Third Wave Coffee Roasters

Top choice in Bengaluru (Bangalore)


A mecca for hardcore java heads, this temple to the arabica bean has a multitude of gourmet-coffee combos, including espresso classics, quirky cold brews like coffee colada (with coconut water and the sweetener jaggery) and seasonal specials. Coffee culture is a serious business here. The Third Wave scene is young freelancers on Macbooks, polished-concrete floors and acoustic tunes on the stereo.

Food wise, there's a snacky menu of salads, egg dishes, bagels and sandwiches (most ₹165 to ₹220). There are three other branches in the city.


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