Best Cafés & Roasteries in Mumbai
Curated specialty roasters, heritage tea salons, and quiet neighborhood workspaces across Mumbai. Zero commercial chains.
Masque
Set inside the historic Laxmi Woollen Mills, this internationally acclaimed restaurant serves an ambitious 10-course tasting menu exploring regional Indian ingredients with modern culinary techniques. (Source: https://www.masquerestaurant.com/food)
Gajalee
A legendary Mumbai institution revered for its coastal Maharashtrian and Malvani cooking, celebrated especially for its tandoori crab, butter pepper garlic prawns, and bombil fry. (Source: https://lbb.in/mumbai/gajalee-vile-parle/)
Bombay Sweet Shop
A colorful, nostalgic dessert parlor and café that reimagines traditional Indian mithai into inventive treats alongside savory snacks. (Source: https://archello.com/project/bombay-sweet-shop-byculla)
Trishna
A legendary Mumbai seafood institution celebrated for its iconic butter pepper garlic crab and coastal Mangalorean preparations. (Source: https://www.swiggy.com/restaurants/trishna-fort-mumbai-34bc1212494df43faad2ad6dc78b60ff)
Veronica's
Housed inside the historic St. Jude Bakery in Bandra's heritage village, this vibrant deli and bakery serves sourdough sandwiches, stellar coffee, and fresh pastries. (Source: https://veronicasbombay.com/cdn/shop/files/Veronica_s-Kashvi-Gidwani-_January-2023_-18.jpg?v=1677590065&width=1500)
Kuckeliku Breakfast House
A charming, art-filled breakfast café in Colaba serving all-day brunch favorites, housemade waffles, and quality coffee in a cozy space decorated with rotating art collections. (Source: https://www.justdial.com/Mumbai/Kuckeliku-Breakfast-House-Near-Hotel-Sea-Palace-Colaba/022PXX22-XX22-210328200532-R6F5_BZDET)
Americano
Celebrated neighbourhood restaurant helmed by Chef Alex Sanchez serving ingredient-driven California cuisine, handmade pastas, and inventive cocktails in a sleek, minimalist dining room. (Source: https://www.americanobombay.com)
Britannia & Co. Restaurant
Operating since 1923 in a colonial-era building, this iconic Irani cafe is legendary for its authentic mutton berry pulao, sali boti, and house-made caramel custard. (Source: https://migrationology.com/brittania-co-parsi-food-mumbai/)
Ekaa
Housed within heritage Kitab Mahal, this ingredient-forward dining space led by Chef Niyati Rao reimagines subcontinental micro-seasonal flavours and indigenous ingredients. (Source: https://b.zmtcdn.com/data/pictures/chains/4/20023134/877d1a79b7ac765d7f39edde7f16b3e4.jpg)
Bastian - At The Top
Perched on the 48th floor of Kohinoor Square, this opulent sky-high destination delivers panoramic city and Sea Link views alongside gourmet seafood, Asian plates, and craft cocktails. (Source: https://www.30bestbarsindia.in/a-taste-of-the-high-life-and-high-spirits-at-mumbais-new-bastian-at-the-top/)
Kala Ghoda Cafe
A charming neighborhood staple housed in a historic barn structure, beloved for its organic single-origin brews, fresh waffles, and warm community atmosphere. (Source: https://kgcafe.in)
Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters & Craft Bakehouse
Located in a restored heritage bungalow in Bandra, Subko serves single-origin Indian specialty coffees alongside artisanal sourdough and baked goods. (Source: https://www.subko.coffee/pages/locations)
Yazdani Bakery
A historic 1950s Irani bakery in South Mumbai famous for its freshly baked Brun Maska, Mawa cakes, and traditional Irani chai. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazdani_Bakery)
AER
Located on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, this sleek open-air rooftop bar offers sweeping views of the Arabian Sea and Mumbai skyline. (Source: https://www.fourseasons.com/mumbai/dining/lounges/aer/)