Top 10 Popular Irani Cafes in Mumbai

Merwan & Co has a queue of people waiting for the cafe to open early in the morning. As you wait for the doors to open, you are lost in the sweet fragrance of fresh breads being baked, along with their delicious mawa cakes. A glass of Irani chai with some bun maska and bhurji pav is just what you need to start your day. The cafe has a very Bollywood feel to it, and the service is quite fast. Even full, you will want to order more food.

One of the most legendary Irani cafes in Mumbai, Britannia & Co has been in the news a lot. It is one of the oldest Irani restaurants in Mumbai and a tad expensive when compared to other Irani restaurants. The food, however, does not disappoint. It's worth every money spent.

While a lot of Irani cafes in Mumbai have mill workers and the middle-class crowd enjoying their food, Kyani is one cafe that plays host to a lot of college students. It’s quite close to Xavier’s College, and the students are more than delighted to eat at this cafe. It is also known for its wine cakes and few other confectionaries. Don’t forget to try out their keema dishes and the chicken roll. The cafe also has a bakery attached to it, in case you want to treat your folks or friends to some of the best cakes and puffs they’ll ever eat. The restaurant has been passed on from one generation to the next, and has its set of loyal customers.

It is right in the middle of Colaba Causeway, every shopaholic's paradise, and a restaurant you just can't walk by without eating at. Piccadilly is compact and not exactly the most luxurious Irani cafe in Mumbai, but you won't be bothered about it when you taste the food here.

Sassanian has been in business since 1913 and still has some of that old charm. In addition to the numerous bakery items here, you'll also find yourself binging on the food. Order yourself some beer and some good food, you're set for the evening. Their mawa cakes are a must try.

An interesting fact about Ideal Corner is that it used to be a garage before the owner decided to turn it into a cafe. The cafe got a lot of publicity and recognition on social media, as well. It is considered as one of the best Irani cafes in Mumbai. The food is a delight, making you want to come back again and again.

Cafe Excelsior is one beautiful and a very old Irani cafe in Mumbai. If you are walking on the streets of the old Fort area in town, you will find this 97-year-old cafe that serves some of the best mutton burgers you will have had. Apart from Parsi food, you can also enjoy Lebanese cuisine here.

The akuri and caramel custard at Military Cafe are to die for! The cafe is known for cooking the most scrumptious meals for egalitarians. Customers cannot stop raving about the mutton dhansak and kheema ghotala here!

Moving away from the Fort area, Cafe Gulshan is located in Matunga and is a popular hangout spot for students. It might not be as popular as the other Irani cafes in Mumbai, but the food here is great.

Jimmy Boy is probably one of the only Irani cafes in Mumbai that has a separate section dedicated to Parsi food in its menu. The tea, bun maska, patties, salli, mutton gravy cutlet, the list is endless. For a true Irani food experience head to Jimmy Boy in the Fort area.

Irani cafes have been in the news for the longest time since many of them are on the verge of shutting down. It is people’s love for Parsi food that has been keeping the restaurants functioning even now. Try Mumbai’s finest Irani cafes to find out why everyone loves them so much.

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