Kodigehalli Railway Station — A Hidden Bangalore Spot
Kodigehalli Railway Station (KDGH) is a small halt station on the Yelahanka–Yeshwanthpur line. It serves MEMU and passenger trains heading to Yelahanka, Doddaballapur, Hosur and beyond. It is one of the quietest stations in the Bangalore network — usually just 5-10 passengers per train.
For railfans, it is a perfect spot — no crowds, no noise, photogenic platform, easy access. For commuters, it is a useful local link to Yelahanka, Yeshwanthpur and the airport area.
Shastrys Cafe — 200 Metres Away
If you arrive at Kodigehalli Station and want a proper hot breakfast (or a long evening tiffin), **Shastrys Cafe** is a 3-minute walk away on Railway Parallel Road.
It is an authentic Brahmin cafe — fresh batter, fresh chutney, hot sambar — and one of the few sit-down restaurants in the immediate area.
A Sample Train + Breakfast Plan
7:45 AM: — Take the MEMU from Yeshwanthpur, alight at Kodigehalli
8:00 AM: — Walk 3 minutes to Shastrys Cafe
8:30 AM: — Cafe opens; order idli + vada + sambar + filter coffee
9:00 AM: — Watch a Vande Bharat pass on the line
9:30 AM: — Walk back to the station; take the next MEMU back
For a relaxed weekend morning, this is the most peaceful Bangalore breakfast plan we know.
What to Order
Idli (₹40) + Vada (₹25) + Sambar + Chutney: — start with the classic
Masala Dosa (₹70) + Sambar + Chutney: — golden, crispy
Filter Coffee (₹15): — the steel tumbler-davara
Ven Pongal (₹50): — warm, ghee-rich, satisfying
Address & Hours
Cafe:: No.880, NTI Layout, 2nd Phase, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kodigehalli, Bangalore – 560097
Distance from Kodigehalli Railway Station:: ~200 m / 3-minute walk
Hours:: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Sundays closed)
