Where To Get 36 Of Mumbai's Most Decadent Chocolatey Treats Right Now

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.”- Charles M. Schulz (Creator of Peanuts)

A. Chocolate x Alcohol 

And then there were two. We’re the last people to deny chocolate its rightful place in the spotlight, but when it meets its match (read: alcohol) it only reaches new heights of deliciousness. Naturally, plenty of Mumbai eateries have come up with yummy options that weigh in on this marriage of flavours.

I. Bailey’s Mousse Cake at Leo’s Boulangerie

Cost: Rs. 450 for half a kilo

II. Chocolate Truffles with Homemade Whiskey Ice-cream at Gallops

Cost: Milion-dollar view at a very reasonable price @ Rs. 300 

III. Old Monk Chocolate Cake at Monkey Bar

Cost: Too bad it only comes in one size @ Rs. 200

IV. Whisky Pâté at Indigo Deli

Cost: Unique comes reasonably priced @ Rs. 395

Chocolate x Unique Desserts

There’s nothing we love more than culinary innovation, and when that happens to involve chocolate? Well, that’s culinary heaven. Here are some of the most interesting chocolate-infused desserts we’ve scouted out across the city.

V. Bacon-Nutella-Butter Pao at Bonobo

 Cost: You know you want to @ Rs. 260

VI. Chocolate Mousse with Masala Chai Granita at Hakkasan

Cost: Probably the most you’ve ever paid for something with chai in it @ Rs. 350

VII. Chocolate Pizza at The Rolling Pin

 Cost: Meatless and cheese-less, but #sorrynotsorry @ Rs. 375

VIII. Chocolate Sandwich at Om Sai Fast Food

Cost: Very pleasing @ Rs. 70

IX. Cracknut Pie at Ellipsis

If you're dining at Ellipsis, your meal is incomplete without a serving of Cracknut Pie. The base is streusel, and the pie is filled with chocolate and almond before being topped with candied nuts and salted caramel.

Cost: Go nuts @ Rs. 300 for a slice

X. Double chocolate popcorn at Onesta Confections

Cost: Sharing is caring (except when you have to share this) @ Rs. 250

XI. Fatty Hill at The Fatty Bao

Cost: Crispy, creamy bliss @ Rs. 265

XII. Flowerpot at Jamjar Diner

 Cost: Mud cake memories to be made @ Rs. 387

XIII. Rocky Road Overload at Waffle House

 Cost: Too much to handle? You decide @ Rs. 200

XIV. Spiced Mexican hot chocolate spoon at Country of Origin

Cost: Spooning is overrated. Unless it’s this spoon @ Rs. 80 

XV. White Chocolate and Blueberry Cake at Le Pain Quotidien

 Cost: Very, berry deliciousness @ Rs. 160

Chocolate x Baked Goods

Let’s face it, chocolate knows its truest form in a bakery. Which is why bakery-worth chocolate delights deserve a section all unto their own.

XVI. Chocolate Brownie at Sleight of Hand

Cost: Bono knew about this place @ Rs. 85 onwards

 XVII. Chocolate Flan with Espresso Flavouring and Dark Chocolate Sauce at The White Owl

 Cost: Cheaper than their craft beer @ Rs. 235

XVIII. Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse at Yauatcha

Cost: Who cares how it’s pronounced, the mousse is great @ Rs. 350

 XIX. Churros at San Churros

 Cost: They will find you @ Rs. 350

XX. Dark Chocolate Macaron at Le 15

 Cost: Do the macaron-a @ Rs. 65

 XXI. Dense Chocolate Loaf at Theobroma’s

Cost: Density’s child @ Rs. 190

XXII. Flourless ‘70 % Cocoa’ Chocolate cake at The Pantry

Cost: Tall, dark and handsome @ Rs. 225 

  XXIII. Flourless Chocolate Cake at Café Zoe

Cost: Totally worth squeezing past couples to the counter to get @ Rs. 250

XXIV. Gooey Chocolate Cake at Moshe’s

Cost: Gooey, messy happiness @ Rs.160

 XXV. Nutella and Sea Salt Cookie at Sweetish House Mafia

Cost: Don’t you worry child, this cookie is amazing @ Rs. 125

XXVI. Salted Caramel and Chocolate Fondant at Café Nemo

Cost: A salty, sweet surprise @ Rs. 336

XXVII. Warm Chocolate Tart at The Table

Cost: You won’t want to stop eating @ Rs. 395

Chocolate x Beverages

As a wise man or woman likely discovered, for all those times you don’t have enough room for a dessert in yourself, turn it into liquid and enjoy it through a straw.

XVIII. Chocolate  Milkshake at Bachelor’s

Cost: Experience or revisit childhood glee @ Rs. 162

XXIX. Dark Hot Chocolate at Suzette

Cost: You won’t see Judi Dench here, but still visit @ Rs. 170

XXX. Hot Chocolate at La Folie

Breakfast Chocolate

You know what they say, if you’re going to indulge, do it in the morning. Thank goodness for breakfast sweet treats like waffles, pancakes, crepes and more that allow us to start our days off with chocolate.

XXXI. Belgian Waffles with Chocolate Sauce at Kala Ghoda Café

Cost: Eat till chocolate dribbles down your chin and then order another @ Rs. 145

XXXII. Melted Belgian Chocolate Crepe at Suzette

Cost: Oh crepe, this is good! @ Rs. 210

XXXIII. Nutella and Banana Pancakes at Jamjar Diner

Cost: Jack Johnson should have added chocolate to his banana pancakes @ Rs. 241

Ice Cream

And finally we have the ultimate textural combination of chocolate with any dairy item—-ice cream and chocolate cannot be forgotten. It’s basically always summer here too, so these should hit the spot all year round.

XXXIV. Belgian Chocolate Parfait @ The Parfait Co.

The Parfait Co.'s Belgian chocolate parfait is one of four flavours they have launched. It's rich, it's creamy and it's unlike any other chocolate 'ice cream' you think you may have had.

Cost: A half-kilo tub comes @ Rs. 395

XXXV. Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt ice cream at Caramel Carousel

Cost: Rub a dub dub, you’ll want to be in that tub @ Rs. 600 for a half-kilo tub

XXXVI. Dark Side of Ginger at Sucre des Terres

Cost: Experience a ginger zinger @ Rs. 650

Words: Neville Bhandara

[Nobody died and made us chocolate god, even though we wish someone would. Either way, in case you think we missed out on the greatest chocolate dish the city's ever seen, let us and others know in the comments section below. If we think you're right, we'll even include it in our updated version of this list.]