Café Hopping – Top 5 Arty Cafés in Bangalore

Bangalore has tons of options for the extrovert. Granted, most of the places are far away from one another, it sure is worth every penny to be out and about in this city. Bangalore is known for its cafés and pubs, and is more often than not referred to as the “Pub Capital of India”. Bangalore also has a large number of urbane, arty-tarty types, and we mean it in the nicest way possible, which gives this city its vividly unique personality. The cafés in Bangalore also reflect this personality when it comes to the ambience and interiors. If you’re someone who loves these kind of highfalutin settings, then visiting Bangalore at least once is a must! Check out this list of the classiest hotels in Bangalore if you do plan a trip here. Here are the top 5 arty cafés in Bangalore you must hop to if you’re in the city!

Coffee on Canvas

This bohemian type café is a must-visit for every art lover. Besides great coffee and a charming ambience, this café also cooks up some excellent omelettes, pasta and sandwiches. The tables here have glass tops under which you will find some lovely art work, and it also features a nice collection of board games and books.

Where: 12th Main, Near Hotel Maharaja Signal, 84, 1st Cross Rd, 4^th Block East, Koramangala

Art Blend Café

This quaint café likes to be known as an art and hobby centre, too! If you love books and want to indulge in some stereotyped coffee-sipping with book-reading, Art Blend Café is the place to be. Also, there are some nice board games here so visiting with a group of friends will be super fun. A dedicated crafts corner will let you indulge your creative side, as well!

Where: 659, 22nd Cross Rd, Sector 2, HSR Layout

Café 42

If you’re into roof-top places with a warm, inviting ambience, then Café 42 is perfect for you. Besides books, poetry written on the walls and a generally arty atmosphere, you can also catch up on some poetry reading sessions here.

Where: 2040 17th main 1st cross HAL 2nd stage

Courtyard Café

More of an activity-based café, Courtyard Café is best visited with a few friends in tow. This place has foosball, Pool and Ping Pong, Courtyard Café is all about getting all revved up and competitive. It is a charming little garden café that is pleasing to the eyes with its soothing colours and welcoming atmosphere.

Where: KH Road, Sudhama Nagar

The Hole in the Wall Café

As the name suggests,this quaint café is all you need on a lazy Saturdaymorning. This café promises a relaxed ambience and some great breakfast options, including waffles, omelettes and sandwiches. If the charming, lovely interiors of this café doesn’t please you, we don’t know what will.

Where: 4, 8th Main Road, Koramangala 4th Block

There are many more cafés and other places to eat in Bangalore. How many from this list of the top 5 arty cafés in Bangalore have you been to?