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Vidyarthi Bhavan
Basavanagudi, Bengaluru
A 1943 heritage eatery beloved for its crisp, ghee-roasted masala dosa.
Area
Basavanagudi
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹60–200
Opening hours
6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
About
What is Vidyarthi Bhavan famous for?
Famous for its butter-crisp dosa.
Good to know
Is Vidyarthi Bhavan good for families?
Yes — Vidyarthi Bhavan is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
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What Vidyarthi Bhavan is
A 1943 heritage eatery beloved for its crisp, ghee-roasted masala dosa. The kitchen is fully vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure ₹60–200.
🍲 The food
Masala Dosa - A golden, crisp rice-and-lentil crepe wrapped around spiced potato, with coconut chutney and sambar — the Bengaluru breakfast icon
Tiffin is the South Indian snack-meal tier - dosa, idli and vada with sambar and chutneys, made for a short table rather than a long dinner.
🕐 Hours and timing
The day is split into two sittings - 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
📍 Where it is
Vidyarthi Bhavan is in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru - Karnataka.
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Vidyarthi Bhavan — FAQ
What is Vidyarthi Bhavan famous for?
A 1943 heritage eatery beloved for its crisp, ghee-roasted masala dosa.
What are the must-try dishes at Vidyarthi Bhavan?
Vidyarthi Bhavan is known for Benne Masala Dosa.
Is Vidyarthi Bhavan good for families?
Yes — Vidyarthi Bhavan is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Vidyarthi Bhavan's opening hours?
Vidyarthi Bhavan is open 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Vidyarthi Bhavan located?
Vidyarthi Bhavan is in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.


