Wed May 07 09:40:42 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru’s Lavelle Road Welcomes Chic New Cafe: The Garden Cafe
**Bengaluru, India (May 7, 2025)** – A new gourmet grocery store and cafe, Foodstories, has opened its doors on Lavelle Road, offering Bengaluru residents a charming new brunch spot. The Garden Cafe, situated within the Foodstories store, boasts a 70-seater space designed by Vinita Chaitanya, featuring a greenhouse-style interior reminiscent of Lalbagh.
The cafe emphasizes fresh, healthy ingredients, incorporating items like sea buckthorn, moringa, and ashwagandha into its menu. Coffee is sourced from Nandan, a Mumbai-based brand, and the drink menu includes unique offerings such as a yuzu cold brew tonic and a raspberry latte. The food menu features all-day breakfast, salads, and larger plates, showcasing dishes like a pomelo and mango salad and a chili mac and cheese (with a surprising pesto-like sauce). The Ligurian croissantwich received high praise from the reviewer. Desserts include the trendy Gianduja croissant cube.
While the reviewer enjoyed the food and ambiance, they noted slow and erratic service, hoping these are initial issues that will be resolved. Despite this, with improved climate control, The Garden Cafe is poised to become a popular destination, given its convenient location and attractive design. The average cost for two is ₹1,500.
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