5 Cafes Open Late in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 18 September 2026 · 9 cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide lists five late-opening cafes and cafe-style spots in Nungambakkam, Chennai, useful for coffee plans, casual dinners, laptop time, and unplanned late outings. The order is kept from the ranked list provided. Places were chosen because they stay open until midnight or later on at least one day, then sorted by rating. In total, 9 qualifying businesses were considered for this Nungambakkam late-night shortlist.
#1
Double Quotes Coffee Space
★ 4.8 (238 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Double Quotes Coffee Space is a coffee shop on Khader Nawaz Khan Road, open daily from 2 pm to 2 am. Reviewers mention its small shack-style setting on KNK Road and point to the mocha, signature coffee, tiramisu, and overall food as highlights. The tone in reviews is relaxed and regular-friendly, with people using it for long coffee stops with friends. Price range is not listed.
Best for: Late coffee on KNK Road
- 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
Tepin Chilli
★ 4.6 (1,021 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Tepin Chilli is a South Indian restaurant on Valluvar Kottam High Road and is open 24 hours daily. Reviewers mention a comfortable ambience for family or friend meals, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes described as satisfying. Some reviews also mention Russian salad, Primavera pizza, and a generally good food experience, while one review notes pricing felt higher than expected. It has a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Best for: 24-hour family dining
- Address
- 125, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Ponnangipuram, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
#3
Delifina - Cafe, Bakery, Deli
★ 4.5 (634 Google reviews)Cafe
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Delifina - Cafe, Bakery, Deli is a cafe on Wallace Garden 3rd Street, open daily from 12 pm to 2 am. Reviewers mention a beautiful, aesthetic bakery setting, with window-side seating described as scenic and photogenic. Food notes include thin crust pizza, fried mushrooms, cappuccino, hazelnut iced latte, cafe romano, and mocha iced coffee. Reviews also flag limited vegetarian options and a few uneven food experiences. It has a wheelchair-accessible car park.
Best for: Late bakery cafe visits
- Address
- Ground Floor, Delifina - Cafe, Bakery, Deli, 19, Wallace Gdn 3rd St, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- daily 12 pm–2 am
#4
Time cafe
★ 4.7 (68 Google reviews)Cafe₹400–600 per person
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Time cafe is on Krishna Street off Valluvar Kottam High Road, with midnight closing on most days and 1 am closing on Friday and Saturday. It lists takeaway, dine-in, great coffee, solo dining, laptop-friendly seating, healthy options, small plates, debit cards, NFC payments, and free parking. Reviewers mention a calm, cosy ambience for chats, coffee dates, and relaxed hangouts, with notes on Japanese-style seating, sandwiches, chilli chicken, and a cafe-and-boutique feel.
Best for: Laptop-friendly coffee breaks
- Address
- 1 krishna street, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–1 am; Mon 10 am–12 am; Sat 10 am–1 am; Sun 10 am–12 am; Thu 10 am–12 am; Tue 10 am–12 am; Wed 10 am–12 am
#5
DINEVO CAFE, Nungambakkam
★ 4.4 (222 Google reviews)Cafe
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DINEVO CAFE, Nungambakkam is a cafe on Velayudham Street, open daily from 10 am to 12 am. Reviewers mention a warm ambience, central location, and food that felt fresh and balanced, with loaded bowls, peri peri paneer wrap, and fries appearing in review notes. Feedback is mixed in places: one review says the cafe did not match social media expectations, while another mentions maintenance concerns. Price range is not listed.
Best for: Casual midnight cafe plans
- Address
- 23/11, Velayudham St, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 10 am–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 9 cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, 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 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Tepin Chilli is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- 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. Tepin Chilli is second at 4.6 from 1,021 reviews.
Which cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
Tepin Chilli is listed as open 24 hours. Double Quotes Coffee Space stays open until 2 am; Delifina - Cafe, Bakery, Deli stays open until 2 am; Time cafe stays open until 1 am; DINEVO CAFE, Nungambakkam stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Time cafe ₹400–600. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Time cafe.
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