Candies, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai
A rambling, multi-level Bandra café, budget-friendly and chill, that locals put on almost every visitor's list. Opinions on the wider menu are split, but one well-travelled commenter rates its shawarma as the only one in the city that matches the real thing in the Middle East. Come for the vibe, and stay for the shawarma.
What to order at Candies
- Shawarma
- Something from the dessert counter
Best time to go: Lazy afternoons
Price: ₹₹ (₹150–400 a person)
Cafés in Mumbai · Local Favourite (2 of 3 hearts: how much locals love it)
What locals say about Candies
Picked from Reddit: 19 local recommendations in the threads we read.
- “'A must visit cafe is Candies in Bandra.'” r/mumbai thread
- “The only shawarma in the city that meets international standards, says someone who has been to the Middle East.” r/mumbai thread
- “Some regulars say it's more about the vibe than the food.” r/MumbaiFood thread
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Part of the Bandra neighbourhood guide.
Last checked: October 2026
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