After Your GKVK (UAS Campus) Walk
GKVK is the 1,200-acre Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra campus of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. Declared a biodiversity heritage site in 2010, it is home to 500+ plant species, 165 bird species, and is one of North Bangalore's finest walking and running destinations. Regulars clock 5–8 km in a single session.
What most walkers agree on: the walk is only half the ritual. The second half is the **cup of hot home-style tea** on the way home. And for residents of Yelahanka / Hebbal and the surrounding Kodigehalli / Sahakaranagar / Hebbal / Yelahanka belt, the cleanest, most authentic option is **Shastrys Cafe**.
Why Shastrys Cafe for Your Post-Walk Tea
Tea (₹20): — simple, clean, honest — just tea, milk, sugar and a hint of cardamom
No.880, NTI Layout, 2nd Phase, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli, Bangalore – 560097: — roughly 3.5 km from the main gate of GKVK (UAS Campus)
Open from 8:30 AM: — coordinated with the typical post-walk arrival window
100% pure vegetarian: — Brahmin kitchen, no garlic, no onion in cooked dishes
Also serves: — idli, vada, masala dosa, set dosa, ven pongal, kesari bath, buttermilk, badam milk
Getting from GKVK (UAS Campus) to Shastrys Cafe
From the main gate of GKVK (UAS Campus), it is approximately **3.5 km** to Shastrys Cafe. Most walkers find it a 5–15 minute auto ride or a short drive depending on traffic. If you are already on a cool-down walk, the cafe is within a comfortable distance for many regulars.
What to Pair with Tea
Walkers often pair their cup with a light breakfast:
Idli with fresh coconut chutney: — soft, warm, easy on the stomach
Vada with chutney: — protein from urad dal, satisfying
Ven Pongal: — creamy rice-dal with ghee, the ideal warm post-walk comfort food
Kesari Bath: — if you want something sweet to end with
Shastrys Cafe follows the authentic Brahmin tradition of serving tiffin with **coconut chutney only — no sambar**, the same way Brahmins Coffee Bar, Veena Stores, and Hegde do. Sambar is served at lunch with the rice thali, which is the proper place for it.
How to Order
Zomato (web):: [https://www.zomato.com/bangalore/shastrys-cafe-sahakara-nagar-bangalore/order](https://www.zomato.com/bangalore/shastrys-cafe-sahakara-nagar-bangalore/order)
Zomato (mobile app):: [https://zomato.onelink.me/xqzv/ain3htge](https://zomato.onelink.me/xqzv/ain3htge)
Ownly (by Rapido):: [https://ownly.in](https://ownly.in)
Dine-in:: No.880, NTI Layout, 2nd Phase, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli, Bangalore – 560097
Hours:: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Sundays closed)
FAQ
**Q: Is Shastrys open early enough for morning walkers?**
We open at **8:30 AM**, which suits walkers finishing their loops between 7 and 9 AM. Earlier walkers often visit on their way home after stopping elsewhere first.
**Q: Can I order Tea for delivery instead of dining in?**
Yes — on Zomato or Ownly. Search **Shastrys Cafe** on either platform and add Tea (₹20) to your cart.
**Q: Does Shastrys serve at the park?**
No — we are a cafe, not a stall. Our address is No.880, NTI Layout, 2nd Phase, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli, Bangalore – 560097. But we're close enough to walk or drive after your park session.