Mumbai has no shortage of cafés, but Shimmer Cafe offers an experience that goes beyond coffee and conversations. Combining a peaceful, temple-like atmosphere with a menu focused on wholesome food, the café brings together spirituality and mindful eating under one roof. Want to know more? Scroll down.
Inside Mumbai’s Hanuman Cafe
The space features pictures and idols of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva, creating an atmosphere that feels a world away from the city’s usual hustle and bustle. Visitors are welcomed with a warm “Har Har Mahadev”, which is also the greeting they hear when they leave. Want to know more about this? Read on!
The café’s spiritual connection is not limited to its decor. During a visit on Mahashivratri, guests witnessed an evening of bhajans, with everyone coming together to sing devotional songs, including Shiv Kailash Ke Vasi.
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The café also has a photograph of late political leader Gopinath Munde in its kitchen, adding another distinctive touch to the space. As the visitors described it, the setting feels peaceful and almost makes one forget that they are in Mumbai.
No Sugar, Oil Or Maida: What’s On The Menu?
While the spiritual atmosphere sets the café apart, its food is another reason to visit. Shimmer Cafe follows a no-added-sugar, no-oil and no-refined-flour approach to cooking. The idea is to offer familiar dishes with ingredients and cooking methods that make them a more wholesome option.
The menu features everything from pasta and breakfast bowls to traditional dal pakwan. Even the pakwan is baked rather than fried and made using whole wheat flour. One of the interesting dishes served here is dal pakwan nachos, where the nachos are prepared using koki, a traditional Sindhi flatbread.
The café’s menu shows that healthy eating does not have to mean giving up on flavour or variety. From familiar comfort food to creative twists on traditional dishes, there is plenty to explore.
A Café That Brings People Together
What makes Shimmer Cafe stand out is the way it brings its food philosophy and spiritual atmosphere together. Whether it is the devotional music, the temple-inspired setting or the wholesome menu, the experience feels different from a typical café outing.
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For those looking to try something beyond the usual coffee-and-dessert scene, Shimmer Cafe offers a combination of peaceful surroundings, community spirit and mindful food.
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FAQs
What is the name of the cafe?
The name of the cafe is Shimmer Cafe.
Where is the cafe?
The cafe is in Bandra, Mumbai.
Whose temple is situated inside the cafe?
Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva’s temple has been situated inside the cafe.
