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Best cafés in Bandra

13 cafés in Bandra that locals recommend. Most recommended: Subko (70 people recommend it), Boojee (66 people recommend it) and Mokai (35 people recommend it).

Bandra's cafés run from specialty coffee to old-school bakery-cafés. Grey Soul, Subko, Boojee and The Bokka Cafe come up most for their coffee, while Mokai and Shelter also draw people for food, from sandos and Turkish sriracha eggs to ghee podi fries. Candies and Andora are old-school bakery-cafés, Candies for sitting for hours and Andora for budget-friendly non-veg food.

Where people disagree: Opinion splits most on the most-recommended names: many find Subko overpriced and several call its coffee burnt, several call Mokai overrated, Boojee is found pricey and crowded, and burnt or sour espresso is also reported at Grey Soul.

13 places in BandraBuilt 2026-10-23
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  1. 1.Subko, Bandra

    70 people recommend, 31 warn against it

    Subko is a specialty coffee roaster whose Mumbai cafes include Mary Lodge in Bandra and a Fort branch inside Kitab Khana, and it clearly splits opinion: many recommend it while many others warn against it. Supporters praise the coffee, and one visitor describes Mary Lodge as an elegant, calm space where they spent hours working. Critics are just as vocal: several call the coffee below par or burnt, at least eleven find it overpriced, two commenters found it hard to find, and one struggled to get a table at Mary Lodge. One commenter who tried working there found it too loud.

    Bandra

  2. 2.Boojee, Bandra

    66 people recommend, 8 warn against it

    Boojee in Bandra is one of Mumbai's most-recommended cafes, with many people praising its coffee and food over other Bandra spots, and some going or ordering every week. The slow-drip cold brew, matcha and cookies get specific shout-outs. The caveats: several find it pricey, two call the coffee sour, weak or worse, two find the food just okay, and several describe it as a crowded, see-and-be-seen spot with long queues. One commenter finds the quality inconsistent.

    Bandra

  3. 3.Mokai, Bandra

    35 people recommend, 9 warn against it

    Mokai in Bandra gets frequent shout-outs from people, and several diners who have eaten there praise the food, singling out the sando, the Turkish sriracha eggs and the espresso hot chocolate. Its interiors draw plenty of praise too; one commenter calls it great for food and even better for looks. It splits opinion, though: five commenters call it overrated, six find the food average, one found it pricey for what you get, another notes fewer vegetarian options, and the influencer crowd and long waits put others off.

    Bandra

  4. 4.Candies, Bandra

    28 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Candies is a long-standing Bandra bakery-cafe in a converted bungalow with plenty of corners to explore, and people recommend it as a chill place to sit for hours with a laptop or linger over dessert. The cold coffee gets particular praise. The caveats: two longtime visitors say it is no longer as affordable as it was, one diner finds the indoor space very loud and the food poor, and one commenter calls it overrated. Crowds of college students and influencers are a recurring note.

    Bandra

  5. 5.Grey Soul, Bandra

    26 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Grey Soul is a Bandra specialty coffee roaster that many people recommend for its lighter roasts, pour-overs and beans, and one commenter counts it among the top roasters in India. One singles out its fruity naturals on pour-over, and another says the beans brew well at home. The caveats are real: three people found the espresso burnt or sour, one visitor enjoyed the pour-over at the Bandra cafe but found the space run-down, one finds the beans great but pricey, and another says the cafe is usually nearly empty.

    Bandra

  6. 6.Veronica's, Bandra

    17 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Veronica's in Bandra comes up often when people talk about Mumbai cafés, and four commenters list it among their favourite spots in the area; one diner says the food left them speechless despite expecting influencer hype. One commenter singles out its brunch and another says it beats the other coffee places. The caveats: a couple of commenters call it hyped or a trap they would avoid, one complains of burnt, over-extracted espresso at hyped Mumbai cafes including this one, and one feels it now matters more as a status marker than as a cafe.

    Bandra

  7. 7.The Bokka Cafe, Bandra

    14 people recommend

    The Bokka Cafe in Bandra is frequently recommended by commenters for its coffee, and one longtime fan says it serves their favourite food among comparable spots. Another visitor enjoyed both the coffee and the food, and one praises the service as top class even though they found the pour-over underwhelming.

    Bandra

  8. 8.Project Hum, Bandra

    13 people recommend

    Project Hum is a Bandra cafe that people name among their favourite spots in the area, and some list it as a regular stop. One diner loves the food, and another says the dishes are healthy, though on the pricier side.

    Bandra

  9. 9.Andora, Bandra

    10 people recommend

    Andora is an old-school Bandra bakery-cafe that people recommend for its non-veg food and value, naming items like the lamb roast sandwich, croissants, chocolate tart and meatloaf. Several call it budget-friendly, and one says old-school places like this are among the few in Bandra still worth the money. The caveats: one commenter finds it so-so, geared to the college crowd, with bad coffee, and another found the service slow.

    Bandra

  10. 10.Shelter, Bandra

    9 people recommend

    Shelter (also called Shelter by Javaphile) is a cafe off Carter Road in Bandra that comes up often in local cafe recommendations. One commenter singles out the ghee podi fries and the sweet lime cold brew, and another praises its consistently great coffee and outdoorsy feel. It is noted as dog-friendly and suggested as a date spot, and one commenter recommends its sourdough pizza.

    Bandra

  11. 11.Javaphile, Carter Road

    7 people recommend

    Javaphile is a Mumbai coffee chain with branches in Lokhandwala, Pali Hill, Carter Road and Khar (this is its Carter Road cafe), and it comes up often in coffee recommendations. One fan goes for the sea salt mocha and likes the smooth, consistent experience with no upselling, and another says the coffee is very good.

    Carter Road

  12. 12.Scarlett House, Bandra

    6 people recommend

    Scarlett House is a cafe in a red bungalow in Bandra (it also has a Juhu branch) that people suggest as a cafe worth trying. Two commenters call it an aesthetic spot, another suggests it for brunch, and one ranks it second best for coffee in their list. It is also suggested as a romantic date spot.

    Bandra

  13. 13.Suzette, Bandra

    5 people recommend

    Suzette in Bandra comes up repeatedly when people talk about cafés. One commenter who has visited highly recommends the hot cortado, made with KC Roasters beans, calling it the only hot drink they can handle in Mumbai weather. Others list it among Bandra cafe options, solo-date spots, hot chocolate picks and brunch suggestions.

    Bandra

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How this page is made

These are the places on our best cafés in Mumbai map whose address is in Bandra West (Pali Hill, Pali Village and Mount Mary included; BKC, in Bandra East, is not). Each one passed the map's bar: at least five different people recommend it, and no more warn against it than recommend it. They are ordered by how many people recommend them. Each summary paraphrases those comments, and each place page links to the comments it cites. How we make our maps

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