Pabbas Ideal Cafe, Bharat Mall

Pabba's Ideal Cafe occupies the ground floor of Bharath Mall on Bejai Main Road, opposite the KSRTC bus stand in Mangaluru. The cafe is entirely vegetarian and is best known for Ideal ice cream desserts, particularly Gadbad, Tropical Dhamaka, Dilkush, banana split, cassata and falooda, which have long been associated with the Pabba's name in Mangaluru. Beyond desserts, the counter serves North Indian and South Indian snacks, Indo-Chinese items, sandwiches, pizza slices, onion pakoda, samosa and cutlet, along with shakes and fresh juices. Prices stay modest, which makes it a common stop for shoppers, students and families visiting the mall. The cafe runs from noon to 10 pm on all days, and home delivery is available through food apps.