5 Underrated Cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 7 cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide is for anyone looking beyond the usual busy cafe names in Nungambakkam, Chennai. The list keeps to smaller-reviewed places that still have strong Google ratings, making it useful for coffee breaks, casual meet-ups, quick bites or late evening plans. These five cafes were selected from 7 qualifying businesses, all rated 4.4 or higher on Google and each with fewer than 400 reviews.
#1
Crown Café
★ 4.9 (29 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Crown Café is a coffee shop on Kumarappa Street in Tirumurthy Nagar, open daily from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm. Reviewers mention filter coffee, tea, rose milk, sandwiches and juice, with repeated notes on fresh food, hygiene and affordable pricing. South Indian sweets also come up in reviews. There is no listed price range or Google attribute set, so the main draw here is a simple beverage-and-snack stop with steady local praise.
Best for: Filter coffee and snacks
- Address
- 365V+QW6 Crown Café, Kumarappa St, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 8:30 am–10:30 pm
#2
Double Quotes Coffee Space
★ 4.8 (238 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Double Quotes Coffee Space is a coffee shop at Shyams Garden on Khader Nawaz Khan Road, open daily from 2 pm to 2 am. Reviewers point to its KNK Road location and small shack-style setup, with coffee as the main focus. Mocha, signature coffee and tiramisu are specifically mentioned in reviews, along with food and a welcoming feel. With late-night hours, it suits people looking for coffee after regular cafe closing times.
Best for: Late-night coffee
- 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
#3
Brews & Beyond, Nungambakkam
★ 4.8 (203 Google reviews)Cafe
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Brews & Beyond, Nungambakkam is a cafe on Uthamar Gandhi Road, open daily from 12 pm to 10 pm. Reviewers mention iced mocha, Muzcoff, Oreo coffee and hot chocolate, with the hot chocolate described as fudgy and served with marshmallows. Food notes include Korean bun, latte and blue pea latte, though one review calls the coffee average and says seating is limited to around six people. It works best for drinks-focused visits.
Best for: Coffee and hot chocolate
- Address
- 99/1, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, near Sneha Sadan, Ponnangipuram, Ambal Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
#4
cafe xo
★ 4.7 (174 Google reviews)Cafe₹400–600 per person
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cafe xo is on Valluvar Kottam High Road in Tirumurthy Nagar and is open daily from 10 am to 11:30 pm. It lists outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, drive-through, dine-in and table service, along with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. The price range is ₹400–600. Reviewers mention ambience, music, loaded fries, chicken tenders and fresh-tasting food. One review notes slower preparation, and another flags parking as difficult during peak time.
Best for: Casual dine-in meals
- Address
- 211, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 10 am–11:30 pm
#5
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 hours running from 10 am to midnight on most days and till 1 am on Friday and Saturday. The listed price range is ₹400–600. Google attributes include takeaway, dine-in, great coffee, laptop-friendly seating, healthy options, small plates and free parking. Reviewers mention a calm ambience, relaxed hangouts, coffee, sandwich, chilli chicken and Japanese-style seating, making it suitable for unhurried plans.
Best for: Relaxed hangouts
- 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
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Nungambakkam, 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, Crown Café 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?
Crown Café ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 29 reviews. Double Quotes Coffee Space is second at 4.8 from 238 reviews.
Which cafes in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
Double Quotes Coffee Space stays open until 2 am; Time cafe stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: cafe xo ₹400–600; Time cafe ₹400–600. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for cafe xo and Time cafe.
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