21 Best Cafes in Mumbai

1. The Homemade Café & Bar

Where: Opposite to Mahesh lunch home, Juhu Tara, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

A cosy nook that lives up to its name, this café serves comfort with a twist. Think of the succulent pizzas alongside melt-in-the-mouth brownies with a cup of your favourite brew. The Goan element of the café is enhanced by the vintage furniture, and blackboard menus add a quirky charm, while Panco Seared Chicken is a local legend.

2. Prithvi Café

Where: Apartment, Alongside, Prithvi Theatre, 20, Juhu Rd, Janki Kutir, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049

Adjacent to the iconic Prithvi Theatre, this open-air haunt is where art and chai collide. Sip kadak masala chai under fairy lights while eavesdropping on playwrights debating scripts. The blueberry cheesecake and keema pav are cult favourites.

3. Leopold Café

Where: Police Station, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba Causeway, near Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

A relic of old Bombay, Leopold’s has survived bullets, history, and tourist crowds. The no-frills menu (hearty steaks, cold beer) and gritty vibe make it a rite of passage. Sit where Shantaram sat and soak in the chaos.

4. Mockingbird Café and Bar

Where: 80 Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020

Industrial chic meets whimsy here. Known for its literary-themed cocktails (order Midsummer’s Night Beam) and decadent pancakes with maple and honey, sandwiches and wraps, this place founded by Deepak Purohit would offer complimentary Wi-Fi for those who want to combine work and lunch. The bookshelf-lined walls are a reader’s paradise.

5. Grandmama’s Café Juhu

Where: CTS No.1004, 5, Juhu Tara Rd, Shivaji Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049

Nostalgia on a plate. Their Chicken Stroganoff and Goey Chocolate Decadence are ultimate comfort dishes. The retro décor and vintage furniture will have you calling your grandma mid-meal.

6. The Pantry

Where: Yeshwant Chambers, Ground Floor, Military Square Lane, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai

You will be transported to a middle-class home pantry in the 1960s of the West the moment you step into this café. The Pantry has one of the best food preparations with keto-friendly variants of their dishes. The Mie Goreng Bowl and cold press juices are staples.

7. Cat Café Studio

Where: Bungalow No. 63, Aram Nagar Part 1, Versova, Mumbai, India

Mumbai’s first cat café is a haven for feline lovers. Sip a cappuccino while rescue cats nap around you. The entry fee supports animal welfare, making your Nutella Bagel guilt-free.

8. Bombay to Barcelona Library Café

Where: Andheri (East)

Started in 2016, this café has been instrumental in helping people from the streets of Delhi who work in the café as their staff. It is probably the first café in the city that doesn’t discriminate their visitors based on social status. Enjoy Albóndigas along with desi bhajia to truly enjoy a fusion between Spain and India Spanish churros or vada pav. The global menu and walls lined with books and art made by the underprivileged amplify the cause that it supports.

9. Birdsong Organic Café

Where: Bandra West (temporarily closed, expected to open soon)

This is a zen escape with a focus on clean eating. Their turmeric lattes and quinoa salads are Instagram staples. The terrace, draped in fairy lights, is perfect for monsoon chai dates.

10. Sante Spa Café

Where: Shop 6, Ground Floor, Ins Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 

Wellness meets indulgence. The place is proud to present a sattvic menu that keeps in mind the essence of Ayurveda Post in its preparation. The food sources its ingredients from an organic farm that promotes the local farming business. Try their gluten-free pizzas or farm-fresh salads. The moringa smoothie bowl tastes as good as it looks.

11. Coffee By Di Bella

Where: Multiple outlets

The coffee is certainly done right here. The flat white coffee here is Mumbai’s gold standard. Pair it with an Almond croissant for a caffeine kick that’s worth the queue.

12. Boojee Cafe

Where: Shop 3 A, CHS, New Kantwadi, Perry Cross Road, Near Carter Road, Bandra West, Mumbai

Quirky and irreverent, Boojee Cafe serves a hearty and healthy menu. The Millet Crepes and gluten-free bowls taste heavenly. Peanut butter, banana, and chia shakes are a sinful crowd-pleaser.

13. The Cacao Mill by Subko

Where: 2nd Pasta Lane, Market, Badhwar Park, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005

This is a chocolate lover’s nirvana. From single-origin Nolen Gur Coffee to Nutella-stuffed cruffins, every item celebrates bean-to-bar craftsmanship. Their chocolate hazelnut tart is life-changing.

14. Veronica’s

Where: 3R3G+JMX, Waroda Rd, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050 A Mumbai institution since the ’90s, Veronica balances retro charm with a modern flair. Their Mumbai Chilli Cheese Melt and Espresso Cinnamon Cake remain timeless.

15. Paul

Where: Bandra Kurla Complex

A slice of Paris in Mumbai. Their Salads, Pizza, Pasta, Rissoto and Molten
Chocolate Fondue and that iconic striped awning make this patisserie a corporate lunch favourite.

16. Koinonia Coffee Roasters

Where: 66 Chuim Village Road, Danda, Khar, Mumbai 400052

For purists. This micro-roastery offers pour-overs of rare brews. The staff’s passionate bean stories are as rich as the brew.

17. Candy

Where: ONGC Complex, Bandra Reclamation, Near Lilavati Hospital, Bandra(W)

Candy is a beautiful, quiet café in various locations in Mumbai. The croissant sandwiches, cakes, tarts and doughnuts are pure joy.

18. The Bombay Canteen

Where: NIT-1, Process House, S.B. Road, Kamala Mills, Near Radio Mirchi Office Lower, Parel, Mumbai

While technically a restaurant, their desi-fusion brunches (prawn malai curry with rice) and vibrant drinks earn it a café cult status.

19. Jamjar Diner Restaurant

Where: 15, 133, 1st Floor, Gazebo House, Ramdas Nayak Marg, Near St. Peters Church, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai

Artsy and laid-back, Jamjar’s Tacos and Burrito Bowl fuel creative souls. The quirky interiors make it an art gallery.

20. Light House Cafe & Bar

Where: Sunville Building, Dr.Annie Besant Road, Love Grove Flyover, Siddharth Nagar, Worli, Mumbai

A café with an industrial setting. The Chicken Popcorn with Schezwan and Earl Grey Tea pair perfectly in this place.

21. Tea Villa Café

Where: Multiple outlets

From pulled chai to exotic oolongs, this is chai heaven. The dumplings and pastas are must-tries.

Café Culture: Beyond the Cuppa

Mumbai’s cafés aren’t just about caffeine—they’re microcosms of the city’s aspirational pulse. With rising disposable incomes, the middle class now seeks “experiences” over mere transactions. Cafés have responded with themed interiors, organic menus, and hybrid concepts (bookstores + coffee, spas + salads). The demand for ethically sourced beans or vegan pastries reflects a globalised palate, while Instagram has turned every latte into a photo op.

Yet, amid the avocado toasts and cold brews, Mumbai retains its soul. The ₹50 cutting chai stall still thrives beside a speciality roastery. In this city, café culture isn’t a trend—it’s a dialogue between old and new, where every sip tells a story.

So, grab a cup (or a cocktail), and let Mumbai’s cafés brew memories you’ll savour long after the last crumb is gone.