Hong Kong, Oct. 29 -- Steaming hot cups of 'Joe, steady WiFi connection, and a pleasant ambiance - cafes in Bangalore have all the makings for a productive day at work. We're exploring a few that are on our radar.

What first began in Europe as an accessible space for working class individuals and a hotspot for political discussions during The Age Of Enlightenment evolved into modern-day cafe culture. These spaces go beyond cups of freshly-brewed artisanal coffee - being at the heart of first dates, job interviews, annual reunions, and post-school bingeing. Naturally, a string of such establishments line the streets of most major Indian cities.

In Bangalore however, work weeks see cafes being populated by laptop-bearing individuals. Whil...