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Nestled on a ridge surrounded by scenic green hills, Somwarpete is a small town in Kodagu, Karnataka which translates to ‘Monday Market’, Somwarpete is dominated by a huge market at the centre of the town, narrow streets, vast coffee plantations and promise of good coffee with food – both lived up to my expectations ❤️

Presenting the best vegetarian breakfast places in Somwarpete:

Ootada Mane, Somwarpete Town:

Ootada mane is family-run pure-vegetarian place nestled in a house serving breakfast (no dosas) and lunch in the form of veg thali, chapatis and ragi mudde. Being a small place with house-like ambience, they don’t have a huge spread, but dish-up simple, pocket-friendly delicious food made with lots of love and quick service.

• Must Eat: Akki Roti with chutney, Tomato rice, idly vada, filter coffee
• Timings: Monday to Saturday (7:30 am to 5 pm), Sunday Holiday
• Location: Behind Government Hospital, Somwarpete [Feel free to call them or ask a local]
• Contact Number: +91 9481405041
• Useful Information:
  • Cash only (no payment in the form of by debit/credit card, UPI, Wallet such as PayTM)
  • Parking: highly recommend to park outside the Govt Hospital and walk (distance of 50m)
  • While they are open on regular days, they can prepare food on Sunday – upon prior booking a day in advance

Hotel Kalyan Bhavan, Banavara Road, Somwarpete Town

They make the best dosa in Somwarpete.

Hotel Kalyan Bhavan has been around since 1950, started by Mr. SM Basappa, is currently managed his son and grandson. A pure vegetarian fare of breakfast and lunch, their dosas stand-out as they are cooked on firewood, laced with ghee and served with delicious chutney.

• Must Eat: Thuppa Dosa, Set Dosa, Masala Dosa, filter coffee
• Timings: Monday to Saturday (Breakfast from 6:30 am to 12 pm, Lunch from 12 pm to 3:30 pm), Sunday Holiday
• Location: Banawara Road, Somwarpete – Google Maps Link
• Contact Number: 08276282096
• Useful Information:

• • Cash only (no payment in the form of by debit/credit card, UPI, Wallet such as PayTM)
  • Parking: No dedicated place for car or motorcycle parking, but its not a crowded town, so finding a spot close-by is easy.

While I am sure there so many yet-to-be discovered (online) places in Somwarpete that promise delicious food, humble, home-like hospitality akin to Ootada Mane and Hotel Kalyan Bhavan. They are also temples of fresh, strong brew filter coffee – no fancy barista jargons or add-ons – pure, simple filter coffee, made just right!!