There is no better way to start a day than dipping into a yummy breakfast. If you are in Mangalore (also known as Mangaluru), you will be spoilt for choice so far as best places for breakfast is concerned. Yes, the city has several good options to enjoy a tasty breakfast at leisure. We bring to you a list of the 10 best places to enjoy a delicious breakfast in Mangalore.
Diesel Café, Kadri
Diesel Café, Kadri. Image source AroundMangalore.com
Diesel Café is one of the most popular places in Mangalore to indulge in a western style breakfast or brunch. The place serves awesome breakfast items for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, along with great coffee. The chilled out ambiance and prompt service earns them extra points from visitors.
- Must try items: Pancake, waffle, omelette, bacon, sandwich, coffee
- Timing: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 500/- onwards
Contact Information
Hotel Prestige, Ground Floor,
KMC Mercara Trunk Road,
Kadri, Mangaluru – 575002 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4241 0601/ 93421 73940
The Taj Gateway, Old Port Road
The Taj Gateway offers a tempting breakfast buffet of continental and Indian fare. Their live counters for eggs, dosas and parathas are a big draw. Another plus point is their distinctive markers for health food that is meant for the health conscious eater. This place is definitely for those who do not mind spending a bit extra to enjoy awesome taste.
- Must try items: Italian tomato soup, whole wheat dosa, herb juice
- Timing: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 1500/- onwards
Contact Information
Old Port Road,
Opp. D C Office, Attavar,
Mangaluru – 575001 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4666 0420
The Ocean Pearl, Kodialbail
The Ocean Pearl is one place where you must head to, regardless of whether you want South Indian food or continental fare for your breakfast. Their amazing breakfast buffet, served every day, is a foodie’s delight. The live egg counter is an added attraction of this place.
- Must try items: Mushroom dosa, vada, idli, filter coffee
- Timing: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 300/- onwards (for South Indian items) and INR 750/- (for breakfast buffet)
Contact Information
Navabharath Circle,
Kodialbail,
Mangaluru – 575003 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4241 3800
Woodlands Hotel, Balmatta
One of the oldest eateries in town, Woodlands Hotel is renowned for its soft and well-stuffed dosas. The popularity of Woodlands can be ascertained by the crowd that visits this place every Sunday morning. The eatery sure captures the heart of the visitors with its old world charm and quality food.
- Must try items: Masala dosa, vada, tea
- Timing: Opens at 6:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 400/- onwards
Contact Information
Bunts Hostel Road,
Balmatta,
Mangaluru – 575002 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4244 3751/ 3752
New Taj Mahal Café, Kodailbail
A favourite with the locals, the New Taj Mahal Café offers lip-smacking breakfast fare that will uplift your mood on any given morning. The café serves pillow-soft idlis and yummy Mangalore buns that just melt in the mouth. The coffee served at this place has its own dedicated followers.
- Must try items: Tuppa dosa, halwa, crispy vada, Mangalore buns, filter coffee
- Timing: Opens at 6:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 300/- onwards
Contact Information
Near Navabharath Circle,
K S Rao Road, Kodailbail,
Mangaluru – 575003 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4426 9335
Anmol Veg Restaurant, Kapikad
Anmol Restaurant is the ideal destination in Mangalore to satisfy your craving for simple tasty veg breakfast in general and mouth-watering dosas in particular. The place is a popular choice among locals for their variety of dosas and their combo breakfast menu, all of which are available at reasonable prices.
- Must try items: Cheese masala dosa, butter plain dosa, buns, coffee
- Timing: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 200/- onwards
Contact Information
Near Baliga Store Supermarket,
Bejai Kapikad Main Road, Kapikad,
Mangaluru – 575006 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4222 2303
Indra Bhavan, Balmatta
Indra Bhavan is a legendary name among the breakfast destinations of Mangalore. The place has been catering to the taste buds of the Mangaloreans for more than six decades and yet, the phenomenal taste and quality of the food served at this place remains the same.
- Must try items: Tuppa dasa, uppit avalakki, goli baje, buns, vada
- Timing: Opens at 6:30 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 150/- onwards
Contact Information
Vas Building,
Balmatta Junction, Balmatta,
Mangaluru – 575002 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4244 4069
Chutney, M G Road
Chutney is an ideal eatery to start your day with a nice breakfast in a comfortable ambiance. The place offers both North Indian and South Indian fare. Tasty food apart, prompt service and reasonable price has helped the restaurant to climb the popularity charts of Mangaloreans.
- Must try items: Neer dosa, cheese masala dosa, rava idli
- Timing: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 350/- onwards
Contact Information
Hotel Deepa Comforts,
M G Road, Near PVS Circle,
Kodailbail,
Mangaluru – 575003 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4249 7101
Egg Sunday, Kadri
Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, Egg Sunday brings to you the healthy and tasty way to start your day. This egg-speciality restaurant serves a variety of omelettes and other items that are of good quality. Finish your breakfast with a glass of one of their milkshakes that is quite popular among regular visitors.
- Must try items: Pasta in white sauce, farmers omelette, snowy sandwich, milkshake
- Timing: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 300/- onwards
Contact Information
Ground Floor, Quarania Appartments,
Kadri, Mangaluru – 575004 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4221 9977
Hotel Janatha Deluxe, Hampankatta
Hotel Janatha Deluxe is a popular restaurant that serves South Indian items for breakfast. The crowd at this eatery stands witness to the quality of food served here. Quick service by the staff, even during the rush hours, is a plus point of this place.
- Must try items: Neer dosa, buns, idli, vada
- Timing: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Breakfast for two (Approx. charges) – INR 150/- onwards
Contact Information
Shaan plaza Building,
Opposite Prabhath Theatre,
K S Rao Road,
Hampankatta,
Mangaluru – 575001 (Google Map)
Phone: +91 82 4242 6889/ 98450 83143
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