New Cafe Launch: Bangalore Based Maverick & Farmer launches their 6th outlet in India at Sobha Mall, Church Street, Bengaluru

The 1,500 sq. ft. open-air café brings Indian single-estate coffee, farm-to-cup storytelling, and contemporary design inspired by the brand’s Coorg estate to the heart of the city.

Maverick & Farmer has launched its sixth café in India at Sobha Mall on St. Mark’s Road, Bengaluru, further strengthening its presence in the city’s growing specialty coffee scene. Spanning 1,500 sq. ft., the new open-air café is designed as an immersive space that reflects the journey of Indian coffee from farm to city, blending contemporary café culture with strong material and spatial storytelling.

Designed to be open, breathable, and connected to the city, the café allows guests to enjoy coffee in a relaxed outdoor setting while remaining part of Bengaluru’s urban energy. Staying true to the brand’s philosophy of transparency and traceability, Maverick & Farmer continues to source single-estate beans directly from Indian coffee farms, roasting them in small batches to highlight the diversity and depth of Indian-origin coffee.

The design of the café draws direct inspiration from Maverick & Farmer’s Coorg coffee estate. A restored 1970s Massey Ferguson tractor forms the centrepiece of the barista station, with the coffee counter referencing farm trailers used to transport coffee cherries. Clay tiles inspired by traditional drying yards, estate-style glass windows, espresso-toned walls, and live Arabica and Robusta plants reinforce the farm connection. Details such as lighting made from repurposed coffee jute sacks and burlap installations further bring the farm-to-cup narrative to life.

The menu features Maverick & Farmer’s signature espresso-based beverages, manual brews, and cold coffees, paired with a thoughtfully curated food selection designed to complement the coffee program. Visual storytelling across the café highlights both the beverages and the craftsmanship behind them, reinforcing the brand’s coffee-first approach.

Commenting on the launch, Sreeram Gangadharan, Co-founder & Partner, Maverick & Farmer, said that Bengaluru continues to play a central role in India’s evolving coffee culture. He noted that the open-air format and farm-to-city design narrative reflect the brand’s journey from land to cup, while Sobha Mall’s strong footfall, visibility, and accessibility made it a strategic choice as Maverick & Farmer expands thoughtfully across India.

With this opening, Maverick & Farmer continues to create carefully designed café spaces that encourage consumers to slow down, engage, and rediscover Indian coffee in a modern, immersive setting.

Location: G9, Ground Floor, 1 Sobha, No. 50, St. Mark’s Road, Bengaluru – 560001
Phone: +91 77605 73431
Price: ₹180 onwards
Hours: 8:30 am – 11:00 pm
Instagram: @maverickandfarmer

Veganuary in Bengaluru: Where to Find Plant-Based Menus and Vegan Comfort Food This January

With Veganuary in full swing, Bengaluru’s restaurants are embracing plant-based cooking with creativity and confidence. From global flavours to comforting vegan plates, the city offers plenty of options for diners looking to explore vegan and plant-based food in Bengaluru this January—whether you’re committing to Veganuary or simply curious to try something new.

Chinita Real Mexican Food brings bold Mexican flavours to Veganuary with a dedicated vegan lineup. Popular dishes include the Mushroom Burrito Bowl, Grilled Mushroom Tacos, and comforting Vegan Enchiladas, all designed to be hearty, flavour-packed, and satisfying.
Where: Indiranagar, Whitefield, Koramangala, Bellandur
Timings: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: ₹290++ onwards
Contact: +91 78923 06919

For those looking for refined, ingredient-driven vegan cuisine, Circa 11 in Indiranagar offers thoughtful plant-based dishes that highlight vegetables at their best. Standout plates include Strawberry Som Tam, Tamale-style Grilled Jackfruit with mole poblano, Crispy Zucchini Blossoms, and Grilled Celeriac with spicy tamarind glaze.
Address: 12th Main Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Price for two: Approx. ₹2,500
Timings: Breakfast (Sun) 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Coffee & House Bakes 9 AM – 7 PM | Lunch 12 PM – 4 PM | Dinner & Cocktails 6 PM – 12 AM
Instagram: @circa11.blr | Phone: +91 80955 11011

Adding comfort to the Veganuary dining scene, Watson’s Cantina offers a hearty vegan option with its Panama-style Mushroom Arepas. Featuring a trio of pan-tossed mushrooms served on mini cornbread and paired with an herb chilli dip, it’s a satisfying, flavour-forward plant-based dish.
Address: Kodava Samaja Building, 1st Floor, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru
Timings: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Cost for two: ₹2,000 + taxes
Valet: Available

Together, these restaurants showcase how vegan dining in Bengaluru has evolved—moving beyond substitutions to celebrate vegetables, technique, and global flavours. This Veganuary, the city proves that plant-based food can be comforting, exciting, and deeply satisfying.

Meanwhile, Maverick & Farmer celebrates Veganuary with a dedicated vegan menu that spans both food and beverage. Highlights include BBQ Pulled Jack Burger, Tofu and Vegan Cheese Potli, and the comforting Jack and the Beanstalk, alongside dairy-free favourites like the Oat Milk Cappuccino and Matcha Oat Milk Latte. Together, these offerings make a strong case for vegan dining that doesn’t compromise on taste, texture, or experience—perfect for anyone exploring plant-based eating this January in Bengaluru.

Maverick & Farmer and Square Burgers & Co. Secure $1.5 Million Funding to Fuel Nationwide Expansion

Good Farmer Food Concepts, the Bengaluru-based company behind Maverick & Farmer Coffee and Square Burgers & Co., has raised $1.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, marking its first external capital raise. The round is led by CreedCap, with participation from Indian sports icons Rohan Bopanna and Rahul Dravid, along with Meraki Sport & Entertainment. The funding signals a new phase of growth for the homegrown food and beverage company.

The fresh capital will be used to expand Maverick & Farmer cafés across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Goa, and Bengaluru, strengthen production and R&D capabilities, and scale the brand’s growing retail business. Alongside cafés, Maverick & Farmer is investing heavily in its retail vertical, which includes curated specialty coffee roasts and brewing equipment designed for India’s rapidly growing home-brewing community. The company currently operates seven outlets across Bengaluru and Goa and plans to reach ten locations by the end of the year.

Founded by Ashish D’abreo, Sreeram Gangadharan, and Tej Thammaiah, Good Farmer Food Concepts has built its reputation on a product-first approach, combining experimentation with deep respect for craft. Maverick & Farmer is known for pushing boundaries in Indian coffee, while Square Burgers & Co. brings a fresh, health-forward take to fast food. Together, the brands reflect the founders’ focus on quality, innovation, and long-term brand building rather than rapid, unchecked expansion.

For co-founder Sreeram Gangadharan, the journey has always been about getting the basics right before scaling. “We focused first on building strong teams, solid operations, and clear brand identities. Once that foundation was in place, expanding and raising capital felt like the natural next step,” he shares. Each Maverick & Farmer café is designed to connect with its local community, while Square Burgers experiments with healthier fast-food formats without compromising on taste.

Launched in 2021, Maverick & Farmer Coffee is one of India’s early farm-to-cup specialty coffee brands, backed by a 140-acre coffee estate in Pollibetta, Coorg, where new brews and profiles are constantly tested. Beyond its cafés, the brand has built a strong B2B presence, supplying coffee to names like Second Cup Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Courtyard Marriott, Lavonne, and Boston Consulting Group. With strong backing, a loyal community, and a clear vision, Good Farmer Food Concepts is now brewing its most ambitious chapter yet.