Mangalore-based café and artisanal bakery BuCo. is set to open in Kodihalli, Bengaluru, in November 2026, bringing its Karnataka-inspired menu, in-house bakery and dedicated filter coffee programme to the city. Established by Shriya Shetty and Varun Shetty, the brand combines regional ingredients with international culinary influences while emphasising local sourcing and freshly prepared food. Its journey began in 2017 with Pupkins Kitchen, an experimental baking venture, followed by the opening of its first flagship café in Mangalore in 2022. Originally known as Buttercream Co., the name was shortened to BuCo. by regular customers.
The new outlet will feature an extensive selection of artisanal breads, baked goods, breakfast preparations and contemporary café dishes. Its bakery offerings include Pepper Chicken Puffs, Sweet Potato Palya Puffs, Red Amaranth Danish with feta and chilli oil, Cinnamon Knots, Ellipsis Cookies, Motte Masala Buns and Kimchi Korean Buns. Breakfast options range from Omelette Kra Pao and Anda Kejriwal Toast to the BuCo. Brekkie Bun, prepared with milk brioche, grilled chicken, cheese, fried egg and jalapeño aioli. Weekend brunch offerings will include Dosa Waffles, pancake stacks and chorizo scrambles.
The regular menu features Mr Bob's Classic Fried Chicken Burger, Chicken Hummus Bowl with black channa and Byadgi chilli oil, and The South Side Smash with kachampuli glaze. Desserts include Filter Kaapi Tiramisu, Classic Éclair and Nutilla. The beverage programme will remain exclusively focused on filter coffee, prepared using Arabica beans sourced from Chikmagalur. Alongside traditional hot filter coffee, the selection includes Salted Caramel Iced Filter Coffee, Kopi Peng, KT Special Coffee and Orange Is The New Black, a cold brew preparation.
The three-floor café draws inspiration from traditional Mangalorean homes, incorporating red oxide flooring, terracotta, brass, Indian marble, granite and dark wood. An outdoor seating area inspired by the traditional katte will be pet-friendly, while the ground floor will be reserved for dining and social interaction. The second floor will accommodate working guests, events and a reading corner, with the uppermost floor dedicated to private office operations. With its Bengaluru opening, BuCo. aims to introduce a contemporary café experience centred on Karnataka's culinary identity, combining regional flavours, artisanal baking and traditional filter coffee.