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Cafes in Bandra: A Neighbourhood Guide for Coffee, Brunch and Work

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If you love cafes, Bandra is the place to be in Mumbai. You will find everything from tiny coffee bars to big brunch spots with a sea view. New places open often, so instead of a list that will be out of date in a month, here is a guide to Bandra’s cafe areas and how to choose.

Carter Road: cafes with a sea breeze

Carter Road has cafes on one side and the sea promenade on the other. It is the classic spot for a sunset coffee or a weekend brunch. Expect it to be busy on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Best for: sunset coffee, weekend brunch, meeting friends.

Pali Hill and Pali Naka: quieter and cosy

The leafy lanes around Pali Hill and the busy junction at Pali Naka have smaller, cosier cafes and bakeries. A good choice when you want somewhere calmer.

Best for: a quiet coffee, reading, a relaxed breakfast.

Chapel Road and Ranwar: cafes and street art

The older lanes near Chapel Road mix street art with small cafes. Combine a coffee with a walk to see the murals.

Best for: a walk and a coffee, photos.

Hill Road and Linking Road: coffee while shopping

Both shopping streets have cafes and quick coffee bars, plus restaurants for a proper meal after a long day of shopping.

Best for: a break while shopping.

Khar West: just next door

Khar West, right next to Bandra, has its own long list of cafes and restaurants, especially around Khar station. It is often a little less crowded than central Bandra. See our Khar West neighbourhood guide.

How to find a good work cafe

If you are working remotely, look for:

Desk and chair beside the bed, a quiet back-up to working in a cafe
  1. Reliable Wi-Fi (ask before you order).
  2. Power sockets near the tables.
  3. A quieter time of day: weekday mornings are best.
  4. A menu you can order from more than once, so you are not overstaying on one coffee.

If you would rather work in peace, a serviced apartment with a proper desk and high-speed Wi-Fi is the best “cafe” of all. Read our tips for working remotely from Mumbai.

Restaurants in Bandra

Bandra’s restaurant scene covers almost every cuisine: coastal seafood, North Indian, Asian, European and plant-based. Weekend evenings get busy, so book ahead for popular places.

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Where to stay

Rudraya Homes is in Khar West, a few minutes from Bandra’s cafe streets, with a kitchen, Wi-Fi and housekeeping in every apartment. See service apartments in Bandra.

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Questions about cafes in Bandra

Which area of Bandra has the most cafes?

Carter Road, Pali Hill and Pali Naka, and the lanes around Chapel Road all have many cafes. Khar West next door also has plenty.

Are there cafes in Bandra good for working?

Yes. Look for good Wi-Fi and power sockets, and go on weekday mornings when it is quieter.

Do I need to book a table at Bandra cafes?

For weekend brunch and evenings at popular places, it helps to book. On weekdays you can usually walk in.

Are there good cafes in Khar West?

Yes. Khar West has many cafes and restaurants, especially around Khar station.

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