Elephant's High cafe — Restaurant in Bengaluru

Not a very kid friendly menu item for kids between 1.5-3 years if they can’t chew well. However I’ll start with first the positives then the negatives:

Ordered dal khichdi, dal makhani, phulkas, lachcha paratha (Methi) and tea.

All were quite tasty.

2.Their tea is milky yet flavourful and suits my taste perfectly, might be a little milky for strong tea-stall type tea seekers.

Lachcha paratha was crispy and bigger than a normal paratha and fills up the stomach well. 1 paratha per plate. Phulka is also slightly bigger than what normally done at home. Good thing was the taste of wheat as compared to maida for lachcha parathas.

Dal makhani was a good creamy blend, not too spicy and at par with what one would find at an upscale restaurant.

1 bowl of dal makhani and about 3 lachcha parathas and a portion of dal khichdi is a decent meal for 2 persons.

My first experience at dal khichdi and I really liked it. I had asked for non spicy one to feed my 3 year old and it was such perfect in taste that even we parents liked it. The preparation basically seems to me like a nicely mixed dal with plain white rice and not a rice and dal cooked together like a Pongal or a North Indian khichdi, since one can see each grain of rice separately.

GST is only 5% so good on the pocket for a simple casual walk-in.

Food in general seems to be less spicy.

I usually don’t order paneer items at all places, hence My order above is a must try for simple vegetarian Indian food lovers who are minimum explorers like me.

Now coming to the cons:

I requested a slightly soft dal khichdi (not initially knowing how they do it) that shouldn’t be runny but yet thick enough so that my kid could eat it since he can’t chew rice grains well. But the preparation seemed to be a bit dry (wrt the kid) and when I asked the person taking the order to add a bit of more dal to it so that it becomes a bit soft to swallow unchewed grains and not choke on, he said that I only told him to not make it runny and he couldn’t do much about it. Also, since this is not over cooked rice so it was a bit tough to do it myself. Anyways I had to still spoon mash small spoon portions and feed but it was becoming dry with time. However we adults still relished the leftover preparation. We felt sad for the kid because before arriving at the cafe when we called up to ask, the lady told us that they can do soft preparation and we should order only after coming that would take some 20 mins to prepare, but what seemed like is the server who also takes orders told us that rice is already Kept prepared and didn’t seem over cooked or too soft.

Parking could be a trouble. However we were lucky to find it along the adjoining footpath right outside the gate, but still on a busy road, running below the metrO line.

On a slightly wet day, open seating could be a trouble. There are sheltered tables also but just too many flies.

Customisation seems to be a challenge here, however once can check if you have a lot of time to order for preparations...

🪴Pleasant Café with Garden Vibes & Some Flaws🪴

👍 Highlights: • Great vegetarian menu – The café serves a good range of pizzas, pasta, rolls, healthy bowls, and South Indian fare, all made fresh and well received by diners. • Charming outdoor & natural ambience – Lush green, open-air seating gives it a tranquil “dining in nature” feel. A reviewer praised its “peaceful setting” and open-air atmosphere. • Reasonable pricing – At around ₹200–₹400 per person, it offers good value considering the quality and setting. • Professional & courteous staff – Many mention the attentive and polite service, especially for a casual café.

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🔧 Areas to Improve: • Inconsistent food portions and quality – Some dishes, like aloo jeera, have been noted as being underwhelming in quantity, and items like murmure or sabudana vada were reportedly soggy or oily. • Service can lag – Occasional slow service during peak times; one review mentioned staff being slow despite a pleasant vibe. • Mosquitoes and coils – Outdoor seating can attract insects; reviewers have pointed out mosquitos despite coils being provided. • Visibility & signage – The café’s sign (“Ragi to Raga”) is subtle, making it easy to miss, even though it goes by Elephant’s High.

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💡 Suggestions for a Better Visit: • Adjust portion sizes or pricing to match expectations, and maintain consistent food quality. • Improve service speed during rush hours with a few extra hands or better coordination. • Add discreet anti-mosquito measures (like sprays, fans, or better-installed coils) for outdoor comfort. • Enhance signage visibility—clearer branding both at the entrance and through online maps would help new customers.

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🎯 Final Verdict: Elephant’s High Cafe is a serene, value-for-money 3.5-star spot—ideal if you’re after a calm, veg-friendly meal with a natural ambience. With a bit more consistency in food, faster service, and improved signage and insect control, it could easily reach full 4-star status. Worth a visit if you’re exploring...

Elephant High Cafe is a very nice place to sit and hang out with friends while sipping on a cup of hot coffee and snacking on short eats. The seating area is under trees and is very comfortable. Just ensure to keep your soup bowl covered else you might find a stray leaf floating in it. :) Food is good enough as short eats when catching up with friends. The menu is very limited unfortunately but the quantity is decent enough. Looks like the me u was changed recently because the older review posts were showing dosas and a lot of other options. The biggest negative aspect is coffee is not available post 11:30am. Being a restaurant in Bangalore, not serving coffee when they are open is a very big drawback. My mind actually blew up for a minute when the waiter said "no coffee post 11:30am". (Imagining a cartoon character whose head explodes at this point). The peri peri paneer was pretty good. The Kathi roll was a bit bland for the Indian pallette, but quite yummy with the flavor of the veggies. The tomato basil soup was more tomato and garlic, could hardly see or taste basil in it, but it was hot and my stomach felt good. I was very surprised when the Waiter kept a plate of onion sandigè (basically finely chopped onions, dried, balled and fried) along with the soup and I have to say, the combo was yummmmmmyyyyy (chef's kiss).

Getting to the place on your vehicle can be tough(don't get me started on Bangalore traffic, bunch of F1 drivers competing with motorbike racers. Parking is very limited and very few 2 wheelers can be parked. Fortunately there is the Doddakallasandra green line metro station a easy 5 minute walk away. Seriously, take the metro and walk up, don't drive. Overall, as I said before, a lovely place to catch up with old friends, have a family get-togethers or if you'd like to sit back with a book this is an...