I. A-1 Bakery, Bandra West
The morning drunkard’s worst-kept secret
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 20 for minced perfection
II. American Express Bakery, Bandra West
About 100 times more exciting than the bank
What you’re getting:
Cost: The rye bread costs Rs. 45 and the lemon cake costs Rs. 175.
III. B. Merwan & Co., Grant Road
Traditional Irani baking at its best
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 10. How can you say no?
IV. Bangalore Iyengar Bakery, Matunga West
Because 'eggless' doesn't always mean you have to frown
What you’re getting:
Cost: The cream rolls cost Rs. 20 and the rawa mawa cake costs Rs 400 per kilo. If you've never had a mawa birthday cake, maybe it's time to try one?
V. Bombay Canteen Bakery, Lower Parel
You've had the food, now go back for dessert
What you’re getting: The Poi Saag Quiche. It's not up for debate. This delicious little quiche is stuffed with chicken and melted cheese and comes topped with some spinach. And the pastry—oh dear lord!
Cost: Just Rs. 50. We dare you to not scarf down a couple of these.
VI. Byculla Restaurant & Bakery, Byculla
For the city's best mutton pattice
What you’re getting:
Cost: At Rs. 45 it's a sweet deal.
VII. Celejor, Colaba
What you’re getting:
Cost: Butterfly cookies cost Rs. 95 and the cheese straws cost Rs. 60.
VIII. City Bakery, Worli
Where it's worth driving to (despite no parking) just so you can load up your car
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 29 for an eclair. Though we'd easily pay so much more.
IX. Ellipsis Bakery, Worli
For super-sized portions and a taste of Americana
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 300 for a slice of heaven
X. Gaylord, Churchgate
For a dose of nostaliga
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 55. You read that right.
XI. Hearsch Bakery, Bandra West
Not for those with a weak stomach, but delicious all the same
What you’re getting:
Cost: The pan rolls cost Rs. 40. This is love at first bite.
XII. Kyani & Co., Marine Lines
What you’re getting:
Cost: At Rs. 15, we have to stop ourselves from buying a whole bunch and leaving with dabbas under our arms.
XIII. La Delight, Versova
Your post-drunkenness late night saviour
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 20. After all that money you threw away on alcohol, this will make you feel very good indeed.
XIV. Paris Bakery, Marine Lines
Baking to perfection since 1963
What you’re getting:
XV. The Baker’s Dozen, Kemps Corner
A bread lover's heaven
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 119 for a loaf of happiness you won't want to share.
XVI. Theobroma, Colaba
Because why would you go anywhere else for brownies?
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 85 for each. Which isn't bad considering the amount of chocolate on these brownies.
XVII. Yazdani Bakery, Fort
Where old is gold
What you’re getting:
Cost: Rs. 70 for apple pie equals a very happy tummy.
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