7 editor picks in Mumbai.
7 cafes in Mumbai, editor-picked for cafes open sunday. Cafes serving on sundays. All cafes in Mumbai.
Kyani and Co opened in 1904, making it Mumbai's oldest Irani cafe. Bun maska, brun maska, mawa cake and the sweet milky chai have not changed in a century.
OrderBun maska and Irani chai; share a mawa cake.
TipMornings until 11:00 are the best time; the cafe fills with regulars by lunch.
Subko's Bandra flagship roasts and bakes in-house off Chapel Road. The Bibasaha Bana single-origin espresso program is Subko's calling card; the croissants.
OrderA Bibasaha Bana espresso and a chocolate-cardamom croissant.
TipThe bean retail counter holds the freshest single-origins; ask the barista for what just landed.
Cafe Madras at Kings Circle has poured South Indian filter coffee since 1940. The idli is steamed in cotton batter; the masala dosa is the benchmark.
OrderFilter coffee and a Mysore masala dosa.
TipClosed Monday; weekend mornings queue from 07:00. Cash and card both accepted.
Mr Rustom K Yazdabadi opened Sassanian on 1st Marine Street in 1913. The bakery oven has stayed lit ever since; bun maska, brun, fried egg pav, mawa cake.
OrderBun maska with Irani chai, a fried egg pav on the side.
TipBreakfast prices are still 1980s low; cash works easiest. Cash and card both accepted.
Blue Tokai's One World Center cafe pours and sells the Mumbai outpost of India's largest specialty roaster. Espresso, pour-over and whole-bean retail.
OrderA single-origin Vienna or Attikan estate pour-over for the morning cup.
TipThe bean wall has a daily-roast list; buy 250g of a recent roast for home.
Cafe Mondegar opened in 1932 on Colaba Causeway. The Mario Miranda murals on opposite walls (1990s) are the room's signature; jukebox still plays.
OrderA cold beer, a chicken cafreal and the chocolate mousse.
TipThe Wurlitzer jukebox accepts coins; bring change. Cash and card both accepted.
Blue Tokai's Bandra cafe on 32nd Road is a Pali Hill working-day mainstay. Single-origin espresso, cold brew on tap. Editor's TableJourney pick.
OrderCold brew and a banana bread; bean retail for home.
TipThe 32nd Road cafe has outdoor seats; arrive before 10:00 to claim one.
