Replicating the trendy East Village neighbourhood in New York city, Toast & Tonic in Bengaluru is laidback and unfussy. With wooden furniture in a casual yet stylish ambience, it promises a taste of the Big Apple in India’s global startup hub.

If you want to eat local Bengalur-ian food with a twist of modern fusion- this is the place to go; sophisticated, yet unpretentious.Famous for serving regional and local food while adding a blend of international flavors, the food is authentic, unique and delicious. Dishes such as the Andouille Sausage on Sourdough Toast (shown below) and the Pork Ribs are favorites, although their menu consists of a range of comfort foods such as ramen, poke bowls, tostadas and salads.

Pumpkin and Bandel Cheese fritters (shown below)

Blackcurrent and Elderflower Trifle on a Pistachio Sponge (below):

Sourdough Raagi Waffles with Caramel and Bananas (shown below):

All ingredients are sourced locally such as the cacao beans from Pondicherry to the pork from Tamil Nadu. However, what is finally presented to the customer has a classic Toast and Tonic touch to it which is what makes this joint stand out.

With an impressive gin and cocktail collection at the bar, it is also the ideal spot to grab a quick drink.

All images by : Toast & Tonic.