Urban Solace — Restaurant in Bengaluru

A couple of friends and I stumbled upon Urban Solace. Not because we are the adventurous, life-is-a-culinary-journey types, but because the Google reviews promised a sweet spot of perfection, conveniently located within limping distance.

The vibe is trying really hard to be “old Goan bungalow” and it kind of works. Picture a cute little house chopped into mismatched seating areas, some shelves of books to prove it’s quirky, and a view of the Ulsoor Lake. Naturally, we chose the terrace because views, empty tables, and the hope that breakfast would match the vibes.

They had some English breakfast promo with a photo so mouthwatering it should’ve come with a disclaimer: “Breakfast may not resemble this image.” Two options: “traditional” and “special.” We asked the staff about the difference. They couldn't explain the difference. Apparently, we were supposed to intuit the distinction based on vague descriptions and the number of egg preparations available. One friend decided to skip the drama and ordered a Spanish omelette with extra veggies.

And then, the beverage journey began. The breakfast, you see, comes with a fruit juice, which, to be clear, is not a "juice," but rather a "canned liquid." I asked if it could be swapped for something else. A helpful waiter said yes, and we happily ordered a masala chai and a black coffee. A minute later, a second, equally helpful waiter appeared to inform us that masala chai was an unacceptable substitute. Fine, we swapped it for another black coffee. Then the first waiter came back and said, “Actually, black coffee can’t be a substitute either.” At this point, we were expecting the UN negotiation team to step in. Finally, after some internal kitchen diplomacy they made an exception for us. Two coffees, one chai, victory snatched from the jaws of chaos.

When it finally arrived, the breakfast was… fine. We chose a masala omelette, got some chicken sausages, and a single dumpling spoon of baked beans. Literally a spoon! Like someone in the kitchen was rationing it for a zombie apocalypse. There was also toast, butter, and jam. But the spoon of baked beans is not a side dish; it's a taunt.

Oh, and we ordered bacon on the side (not a part of the breakfast), which simply didn’t arrive the first time. We asked again, and when it finally showed up, it was limp. Sent it back for a crispier redo and it returned half-burnt and still somehow floppy.

Overall verdict: Taste? Meh. Vibe? Cute but overrated. Worth a revisit for their hyped pizzas and burgers? Maybe, but probably not. In hindsight, I should’ve just cooked eggs at home, saved the cash, and spared myself this mildly tragic breakfast saga.

Before leaving we did ask the waiter about the breakfast picture on the wall. He casually told us, not in these exact words but the same sentiment; "that’s just for the picture because it...

Urban Solace in Bangalore is a hidden gem that surpasses all expectations. This experiential cafe has an enchanting ambiance, excellent event hosting, and a remarkable owner who ensures every guest feels valued and welcomed.

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We just wanted to try English breakfast after long time and heard that Urban Solace is one of the best restaurant that serves good breakfast just 3 km away from Cubbon park where we go for walk on SAT. But it really disappointed with its food. atmosphere was cool though. Parking is challange always. Not sure whether the food is pathetic only for breakfast. Even they charged heavily for their below average breakfast. We ordered Frech Toast, scrambled egg, spanish Omlette, hash brown and their speciality coffee. Frech toast was served with lots of sugar on it. Scrambled egg (of 2eggs i guess) was served on normal plate and its of 100 bugs !!! Spanish egg usually stuffed with potatos amd onions.. Here its an omlette with some cheese spread on ot with 2-3 slices of potato. They told its their style.. Why the hell they call it spanish ommlette ? I asked them to replace with originsl receipe. Then they served another omlette with potatos and veggies sautes on TOP of it. Then I realised its their standard. And top of that they charged 200 bugs for that. They served store bought Hash brown fried. Was not tasty at all..And their speciality coffee was served in a small cup and it was just below average.. Altogether it was 750+ for 2.. for the BELOW AVERAGE ENGLISH BREAKAST from one of the most hyped restaurant in Banglore. It seems they are celebrating 10 years in Bangalore. Just wondering how are they surviving despite of providing sub standard in breakfast. It is the worst English breakfast experience in my life. My recommendation : STRICTLY NO for breakfast from here. maximum rating I can...