February is here and you're likely looking for patisseries, sweet shops and bakeries. So, just see this list
Your one-stop-shop for patisseries and bakeries across India
Often, you'll find me rattling away about my lack of enthusiasm around sweets. And subsequently biting my tongue; literally in this case. Truth is, there's so much innovation, thought and creativity flowing through the pastry scene in India today that it is hard to stay away from the profound creations being churned out by patisseries across India. Besides, it's perhaps the one thing we, as food writers, get the most recommendation requests for. And with the month of love here, I thought why not just compile a whole list? Take a look.
Le 15, Mumbai
Le15's métier lies in the fact that she has made baking accessible to so many people and fostered a strong community around it. Plus, their cakes are perfect to ring in a special occasions. I personally love the dark chocolate macaron cake, but you can also choose from flavours like strawberry cream, Nutella cheesecake, chocolate and raspberry or the viral-ish Biscoff cheesecake!
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Lavonne Cafe, Bengaluru
Helmed by acclaimed chef Vinesh Johny, this brand is defined by stellar craftsmanship and deserves special mention. Bengaluru peeps look no further than Indiranagar for all your cake, pastry and tart needs.
To order: call on 9740954505
Ether, Mumbai
birthdays? Founder of Ether, a chocolate atelier, Prateek's unique approach to dessert is defined by his commitment to the art & science of pastry. We are fans of his out-of-the-box ideas and especially, the cakes that range from a show-stopping smoked black forest cake to the unique sakura, made with cherry blossom, Peruvian chocolate and raspberry, or the cask aged tiramisu.
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Miam Patisserie, Delhi
Chef Bani Nanda is known for pushing the creative envelope and giving desserts (including plum cakes) new meaning through seasonal produce and a fresh approach. At Miam Patisserie, you can get a taste of the chef's magic by dipping your finger into their superb cake collection, which includes entremets in flavours like Miam's Famous Belgian Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel, Vanilla Almond and Raspberry and Fresh Blueberry & Lemon, alongside many eggless versions.
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Bombay Sweet Shop, Mumbai
Nobody does modern mithai like chef Girish Nayak of Bombay Sweet Shop. And while it's not a classic bakery, if you've got a friend who appreciates desi flavours, they would appreciate the ghevar strawberry tart here. You could choose from their curated packages, new collections or hand pick a number of treats yourself, including their assorted barks, Bombay's three-layered chocolate fudge and the patissas, to make things fun.
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The Cinnamon Kitchen, Pan-India
The brain behind India's first PCOS-friendly kitchen, Priyasha started The Cinnamon Kitchen as an Instagram page to create awareness around clean, healthy and nutritious goodies and how it can combat PCOS. It is now a pan-India pastry delivery kitchen that has guilt-free treats like an amaranth cake.
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House of Amel, Mumbai
Founder of House of Amel, Sanah Ahuja's work stands out for creating desserts that gives attention to each ingredient. Her strength is in evoking nostalgia through pastry that is decidedly modern. The bakery includes offerings such as Noisette, made with caramelised hazelnuts, gianduja cream, chocolate cake, 55% chocolate mousse and a berry jam, white chocolate mousse and strawberries tart called, 7" Fresa.
To order: call on 7506307607
Larder and Folk, Goa
This chef is part of the cohort of professionals who're reshaping the food scene in India's summer state. Priyanka, along with her partner, runs Larder + Folk in Goa, which is known for its brioche and babka, the latter of which, if you ask us, is a worthy (and trendy) replacement for the old timey cake.
To order: check out @larderandfolk
Patisserie By Franziska, Kolkata
From crumbly tarts to smooth-like-butter cheesecakes, Patisserie by Franziska is your one-stop shop for seriously good quality bakes. If a bestie's birthday is around the corner, drop them a text on Whatsapp to avail the cake menu and you're sure to score some brownie points!
To order: call on 9163277230
Suman Mahfuz Quazi
Suman Quazi is a Writer, Host and the Food Editor with India Food Network and Start2Bake. She believes that while food is cultural, societal and intellectual, it is also deeply personal and is keen in contributing towards a dialogue around food in India that's meaningful. Her work has appeared in leading Indian publications like Midday, Living Foodz, Zee Zest, Deccan Chronicle, 101India and DailyO.
