What a better way to begin your day than indulging in a scrumptious breakfast? So, buckle up as Sirisha Challa, owner of Bake My Wish and a foodie herself, takes us on a journey covering her top ten favourite places for breakfast in Visakhapatnam.
Kanthamma’s magic
Serving heavenly breakfast delights for the past many years is the Kanthamma Hotel. This tiny shop for tiffins is famous for its crispy vadas and tomato chutney. Head there only after 8 AM if you’re planning to have a plate of vada.
Where: Visalakshi Nagar
Crêpe de résistance
Famous for its mini dosas and idlis, the Dosa Bandi opposite The Park Hotel stands as a favourite to many denizens of Visakhapatnam. With the tomato, coconut, and Bombay chutneys coming as the accompaniments, this place is a must-visit for all the idli and dosa aficionados.
Where: Beach Road, Visakhapatnam
A class apart
Looking to gorge over a king-sized breakfast? Then Square at Novotel might just hold an answer for you. Fluffy pancakes, waffles, a variety of cheese, and freshly prepared filter coffee are what you need to try at the breakfast buffet here.
Where: Beach Road
Soul saver
Be it for the wafer-thin Pesarattu, the piping hot Upma or even the fluffy Bondas, this bandi beside Sravani Sweets, proves to be a soul-saver for many bachelors and college-students in the area.
Where: Sector 3, MVP Colony
Spicy flavours
Making the evergreen idlis irresistible are its fiery compatriots. Served with multiple chutneys, a dollop of ghee and generous topping of karam podi, the Guntur idlis at Hotel Meghalaya come highly recommended.
Where: Asilmetta
The guilt trip
Topped with a flavourful tempering of cashew nuts, pepper corns, and ginger that are roasted in ghee, the Pongal is a preferred dish at Nethi Vindu. You can also try the upma, which is a huge crowd-favourite.
Where: Ramnagar
Tiffin-stop
While the majority of the items sold at this tiny tiffin shop beside FSM taste good, it’s the upma that stands out. Also, consider yourself lucky if you get to devour the occasionally made onion samosas.
Where: Waltair Uplands
By the anonymous
A tiny pit-stop for foodies, the Kirana shop here is a go-to place for savouring some breakfast delicacies. The place is renowned for its idlis and vadas. You wouldn’t want to miss them.
Where: IT SEZ Hub
Andhra authenticity
Tucked away in the bylanes near NRI hospital is the all-famous cart for Pullatlu. Served along with some delicious chutneys, this place is an ideal choice to treat yourself to the signature offerings of an Andhra cuisine.
Where: Seethammadhara
On your terms
Head to Bake My Wish after 10 AM to try the waffles and the many varieties of omelettes that are complemented by freshly baked bread. Also, don’t forget to finish your perfect morning meal with a cup of the classic filter coffee.
Where: Lawson’s Bay Colony