The local cuisine, known as Malanadu cuisine is known for its richness and spice, mainly supplemented by the flavors of coconut milk and having rice and fish curry as staple items of the local platter. The town is also known as 'The Land of coffee' given the coffee plantations here. Hence, one must sip in some fresh and local coffee here. The popular items of this town are Akki Roti, Kakadu, Nendranga chips (Banana chips) and more. Authentic Kannada cuisine as well as typical North-Indian food is available here.
Here are the top 6 restaurants in Chikmagalur:
1. Odyssey, The Serai
The Serai Chikmagalur Mugthihalli Post, K M Road, Chikamagalur 577 133, India
Indian
10 AM- 10 PM
INR 700
2. Food Palace
RG Road, Chikamagalur, India 577101
Indian
INR 500
3. Town Canteen
Rathnagiri Road, Chikamagalur, India
Indian
7AM- 10PM
INR 300
4. Coffee Barn Cafe
KM Road, PB 109, Halliberri Coffee & Cottages, Kambihalli Estate, Chikamagalur 577101, India
Cafe
7AM- 10PM
INR 500
5. The Estate Cafe
Chinnnahlli 'A' Estate, Chinnenahlli a Estate, Chikamagalur 577130, India
Cafe
INR 500
6. Grand Maharaja Multi Cuisine Family restaurant
Near Syndicate Bank, N.M.C Circle, I.G.Road, Chikamagalur 577101, India