The Taj Mahal Palace, the Taj Tower and the Gateway of India from the harbour

5 of the best · Mumbai, India

Cafés, Coffee and Afternoon Tea in Mumbai

Tea over the harbour at the Taj, Kala Ghoda’s cafés and speciality coffee in Bandra.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mumbai.

  1. Tea over the harbour

    Sea Lounge, The Taj Mahal Palace

    Colaba·Afternoon tea

    The Taj’s lounge overlooking the harbour and the Gateway of India.

    Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400001 (The Taj Mahal Palace)Explore View on map

  2. The Kala Ghoda flagship

    The Nutcracker, Kala Ghoda

    Kala Ghoda·Café

    The café that began in Kala Ghoda in 2014, on Dr Forbes Street.

    Dr Forbes Street, Kala Ghoda, Fort, MumbaiExplore View on map

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Tea at the Taj 2

Harbour views.

  1. Tea over the harbour

    Sea Lounge, The Taj Mahal Palace

    Colaba·Afternoon tea

    The Taj’s lounge overlooking the harbour and the Gateway of India.

    Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400001 (The Taj Mahal Palace)Explore View on map

  2. Open 24 hours

    Shamiana, The Taj Mahal Palace

    Colaba·All-day café

    The Taj’s all-day café, open around the clock.

    Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400001 (The Taj Mahal Palace)Explore View on map

Cafés 2

Coffee and breakfast.

  1. On Chapel Road

    Mary Lodge by Subko

    Bandra·Coffee

    Subko’s coffee and bakery house in Mary Lodge on Chapel Road, Bandra.

    Chapel Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050 (21A Mary Lodge)Explore View on map

  2. The Kala Ghoda flagship

    The Nutcracker, Kala Ghoda

    Kala Ghoda·Café

    The café that began in Kala Ghoda in 2014, on Dr Forbes Street.

    Dr Forbes Street, Kala Ghoda, Fort, MumbaiExplore View on map

Sweets 1

Mithai to take home.

  1. Indian sweets, reimagined

    Bombay Sweet Shop

    Mumbai·Mithai

    Indian sweets and mithai boxes from the team behind The Bombay Canteen.

    Explore View on map

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