5 Underrated Cafes in Mylapore, Chennai Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 7 cafes in Mylapore, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide is for anyone in Mylapore looking for smaller cafe and coffee options that are well rated but not overexposed. The list keeps to places rated 4.4 or higher on Google, each with fewer than 400 reviews; 7 qualifying businesses were considered. It should help with quick coffee stops, takeaway powder runs, casual evening snacks, and low-key meetups around Mylapore, using only available ratings, attributes, hours, prices and reviewer comments.
#1
SLV Coffee House
★ 4.9 (170 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹1–200 per person
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SLV Coffee House is a women-owned coffee shop on S Mada Street, open most days from 5:30 am to 9:30 pm and closed on Tuesday. It offers kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway and dine-in, with vegetarian options only and a ₹1-200 price range. Reviewers repeatedly mention rich coffee, freshly brewed aroma and decent pricing. Some also point to coffee powder, bread baji and masala poli. The listing notes great coffee, great tea selection, free parking and a casual, trendy setting.
Best for: Early filter coffee
- Address
- 1, S Mada St, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–9:30 pm; Mon 5:30 am–9:30 pm; Sat 5:30 am–9:30 pm; Sun 5:30 am–9:30 pm; Thu 5:30 am–9:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5:30 am–9:30 pm
#2
Zoya's Cafe
★ 4.8 (69 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Zoya's Cafe is a casual Indian restaurant on Ponnambala Vadhyar Street, open daily from 4 pm to 10 pm. With a ₹1-200 price range, it is positioned for quick bites, small plates, takeaway and dine-in. Reviewers mention affordable pricing, good taste, hygienic upkeep and well-maintained space. One review specifically points to the Pizza Bun, while others highlight good quality food and responsive service without making it a formal dining spot. It also suits solo dining, groups and kids.
Best for: Affordable evening snacks
- Address
- 27MC+43C Zoya's Cafe, Ponnambala Vadhyar St, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 4–10 pm
#3
Cafelia
★ 4.7 (49 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹1–200 per person
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Cafelia is a coffee shop on VM Street, open daily from 5:31 am to 9:45 pm, with outdoor seating and takeaway. The listing highlights great coffee, quick bites, seating, free parking and dogs allowed outside. Reviewers mention afternoon coffee, desserts, custom cake options, a cosy atmosphere, food and tea. There is also a cleanliness concern in one review about tea utensils and serving glasses, so it is worth noting before visiting. Prices are listed at ₹1-200.
Best for: Coffee and desserts
- Address
- 90/1, VM St, Dwarka Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- daily 5:31 am–9:45 pm
#4
Sundaram Coffee
★ 4.6 (136 Google reviews)Coffee shop₹200–400 per person
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Sundaram Coffee is a coffee shop on S Mada Street, open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm and closed on Sunday. It has a ₹200-400 price range and offers on-site services and takeaway. Reviewers mention filter coffee, coffee powder and the aroma of coffee around the shop. One review says coffee powder is made to order with a requested coffee and chicory combination. The Google listing keeps it simple: great coffee, coffee, casual setting and free street parking.
Best for: Made-to-order coffee powder
- Address
- 18, S Mada St, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–9 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#5
Geetha Coffee
★ 4.6 (79 Google reviews)Coffee store₹200–400 per person
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Geetha Coffee is a coffee store near East Mada Street and Sundareswarar Street, open from 8:30 am to 10 pm on most days and 8:30 am to 1 pm on Sunday. It offers on-site services and takeaway, with prices listed at ₹200-400. Reviewers mention coffee bean aroma, fresh roasting and grinding, ground coffee powder, and the option to choose a chicory mix. One review raises a serious concern about a metal piece found in a pack and the response received.
Best for: Fresh ground coffee powder
- Address
- Shop No. East Mada Street, Sundareswarar St, Girija Garden, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–10 pm; Mon 8:30 am–10 pm; Sat 8:30 am–10 pm; Sun 8:30 am–1 pm; Thu 8:30 am–10 pm; Tue 8:30 am–10 pm; Wed 8:30 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Mylapore, Chennai 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, Geetha Coffee opens at 8:30 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?
SLV Coffee House ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 170 reviews. Zoya's Cafe is second at 4.8 from 69 reviews.
Which cafes in Mylapore, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Zoya's Cafe, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: SLV Coffee House ₹1–200; Zoya's Cafe ₹1–200; Cafelia ₹1–200; Sundaram Coffee ₹200–400; Geetha Coffee ₹200–400.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for SLV Coffee House, Cafelia and Sundaram Coffee.
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