India Coffee House is an oldie but a goodie and no one will ever
get tired of it. And in my opinion, they may even serve the best filter coffee
you could ask for in Bangalore. This is one those places that invites you with
a strong whiff of coffee. The only thing I wouldn't brag about is the
experience. Because sitting in Coffee House is like being in a classroom!
Sure, that still hasn't stopped me from frequenting. When I'm
tired and desperately need a caffeine kick, whenever it's possible, I run to
Coffee House. But for some reason, the staff is always waiting to kick me out.
It's like they want to serve me, but God forbid I overstay my very brief
welcome!
This is mainly because of how popular the place is. You’ll see
customers barging in every five minutes and if the place is too full, you will
have to share your table. But this is definitely not a place to sit back and
hang out. It is ideal, however, if you're taking a short break during work. The
India Coffee House waiters will make sure you don't procrastinate. They'll bring you your bill along with your food!
I should also explain my
premise about the classroom experience. You can't share a good joke and laugh
out loud. Because the cashier will ring that bell multiple times to shut you
up. Principal Cashier, I like to call him.
I still remember that time around three years ago when my friends
and I went to the branch on Church Street one Saturday evening. Every time we
laughed, the bell would go off. But the cafe itself is LOUD. And most of
the time it's the waiters and the kitchen staff who are bellowing at each
other. So why this need for silence?
Enough cons. It's about time I get to the good part.
Yes, amazing, strong and authentic filter coffee. I found the
cold coffee much stronger. Their menu features mostly breakfast and snack
items. You can enjoy their masala dosas, idlis, vadas and many other
traditional delights. But regulars seem to be big fans of their omelets, scrambled
eggs on toast, sandwiches and cutlets. I have tried the mutton cutlet. Crispy
and tasty, but maybe a bit too heavy for me.
My favourite snack is the Bread Butter Toast. Yes, it is as unhealthy as it sounds - bread
fried in truckloads of butter. But if you're like me or my childhood friend who
used to lick butter off the packaging, you'll love it.
See, there are so many reasons to love this place. If only we
could sit there long enough to savour it all! I adopted a new strategy of
ordering my next cup as soon as the waiter brings the bill. Last time, I managed
to stay there for half an hour!
I encourage you to do the same. After all, coffee this good calls
for more than just a cup.
