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Best filter coffee in Chennai near Central Station 2026

fmd_goodMadras Coffee House - Dr.MGR. Central Railway Station, Chennai · #coffee
I'm landing at Central Station early next month and have a couple hours before my onward train. Is the Madras Coffee House inside the station worth a stop for proper filter coffee, or should I walk so… I'm landing at Central Station early next month and have a couple hours before my onward train. Is the Madras Coffee House inside the station worth a stop for proper filter coffee, or should I walk somewhere nearby instead? Any idea what a cup runs these days and how early they open?
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Image gabriele ·

the station one is fine but overpriced, like 40 50 bucks now. walk 5 min to mohan's on evr periyar salai for a proper davara tumbler at half that, opens around 6am

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Mohan's tumbler is solid but check the counter hours, they shutter mid-morning before the lunch rush.

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Image rahel ·

Fair warning, EVR Periyar Salai is wide and the footover bridge drops you on the wrong side, so budget an extra five minutes to cross.

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Image gabriele ·

that side has no signal, screenshot ur directions first

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yeah 40 50 sounds about right now, and their davara is smaller than it used to be

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Image ines ·

Agree on the tumbler but their exact change situation can be annoying if you're carrying a big note.

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Image svetlana ·

yep, carry a 20 or 50 or they'll hand u a fistful of coins

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Image rahel ·

Ask for the davara set, not just a cup.

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Image adrianeott ·

Honestly if you've got a couple hours, hop on the MRTS one stop to Park Town and grab coffee at Rayar's Mess on Arundale St. Its proper strong filter kaapi, dirt cheap, though it gets packed after 7. The station one is fine if you're short on time but Rayar's is worth the walk imo.

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second this, but go before 7 or you're standing

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Madras Coffee House at Central Station, worth a stop?

fmd_goodMadras Coffee House - Dr.MGR. Central Railway Station, Chennai · #coffee
landing at Chennai Central around 7am next month and wondering if the Madras Coffee House inside the station is actually decent or just a tourist trap. is the filter coffee there worth it before I hea… landing at Chennai Central around 7am next month and wondering if the Madras Coffee House inside the station is actually decent or just a tourist trap. is the filter coffee there worth it before I head into the city in 2026, or should I wait and find somewhere better nearby?
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Image isabelle ·

Honestly the coffee there is fine but overpriced; walk 5 min to Triplicane for better filter coffee at half the price.

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Image emily ·

Agreed, though the walk is closer to 15 min if you're hauling luggage, so grab the station one first.

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Image reginesteg… ·

True, and the subway from the Central platforms drops you closer to EVR Periyar Salai side so you skip a chunk of that haul.

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Image annemarie ·

yeah the coffee's fine but you're paying for the location. If you're heading toward Egmore anyway there's a tiny Udupi spot on Poonamallee High Road that does a solid degree coffee for like 20 rupees.

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the spot right by the station on Wall Tax Road does a decent filter coffee too if u dont wanna wander far with bags

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Image annemarie ·

Just mind the 7am rush, gets packed

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Image jeanettega… ·

Filter coffee at Hotel Ramakrishna, opposite the station.

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