40 mid-range rooms in Mumbai, editor-picked. the comfortable everyday-good rooms in Mumbai, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Mumbai food.
Mohammed Ali Road Stalls ★ 4.8
mohammed-ali-road · Mohammed Ali Road, Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai 400003
Mohammed Ali Road's stalls run until 02:00 most nights; during Ramadan iftar through suhoor stays open. Biryani, seekh, sheermal, mawa sweets.
Tip: Cash easiest; the busy hour is 22:00 to midnight. Cash and card both accepted.
Britannia and Co ★ 4.7
fort · Wakefield House, 11 Sprott Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Britannia has poured Iranian zereshk berries over mutton pulao at this Ballard Estate room since 1923, three generations of the Kohinoor family running it.
Tip: Cash only; arrive by 13:00 weekdays or risk the berry pulao running out. Closed Sunday.
Britannia and Co ★ 4.7
fort · Wakefield House, 11 Sprott Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Britannia in Ballard Estate has poured Iranian zereshk berries over mutton pulao since 1923. Lunchtime only weekdays; Saturday opens until 22:00.
Tip: Cash only; arrive by 13:00 weekdays or the berry pulao runs out. Closed Sunday.
Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters and Craft Bakehouse ★ 4.7
bandra-west · Ground Floor, Mary Lodge, 21A Chapel Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
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.
Tip: The bean retail counter holds the freshest single-origins; ask the barista for what just landed.
Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters ★ 4.7
bandra-west · Ground Floor, Mary Lodge, 21A Chapel Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Subko's Bandra flagship roasts in house and pours single-origin espresso under the Bibasaha Bana label. The retail counter sells fresh single-origin bags.
Tip: Ask the barista which roast just landed; freshest beans go fastest.
Mohammed Ali Road Ramadan Stalls ★ 4.7
mohammed-ali-road · Mohammed Ali Road, Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai 400003
Mohammed Ali Road runs as a continuous food street: kebab stalls, biryani houses, sheermal bakers and the Bohri community kitchens. Open until 02:00 nightly.
Tip: Best during Ramadan when stalls run until suhoor; rest of the year stays open till 02:00.
Subko Craft Bakehouse ★ 4.6
bandra-west · Ground Floor, Mary Lodge, 21A Chapel Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Subko's Bandra flagship laminates croissants daily and bakes the in-house bread on Chapel Road. The cardamom-chocolate bun and the sourdough loaves draw.
Tip: Loaves come out at 11:30; queue by 11:00 on weekends. Cash and card both accepted.
Bohri Mohalla Kebab Lane ★ 4.6
mohammed-ali-road · Bohri Mohalla, near Saifee Hospital, Mumbai 400003
Bohri Mohalla Kebab Lane is a bohri street food room in Mohammed Ali Road. Smoked mutton with kheema pav is the order; Ramadan iftar is busiest.
Tip: Smoked mutton with kheema pav is the order; Ramadan iftar is busiest.
Subko Bandra Brunch ★ 4.6
bandra-west · Ground Floor, Mary Lodge, 21A Chapel Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Subko's Bandra flagship runs an informal weekend brunch with house-laminated croissants, sourdough loaves and single-origin coffee; the terrace fills early.
Mahesh Lunch Home ★ 4.5
fort · 8-B Cawasji Patel Street, Fort, Mumbai 400001
S C Karkera opened Mumbai's first dedicated Mangalorean room in Fort in 1977. The pomfret hits the tandoor whole and the fish gassi runs with thick coconut.
Tip: Order solkadhi to follow the meal; the kokum drink settles the spice.
Bademiya ★ 4.5
colaba · Tulloch Road, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001
Bademiya has run kebabs on charcoal behind the Taj since 1946. The street stall on Tulloch Road still pulls midnight queues for baida roti and chicken.
Tip: The street stall is open until 03:00; the indoor sit-down branches close at midnight.
Mahesh Lunch Home ★ 4.5
fort · 8-B Cawasji Patel Street, Fort, Mumbai 400001
S C Karkera opened Mumbai's first dedicated Mangalorean room in Fort in 1977. The pomfret hits the tandoor whole; the fish gassi runs with thick coconut.
Tip: Order sol kadhi to follow the meal; the kokum drink settles the spice.
Bademiya ★ 4.5
colaba · Tulloch Road, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001
Bademiya has run charcoal kebabs behind the Taj since 1946. The street stall pulls midnight queues for baida roti, seekh kabab and chicken tikka rolls.
Tip: Street stall runs until 03:00; the indoor sit-down branches close at midnight.
Subko Coffee at Lower Parel ★ 4.5
lower-parel · Kamala Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
Subko's Lower Parel outlet inside Kamala Mills sits beside The Bombay Canteen. Same Bibasaha Bana espresso program and the dedicated single-origin retail.
Tip: Easiest pre-brunch coffee in Kamala Mills; arrive before 11:00.
Bademiya Seekh Kabab Stall ★ 4.5
colaba · Tulloch Road, Apollo Bandar, Behind Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, Mumbai 400001
The original Bademiya street stall on Tulloch Road has cooked seekh kebabs over charcoal since 1946. Open until 03:00; the after-club queue runs deep most.
Tip: Veg and non-veg counters are split; the stall is opposite the sit-down room.
Bohri Mohalla Kebab Lane ★ 4.5
mohammed-ali-road · Bohri Mohalla, near Saifee Hospital, Mumbai 400003
Bohri Mohalla off Mohammed Ali Road runs Dawoodi Bohra street kitchens at sundown. Smoked mutton, raan, kheema pav and bohri thal at counter stalls.
Tip: Ramadan iftar is the busiest stretch; otherwise weekday evenings are calm.
Bademiya ★ 4.5
colaba · Tulloch Road, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001
Bademiya's Tulloch Road stall runs until 03:00 daily. Charcoal kebabs, baida rotis and tikka rolls. Mumbai's canonical after-club queue forms here from 23:00.
Tip: Cash and card accepted at the stall; sit-down rooms close at midnight.
Gajalee ★ 4.4
andheri · Kadamgiri Complex, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai 400057
Gajalee in Vile Parle East serves Malvani coastal cooking with the koli catch that morning. The thali runs prawns, surmai and crab with sol kadhi.
Tip: Order sol kadhi to drink after; it cuts the coconut gravies.
Jimmy Boy ★ 4.4
fort · Vikas Building, 11 Bank Street, Off Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai 400023
Jimmy Boy is a three-generation Parsi room off Horniman Circle, serving the wedding-table dishes daily: patra ni machhi, sali boti, dhansak and lagan nu.
Tip: The Sunday Parsi wedding thali is the order; book ahead for it.
Soam ★ 4.4
chowpatty · Sadguru Sadan, Ground Floor, Babulnath Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007
Pinki Dixit's Soam in Chowpatty has poured Gujarati and Maharashtrian home cooking since 2005. The khichdi runs seven different grains and the undhiyo.
Tip: Cash and digital both accepted; weekends crowd hard, arrive at 12:00 sharp.
Swati Snacks ★ 4.4
tardeo · 248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007
Swati Snacks in Tardeo has run the family-style Gujarati menu for three generations. Panki on banana leaves, faraali pattice and seasonal aamras-puri.
Tip: Aamras season runs March to May; that is the time to make the booking.
Jimmy Boy ★ 4.4
fort · Vikas Building, 11 Bank Street, Off Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai 400023
Jimmy Boy off Horniman Circle runs the Parsi wedding menu daily: patra ni machhi, sali boti, dhansak, akuri, lagan nu custard. Three-generation Parsi family.
Tip: The Sunday Parsi wedding thali is the order; book ahead for it.
Soam ★ 4.4
chowpatty · Sadguru Sadan, Ground Floor, Babulnath Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007
Pinki Dixit's Soam in Chowpatty has run Gujarati and Maharashtrian home cooking since 2005. Saat dana khichdi runs seven grains; undhiyo holds nine.
Tip: Weekend lunches crowd hard; arrive at 12:00 sharp for a counter seat.
Swati Snacks ★ 4.4
tardeo · 248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007
Swati Snacks in Tardeo has run family-style Gujarati for three generations. Panki on banana leaves, faraali pattice and seasonal aamras with hot puris.
Tip: Aamras season runs March to May; book ahead for weekends in those months.
Gajalee ★ 4.4
andheri · Kadamgiri Complex, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai 400057
Gajalee in Vile Parle East serves Malvani coastal cooking with the koli catch that morning. The thali runs prawns, surmai and crab with sol kadhi.
Tip: Sol kadhi after the meal cuts the coconut gravies. Cash and card both accepted.
Blue Tokai Roasters One World Center ★ 4.4
lower-parel · Tower 1C Atrium, One World Center, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
Blue Tokai's One World Center cafe in Lower Parel pours and sells the Mumbai outpost of India's largest specialty roaster. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Tip: The bean wall has a daily-roast list; freshest bags on the right.
Cafe Mondegar ★ 4.3
colaba · 5A Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Cafe Mondegar opened in 1932 on Colaba Causeway. The Mario Miranda murals on opposite walls are the room's signature; the Wurlitzer jukebox still works.
Tip: The Wurlitzer takes coins; bring change for it. Cash and card both accepted.
Blue Tokai One World Center ★ 4.3
lower-parel · Tower 1C Atrium, One World Center, Elphinstone, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
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.
Tip: The bean wall has a daily-roast list; buy 250g of a recent roast for home.
Blue Tokai Roasters Bandra ★ 4.3
bandra-west · Shop 1, Plot 17, 32nd Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Blue Tokai's Bandra cafe on 32nd Road is a Pali Hill weekday standard. Single-origin espresso, cold brew on tap, outdoor seating and retail bean bags.
Tip: Outdoor seats fill by 10:00; arrive before for the best of them.
Indigo Delicatessen ★ 4.3
colaba · 5 Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Indigo Deli runs eggs benedict and an all-day brunch counter near the Gateway. Open from 11:00 daily; the bakery has fresh croissants and sourdough at 11.
Papa Pancho Da Dhaba ★ 4.2
bandra-west · Shop 12, Gasper Enclave, Pali Naka, St John Street, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Papa Pancho on Pali Naka does dhaba-style Punjabi cooking: sarson da saag, butter chicken, makki rotis and lassi in steel tumblers. Open since 1997.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; the pork pickle is a counter favourite to take home.
Indigo Delicatessen ★ 4.2
colaba · 5 Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Rahul Akerkar's Indigo Deli runs all day off Colaba Causeway, two minutes from the Gateway: eggs benedict at breakfast, burger at lunch, sticky toffee any.
Tip: The bakery counter sells loaves and danishes from 11:00; arrive earlier for the croissants.
Indigo Delicatessen ★ 4.2
colaba · 5 Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Rahul Akerkar's Indigo Deli on Colaba Causeway runs all day, two minutes from the Gateway. Eggs benedict for breakfast, burger for lunch, sticky toffee.
Tip: The bakery counter sells loaves and danishes from 11:00; come earlier for croissants.
Cream Centre ★ 4.2
chowpatty · 25/B Chowpatty Seaface, Chowpatty, Girgaon, Mumbai 400007
Cream Centre opened at Chowpatty Seaface in 1958 as a vegetarian sweets and snacks counter. The channa bhatura is the canonical dish; the hot fudge sundae.
Tip: Family-friendly with a high-chair stock; weekday lunches are quietest.
Papa Pancho Da Dhaba ★ 4.2
bandra-west · Shop 12, Gasper Enclave, Pali Naka, St John Street, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Papa Pancho on Pali Naka serves dhaba-style Punjabi cooking since 1997: sarson da saag, butter chicken, makki rotis and lassi in steel tumblers.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; the pork pickle is a take-home favourite.
Doolally Taproom Bandra ★ 4.2
bandra-west · Sona Building, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Doolally is the Mumbai franchise of Pune-based Doolally Brewing. The Bandra taproom pours the house apple cider. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Tip: Tuesday is open mic; Friday night quizzes draw the regulars.
Jimmy Boy ★ 4.2
fort · Vikas Building, 11 Bank Street, Off Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai 400023
Fort Parsi institution at Vikas Building off Horniman Circle since 1925; only place in Mumbai serving Lagan nu Bhonu wedding meal, Patra ni Macchi, Salliboti.
Tip: Sunday Parsi wedding thali is the order; book ahead. Cash and card both accepted.
Cafe Mondegar ★ 4.2
colaba · 5A Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Cafe Mondegar opens at 08:30 with a continental breakfast counter, pork sausage on the menu and the Wurlitzer jukebox running. Walk-in only, cash easiest.
Indigo Delicatessen Bakery Counter ★ 4.1
colaba · 5 Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Indigo Deli's bakery counter in Colaba sells laminated pastries, sourdough loaves and danishes from 11:00. The almond croissant is the daily benchmark.
Tip: Croissants come out at 11:00 fresh; sourdough loaves at 14:00.
Cafe Mondegar ★ 4.1
colaba · 5A Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Cafe Mondegar opened in 1932 on Colaba Causeway. The Mario Miranda murals on opposite walls (1990s) are the room's signature; jukebox still plays.
Tip: The Wurlitzer jukebox accepts coins; bring change. Cash and card both accepted.