A Different Kind of Bangalore Weekend
Most Bangalore weekend mornings with kids look the same: cartoons, then breakfast, then maybe a mall or a park. After a few months, both parents and kids run out of ideas.
Here is a small, surprisingly memorable alternative: **a 15-minute MEMU train ride from Yeshwanthpur to Kodigehalli, followed by hot Brahmin breakfast at Shastrys Cafe** — and a walk back to take the train home. Total cost for a family of three: under ₹400.
Why This Works
It's a real train: , not Metro or toy train
The MEMU is fast and modern: — kids see signals, see locomotives, see other trains pass
Yeshwanthpur Junction: is a major station — there's a lot to see (Vande Bharat platforms, freight trains, locomotive sheds visible from windows)
Kodigehalli Station is small and quiet: — kids can stand on the platform safely and look around
Shastrys Cafe is 3 minutes away: — perfect transition to a real meal
Total trip time: 2-3 hours: — done before the rest of the day starts
The Step-by-Step Plan
Before the day
• Check IRCTC NTES app for MEMU times from Yeshwanthpur to Kodigehalli
• Book general second-class tickets (₹10 per adult, ₹5 per child) at the station counter
• Have small change for the cafe
7:30 AM — Reach Yeshwanthpur Station
Park at the station (paid parking available). Buy tickets at the counter or use the UTS app.
7:45 AM — Board the MEMU
Sit by the window. Kids will love the train interior — long benches, big windows, lots of standing room. You'll feel the acceleration.
7:45–8:00 AM — Train ride
The MEMU passes through Lottegollahalli and a couple of small halts before arriving at Kodigehalli. About 15 minutes. Look for freight trains and Vande Bharat services on parallel tracks.
8:00 AM — Alight at Kodigehalli
The platform is small and quiet. Spend 5 minutes letting the kids look around. Take a photo of the station signboard.
8:05 AM — Walk to Shastrys Cafe
A 3-minute walk down Railway Parallel Road. The cafe is on the right at No.880 NTI Layout 2nd Phase.
8:30 AM — Cafe opens
Order breakfast. While eating, you'll see 3-4 more trains pass through.
9:30–10:00 AM — Walk back to Kodigehalli Station
Catch the next MEMU back to Yeshwanthpur.
10:30 AM — Home, day still open
What to Order at Shastrys Cafe
For kids:
• Idli (₹40) — soft, easy to eat
• Set Dosa (₹60) — three small soft dosas
• Masala Dosa (₹70) — kid-friendly mild masala
• Cheese Masala Dosa (₹95) — the kid winner
• Badam Milk (₹25) — sweet, rich
• Chow Chow Bath (₹70) — sweet + savoury combo
• French Fries (₹80) — yes, available too
For parents:
• Idli + Vada + Sambar + Chutney (₹80)
• Filter Coffee (₹15)
• Ven Pongal (₹50)
• Masala Dosa (₹70)
Why Kids Love It
• They get to ride a real train, not a toy
• They see freight trains and Vande Bharat
• They get a "grown-up breakfast" at a real cafe
• They get to walk between train and cafe (independence)
• They get to come back on a different train
Why Parents Love It
• It's an actual outing, not just food
• The food is real, fresh, traditional
• The total cost is low (₹300-400)
• The whole thing is done by 10:30 AM
• Kids are entertained without screens for 3 hours
How to Find Us
Cafe:: 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)
Distance from Kodigehalli Railway Station:: 200 m / 3-min walk
