Mumbai’s tryst with bakeries goes back to a time when Iranian outlets dotted the vintage nooks and crannies of the city. And the Mumbaikars’ love for baked delights never faltered even when horse-driven carriages paved the way for black-and-yellow taxis. Today, the always-bustling city is home to plenty of modern bakeries. But the appetising scent of just-baked bread and taste of sweet nothings is just as delightful at places, modern or old. Without further ado, here is our list of the best bakeries in Mumbai!
1. B. Merwan & Co.
For over a century, B. Merwan has been dishing out delish bun maska, delightful mawa cakes and flaky vegetable patties for all to enjoy. Housed in an old-world building featuring Art Deco tiles, this is one of those bakeries encouraging laid-back conversations over copious cups of Irani chai. On a hot day, you can make your way in for a refreshing sherbet as time inside fortunately ticks incredibly slowly.
📍Grant Road East, Bharat Nagar
2. Theobroma
Done up in gentle pastels and boasting a Parisian touch, Theobroma bakeries are famed for their gooey and chocolatey brownies. With an abundance of cupcakes and pastries coming in flavours like lemon, blueberry, and caramel, among others, they have long since maintained their status as one of the best bakeries in Mumbai. During the summer months, you can also get your hands on special treats made with fresh mango.
📍Multiple locations
3. Leopold Café
Another old-school gem, Leopold Café, has been South Mumbai’s socio-cultural and casual gourmet hub since 1871. One of the most iconichangout zones in the city, its cosy, vibrant interiors are as appealing as its menu. While technically not a bakery, the place is famed for its walnut and apple pies, cheesecakes, and brownies. The pastries served here are rich and creamy, coming in an abundance of flavourings like fruits, coffee, vanilla, chocolate, or cookies.
📍Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba Causeway
4. La Patisserie
Artisanal breads, colourful macaroons, and pastries that melt in your mouth—this place has it all. Try their incredibly soft cheesecakes, rich plum cakes, along with bouts of crunchy pralines and cookies. From dark chocolate, truffle, and lemon to vanilla, nutty, saffron, and sea salt, there is much to sample. You can even pair your desserts with their acclaimed wine collection.
📍Apollo Bandar, Colaba
5. City Bakery
Serving generous jam-puffs that have won hearts for years, City Bakery operates out of unpretentious glass cabinets under fluorescent tube lights. Their lip-smacking desserts don’t require an aesthetic moodboard setting, as the desserts speak for themselves. Their cream rolls, chocolate chip muffins, eclairs, and mawa cakes sell out rapidly. Further, you can also try their mousse, tea cakes, doughnuts, and tarts, along with a wide array of biscuits, from cocoa, butter, and oatmeal to walnut and coconut.
📍Dr Annie Besant Rd, Worli Naka
6. Yazdani Bakery
Among bakeries that continue to celebrate the charm of old-world Mumbai, Yazdani deserves special mention. Don’t let its dusty façade fool you. The wood-fired oven here churns out some of the best cookies and breads in town. If you want to relish mawa cake, apple cinnamon pie, bread pudding, or carrot cake without blowing your budget, this bakery is the one to visit. Or, for a simple breakfast, dig into their buttery bun maska and sweetened Irani chai.
📍Cawasji Patel Rd, Kala Ghoda
7. 7th Heaven
With a menu that lasts pages, you can find everything from cakes, ice cream and macaroons to muffins, tarts, and cheesecakes. The doughnuts served here are laced with generous offerings of cinnamon, mango, dark chocolate, or caramel. Or you can hop in here for a bite of their blueberry, pineapple, or chocolate Danish.
📍Multiple locations
8. Sassanian
Despite its modest appearance, this Parsi eatery and bakery packs a punch in terms of taste and quality. You can’t help but love their lemon cheesecake, mawa cake, creamy eggless pastries, and walnut brownies. The bread pudding and bun maska are also popular among the locals. This restaurant spanning a century also serves delectable rolls, curries, kebabs, and sizzlers. Whether you’re taking the sweet or savoury route, consider pairing your choice with an Irani chai or a fresh lime soda as an accompaniment. This outlet accepts cash only.
📍Cross Road, Dhobi Talao
9. Bombay Baking Company
A warm, chic setting paired with fresh-baked goodies is what Bombay Baking Company is all about. A part of Juhu’s JW Marriott, this patisserie whips up yummy breads, cakes, cheesecakes, and pastries. During summer, you are likely to come upon mango-based treats like tarts, mousse, and sponge cakes. Try their gourmet chocolates, cookies, and muffins to know why they are bestsellers for a reason.
📍Juhu Tara Rd