Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Davangere is a food lover’s paradise, famous for its Benne Dosa, local Karnataka dishes, and unique street food flavors. Whether you're looking for a traditional South Indian breakfast, spicy local snacks, or a sweet treat, Davangere has something for every foodie!

1. Iconic Dishes to Try in Davangere

 1. Davangere Benne Dosa  (Butter Dosa) – The King of Dosas!

✅ Why Eat? Davangere is world-famous for its soft yet crispy butter dosa, made with fresh white butter and served with spicy chutney & potato curry.
✅ Best Places to Try:

• Sri Guru Kottureshwara Benne Dosa Hotel (Most famous!)
• Vinayaka Cafe
• Benne Dosa Corner, PB Road

 2. Khali Dosa – Soft & Fluffy Dosa

✅ Why Eat? A soft and spongy dosa served with coconut chutney.
✅ Best Places to Try:

• Hotel Anagha
• Vinayaka Cafe

 3. Mandakki (Puffed Rice) – The Ultimate Street Snack

✅ Why Eat? A spicy and tangy puffed rice mixture with onions, tomatoes, and sev.
✅ Best Places to Try:

• Mandakki Mane, Gandhi Bazaar
• Street stalls in KB Extension

 4. Mirchi Bajji – Spicy Stuffed Chili Fritters

✅ Why Eat? A crispy deep-fried chili snack stuffed with a spicy masala mix.
✅ Best Places to Try:

• Durgigudi Street Food Stalls
• Nehru Road Chaat Centers

 5. Girmit – Karnataka-Style Chaat

✅ Why Eat? A spicy puffed rice snack, similar to Bhel Puri but with a unique Karnataka twist.
✅ Best Places to Try:

• Street stalls near Gandhi Bazaar
• Kottureshwara Chaat House

 6. Jolad Roti & Yenne Badanekayi (Jowar Roti & Brinjal Curry)

✅ Why Eat? A traditional North Karnataka meal with soft jowar roti, spicy brinjal curry, and chutneys.
✅ Best Places to Try:

• Samrat Ashok Hotel
• Roti Ghar, PB Road

 7. Churumuri – Tangy & Crunchy Street Food