2-Day Foodie Itinerary in Coimbatore

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Annapoorna Gowrishankar
    17 minutes (6.2 km) from Coimbatore International Airport

    Start your foodie journey in Coimbatore with a traditional breakfast at Annapoorna Gowrishankar. A local favourite, this restaurant has been serving delicious South Indian dishes for over 60 years. Must-try items include idli-sambar, masala dosa, and vada.

  2. Day 1: Lunch at Sree Annapoorna Sweets
    13 minutes (5.4 km) from Annapoorna Gowrishankar

    Head to Sree Annapoorna Sweets for a lunch filled with authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine. The restaurant is famous for its thali meals with unlimited servings of rice, curries, and sweets. End your meal with their signature sweet dish, the Elaneer Payasam.

  3. Day 1: Dinner at Junior Kuppanna
    20 minutes (7.7km) from Sree Annapoorna Sweets

    If you're craving for some delicious biryani, Junior Kuppanna is the place to be. The restaurant serves authentic Chettinad style biryani, a type of biryani made with traditional spices and herbs. Pair it with their famous chicken masala and enjoy the experience.

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at The French Door
    21 minutes (10.4 km) from Junior Kuppana

    Start your day with freshly baked goods and savouries at The French Door. This cozy cafe serves a variety of croissants, quiches, and sandwiches along with freshly brewed coffee. Don't forget to try their artisanal bread, made in-house with French techniques and locally sourced ingredients.

  5. Day 2: Lunch at Naatu Marundhu Kadai
    8 minutes (3 km) from The French Door

    Experience the traditional flavors of rural Tamil Nadu at Naatu Marundhu Kadai. The restaurant serves a variety of non-vegetarian dishes made with local herbs and spices. The must-try items include their mutton kuzhambu (curry) and naatu kozhi (country chicken) biryani.

  6. Day 2: Dinner at Shri Krishna Sweets
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from Naatu Marundhu Kadai

    End your food journey in Coimbatore with a dose of sweets from Shri Krishna Sweets. The famous sweet house has a variety of traditional Tamil sweets like Mysore Pak, Laddu, and Jangiri. Purchase some of their delicious sweets to bring home, a perfect way to end your trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Annapoorna Gowrishankar (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Sree Annapoorna Sweets (1.5 hours, INR 300)
  • Junior Kuppanna (1.5 hours, INR 500)
  • The French Door (1 hour, INR 250)
  • Naatu Marundhu Kadai (1 hour, INR 350)
  • Shri Krishna Sweets (30 minutes, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs (for food only): INR 1,750

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore some of the local street food options in Coimbatore like the Kothu Paratha, Kovai Kozhi Varuval, and Paniyaram. However, if you are short on time, you can skip the breakfast at Annapoorna Gowrishankar and lunch at Naatu Marundhu Kadai. Alternatively, you can opt for a quick snack at Coimbatore's famous sandwich shop, Shree Annapoorna Sweets & Snacks, which serves delicious sandwiches, chats, and bakery items.

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