Christmas Cakes in Mumbai: 8 Cake Shops Like Monginis

by Sharukh Bamboat

Looking for the best Christmas cakes in Mumbai? The month of December is special to many people in many ways. While some love the cold weather, some prefer it for the Christmas vibes and celebrations that come with it.

Mumbai has always been a cosmopolitan city and Christmas is one of the popular festivals in the city. Cakes are an important part of the Christmas celebration in Mumbai. Hence, you must look for famous cake shops in Mumbai to help you buy the best pastries, cakes and delis.

For many of us, Monginis cake shop is the first and most preferred choice. This is mainly because it has 65 years of history in Mumbai. Also, the extensive network of more than a thousand Monginis franchise stores makes it easily accessible.

However, the market has changed. Today Monginis Cake Shop is not the only shop that offers the best cakes in Mumbai. Also, these cake shops have multiple outlets across the city offering you the flexibility to buy from any of their stores. Thirdly, you offer an online cake delivery option to help you save time and effort.

8 Cake Shops in Mumbai for Christmas and Birthday Cakes

1. Theobroma

Theobroma is one of the best cake shops in Mumbai offering you good quality pastries, cakes, savouries, sandwiches and much more. Established in 2004, Theobroma has grown as a pastry-chain outlet and is opening up more outlet chains across India as we speak.

Theobroma is known for delivering pastries and cakes that are made from home-style recipes. They are mainly known for their range of brownies. However, during the Christmas season, they also sell Christmas themed cakes and Christmas plum cake. Apart from Christmas cakes, you can also buy Christmas cake designs for birthdays, anniversaries and other events. You can enjoy the full video tour of the shop.

Theobroma Colaba Mumbai store
Theobroma’s Colaba store in Mumbai
Christmas hampers at Theobroma
Brownies and Christmas hampers at Theobroma store in Colaba
Christmas cakes in Mumbai at Theobroma
A variety of Christmas cakes in Theobroma

This cake shop offers all sorts of eggless and regular cakes, pastries and cupcakes you can buy for Christmas celebration in Mumbai. If you are not into cakes and pastries, you can try their croissants, pasties, quiches and sandwiches. They are equally delicious and offer you a perfect value-for-money experience.

In Mumbai, Theobroma has around 45 cake shop outlets which are spread across the downtown area, the Western Line, the Central Line and even the Harbour Line. So, no matter where you reside in the city you will always find a Theobroma close to your location.

They also have an online presence which means you can order directly from their website. They also provide online cake delivery when you order through their official Android and iOS app.

2. Ribbons and Balloons

If you are looking for Christmas cakes in Mumbai, Ribbons and Balloons is also a great alternative to the Monginis franchise. Established in 2005, Ribbon and Balloons has grown into a multi-chain brand offering the best cakes in Mumbai.

Ribbons and Balloons Store in Vasai
Ribbons and Balloons Cake Shop in Vasai
Christmas cakes in Mumbai at Ribbons and Balloons store
A variety of cakes at display at Ribbons and Balloons store
Pastry at Ribbons and Balloons store
A variety of pastries at Ribbons and Balloons store

Over the years, Ribbons and Balloons has grown rapidly across Mumbai and Pune delivering the best quality birthday cakes, pastries and savouries. Hence, you can always search for Ribbons and Balloons close to home to find the best plum cake in Mumbai.

You can always place an order in advance to get your Christmas cake delivered on time. Ribbons and Balloons have around 77 outlets across Mumbai. You can even buy cakes online if you live in Mumbai, Pune, Mangaluru or Patna.

3. Dark Temptations

If you reside around Charni Road, Bandra and Andheri, Dark Temptations is a great shop for Christmas cakes in Mumbai. You might likely have not heard of this cake shop in Mumbai. However, I suggest you give it a try.

Established in 1995, Dark Temptations is not much into aggressive marketing and rapid geographical expansion. Hence, there are only 3 outlets of Dark Temptations across the city. However, do not let that fool you into thinking of them as just another ordinary cake shop.

Dark Temptations Store for Christmas cakes in Mumbai
Dark Temptations Store in Dhobi Talao
Dark Temptations Christmas cakes in Mumbai
Variety of cakes on display at Dark Temptations store
Store interiors of Dark Temptations in Mumbai
Did you noticed the dripping chocolate ceiling?

I visited their shop opposite Café Metro near Metro INOX Marine Lines and tried their pastries. Honestly, the pastry was sinfully delicious. During the Christmas season, you can order a Christmas cake to make your festive memories better.

Apart from trying their Christmas cakes, you can also try Ferrero Rocher cake, Chocolate Truffle cake and Chocolate Chiffon cake. The cost of the cakes is in line with most of the top cake retailers. They also home deliver the cakes so you can always check with them if they can deliver it to your address. You can also get online cake delivery via Zomato.

4. Poetry by Love and Cheesecake

Founded in 2012 by Ruchyeta Bhatia and Chef Amit Sharma, Poetry by Love and Cheesecake is more than just a cake shop in Mumbai. If you are looking for Christmas cakes in Mumbai, you should give them a try.

Unlike other famous cake shops in Mumbai, they have a unique range of cakes to offer. If you are bored of the regular Black Forest and Dutch Truffle cakes, you can try something new here. You can go for a variety of layered cheesecakes, baked cheesecakes and chocolate cakes. This is why I decided to put it on my Christmas cakes in Mumbai list.

Poetry Love and Cheesecake Store in Mumbai
A cute little Poetry Love and Cheesecake store in Kala Ghoda Mumbai
Christmas cakes in Mumbai at Poetry Love and Cheesecake store
A variety of cakes and pastries on display at the store
Christmas decor at Poetry Love and Cheesecake store in Mumbai
A nice Christmas vibe at Poetry Love and Cheesecake store in Mumbai

Poetry by Love and Cheesecake is also a great place to hang out in Mumbai. We visited the Kala Ghoda outlet and we loved the ambience and the festive vibes in that small space.

They have around 10 outlets in Mumbai both in downtown and suburbs. If you are unable to visit the store, you can order cakes online via Zomato and Swiggy.

In terms of quality, Poetry by Love and Cheesecake provides a great quality experience. The prices in comparison to other retailers in this list are a tad bit higher. However, you still get value for money experience for the kind of flavour, quality and texture they offer.

5. Merwans

There are many Irani cafes peppered across the city which remain an integral part of Mumbai’s heritage. While many of these Irani cafes are closing down, some have re-invented them to stay relevant.

Merwans restarted in 1972 and today it has become one of the popular choices for cakes in Mumbai. Nestled on the suburban roads of Andheri, Merwans is one of the alternatives to Monginis cake shop.

Merwans Store in Mumbai
Merwans Cake Shop in Vasai
Christmas cakes in Mumbai at Merwans
A variety of cakes at Merwans

If you are interested in Christmas cakes in Mumbai, Merwan Cake Shop in Mumbai can offer you plenty of Christmas cake designs to choose from. The cakes they serve are of the best quality and they offer value for money prices.

While Merwans is highly popular, they do not have the same number of outlets as Ribbons and Balloons and Theobroma. They have around 24 outlets across Mumbai. Hence, you can look for the outlet closest to your area.

6. Brownie Point

Established in the late 90s, Brownie Point is one of those brands that let their cakes do their job. While their brand name hints that they are known for their brownies they also sell Christmas cakes in Mumbai.

Brownie Point Shop in Vasai
Brownie Point Shop in Vasai
Birthday and Christmas Cakes at Brownie Point
Birthday and Christmas Cakes at Brownie Point
Brownie Point Store in Vasai
Wilbur behind the counter at Brownie Point Store.

They have around 20 stores across Mumbai where you can explore a variety of cakes, pastries, brownies and even savories. You can also look out for their cupcakes, macarons, sugar free cakes, and tea time cakes. If you are into dark chocolate cakes and pastries, Brownie Point is a great option you should not miss.

While they have presence online, the prefer to take orders via phone. This means you can browse through their menu online but you will need to call them to get the cakes delivered to your place.

7. Birdy’s

It would be hard to leave out Birdy’s from the list of best cake shops in Mumbai. Birdy’s has remained one of the oldest cake shops in Mumbai. Established in 1992, Birdy’s is known for the quality and variety of cake choices. Hence, this is a great alternative to Monginis cake shop in Mumbai.

Birdys Bakery and Patisserie in Mumbai
Birdys Bakery and Patisserie in Mumbai
Birthday and Christmas Cakes at Birdys
Lovely cakes on display at Birdy’s Dadar
Pastry at Birdys Mumbai
Wonderful looking pastry on display
Croissants and Puffs at Birdys Mumbai
Croissants and Puffs at Birdys Mumbai

Birdy’s is known for their New York Truffle and Cuban Crunch cakes that made them the household name they are today. Apart from the regular Christmas plum cake, you can also order customized cakes for birthdays, anniversaries and other events.

Like the Monginis franchise, Birdy’s also have a presence online. Hence, you can choose and order cakes online. With their online cake delivery services you can focus on your priorities and celebrations.

8. LE15 Patisserie

Do you love macarons? If you are someone who appreciates excellent quality and unique flavours you would want to try LE15 Patisserie. If you are planning a Christmas celebration in Mumbai, you can order cakes and macarons from this cake shop in Mumbai.

LE15 Patisserie is the first macaron store in India led by Indian pastry chef and businesswoman Pooja Dhingra. The idea behind LE15 Patisserie is to offer Parisian-styled culinary experiences in India. If you are into French-styled pastries and macarons this is the place you should try.

LE15 Patisserie Store in Palladium Mall Mumbai
LE15 Patisserie Store in Palladium Mall Mumbai
LE15 Patisserie Macrons
Variety of macrons at LE15 Patisserie Mumbai
LE15 Cupcakes on display in Palladium Mall
Tiny cupcakes at LE15 Patisserie store in Palladium Mall

However, there is more to LE15 Patisserie than just macarons. Hence, you can order all kinds of cakes from their store and online as well. You can go with their Old School Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cream Cake, Hazelnut Crunch Cake, Vanilla Butterscotch Cake, Biscoff Cheesecake, Nutella Cheesecake and many others.

The only downside is that, unlike other pastry and cake-chain outlets, LE15 Patisserie has only 4 outlets in Mumbai. On the flip side, if you are looking for the best cakes in Mumbai with unique flavours you can get one.

Conclusion

Mumbai alone has more than 3000 branded and local cake outlets where you can find a Christmas cake. This can be overwhelming if you are unsure what you want. Over the years, Monginis cake shop has remained the easy solution for those who want to skip the research. As a result, with more options in the market, consumers have more to choose from.

All the above-mentioned cake shops offer good quality Christmas cakes in Mumbai like the Monginis franchise. Above all, they also have multiple stores across the city for easy accessibility and online presence for online cake delivery. I have personally tried all 8 of them, some on multiple occasions which is why they are on the list. If you are planning a Christmas event in Mumbai you can order cake online from any of these cake shops to enjoy the best Christmas cakes in Mumbai.

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2 comments

Teagan R Geneviene December 11, 2023 - 20:36

Wonderful photos. Everything looks so gorgeous and delicious, Sharukh. I enjoyed reading about these places, even if I won’t be shopping. Dark chocolate is my favorite, with its slightly bitter edge. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas. Hugs, Teagan.

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Sharukh Bamboat December 13, 2023 - 07:17

Well, I don’t head into these patisseries on a daily basis either. The purpose of this blog was to show people that there are more options available than the standard Monginis. I do not have any grudges against Monginis, but it has become like a standard here. With this post, I want to let the audience know that there are more independent franchises who deliver more varieties, more branches and more delivery options. I love dark chocolate myself. Wishing you a very wonderful Christmas. Hugs.

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