What’s the thing you await the most about Christmas? Let me give you a hint. It’s two words. Didn’t get it? It’s Plum Cakes of course! The goodness of biting into a fruity, nutty soft plum cake with just the right notes of rum, is totally a Hallelujah feeling! Apart from rich plum cakes, velvety rum balls, Kerala’s achappam rose cookies and Goa’s kulkuls are other Indian desserts that complete every Christmas. So, the golden question arises, where can you stock up on your Christmas goodies in Bangalore? Well, let’s help you make your Christmas merrier. Here are the 12 best places in the hood to get the best plum cakes, rum balls, stollen, gingerbread men and whatnot.
12 Best Places For Christmas Goodies In Bangalore
1. Thom’s Bakery & Supermarket
From the outside, Thom’s will remind you of just another supermarket. But once you walk in the whiff of freshly baked goodies, and the queue towards the wine section on the left side will make you think otherwise. This is not an ordinary supermarket but an extraordinary space that combines supermarket with imported stuff, bakery and wine boutique all in one. Visit here to get the best rum-infused plum cakes, achappam rose cookies, ariselu and kulkuls. Housing a lovely variety of both Indian and goal Christmas goodies, you know you’re stocked up for the festive season.
Where: 1, 1/2, Sr. John’s High School, Pulkeshi Nagar, 2, Wheeler Rd, Sindhi Colony, Frazer Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560005
When: 8:30 am to 9:30 pm
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
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2. Happy Belly Bakes
From the beautifully lit Christmas tree with gifts and soft toys lying nearby, Happy Belly Bakes is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas. Plan a leisure trip here with your family. And as you plan on purchasing your Christmas goodies, perch yourself on the comfy sofa and slurp on a piping hot mug of hot chocolate. Happy Belly Bakes offers rich plum cakes with rum frosting, rum balls, gingerbread men, freshly baked cookies and whatnot. It’s the ultimate paradise for your Christmas food shopping.
Where: 472, Shri Krishna Temple Street, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore
When: 11 am to 12 am
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
3. Glen’s Bakehouse
The cosy outdoor seating and warm indoor seating always makes Glen’s Bakehouse a welcoming experience. With glass shelves filled with baked goodies like cupcakes, croissants, pies and much more, it’s always an inviting feeling. So to add the zing to your Christmas celebrations, stock up on rum-filled plum cakes, gingerbread man and red velvet cookies from Glen’s Bakehouse. It’s a sweet, spicy and sugary experience indeed.
Where: 23/1, Arekere, Opposite Mahindra Windchimes, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
When: 9 am to 12 am
Cost: ₹800 for two approx.
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4. Albert Bakery
Frazer Town’s Albert Bakery is one of the oldest bakeries in Bangalore spanning 114 long glorious years. Popular for their crispy mutton kheema samosas and salt butter cookies, the bakery prepares delicious plum cakes during the winter season. While it’s a small cosy bakery, the warmth of the staff and their delicious baked goodies makes it all the more an enjoyable experience. It’s worth travelling all the way to Frazer Town for their plum cakes.
Where: 93, Mosque Rd, Cleveland Town, Frazer Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560005
When: 3 pm to 9 pm
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
5. Marzipan Cafe & Bakery
If you’re planning where to indulge in delicious Christmas treats, there can’t be a better place than Marzipan Cafe and Bakery. The super cute gingerbread men and candy-shaped biscuits will instantly melt your heart. Over and above you can always get a loaf of their mouth-watering plum cakes, which are perfectly spiced and super soft. While you wait for your order, do try their creamy alfredo pasta and hot coffee.
Where: 22, Ground Floor, Yellappa Chetty Layout, Opposite Sunrise Chambers, Ulsoor, Bangalore
When: 11 am to 7 pm
Cost: ₹950 for two approx.
6. Lavonne
One of the best bakeries in Bangalore, Lavonne offers a wide variety of cakes, cookies and bread that would instantly leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. This is one of the best places to buy a delicious box of rich, fruity plum cake with the right amount of rum for decadence. Loaded with fruits like cranberries and orange peels, nuts and spices, it’s traditional and Christmassy. It’s undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in Bangalore.
Where: 4/2, Ground Floor, Samrah Plaza, St. Marks Road, Bangalore
When: 8:30 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,300 for two approx.
7. The Kind Roastery & Brew Room
At The Kind Roastery & Brew Room, an all-vegetarian cafe in Bengaluru, Christmas is the perfect time to feast one’s heart out. The Christmas menu featuring The Kind’s Jim Jam Cookie, Blackforest Yule Log, Cinnamon Spiced Latte and more is worth a try. Pack the cookies, warm gingerbread loaf and brownies to celebrate the festive season in style.
Where: 1316/F, 9th Cross, 80 Feet Road, JP Nagar, Bangalore
When: 8 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
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9. Theobrama
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Whether you’re looking for the classic Christmas plum cake, yule log, bundt cake, gingerbread man, or German Christmas bread stollen, Theobrama is your one-stop destination for festive goodies. The bakery has an elaborate menu perfect for feasting and gifting.
Where: 475, Grond Floor 39Th C Cross, 9Th Main Rd Road 5Th Block Jayanagar, Jayanagar, Bangalore
When: 8 am to 12 am
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
10. Smoor
Think luxuriant bakes in Bangalore and Smoor would definitely come to mind. With outlets across the city, picking gifts from Smoor for your loved ones is truly a piece of cake! *see what we did there!* The melt-in-the-mouth plum cakes, Insta-worthy ginger cookies and pinwheel cookies are some of their festive signatures.
Where: Kiosk 9, Ground Floor, Forum South Mall, Anjanadri Layout, Konanakunte Cross Metro Station, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
When: 8 am to 12 am
Cost: ₹1000 for two approx.
11. SAPA
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In our elaborate list of the ‘Best Places in Bangalore for Christmas Goodies’, we had to make a little space for SAPA. While the cute cafe is stationed in Mysuru, its exemplary offerings can be delivered right to your doorstep. This year, the rich fruit-filled Saxonian Christmas Stollen, their beloved Christmas offering, is accompanied by its friends—Panettone, Chocolate Panettone, and Gingerbread Cookies.
Where: 3037, 1st Main Rd, Gokulam 1st Stage, Gokulam, Mysuru, Karnataka 570002
When: 10 am to 9 pm
Cost: ₹600 for two approx.
12. Magnolia Bakery
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To get a slice of New York in Namma Bangalore, a visit to Magnolia Bakery is a must. One glance at their Christmas piped cupcakes, mini plum cake and elaborate three-tiered celebratory cakes decked in red, green and white hues will instantly get you in the holiday cheer.
Where: 788, JK Plaza, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 1 am and 10 am to 12 am
Cost: ₹700 for two approx.
Well, foodies, these were the 12 best places in Bangalore to stock up on plum cakes, gingerbread men, Kerala rose cookies and much more. These delicacies are sweet, crispy, velvety and will just leave you asking for more.
Cover Image Courtesy: Smoor and SAPA/ Supplied
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