Amba Bhavan Coffee Club
South Indian, Udupi, Vegetarian · ₹ · Matunga East
A tall-ceilinged, wood-heavy room on Bhandarkar Road next to the Asthika Samaj temple, Amba Bhavan describes itself as a coffee club rather than a restaurant and has been pure vegetarian for over eighty years. It sits a few doors from Matunga’s most famous addresses and is reliably the emptier choice of the three.
Ratings
- Food
- 8.3 / 10
- Service
- 7.4 / 10
- Ambience
- 8.0 / 10
- Value for money
- 8.3 / 10
What diners say
Filter coffee is what reviewers come back for, and more than one rates it above the better-known cafes nearby; the kadi vada, Mysore sada dosa and rava dosa also draw steady praise, as does the price. Service is the sticking point, described as courteous by many and curt by a noticeable minority, and the chutney and sambar are made mild enough that some find them bland.
What to order
- Filter coffee
- Kadi vada
- Mysore sada dosa
- Rava dosa
- Rasam vada
- Podi idli
- Mysore buns
Details
- Address
- 373, Bhandarkar Road, near King’s Circle flyover, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019
- Nearest station
- Matunga, about 450 m away
- Nearest metro
- Dadar (Line 3), about 1.7 km away
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Good for
- Family dining, Vegetarian restaurant
- Amenities
- Takeout
Opening hours
| Friday | 7 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 to 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 12:30 PM, 3:30 to 8 PM |
Frequently asked questions
When is Amba Bhavan Coffee Club closed?
Thursdays. On other days it opens 7 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 3:30 PM to 8 PM.
Is it easier to get a table here than at the famous Matunga cafes?
Generally yes. It is on the same stretch but reviewers consistently report shorter waits, with about five to ten minutes at busy times.
Things to do nearby
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
The city's most visited Ganesh temple, where film stars and millworkers queue side by side
