Minerva Coffee Shop

Top choice in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh


Great North and South Indian veg cuisine in bright, spotless AC premises. Meals (thalis) are only available from 11.30am to 3.30pm but top-notch dosa, idli and uttapam (₹35 to ₹75) are served all day and the biryanis are also good. There's another branch in airy, sophisticated surrounds on MG Rd.


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