Mumbai Irani Cafe Heritage Trail Mumbai
About
A trail connecting Mumbai's surviving Irani cafes - century-old establishments serving bun maska, chai, and Parsi-Iranian cuisine. These cafes are living relics of Mumbai's cosmopolitan heritage.
Basic Information
Timings
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (varies by cafe)
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Food
How to Reach
Start from Fort area, various locations across South Mumbai
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.4 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.4 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mumbai Irani Cafe Heritage Trail
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mumbai Irani Cafe Heritage Trail
History
Iranian Zoroastrians migrated to Mumbai in the late 19th century and opened cafes throughout the city. From hundreds of Irani cafes, fewer than 25 survive today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (varies by cafe)
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Fewer than 25 Irani cafes survive in Mumbai today
The signature items are bun maska (buttered bread) and cutting chai
Famous ones include Britannia, Kyani, and Leopold Cafe
Must-visit: Britannia & Co. for berry pulao, Kyani for bun maska
Most cafes have old-world charm with original furniture
Leopold Cafe in Colaba is the most famous internationally
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