Cafe Military, Near Flora Fountain, Fort, Mumbai
A Fort Irani café with old-school manners and serious kheema pav. Regulars come for the kheema, the cutlet gravy and the rare luxury of a cold beer in the middle of the day. The owner can be gruff, so be nice to the waiters, and bring cash.
What to order at Cafe Military
Best time to go: Afternoon
Price: ₹₹ (₹150–400 a person)
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What locals say about Cafe Military
Picked from Reddit: 6 local recommendations in the threads we read.
- “'Kheema pav ftw' on a 2024 list of the best Irani cafés.” r/MumbaiFood thread
- “'Ignore the owner and talk nicely to the waiters... and don't forget, cash is king.'” r/mumbai thread
- “'Great food, also serves beer through the day.'” r/mumbai thread
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Part of the Fort & Kala Ghoda neighbourhood guide.
Last checked: October 2026
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