If you're into that whole thing of breakfast of champions, we've got you with these 10 places in Mumbai

They call it the most important meal of the day for a reason. Add to that our work-from-home situation, which has reinforced the importance of breakfast, thanks to the fact that we don't need to continue rushing to the station, one flat-white in hand. If you are a breakfast junkie too and are craving an elaborate fare just like us then hang on and hear us out. Head over to these quaint places in Mumbai that rustle up a mean brekkie. Trust us when we say that their menus will uplift your palates and moods. From pancakes, eggs and waffles to re-imagined Indian classics like upma, bun maska, masala omelette and sweet chai, we have archived them all for your reference. Here we go!

Seeds of life, Bandra

We've got two words for you—all-day breakfast. A dainty place that serves vegan delights, their breakfasts are wholesome. Tuck into a quinoa upma, avocado on toast, almond milk-oats porridge, tofu akuri, protein-packed oats omelette, tofu florentine, pancakes, cacao or their mixed berry chia pudding.

Kuckeliku breakfast house,

Head to this experimental art cafe that dishes out comforting and homely breakfast options. Choose from sourdough flapjacks, waffles, French toast, croissants, cruffins, stuffed donuts, eggs, congee and latkes. Or, go for one of their set breakfasts, which includes offerings such as, English, Israeli, Bhendi Bazaar and Zen.

Perch, Bandra

The relaxing vibe of this place will put you at ease instantly. You can tuck into pumpkin hummus, vegan basil seed pudding, granola with fruits and whipped cream, vegan burritos, goat cheese mousse on toast, vegan BLT and eggs florentine, with a side of a strong coffee.

Nutcracker, Bandra

Grab a perfect breakfast at this cosy cafe. Choose from egg specials like Turkish and Lebanese or try their vegetarian breakfast classics like mushrooms on toast, parfait, oatmeal, bagel and cream cheese, kheema pao, buttermilk pancakes, waffles and French toast. Or, if you want to play it cool, simply order their breakfast in a bottle, which is a smoothie that doubles up as a meal in itself.

Cafe Military, Fort

If you're in the mood to gorge on some delightful Parsi breakfast then, visit this old-timey cafe. Try their kheema, cutlets, omelette and chicken sandwiches while there. And then, there's the unmissable brun maska, sweet chai and to end things on a sweet note, the caramel custard too.

Pizza by the bay, Colaba

If you thought this place is famous for its pizzas then you need to fix a date with this iconic place for its breakfast fare. From eggs to crossianwich, potato gratin to a Mediterranean offering, they also have hearty sides like sausages and beans.

Fable, Juhu

Bookmark this place for a generous food fable featuring granola parfait, an array of egg dishes, barley and quinoa upma, chilli sausage and pav,lamb kheema ghotala and pav, waffles, pancakes, sausages and a Buddha bowl.

Gurukripa, Sion

For a crunching kickstart to the day, drop in at this iconic joint for a Sindhi breakfast treat that has samosas, chole bhature, dal pakwan to lassis.

Sequel

Say hello to this farm-to-table, vegan-friendly cafe, which has outposts in Kala Ghoda, Bandra West and Bandra Kurla Complex. A pleasing decor is a bonus as an imaginative menu bowls you over. Choose from their range of fermented overnight bowls featuring vanilla coconut yoghurt, cacao avo mousse with granola or smoothie bowls like matcha detox, immunity booster acai bowl and probiotic moringa. Also, avocado toast and eggs coupled with their wholesome range of waffles and pancakes are our personal must-haves here.

Woodside Inn, Bandra

If you thought that this was just another watering hole then you haven't zoomed in on the gastropub's scrumptious breakfast spread. The breakfast of champions meal here is a well-rounded combination of French toast with Irish cream flavoured tres leches, malta, dates and caramelised bananas. Or, try the poached eggs with homemade bacon jam, goat cheese omelette with aged cheddar on toast, roasted potatoes and brioche or waffles and pancakes with blueberry compote. Down this with an irresistible hazelnut cold coffee.

Don't forget to eat your breakfast today!