BLR CUTS!

A small, stubbornly opinionated map of places we’d actually send a friend.

91 cuts

The editor says

91 places.
Zero filler.

Toit

Indiranagar

Beer O’Clock

The dependable answer when visitors want big Bangalore energy.

GET A tasting flight first; decide from there.

SKIP IF Quiet conversation on a Friday night.

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Toit

Indiranagar

Beer O’Clock

The dependable answer when visitors want big Bangalore energy.

GET A tasting flight first; decide from there.

SKIP IF Quiet conversation on a Friday night.

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The hit list

91

CTR

Malleshwaram

Breakfast Club

A proper Bangalore institution that still earns the queue.

GET Benne masala dosa. Don’t overthink it.

SKIP IF A long, leisurely catch-up.

Koshy’s

St. Mark’s Road

Bangalore Icons

Go for the room, the regulars, and the feeling that time slowed down.

GET Coffee, cutlets, and whatever lets you linger.

SKIP IF A polished, modern dining experience.

Toit

Indiranagar

Beer O’Clock

The dependable answer when visitors want big Bangalore energy.

GET A tasting flight first; decide from there.

SKIP IF Quiet conversation on a Friday night.

Pecos

Brigade Road

Beer O’Clock

Unfussy beer, rock music, and zero interest in being fashionable.

GET A pitcher and something chilli-heavy.

SKIP IF Craft cocktails or natural light.

Nagarjuna

Residency Road

Comfort Food

Fast, fiery Andhra lunch that resets the rest of your afternoon.

GET Meals with chilli chicken shared across the table.

SKIP IF A delicate lunch before an important meeting.

Windmills

Whitefield

Beer O’Clock

One of the few reasons to voluntarily cross town for a brewery.

GET Beer, live music, and enough time to settle in.

SKIP IF A spontaneous plan from West Bangalore.

MTR

Lalbagh Road

Bangalore Icons

Ceremonial breakfast: old-school, specific, and worth doing properly.

GET Rava idli, dosa, filter coffee.

SKIP IF When you need a quick grab-and-go meal.

Airlines Hotel

Lavelle Road

Bangalore Icons

Open-air dosa and coffee under the trees, right in the middle of town.

GET Masala dosa and filter coffee.

SKIP IF When ambience means air-conditioning.

Dolphins

Cox Town

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

23rd Street Pizza

Ashok Nagar

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Pizza 4P’s

Indiranagar

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Guerilla Diner

Ulsoor

Comfort Food

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Eat Naru

Shanti Nagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

WIP — Wine in Progress

Shanti Nagar

Cocktail Hour

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Shiro

UB City

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Bob’s Bar

Indiranagar

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Bob’s Bar

Ashok Nagar

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Middle Room

Shanti Nagar

Cocktail Hour

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Dali & Gala

Museum Road

Cocktail Hour

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Muro

Museum Road

Cocktail Hour

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Amintiri

Museum Road

Coffee & Cake

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

SOKA Cocktail Bar

Indiranagar

Cocktail Hour

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Subko Ajji House

Shanti Nagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Smoke House Deli

Indiranagar

Dinner Plans

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Tenzin Kitchen

Koramangala

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Fenny’s Lounge & Kitchen

Koramangala

Cocktail Hour

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Plan B

Indiranagar

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Plan B

Koramangala

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Watson’s

Indiranagar

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Watson’s

Ulsoor

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Hard Rock Cafe

St. Mark’s Road

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Olive Beach

Ashok Nagar

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Suzy Q

Queens Road

Cocktail Hour

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

The Local

Kalyan Nagar

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Knowhere

Cooke Town

Cocktail Hour

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

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SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Yak Kitchen

Ashok Nagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Byg Brewski

Hennur

Beer O’Clock

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

KOKO

Kodihalli

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Araku Coffee

Indiranagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Mai Mai

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Chung’s

Kalyan Nagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Comal

MG Road

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Kuuraku

Brigade Road

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Singapore Street

Kalyan Nagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Beijing Bites

Richmond Town

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Foo

MG Road

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Karavalli

Vivanta, Residency Road

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Tom’s

Brigade Road

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Tart Cafe

Brigade Road

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Maki Patisserie

Indiranagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Salvadores

Residency Road

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Navu Kitchen

MG Road

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Maverick & Farmer

Ulsoor

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Neon Market

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Kopitiam Lah

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Conçu

Indiranagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Cafe Stone

Ulsoor

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Thom’s Bakery

Frazer Town

Bangalore Icons

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

French Treaty

Yelahanka

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Chin Lung

Residency Road

Bangalore Icons

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

The Hole in the Wall Cafe

Koramangala

Breakfast Club

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

The Hole in the Wall Cafe

Kalyan Nagar

Breakfast Club

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Chulha Chauki Da Dhaba

Indiranagar

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

The Rameshwaram Cafe

Indiranagar

Breakfast Club

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Wabi Sabi

The Oberoi, MG Road

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Rim Naam

The Oberoi, MG Road

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Chianti

Indiranagar

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Meghana Foods

Koramangala

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Just Loaf

Koramangala

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Sakura Matcha Bar

Victoria Layout

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

The Fresh Factory

Indiranagar

Breakfast Club

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Paragon

Church Street

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Magnolia Bakery

Indiranagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Corner House

Indiranagar

Bangalore Icons

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Theobroma

Indiranagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Biryani Bhojana

Jeevan Bhima Nagar

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Nandhana Palace

Indiranagar

Comfort Food

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Glen’s Bakehouse

Indiranagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Wanley

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Bäcker & Charlie

Cox Town

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Paper & Pie

Indiranagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Daily Sushi

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Miller’s 46

Vasanth Nagar

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Trippy Goat Cafe

Ashok Nagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Klaa Kitchen

Indiranagar

Dinner Plans

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Juny’s Bakehouse

Jayanagar

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Yuki

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Thai Basil

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Phobidden Fruit

Indiranagar

Asian Cravings

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GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Lavonne Cafe

Domlur

Coffee & Cake

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.

Homiga

Ashok Nagar

Asian Cravings

On the list. The full field note comes after the next proper visit.

GET Editor’s order still being written.

SKIP IF The caveat still needs a real-world check.