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Books, filter coffee and long Sundays in Basavanagudi.
Araku Coffee, Indiranagar
Single-estate coffee from the Araku valley, served like it matters. The pour-over made me rethink what coffee tastes like. Sit at the bar and ask what's brewing that day. The baristas will walk you through the flavours.
Matteo Coffea, Church Street
Strong espresso, a buzzing room, and Church Street right outside the door for a walk afterwards. Pair it with Blossom Book House down the road. Coffee first, then lose an hour in the stacks.
Champaca Bookstore, Library & Cafe
A bookstore and a cafe in one airy room, surrounded by trees. I went for a coffee and left with three books. Ask the staff for a recommendation. They read everything and the picks are always good.