8 New Cafes to Explore in Mumbai
- Featured Food & Beverage
Staff Writer- 32 minutes read
We’re always in search of that perfect spot—a place to sip, savour, and soak in the city’s energy. In Mumbai, where the food scene is as fast-paced as its streets, cafes offer a lot more than a latte. They’re hideaways, social hubs, and creative spaces. Whether you’re a devoted cafe-hopper or just looking for your next favourite corner, this guide is for you.
The Nest
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The Nest, a new Bandra café by Khushal and Priyanka Kotak, features bamboo accents, jute mats, and a faux fireplace. The menu highlights curated coffees, toasties, handmade pasta, and the signature ‘Kunafa Nest’ with Gulab Jamun. With reading nooks, board games, and a small library, it’s designed for work, dates, or casual hangouts.
Sukoon
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Suren Joshi’s Sukoon is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly retreat for early risers, opening at 6.00 am with yoga, meditation, and phone-free dining incentives. Chef Tanvi Shah’s menu, catered to mindful eating features organic dishes like Wild Mushroom Congee, Jigarthanda Falooda, and smoothie bowls with ashwagandha and spirulina, all served in copper crockery.
AMADEO by Oberoi
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AMADEO By Oberoi at Jio World Centre features The Counter Collection, with dedicated sections for Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and Indian cuisine. Spanning 14,600 square feet, it overlooks the Fountain of Joy and is led by Chef Kayzad Sadri. Guests can watch chefs prepare dishes at live counters, offering patrons a direct participation in the cooking process.
Affogato
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Another from Suren Joshi, Affogato on Khar’s 17th Road is a café dedicated to the Italian coffee-dessert duo. Partnering with gelato expert Shalini Rattan, it serves signature affogatos like salted caramel alongside Madagascar vanilla and Sicilian pistachio gelatos. With a minimalist design by Kasturi Wagh and Vineet Hingorani, it keeps the focus on coffee and gelato pairings.
PAUL
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Mumbai now enjoys a slice of France with the debut of the renowned French bakery chain, Paul Depuis, at Phoenix Palladium Mall. Founded in 1889, the bakery is known for its pastries, croissants, quiches, and over 140 varieties of bread. Here, you can sip on some wine or coffee and pretend you’re in a Parisian cafe.
Ladurée
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Mumbai is now home to Ladurée, the iconic French bakery and tearoom founded in 1862, with its first outlet at JIO World Plaza, BKC. Famous for its delicate macarons, the patisserie also offers an array of classic French pastries. Crystal chandeliers cast a gentle luminescence upon vibrant macarons, arranged like an art exhibition on shelves. Known for its iconic macarons, Ladurée’s specialty has even graced shows like Gossip Girl and films like Marie Antoinette.
Mag St.
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Mag St. has launched its third outpost in Bandra, following its Colaba and Lower Parel locations. Founded by Gauri Devidayal and Jay Yousuf, it offers signature dishes like Lobster Rolls, Wasabi Prawns, and Half-and-Half Pizzas. The Bandra venue also features Mag St. Bread Co. products, available for both dine-in and casual takeaway options.
Shelter
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In Versova, Shelter by Javaphile, founded by Suren Joshi and Alsha Imran Shaikh, is a three-storey café with a live pizza counter, a library café, and a rooftop event space. Led by Chef Soumojit Sinha and Pastry Chef Ameek Kaur, it serves all-day breakfast, wood-fired pizzas, and dishes like Beetroot Thecha Toast and Miso Salmon Bowl. Designed by Lila Sarin, it brings fresh dining to community-driven experiences.
