Open Now: 5 Cosy Cafes to Hangout in Mumbai

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As another phase of unlocking gets implemented, cafes are slowly reopening across the city. After being stuck at home for months, Mumbaikars are also looking to step out and explore the new normal. It is indisputable that people have missed hanging out at their neighbourhood cafes. We have picked out 5 of the city's cosiest cafes where you can catch up on your work or simply spend all your leisure time.

Secret reading room

Spread across two floors, Leaping Windows is the perfect place for book lovers. The cafe's basement is a reading room that houses an impressive collection of comic books, ranging from DC and Marvel to Tinkle. The unique cafe serves comfort food such as Nachos (Rs 300) and Pork Samosa (Rs 330), while the bigger plates include stir fries, burgers, pasta, and more. For those with a sweet tooth, the Cheesecake (Rs 275) is a must try.

AT: Ashok Chopra Marg, Opposite Bianca Towers, Versova, Andheri West
TIME: 12- 10:30 PM Monday-Sunday
CALL: 9769998972

Laidback ambience

A great place to get some work done, the Mockingbird Cafe is a laid back eatery that serves a wide array of dishes. The menu offers several breakfast dishes and appetizers such as Choco Chip Pancakes (Rs 390), Akuri on Toast (Rs 340), Baked Nachos (Rs 340), and Peri Peri Crispy Chicken Wings (Rs 460). You must try their Strawberry Freakshake (Rs 345), Hot Chocolate (Rs 225), and Cinnamon Latte (Rs 280). For those of you who wish to get in some reading, they also have an expertly curated range of books for you to choose from.

AT: 80, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate
TIME: 10 AM- 11:30 PM Monday-Sunday
CALL: 8047483062
LOG ONTO: https://mockingbirdcafebar.com/

Vintage charm

Re-opening its doors from October 30, the Taj Mahal Tea House is a cosy cafe that will hold special appeal to all tea lovers. The vintage cafe's aesthetic is that of an old-school establishment which washes you over with calm, perfect for you to pick up a book from their selection and spend the afternoon in peace. Their extensive menu includes their unique blend of matcha green tea and rose water, Matcha Rose Chai (Rs 210), and Malabari Vanilla Coconut Chai (Rs 220), a blend of vanilla and coconut. You must also try their several delectable house blends.

AT: 36-A, Ground Floor, Sanatan Pereira Bungalow, St. John Baptist Road, Reclamation, Bandra West
TIME: 10 AM- 11:30 PM Monday-Sunday
CALL: 6420330
LOG ONTO: https://www.tajmahalteahouse.com/pages/taj-mahal-tea-house

Aesthetically appealing

Another cosy little gem of a cafe in the city, Canto is the Instagram worthy place you want to spend your evenings at. Being in a visually stimulating space can fuel your creativity and help you to think better. Refresh yourself with their Oreo Cappuccino (Rs 210), Blueberry Milk Shake (Rs 190) or indulge in some Macchiato (Rs 130). The Caesar Salad (Rs 290 for vegetarian) with crisp lettuce and parmesan comes highly recommended alongside the Pizza Milano (Rs 375) which is topped with jalapenos and roasted garlic.

AT: 534, SVP Road, Hughes Road, Opera House, Charni Road
TIME: 12- 11:00 PM Monday-Sunday
CALL: 7507232725

Legendary art cafe

The renowned Prithvi Theatre might be closed for performances but the Prithvi Cafe is open for dine-in. A regular haunt of the artistically inclined, Prithvi Cafe is the ideal place to work on a sketch while sipping on some Kadak chai (Rs 24) or Prithvi's famous Irish Coffee (Rs 140). The cafe also offers juices and tempting varieties of Muffins (Rs 30). The theatre complex is surrounded by massive trees, which provide shade and keep the area cool and breezy even if it is sunny.

AT: Prithvi Theatre, 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church Road
TIME: 10:30 AM- 10:30 PM Monday-Sunday
CALL: 6174118

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