Top 20 Pocket Friendly Cafes In Chennai

If you are looking for a budget-friendly spot to hang out with your friends in Chennai, then do not look further; we have got you covered with these top 20 cafes in Chennai, which are super budget-friendly and have exciting offers from time to time. So, head to one of these spots to host your following birthday treats or to catch up with your friends.

🗓️ Last updated: July 2026

1.The Players Café

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This place has a neat and compact ambiance. Players Café has an exciting combo offer in which sixteen items are available for INR 499. The combo includes Pizza, Pasta, Sandwich, Garlic Bread, Vada Pav, Brownie with Ice Cream, Maggi, French Fries, Momos, Flavored Tea and many more. This combo can be shared among four members. Players Café is located in Kilpauk.

2.Hibiscus Café

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This café is known for its pleasant ambiance and great food. Amongst all the dishes here, a must-try one is their Chilli Honey Lotus Stem. Some of the recommended foods to try here are Fish Nuggets and Thai Roasted Chilli Chicken. This Café is open till 11.00 pm and is located on East Coast Road, Injambakkam.

3.Freshly Made

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A few recommended dishes to try are cream of Mushroom Soup, Pepperoni Pizza, Oriental Chicken Pizza, Chicken Lasagna, and Buffalo Chicken Wings. This café recently launched its three new flavors of roasted chicken which are Barbeque, Creamy Mushroom, and Pesto. This place also has a keto option on its menu. Freshly Made is located in Velacherry.

4.Classic Rider Café

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Are you looking to surprise your friend for their next birthday, then this is the spot you must visit. Here, you can get a ride in a BMW car with your friends and surprise them with balloons and cake in the car’s boot space for their birthdays. A list of must-try dishes here includes Fried Chicken, Chessy BBQ, and Bamboo Chicken Rice. This place has a few board games to keep you entertained while your food is being prepared. Classic Rider café is located in Anna Nagar.

5.Tik Talk Café

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This place is a must-try spot for all cheese lovers. Must-try dishes here are Korean Chicken Wings, Jaw Drop Burger, Chicken Kheema Fries, and Dominator Pizza. They offer a combo called Cheesy Bang Chicken Burger Combo that includes three pieces of Fried Chicken, Wings, and Coolers. This outlet is located on 100 ft Road, Ashok Nagar. There is another outlet in Anna Nagar too.

6.Writer’s Café

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This place is famous for its Pasta, Starters, Smoothies, Cakes, and Salads. This café also has a bookstore in the café for all the readers. This café has a variety of food options to try from and these start from INR 125. Writer’s Café is spread across multiple locations to name a few in Tharamani, Egmore, VR Mall and Gopalapuram.

7.Desi Cuppa

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This café offers a combo called non-veg combo where you can get a Chicken Burger, Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mojito at INR 99. They also have a veg combo consisting of Veg Burger, Nuggets, Fries, and Mojito at INR 99. They also offer full-jar sodas at INR 26. Yet another combo they offer is the Pani Puri combo at INR 50 consisting of two Dahi Puri, Pani Puri and Masala Puri. They have outlets in multiple locations across the city, to name a few, next to Saidapet metro, Nanganallur, Madhanandhapuram, and Porur.

8.Bun Kebab

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This café is known for its Bun Kebabs. Apart from this, you can also try their Chicken Fried Rice and Tandoori Chicken. This place is a small but very budget-friendly spot where they serve their special bun kebabs starting from INR 120. Bun Kebabs is in Royapettah next to EA Mall.

9.Goddy’s Café

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This cafe is Chennai’s first musical café. Musical events here happen during the evenings. A few must-try dishes here are Fish and Chips, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Chicken Tokri, and Blue Hawaiian. This place also offers a breakfast combo that is available from 4.00 am. This combo consists of Chettinad items like Idli-Meen Kuzhambu and Dosa-Kari Kuzhambu. Goddy’s Café is in Nungambakkam.

10.Moorthy’s Café

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This Café is famous for its Parrota. They offer more than 500 varieties of dishes. A few dishes to try from here are Chicken 88, Murgh Malai Kebab, and Tandoori Chicken. This is a very famous food spot in Chidambaram. The original outlet is in Chidambaram, but they have another outlet in Anna Nagar.

11.Tower Burger

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This place is known for its variety of food options starting from INR 15. They offer sandwiches starting from INR 15 and Jar Juices starting from INR 25. They also have Shawarma, Bread Omelette, Pasta, and Momos. This café is famous for its Tower Burger, which is a double patty burger stuffed with omelette. This spot is in Anna Nagar.

12.Glen’s Bake House

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This place has both indoor and outdoor seating facilities. A few of the recommended dishes that are a must-try at this place are its Pastries, Croissant, Lasagna, and food fire pizza. This spot is open from 9.00 am to 11.30 pm. They also have an English breakfast combo in the morning. Glen’s Bake House is located in Anna Nagar.

13.Grill Land

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A few recommended dishes to try here are Panner Grill, Chicken Strips, Tandoori Chicken, and Grilled Pineapple. For vegetarians who want to try grilled food other than panner, grilled pineapple is a highly recommended dish at this café. They have around eight varieties of shawarma. Grill Land is located in Adambakkam.

14.Halt

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This place is known as the low-budget Starbucks. The most recommended drink here is Iced Truffle at just INR 170. Also, don’t forget to try their Hot Chocolate topped with Marshmallows. This place is compact and might get crowded. The waiting time here might be around 30 minutes, but it’s worth the wait. This shop will be closed on Wednesday. Halt is located in Anna Nagar.

15.Karol Bagh

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This place has a nice and compact ambiance. This place is known for its best Chats. A few must-try items include Cheese Pav Bhaji, Tikki Chat, Paneer Momos, Samosa Chat, and Giner tea. This place is one of the famous eateries in Besant Nagar. Karol Bagh is located in Besant Nagar.

16.Dessert Addiction

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This place has a lot of dessert options starting from INR 100 and additional charges for toppings. Almond Caramello is a must-try item here. It costs around Rs. 250- 300 for two people. This is a good spot for all those with a sweet tooth. Dessert Addiction is located in Besant Nagar.

17.Tamen

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This place is not for dining, but they have more than options for takeaways. They also have Momos, Doner Shawarmas, and Pav Shawarmas. For all the spice lovers they have Chicken’s Devil Tamen Bowl and Devil’s Spicy Ramen Bowl. This is a must-try spot for all the anime lovers who want to have ramen. Tamen is located in Besant Nagar.

18.Mud Koffee

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A few recommended dishes are their coffee, cold coffee, and special mud koffee. This spot serves Turkish mud coffee on a beach, where you can sip your coffee while enjoying the calm and peaceful beach view. This place is located in Besant Nagar, so if you are in Besant Nagar beach then do not miss out on this spot.

19.Kim Chi

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This place has a limited menu variety with different levels of spiciness 1x, 2x, and 3x. The 1x level is minimal spicy, so if you want to try spicy food do go in for 2x or 3x. All the dishes here are bite-and-sip, food along with a drink. Korean Fried Chicken Wings and Chicken fries are a must-try at this spot. Kim Chi is located in Besant Nagar.

20.Chai Sutta

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This place has a comfortable and spacious ambiance. A few must-try dishes here are Masala Fries, Maggi, and Coffee. This place has many varieties of mojitos among which a few recommended ones are lychee, virgin, lime, and mint. This is a budget-friendly spot for an evening hangout with friends and family. Chai Sutta is located in Gopalapuram.