The Egg Factory
on St.Marks Road

This lovely, little restaurant tucked away behind St Marks Road is a largely undiscovered gem. It's located in the lane behind Deewar Wine Stores. Staying true to it’s name, the décor resembles a factory, sparse with pipes running all over. and a dominant chicken motif. Navajo quotes on the walls give this place an eclectic feel. The ambiance screams casual comfort. There are chairs and wooden benches for one to sit on. The service is courteous and very efficient.

The menu reads like an instruction manual and is interesting and extensive. Some of the specials are up on the blackboard, so make sure that you check them out. There is a variety of omelets that one can order from but a personal favourite of mine is the 3 cheese. It is surprisingly light and fluffy and one can discern the three different cheeses.


Apart from omelets, they also have frittatas, but the truly ‘different’ part about this place is the various other egg dishes they have. For instance, they have a wide selection of pastas with egg. The cannelloni, consists of large tubular pastas stuffed with fresh vegetables, red peppers, spices and lots of cheese. It strikes the right balance between cheese and the veggies. The Basil Pesto (it's part of a new pasta menu here) is another favourite of mine. The sauce is very different as it breaks the traditional tomato and cheese sauce barrier, was light, tasty and a pleasant surprise. The Eggs Florentine consists of soft boiled eggs on a bed of spinach and cheese, topped with parmesan. I strongly recommend this dish for ‘cheesaholics’.

If you are looking for a less heavy option, then you may want to try the French Toast which is simply brilliant. It is made just right and they give you enough maple syrup to sink a ship. They also serve it with blueberry preserve and cream cheese. In addition, they have a host of Manipal egg specialties which is a tribute to the owners’ college days (Incidentally, the concept for this restaurant arose from the owner’s childhood dilemma of not being able to eat egg at home.).

The one aspect of the menu that is not entirely satisfying is the Curries. The Curry Vindaloo has a little too much ginger and the spices are slightly undercooked. The parathas are a bit dry too.

This place caters to vegans as well though the options are limited.

There are quite a few drinks on the menu. The Fruit Blast is a banana strawberry smoothie and simply yumm (slurp! slurp!). Be warned that this drink is rather heavy. The Tropical Hawaii is an exotic concoction of tropical fruits which is refreshing. They also have an interesting mint drink called Chlorophyll Green.

Even if you are not much of a egg-enthusiast the dessert section at the egg factory warranties a visit to the place. They don’t have an extensive dessert menu but if you are in the mood for it, try the chocolate sin. Whipped cream on top, a large layer of dark chocolate mousse and a wonderful crust. Soooo many calories but soooo totally worth it. Some of the mouth watering desserts like the caramel pudding, bread custard and Poor Knights of Windsor makes one go back to the restaurant.

The quantities are fairly good and should be enough for one person. Everything about this place appeals and is strongly recommended for a light, lazy meal. Very good egg-centric food at very down-to-earth prices makes this a wonderful option for lunch/snack.

Cost: Rs. 200 per person
Cleanliness: Good
Quality: Excellent
Service: Good
Ambiance: Excellent
Address: Ground Floor, White House, St. Marks Road, Bangalore, Phone: 42110041