- Address
- 6th Avenue Road, Block Q, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040
- Hours
- daily 12 pm–1 am
#2
Ciclo Café
★ 4.4 (1,801 Google reviews)Cafe₹400–1,400 per person
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Ciclo Café is on the first floor at C-56, 1st Avenue, near Chintamani in Anna Nagar East, open daily from 8 am to midnight. It is listed as good for working on a laptop and offers vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention Italian dishes, mango bruschetta and fried lotus stem, along with affogato and Spanish latte. Some reviewers report slow service and a tiramisu damaged in delivery.
Best for: Italian food with dessert
- Address
- 1st Floor, Ciclo Café, C-56, 1st Ave, near Chintamani, C Block, Annanagar East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600030
- Hours
- daily 8 am–12 am
#3
Writer's Café
★ 4.3 (1,311 Google reviews)Cafe₹200–400 per person
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Writer's Café is on the third floor of VR Chennai mall in Anna Nagar West, near the PVR side, open daily from 11:15 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention reasonable prices, flammkuchen, sticky lemon chicken, pizzas and a classic latte. They describe good ambience but note the cafe gets crowded at weekends, when orders can take longer.
Best for: A dessert stop while at the mall
- Address
- 3rd Floor, VR Chennai (Mall, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Anna Nagar West, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040
- Hours
- daily 11:15 am–10 pm
#4
Glen's Bakehouse
★ 4.2 (2,708 Google reviews)Cafe₹200–600 per person
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Glen's Bakehouse is at AC18, 5th Avenue, AC Block, open daily from 8:30 am to 12:30 am, with outdoor seating. Reviewers mention a bakery counter with a wide range of breads on the ground floor and a restaurant upstairs, reached by a narrow staircase. They point to assorted cookie boxes, pancakes and vanilla cold coffee, while noting that seating is limited.
Best for: Cookies and late-night bakes
- Address
- AC18, 5th Ave, Block AC, AC Block, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040
- Hours
- daily 8:30 am–12:30 am
#5
Cafe Arabica Cafe and Restaurant
★ 4.2 (1,885 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹200–600 per person
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Cafe Arabica Cafe and Restaurant is at 4, 3rd Avenue, Block E, Anna Nagar East, beside Savoury Sea Shell, open daily from 9 am to 11:30 pm. Reviewers describe a cozy, dimly lit space with a private feel, suited to small celebrations. They mention salads, grilled sandwiches and ice cream, while one reviewer was let down by the cold coffee and blueberry cheesecake on a recent visit.
Best for: Quiet evenings with dessert
- Address
- 4, 3rd Ave, beside Savoury Sea Shell, Block E, Annanagar East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600102
- Hours
- daily 9 am–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Anna Nagar, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Great dessert”, 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Tea villa cafe, Anna nagar, Ciclo Café, Writer's Café, Glen's Bakehouse and Cafe Arabica Cafe and Restaurant take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Ciclo Café opens at 8 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?
Tea villa cafe, Anna nagar ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,730 reviews. Ciclo Café is second at 4.4 from 1,801 reviews.
Which cafes in Anna Nagar, Chennai are open late?
Tea villa cafe, Anna nagar stays open until 1 am; Ciclo Café stays open until 12 am; Glen's Bakehouse stays open until 12:30 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Tea villa cafe, Anna nagar ₹400–1,400; Ciclo Café ₹400–1,400; Writer's Café ₹200–400; Glen's Bakehouse ₹200–600; Cafe Arabica Cafe and Restaurant ₹200–600.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Tea villa cafe, Anna nagar, Ciclo Café, Writer's Café, Glen's Bakehouse and Cafe Arabica Cafe and Restaurant.
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