Top 5 Cafes in Bombay

As exciting as the life in Bombay can get, you will want to get away from the bustle and cozy up once in a while, to have your alone time. The best place to do this would be in a cute cozy cafe that serves comfort food and beverages. And imagine the snug corner cafe during the holiday season, decked up with a Christmas Tree and lights!

Here are our Top 5 recommendations for cafes in Bombay that you shouldn’t miss out on (especially during the holiday season):

 

1. Chantilly

From bottom to top, Chantilly’s entire menu is curated by Needa Khan herself. This little cafe is best known for its Nutella Philly Cheesecake. You could spend hours at a stretch indulging on the cookies, brownies, and cheesecakes, while catching up on some work, reading a book or spending some time with your friends.
Ps. They’re all set for Christmas way ahead of time, so if you’re one of those who start caroling quite early, come here and do it without any shame. Also, they have a basket filled with witty cards that you could pick for someone you love.

 

2. Kala Ghoda Cafe

Take a stroll around the tiny inner lanes of Kala Ghoda, and stop by this cafe amidst some quirky boutiques. Enjoy select wines- Indian and foreign, and listen to some great music, while soaking in all the SoBo vibes.

 

3. Poetry by Love and Cheesecake

Decked up with boughs of holly, and the groovy Christmas carols, and lingering fragrant aromas of chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, and baked dishes. Poetry has a special Christmas menu waiting for you just as you enter. Feel like the spoilt Bandra girl that you are and savour on some delicious croissants, pancakes or even salads (yes salads, they’re mouth-watering).

However, their Old School Pancakes have been our personal all-time favourite since day one.

 

4. The Village Shop

Located in a quaint corner in one of the gallis of Bandra, the Village Shop is one of the most Instagrammable cafes in Bombay. It’s one of the few cafes that have a combination of minimalism and a great sense of aesthetics.

+ points about the place is that it serves vegan food and desserts, and is pet-friendly at the same time.

 

5. Eat Around The Corner

A place that makes you feel like you’re in a holiday mood all year round. Right up from the set-up of the place, the all-white and mirror interiors, the soothing playlist, to the comforting smell of grilled chicken, cheese pizzas and baked desserts, you are going to love every moment here.

 

Bonus: Candies (Probably the Christmasy-ist cafe)

During the month of December, Candies is almost practically Screaming “ ‘Tis The Season!! “, with its over the top Christmas decor! It is a very quirky, villa turned into a cafe, adorned with lights, and a super cute store named ‘Marry Me’ on the first floor. You can enjoy the multiple strings of fairy lights during the night, or soak up the sun during the day while binging on some of their freshly made food off of their menu (and yes they do have a special Christmas menu).
Ps. Their Chicken Sandwich is a MUST-HAVE!

 

Happy Tripping!