Mumbai has a variety of bakeries, dessert stores, restaurants that serve delicious sweet treats that not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also cheer you up on a  gloomy day. Being a foodie in the city is no easy task. There are so many options to choose from that it gets really hard to stick to diet plans. But like they say, a balanced diet is a cupcake in each hand 🙂

If you have a sweet tooth, here’s a list of desserts you cannot miss!

Chocolate Overload Brownie at Theobroma
Theobroma stays true to its tagline – ‘Food for the Gods’ with its wide range of scrumptious desserts. Words cannot describe how sinfully delightful the Chocolate Overload brownies are. Each bite of it transports you to heaven.

Macaroons at Le 15 Patisserie by Pooja Dhingra
These bite-sized macaroons have the power to make you smile when all you want to do is punch someone in the face. Packed in boxes of 6 each, these mini treats come in different colors and flavors. My favorite ones are the Dark chocolate & Sea salt Macaroons.

Gooey Chocolate Cake at Cafe Moshes
This has been an all time favorite at Cafe Moshes ever since its inception and is undoubtedly pure decadence. If you want to experience magic, bite into this plate full of deliciousness served with Vanilla ice-cream on the side.

Philadelphia Cheesecake at Flamboyante
If you’re craving delicious cheesecake, head to Flamboyante. This Philadelphia Cheesecake is literally happiness in a plate. Every bite will leave you craving for more.

Chocolate Chip Cookies at Indigo Deli
Freshly baked and warm, these cookies take satisfaction to a whole new level. They are crunchy, chocolatey and yummy beyond words. The next time you visit Indigo Deli, forget the food and order for a portion of cookies. Trust me, you will never want it to end.

Red Velvet Jar at Country of Origin
A mouth-wateringly attractive glass jar full of moist, melt-in-the-mouth crumbed red velvet, white frosting and cream cheese. What more can you ask for?

Royal Falooda at Badshah
This age-old, legendary joint located at Mumbai’s crowded Crawford Market is sure to satisfy those sweet cravings. Known for its Royal Falooda, you are sure to see people from all walks of life indulging here. Swanky cars are parked outside this place at any given point in time. Did I hear someone say – Money cant buy happiness?

Classic Chocolate Milkshake at Bachelor’s
A speciality of this roadside joint located diagonally opposite Chowpatty Beach is a treat for chocolate lovers. Once you have the Chocolate Milkshake here, this is sure to become a regular halt on your drives to South Mumbai.

K.Rustom ice-cream
Mumbai’s iconic, hole-in-the-wall ice-cream parlor located at Marine Drive, serves the simplest yet the best flavors of ice-cream. Sandwiched between two thin wafer slices, the ice-cream is really cold at first but soon begins to melt. My favourites here are the Mint and Walnut Crunch Biscuits. However, if you’re a fan of fruity flavors, don’t give Raspberry a miss!

Sizzling Brownie at Cream Centre
Cream Centre is an all time favorite pure vegetarian restaurant. Their Sizzling Brownie is a slice of chocolate walnut brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and chocolate sauce served on a sizzling platter. Ideally, you’re supposed to wait for a few minutes for it to cool down but that never really happens. Prepare yourself to burn your tongue as this dessert is uncontrollable. Once you enter this place, you won’t want to leave for two reasons – their irresistible Cheese Nachos and the Sizzling Brownie.

Nutella with Sea Salt Cookies at Sweetish House Mafia
Crisp, buttery and chocolatey, these cookies are sure to cast a spell on you. Bite into oozing Nutella with a pinch of sea salt and understand the true meaning of indulgence. After all, its a known fact, life is better with freshly baked cookies…and if they’re as delicious as these ones, who can ever complain?

Chocolate Flowerpot at JamJar Diner
Do not judge this dessert by its appearance. It is a completely edible muddy dessert filled with marshmallows, brownies, oreo crumbs, vanilla ice-cream and chocolate.  Prepare yourself to dig deep into the pot as you won’t be able to stop yourself at one bite.

Jalebi Caviar at Masala Library
Masala Library is known for its impressive variety of unusual desserts like the Ghevar Cheesecake, Jalebi Caviar, Gulab Jamun Carpaccio and more. Enjoy an unforgettable food experience with their innovative take on regular Indian food. It surely is a treat for the senses.

Chic Choc at Right Place, Breach Candy
This old school ice-cream sundae is an iconic dessert in South Mumbai. It consists of vanilla and chocolate ice-cream with chocolate dip and nuts. Sometimes, even simple things in life can be so pleasurable.

Gulab Jamun at Jhama Sweets
This place has been around for over 50 years and is famous for its wide range of Indian mithais and chaat. Indulge in the city’s best gulab jamun served in three different varieties. It is unmissable and is surely worth the calories.

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