Adyar & South cafes in Chennai

6 caves in Adyar & South.

Backyard Adyar

solo deep work / team offsite / workshops & small-group sessions / casual

Anti-cafe: pay for time not coffee; rotating home-chef menu; event/workshop venue

Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (coworking); events by booking. Closed Sun

Ciclo Cafe Kotturpuram

investor/business meetings / casual / solo work

Italian/Continental; cycling-lifestyle theme (bike sales & service on-site)

8:00 AM–12:00 AM (midnight) daily

The Board Room Mylapore

team offsite / casual / solo work (on the work floor) / small meetings

700+ board games; veg/vegan menu, 30+ teas

11:00 AM–10:00 PM

The Brew Room Mylapore

solo deep work / investor & client meetings / 1:1s

Specialty coffee & teas, fresh bakes, sandwiches

unknown — verify (hotel-cafe, generally daytime–late evening)

Ashvita Bistro R.A. Puram

investor/client meetings (private rooms) / solo work / 1:1s

Fusion Asian & European; rentable private meeting rooms; art/design association

Open through the day — verify exact hours

Chamiers Cafe R.A. Puram

casual / relaxed 1:1s / solo light work

Cafe menu; attached lifestyle/boutique store (Amethyst group)

unknown — verify

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