While crisscrossing the lanes and bylanes, if you crave something sweet, Kolkata will always provide you with the best bakeries in the city. The old-school style of the most popular bakeries will serve you the most authentic sweet delicacies perfect for your sweet tooth. Blended with some modern recipes, you can gulp the cakes and pastries while sitting under a vintage roof, that’s the speciality of the iconic bakeries in Kolkata.
Bringing in the taste from England to Paris, the bakeries of Kolkata will offer you the best desserts, savoury treats, and much more.
Thus, once in a lifetime, if you are in Kolkata, don’t miss out on these bakeries.
1. Nahoum & Sons
Established in the year 1902 in Hogg Market (currently New Market), Nahoum is Kolkatan’s favourite place for as much fruit cake, brownies, and macarons. The place was set up by Nahoum Israrel Mordecai, the patriarch of Baghdadi Jews’ family. The additional attraction of the bakery is old school décor which has a vintage tone all over. The outer walls of the store are made of glass which displays the bakery’s delicacies lined up for passersby.
Address: F47, Hogg Market, New Market Area
What To Eat: Fruit Cake, Lemon Tarts, Chicken Patty, Eclair, Chicken Puff, Sandwiches, Rich Plum Cake
Cost: Rs 300 for two (approx)
2. Flurys
As soon as you enter the bakery, the aroma of sugar and fresh pastry will definitely conquer you. Situated on Park Street, Flury’s was established in 1902. The bakery counter is filled with people giving orders of rum balls, chocolate boats, cakes, quiches, puff pastries, and others. People hog the place for a proper English breakfast paired with freshly brewed Darjeeling or Assam. Besides, people from far come down to Flury’s for Plum Cake, especially at Christmas. The authenticity of the place is what keeps the place alive.
Address: 18, Park Street Area, Kolkata
What To Eat: English Breakfast, Coffee, Spaghetti, Chocolate Mousse, Lamb, Apple Pie, Tea
Cost: Rs 1500 for two (approx)
3. Kookie Jar
For all the sweet tooth, Kookie Jar has won our hearts. The bakery is well known for its various shape, size, and colour of cakes. Set up in 1985, the bakery was first started at Rawdon Street in Kolkata. Now it has chained out across the city. Apart from black forest and pineapple upside-down birthday cakes, this place is known for chocolate-coated cookies, mocha biscuits, and several others. Also, the confectionary offers pizzas and paninis, but their puff pastry and chicken envelop stand out.
Address: 42A, Rawdon Street, Loudon Street Area, Kolkata
What To Eat: Macaroon, Chicken Patty, Chicken Shawarama, Chicken Puff, Mutton Patty, Sandwiches, Chocolate Boat, Chocolate Pyramids, Toffee Gateau
Cost: Rs 350 for two (approx)
4. Saldanha Bakery
If you want to get a taste of Goa while sitting in Kolkata, Saldanha Bakery is the perfect one. Soon going to turn a century old, this iconic bakery offers wholesome breads and loaves. The bakery was started by Saldanha’s when they first moved from Goa to Kolkata during the pre-independence times. It is currently run by Debra Saldanha and Alisha Saldanha who belong to the 3rd generation. Their cakes are a must-try, especially the Plum cake.
Address: 19, Near Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Nawab Abdur Rahman Street, Wellesley, Kolkata
What To Eat: Choco Walnut, Walnut Cake, Rich Fruit Cake, Brownies, Chicken Sandwich, Cakes
Cost: Rs 200 for two (approx)
5. The French Loaf
Spread across the city, the first outlet of the bakery in Kolkata was the fifth one in the country, after four in the cities of South India. However, now the bakery has branched out and Kolkata itself has 26 outlets. Established in the year 2009, the bakery is popular for little tidbits like chicken pies, danishes, rolls, and a wide range of freshly baked bread. Justifying its name, the bakery serves breads, croissants, pastries, cheesecakes and so much more.
Address: Ground Floor, Vasundhara Building, 2/7, Elgin, Kolkata
What To Eat: Blueberry Cheesecake, Pastries, Breads, Brownies, Hot Chocolate, Sandwiches
Cost: Rs 450 for two (approx)
6. The Rogue
Since 2012, The Rogue has gained people's love for its wide range of sweet delicacies. Besides, The Rogue provides a cozy interior with croquembouches displayed along the front glass window. Apart from it, the guests write their comments and share their moments in napkins which are displayed, seem to gain people’s attention. From cupcakes, cheesecakes, and tea loaf cakes to cookies, macron, milkshakes, and tea coffee, you can order anything of your choice.
Address: 68A Ballygunge Circular Road Elegant Tower, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
What To Eat: Nutty Professor, Macaroon, Red Velvet Cakes, Cup Cakes, Chocolate Truffle, Blueberry Cheesecake
Cost: Rs 400 for two (approx)