5 Underrated Cafes in Porur, Chennai Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 12 cafes in Porur, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This PageNearby guide lists five underrated cafes and casual food spots in Porur, Chennai, useful for quick tea breaks, coffee plans, snacks with friends, or a simple veg meal. The order is already ranked and kept as given. These places were selected because they are rated 4.4 or higher on Google and have fewer than 400 reviews, from 12 qualifying businesses considered. The notes below use only listed details and what reviewers mention.
#1
Purple Tea - Porur
★ 5 (45 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Purple Tea - Porur is listed as a coffee shop on Kundrathur Main Road in Kungumam Nagar. Google shows a 5 rating from 45 reviews, though hours and price range are not listed. Reviewers mention good coffee, a pleasant ambience, and a feel-good experience. Several comments also point to polite, quick and friendly service, along with good taste and dishes that left visitors satisfied.
Best for: Coffee and quick breaks
- Address
- 25M4+F47 Purple Tea - Porur, Kundrathur Main Rd, Kungumam Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- hours not listed
#2
M Square Cafe
★ 5 (23 Google reviews)Restaurant
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M Square Cafe is a restaurant on 2nd Main Road, Mangla Nagar, open daily from 3 pm to 10 pm. It has a 5 rating from 23 Google reviews, with no listed price range. Reviewers mention pancakes, waffles, sandwiches and french fries, along with clean and neat management. Comments also point to satisfying taste, good quality, reasonable pricing, and service that visitors found strong.
Best for: Waffles and evening snacks
- Address
- 254, 2nd Main Rd, Mangla Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 3–10 pm
#3
Tea Talkies Porur
★ 4.9 (103 Google reviews)Cafe
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Tea Talkies Porur is a cafe in Gandhi Nagar, Karambakkam, open daily from 9 am to 11 pm. It has a 4.9 rating from 103 Google reviews, with no listed price range. Reviewers describe it as a place to spend time with friends over coffee, tea and snacks. They mention a unique theme, tea options, waffles, dark choco waffle, butterscotch cool sips, music, and a cinematic vibe.
Best for: Friends and tea snacks
- Address
- 2/8, Gandhi Nagar, Karambakkam, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- daily 9 am–11 pm
#4
VALASAI SUBHA CAFE - ALAPAKKAM
★ 4.9 (68 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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VALASAI SUBHA CAFE - ALAPAKKAM is a coffee shop on 2nd Main Road, Astalakshmi Nagar. It has a 4.9 rating from 68 Google reviews. Hours start at 4:30 am daily, closing at 9 pm on most days and 12 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention tea, coffee and fresh snacks in a simple, comfortable setting. Regulars point to strong filter coffee, authentic taste, good ambience and friendly service.
Best for: Early tea and coffee
- Address
- 1, Astalakshmi Nagar, 2nd Main Rd, Alapakkam, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- Fri 4:30 am–9 pm; Mon 4:30 am–9 pm; Sat 4:30 am–9 pm; Sun 4:30 am–12 pm; Thu 4:30 am–9 pm; Tue 4:30 am–9 pm; Wed 4:30 am–9 pm
#5
SHREE RAAM CAFE
★ 4.9 (43 Google reviews)Restaurant
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SHREE RAAM CAFE is a restaurant on Poonamallee High Road, Jaya Nagar. It has a 4.9 rating from 43 Google reviews and is open from 4 am to 11 pm on most days, with Wednesday listed till 11:30 pm. Reviewers mention veg food, good taste, reasonable pricing and a homely feeling. Comments also point to budget-friendly meals, hygiene despite the small size, and satisfying quality and quantity.
Best for: Budget veg food
- Address
- No: 3/4, Poonamallee High Road, Jaya Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
- Hours
- Fri 4 am–11 pm; Mon 4 am–11 pm; Sat 4 am–11 pm; Sun 4 am–11 pm; Thu 4 am–11 pm; Tue 4 am–11 pm; Wed 4 am–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 cafes in Porur, 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, Tea Talkies Porur opens at 9 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?
Purple Tea - Porur ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 45 reviews. M Square Cafe is second at 5 from 23 reviews.
Which cafes in Porur, Chennai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is SHREE RAAM CAFE, at 11:30 pm.
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